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The M&M's tribute car for Kyle Busch has been completed. Samantha Busch, widow of NASCAR great Kyle Busch, pulled the cover off the car to reveal its design alongside her children in a touching video from Joe Gibbs Racing. The two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion died May 21 at age 41 after being hospitalized with a severe illness. The family later confirmed he died from complications of pneumonia that progressed into sepsis. This story continues below.

WASHINGTON — Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith died of an accidental drug overdose, according to multiple media reports. The producer, who was found dead at 29 in Nashville, Tennessee, in June, died of a mix of "mitragynine, 7-hydroxy mitragynine, mitragynine pseudoindoxyl and ketamine toxicity," according to ABC News, which obtained the autopsy report, and Rolling Stone. TMZ was the first to report on Keith's cause of death.

CAMERON, Texas — A Milam County Grand Jury has ruled a "no bill" following investigations into animal cruelty allegations at Dogtown Ranch and Sanctuary. A "no bill" means that a grand jury has not found enough evidence to proceed with criminal charges and officially drops the case. Because of the returned "no bill", the Sheriff's Office will formally close the criminal animal cruelty investigation. This story continues below.

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich — An F-16 fighter jet from Texas on Thursday crashed in rural Michigan during training, a military official said. The pilot was ejected safely. Sgt. Derek Gutierrez, a public affairs specialist with the 149th Fighter Wing, said the pilot was receiving medical treatment at a local hospital. Gutierrez declined to release details about the pilot’s identity or any injuries, citing military policy. This story continues below.

NASCAR announced Wednesday they are altering rules about the use of wet-weather tires, beginning with this weekend’s races at Bristol Motor Speedway. “At designated ovals approved for wet-weather racing, NASCAR officials will now allow teams to use their own discretion when deciding whether to switch from Goodyear Racing’s wet-weather tires to slicks, shifting a responsibility that had previously belonged to NASCAR,” the organization posted on their official website.

WASHINGTON — A North Carolina teenager who died last month from a brain-eating amoeba likely was infected by a water feature at a community center, according to the state health department. The teen contracted a severe illness caused by Naegleria fowleri, a rare flesh-eating amoeba, and died on Aug. 31. This amoeba is commonly found in warm freshwater environments, such as ponds, lakes and rivers, but it is not present in saltwater or in properly maintained, chlorinated swimming pools.

A murder suspect fled from officers and exchanged gunfire before running into the woods. FM 93 and nearby roads are closed. Avoid the area. Author: kcentv.com Published: 3:04 PM CDT September 17, 2026 Updated: 3:09 PM CDT September 17, 2026

WASHINGTON — The White House said Thursday that it was withdrawing its nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The move ensures that the agency at the forefront of President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda will remain without a Senate-confirmed leader for at least a while longer. Schroyer is close to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, a former U.S. senator from Oklahoma. He has little experience with immigration.

WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Kennedy Center to provide 30 days’ notice before making any major physical changes to the building, including demolishing it as President Donald Trump has threatened. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper said his ruling would “avoid any confusion on that score given more recent events,” including the sudden closure of the building to the public on Wednesday. This story continues below.

WASHINGTON — "Stranger Things" actress Millie Bobby Brown is now a mom of two, according to People. The 22-year-old actress and her husband, Jake Bongiovi, 24, welcomed a second baby together through adoption, People reported Thursday. The couple previously adopted their first baby, a daughter through adoption in August 2025. “This summer we welcomed our sweet baby girl through adoption.