5 dead in 30+ vehicle Colorado crash
At least 5 people are dead after a crash involving more than 30 vehicles in Colorado. It happened during a "brown out."
At least 5 people are dead after a crash involving more than 30 vehicles in Colorado. It happened during a "brown out."
27-year-old motorcyclist from Jasper killed in crash Tuesday
A 27-year-old Jasper man was killed Tuesday afternoon in a crash involving a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle on East Cherokee Drive, authorities said.
A 27-year-old Jasper man was killed Tuesday afternoon in a crash involving a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle on East Cherokee Drive, authorities said.
Woman, multiple pets killed in 'very fast' Forsyth County mobile home fire
A woman was found dead early Wednesday morning after a mobile home caught fire in north Forsyth County, authorities said.
A woman was found dead early Wednesday morning after a mobile home caught fire in north Forsyth County, authorities said.
School administrator, officers testify during Colin Gray trial
A school administrator at Apalachee High School took the stand on Wednesday morning to talk about how they became concerned after he asked about active shooter drills. Deputies also took the stand to talk about what happened when they responded to the school.
A school administrator at Apalachee High School took the stand on Wednesday morning to talk about how they became concerned after he asked about active shooter drills. Deputies also took the stand to talk about what happened when they responded to the school.
Henry County breaks ground on Fire Station 5
Henry County officials held a groundbreaking ceremony today, Feb. 18, for the long-awaited replacement of Fire Station 5 in Hampton. The $4.2 million SPLOST V project, located at Georgia 20 and McDonough Street, replaces a facility closed in 2023 due to safety concerns. FOX 5’s coverage includes insights from Henry County Fire Rescue Chief Pat Wilson on how this modern station will improve response times for the growing community.
Henry County officials held a groundbreaking ceremony today, Feb. 18, for the long-awaited replacement of Fire Station 5 in Hampton. The $4.2 million SPLOST V project, located at Georgia 20 and McDonough Street, replaces a facility closed in 2023 due to safety concerns. FOX 5’s coverage includes insights from Henry County Fire Rescue Chief Pat Wilson on how this modern station will improve response times for the growing community.
Wisconsin police chase of stolen ambulance with patient inside
Wisconsin Rapids police were involved in a chase of a stolen ambulance that stretched more than 18 miles on Tuesday evening, Feb. 17. It resulted in the arrest of one person.
Wisconsin Rapids police were involved in a chase of a stolen ambulance that stretched more than 18 miles on Tuesday evening, Feb. 17. It resulted in the arrest of one person.
Delta denies cockpit breach attempt on Houston-to-Atlanta flight
An Atlanta-bound Delta flight was forced to return to Houston’s Hobby Airport Wednesday morning due to an unruly passenger. While initial police reports suggested an attempted cockpit breach, Delta Air Lines has clarified that the passenger never made contact with the flight deck. Flight 2557 landed safely, a suspect was taken into custody, and the aircraft has since re-departed for Hartsfield-Jackson.
An Atlanta-bound Delta flight was forced to return to Houston’s Hobby Airport Wednesday morning due to an unruly passenger. While initial police reports suggested an attempted cockpit breach, Delta Air Lines has clarified that the passenger never made contact with the flight deck. Flight 2557 landed safely, a suspect was taken into custody, and the aircraft has since re-departed for Hartsfield-Jackson.
RFK Jr. posts workout video with Kid Rock
Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently posted a 90-second workout video featuring himself and Kid Rock. The video shows the men on a stationary bik, doing sit-ups, and using various other gym equipment. At some point, they lose their shirts.
Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently posted a 90-second workout video featuring himself and Kid Rock. The video shows the men on a stationary bik, doing sit-ups, and using various other gym equipment. At some point, they lose their shirts.
America 250: Students in grades K–8 invited to enter Bookmark Design Challenge
Students in grades K-8 across the country are invited to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States by entering the Bookmark Design Challenge: Celebrating America’s 250th.
Students in grades K-8 across the country are invited to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States by entering the Bookmark Design Challenge: Celebrating America’s 250th.
Delta says no cockpit breach attempt on Houston-to-Atlanta flight
Delta Air Lines says a passenger did not try to breach the cockpit of a Houston-to-Atlanta flight that returned to William P. Hobby Airport shortly after takeoff Wednesday.
Delta Air Lines says a passenger did not try to breach the cockpit of a Houston-to-Atlanta flight that returned to William P. Hobby Airport shortly after takeoff Wednesday.
Waymo needs people to close their doors
Waymo is looking to use DoorDash drivers in Atlanta to close the doors left open by their passengers.
Waymo is looking to use DoorDash drivers in Atlanta to close the doors left open by their passengers.
Snapchat rolling out subscription service
Snapchat is launching creator subscriptions that will allow creators to earn recurring income directly from their most engaged fans.
Snapchat is launching creator subscriptions that will allow creators to earn recurring income directly from their most engaged fans.
8AM Top Stories for Feb. 18, 2026
Wednesday morning top stories include Fulton County wants election results back; Colin Gray trial continues; verdict reached in Edrick Faust trial; Nancy Guthrie search update; arrest in USPS worker death; weather and traffic.
Wednesday morning top stories include Fulton County wants election results back; Colin Gray trial continues; verdict reached in Edrick Faust trial; Nancy Guthrie search update; arrest in USPS worker death; weather and traffic.
Dallas man convicted of child molestation and sexual battery
William Prather, 64, was found guilty of seven felonies, including aggravated sexual battery and child molestation.
William Prather, 64, was found guilty of seven felonies, including aggravated sexual battery and child molestation.
Federal agents seize 5 kilograms of fentanyl in metro Atlanta
Two men are in federal custody following back-to-back drug busts in metro Atlanta that netted five kilograms of fentanyl, enough of the lethal synthetic opioid to potentially kill millions.
Two men are in federal custody following back-to-back drug busts in metro Atlanta that netted five kilograms of fentanyl, enough of the lethal synthetic opioid to potentially kill millions.
Smyrna man arrested in 2025 hit-and-run of pedestrian
Cobb County authorities have arrested a Smyrna man in connection with a serious hit-and-run that left a pedestrian hospitalized last year.
Cobb County authorities have arrested a Smyrna man in connection with a serious hit-and-run that left a pedestrian hospitalized last year.
Three dead in Bibb County eviction murder-suicide, sheriff says
A domestic dispute ended in a double murder-suicide Tuesday morning after Bibb County sheriff’s deputies attempted to serve an eviction notice at a home in the Lake Wildwood community.
A domestic dispute ended in a double murder-suicide Tuesday morning after Bibb County sheriff’s deputies attempted to serve an eviction notice at a home in the Lake Wildwood community.
Georgia attorney general launches investigation into Roblox safety
Attorney General Chris Carr is investigating whether Roblox violates Georgia consumer laws by failing to protect minors.
Attorney General Chris Carr is investigating whether Roblox violates Georgia consumer laws by failing to protect minors.
Atlanta police search for person after robbery with kids in car
Atlanta police are searching for a second person reportedly involved in an armed robbery after a high-stakes investigation revealed two children were inside the getaway vehicle.
Atlanta police are searching for a second person reportedly involved in an armed robbery after a high-stakes investigation revealed two children were inside the getaway vehicle.
Georgia Power filings could trim electric bills this summer
Georgia Power filed for a 1% rate decrease with the Public Service Commission, which could take effect in June.
Georgia Power filed for a 1% rate decrease with the Public Service Commission, which could take effect in June.