Austin, F1 and the Black Market in Human Trafficking
As the City of Austin gears up to host some extra 90,000 out of state fans during the Formula 1 Grand Prix, the Austin Police Department is preparing for another increase – a potential increase in...
View ArticleThe Lead: F1 Debrief, Road Safety and Pedestrian Deaths
Good morning. Austin can expect partly cloudy skies and a seasonably warm high in the 80s, according to the National Weather Service. Here’s some stories KUT News has been working on:Austin Chamber: F1...
View ArticleTravis County DA Seeks Death Penalty for Accused Cop Killer
Brandon Daniel may be facing the death penalty for allegedly killing of Austin Police Officer Jaime Padron.The Austin American-Statesmanquotes District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg as saying seeking the...
View ArticleAustin Police Name the Top 20 Bars for DWI Arrests; Say Cops Don't 'Bird-dog...
Austin police have released a list of the top 20 bars its DWI arrestees had their last drinks at before getting pulled over.Here’s the list in question. The following are the top 20 bars associated...
View ArticleLockdown Ends at Wimberley High School (Updated)
The approximate location of the situation in Wimberley. View Larger Map.The high school in Wimberley was temporarily put on lockdown around noon today because a shooting near the school.
View ArticleCommission Calls for Audit of Austin-Travis Co. EMS; Could Mull Merging EMS &...
The City of Austin’s Public Safety Commission is recommending that the city auditor make a full examination of the Austin-Travis County EMS department.Back in November, an audit found billing...
View ArticleCan Police Force Drunken Driving Suspects To Take Blood Tests?
The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments Wednesday in a case testing whether police must get a warrant before forcing a drunken driving suspect to have his blood drawn.The court has long held that search...
View ArticleUT Police Seek Renewed Public Safety Accreditation
The University of Texas Police Department is undergoing a review of its services. Assessors with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) are examining all UTPD operations...
View ArticleAPD Launches Bike Safety Push
The Austin Police Department is launching the first phase of a bike safety initiative today.As Austin’s bicycling community grows – two percent of commuters are getting to work by bike – so does the...
View ArticleMotorbike Passenger Law Poised to Pass
Ramping up motorcycle safety is the goal of a measure that is heading for final passage in the Legislature.Motorcycles designed to carry more than one person would be required to have foot pegs and...
View ArticlePolice Looking For Suspects in West Campus Kidnapping and Assault
Austin Police are asking for help solving a case of kidnapping and sexual assault. A woman says she was abducted by two men in the 900 block of West 26th Street at about 2:00 a.m. Monday.She says they...
View ArticleThe Best Sources For Central Texas Wildfire Info
Wildfire season is in full swing. And due to Texas’ ongoing drought, the state remains at exceptional risk for wildfires.Wildfires spring up quickly and spread unexpectedly – making real-time...
View ArticleAustin City Limits 2013: Road Closures, Transportation, Public Safety & More...
Update: The final Sunday of ACL's second weekend has been canceled due to weather.For more, including information on refunds see: Heavy Rains Soak Austin, Central Texas; ACL Festival Cancels Final Day...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Disaster Response Drill at Austin-Bergstrom Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport held a full-scale disaster response exercise on its airfield today, allowing first responders to practice their skills using an actual airplane.The drill involved...
View ArticleAfter Latest Deaths, Austin Asks: How Can We Stop Drunk Driving?
Nationwide, drunk driving is on the decline– but you wouldn't know it living in Austin. This spring, the city has seen several high-profile deaths attributable to drunk driving.This weekend, Kelly Noel...
View ArticleTexas Agriculture Group Wants Tighter Controls on Ammonium Nitrate
A Texas agriculture industry group is calling for more stringent reporting by people who possess the fertilizer ammonium nitrate. The Texas Ag Industries Association (TAIA) wants people with fewer than...
View ArticleAustin Releases SXSW Survey Results, But Offers Few Opinions
The City of Austin's special event office Wednesday night presented the results of a feedback survey on this year’s South by Southwest music festival.Bill Manno, Corporate Special Events Program Manger...
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