Mike Miller

12/18/2019

Forty five to be the third impeached

I'm curious, how do you all feel about impeachment?

In the meantime, the president will travel to Michigan to rally fans.

11/21/2019

Koala rescued from flames of Australia wildfire, badly burned as blazes rage across country

Wow! This rescue video is truly amazing. Makes you realize when a wildfire happens, we are not the only ones trying to escape.

As wildfires continue to rage across parts of Australia, people are stepping up to help the smallest of victims from the flames.

10/26/2019

Mike Miller

10/26/2019

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10/13/2019

Bye-bye, Texas...

08/07/2019

Tragic loss for the NewsChannel 6 family

My thoughts and prayers are with George Myers, his family, and my former colleagues at WJBF NewsChannel 6. This is horrible news. George is truly one of the most genuine and nicest people on the planet. Just awful to hear this.

There’s been a death in the WJBF NewsChannel 6 family. The daughter of our dear friend and colleague, George Myers, was tragically killed last night. Our hearts are heavy today as we keep Geo…

08/06/2019

TEXAS JUSTICE: El Paso killer should be executed said Rep. Louie Gohmert

Congressman Louie Gohmert talked about the mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton.

TYLER, Texas (KETK) – After the deaths of 22 people in El Paso, Texas and 9 in Dayton, Ohio, Representative Louie Gohmert told KETK News in an exclusive interview that mental health is one of…

08/05/2019

Both sad and happy to announce, this Friday will be my last night at FOX 51 and KETK News. It’s been an incredible 2 years here in East Texas and I want to thank you all for giving me the opportunity to present the news to you at 5:30pm and 9:00pm Monday through Friday.

I’ve made some amazing, lifelong friends in Tyler and I hate to say goodbye, but it’s time to move on to my next endeavor.

Good Night, and Good Luck. Love you all.

08/01/2019

It’s likely that no one is getting $125 Equifax settlement payout: FTC

I was hoping the $125 check was already in the mail.

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – Just when you thought you were going to be $125 richer. Sorry, you may not be getting that Equifax data breach settlement money after all. The Federal Trade Commission …

07/31/2019

Tragedy in minutes, CHRISTUS aims to prevent hot car deaths

Just how hot can it get inside a car during the Texas heat?

LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – Summer is still upon us and with the season, comes the tragedy of hot car deaths.  As of 2019, five children have died in Texas from vehicle-related heat-strokes…

07/30/2019

RARE FIND: Two albino raccoons visit construction site

Not one, but two albino raccoons found in East Texas.

TYLER, Texas (KETK) – It was during their lunch hour when a few construction workers thought they saw an opossum. However, a closer look revealed something out of the ordinary. “It was …

07/30/2019

Trump says ahead of debates he thinks 'Sleepy Joe' Biden will be 2020 Democratic nominee

Who do you think will be the Democratic nominee? And will they be able to beat President Trump?

President Trump said Tuesday that he thinks “Sleepy Joe” Biden will be the 2020 Democratic presidential nominee, just hours ahead of the second round of Democratic primary debates.

07/29/2019

Jacksonville man checked missile launcher in luggage at Baltimore airport

This happened in Baltimore, but the man is from East Texas.

BALTIMORE (KETK) — Federal officials say they found a missile launcher in an East Texas man’s luggage at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on Monday. The Transporta…

07/29/2019

Man dies at Splash Kingdom Waterpark in Canton

Sad news out of Canton. Prayers for his friends and family.

CANTON, Texas (KETK) – A man has died after visiting Splash Kingdom Waterpark in Canton on Sunday, according to President of Splash Kingdom Johnny Blevins. The man was 19-years-old and offici…

07/24/2019

Smith County introduces tax increase in proposed budget

Property tax increase for more law enforcement officers, better employee pay and TX-DOT projects.

SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – Smith County homeowners could soon be paying higher property taxes. The Tyler Commissioners Court discussed the 2020 budget on Tuesday morning. The full budget wo…

07/23/2019

Coalition of African American Pastors calls for boycott of Nike due to Kaepernick’s ‘anti-American views’

Well, this is interesting.

HENDERSON, Nevada (KETK) – The Coalition for African American Pastors (CAAP) will announce today that they will be boycotting Nike until the company severs its relationship with former NFL qu…

07/23/2019

Barr says Mueller asked DOJ to send letter limiting testimony to ‘boundaries' of report

Who's watching the Mueller testimony tomorrow?

Attorney General Bill Barr told Fox News on Tuesday that it was former Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s team who asked the Justice Department to send Mueller a letter telling him to keep his upcoming testimony to House lawmakers "within the boundaries" of the public version of his Russia probe rep...

07/23/2019

City of Tyler to vote Wednesday on new parks and recreation

The Tyler 2020 Parks and Open Space Master Plan is expected to be approved this Wednesday at the city council meeting.

TYLER, Texas (KETK) – On Monday, The City of Tyler displayed the master plan for future parks and recreation projects over the next 20 years. On Wednesday, city council members are expected t…

07/22/2019

Equifax to pay nearly $700 million after breach exposed over 150 million Americans’ personal data

Do you think $700 million is enough after the data breach?

NEW YORK (KETK) – Credit-reporting company Equifax will pay up to $700 million to settle investigations in a 2017 breach of personal information, according to an NBC report. It is the largest…

07/19/2019

Lufkin PD recovers card skimmers from 2 business locations

More card skimmers found in East Texas. Be careful at local gas pumps:

LUFKIN, Texas (KETK) – Lufkin police have recovered card skimmer devices from two gas stations. Police say the skimmers were found in store checkout counter card readers next to the register.…

07/18/2019

NTSB finds loss of engine power as cause of Tyler plane crash that killed pastor, father of 5

Federal investigators believe engine failure was the cause of this deadly 2017 airplane crash.

TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The NTSB released its final report on a July 2017 plane crash that killed two people, including a Brownsboro pastor. The crash occurred on July 13, 2017, just after take…

07/17/2019

Longview teen heading to Washington DC for Girls Nation government conference

As more women are running for office, an East Texas teen is heading to DC to show off her civic skills.

LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – A Longview teen’s hard work is paying off, leading her to Washington. Ashly James is one of two girls from Texas heading to Washington D.C. to take part in Girl…

07/17/2019

Planet Fitness donates nearly 40 cardio machines to Tyler Fire Department

Serving those who serve.

TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Planet Fitness announced on Monday that it is donating 36 cardio machines to the Tyler Fire Department. “Our focus at Planet Fitness is to create an environment where ev…

07/11/2019

Tyler ISD will continue Head Start services for qualifying students

Federal Head Start program to continue at Tyler ISD along with state funded full-day pre-k services.

TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Tyler ISD will continue grant-awarded Head Start wraparound services for qualifying students in the fall, according to a statement from Dawn Parnell. “After dialogue wit…

07/10/2019

State of Texas giving special Vietnam War book to veterans for free

For the Texas veterans who served in the Vietnam War.

More than 500,000 Texans served in the Vietnam War and now, governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Veterans Commission are saying thank you with a book. It’s called “A Time to Honor: Storie…

07/09/2019

TOLL 49 NIGHTMARE: Homeowners worry their property could be taken

More homeowners concerned about Toll 49 expansion project.

TYLER, Texas (KETK) Some East Texas homeowners are banding together to talk about their concerns about Toll 49. Net RMA plans to expand the road, through the Eastern part of Smith County. However, …

07/09/2019

Former East Texas presidential candidate Ross Perot dead at 89

I was only 6-years-old, but I remember the 1992 presidential election. As a kindergartener, my classmates were even talking about the candidates.

Ross Perot, best known for his run as an independent candidate in the 1992 presidential campaign, has died at the age of 89, according to our sister station KXAS. The Texas businessman was born in …

07/08/2019

Man arrested after licking Blue Bell ice cream in copycat video

This is getting out of hand. #BlueBellLicker

ASSUMPTION PARISH, Louisana (KETK) A 36-year-old man has been arrested after he was caught licking a tub of Blue Bell ice cream and putting it back in a store freezer. According to CNN, Assumption …

07/01/2019

National media outlets told the story of David Briscoe surviving the Santa Fe shooting. He wasn’t there.

Wow! This man lied about being at Santa Fe High School when a student walked in and started shooting. Great investigative reporting! A cautionary tale for all journalists out there.

In the immediate aftermath of the May 2018 shooting at Santa Fe High School, a man who said he witnessed the carnage seemed to turn up everywhere. The man calling himself David Briscoe appeared in&…

06/26/2019

Growing complaints against an East Texas Christian store prompts new BBB warning

A Better Business Bureau warning.

TYLER, Texas-The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is issuing a new alert on FreshChristian, located in Mabank, TX. Back in December of 2018, the BBB first placed consumers on alert about seven complain…

06/26/2019

SPECIAL REPORT: East Texans complain about foul odors from local chicken farm

Foul smell coming from East Texas chicken farms.

PALESTINE, Texas (KETK) – Neighbors of a chicken farm in Palestine say they have been putting up with the farm’s foul smell for around two years and are tired of it. “I love livin…

06/26/2019

Lufkin man drives self to hospital with bullet wounds

Wow! Lufkin man drives himself to the hospital after getting shot.

LUFKIN, Texas (KETK) – Lufkin man checks into emergency room after being shot in the chest. According to police, Taurus Roberson, 25, contacted two men through Snapchat to meet in ‘Lufk…

06/25/2019

INSIDE LOOK: New Petland owner says he plans on running the store better

New Petland owner says he will run store better than previous owners.

Petland in Tyler has been under the microscope, after customers, the SPCA and other organizations have accused the pet store of mistreating animals. During an undercover investigation first reporte…

06/25/2019

104th East Texas State Fair concert lineup announced

Fair season is right around the corner.

TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The headlining concerts for the 104th East Texas State Fair have been announced! Aaron Watson on September 21st and Bret Michaels on September 28th are expected to bring…

06/25/2019

SPECIAL REPORT: Sanderson Farms still hiring, becomes one of East Texas’ largest employers

Tyler chicken producer becoming one of the country's biggest employers.

Sanderson Farms is operating and still hiring in East Texas. The company is the third largest poultry producer in the country and has hired more than a thousand people in East Texas. Sanderson Farm…

06/25/2019

Convicted Lufkin sex offender out on bond re-arrested for child sexual assault

East Texas sex offender arrested again.

A Lufkin man who was released on bond in March for indecency with a child was re-arrested on Friday for child sexual assault, according to Angelina County judicial records. Tommy Dwayne Parker, 44,…

06/24/2019

Texans expected to set record for summer electricity usage

Running out of energy in Texas? Sounds rough.

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas says, this summer, the lone star state may use more energy than is currently available. According to their report, the state has a reserve margin of 9 perc…

06/21/2019

Whitehouse family stands to lose everything from Toll 49 expansion

Seems like a lot of people in the Whitehouse area don't want this expansion to happen.

The Toll 49 expansion promises to minimize impact on the community, including private property. “Segment 5 and 6, the orange and the blue segment come right through our property,” said …

06/20/2019

President Trump says Iran drone shootdown may have been ‘stupid’ mistake

Iran shot down one of our military drones. Think we're heading to war with the Middle Eastern country now?

President Donald Trump is playing down Iran’s downing of an American drone, saying that it might have been a mistake executed by someone just being “loose and stupid.” Trump told …

06/20/2019

Kayla Gomez’s accused killer has trial delayed fifth time, set for March 2020

Another trial delay for Gustavo Zavala-Garcia, the man accused of killing 10-year-old Kayla Gomez.

Kayla Gomez’s accused killer Gustavo Zavala-Garcia has had his trial pushed back for the fifth time, according to online judicial records. The trial is now set to start at 10 a.m. on March 16…

06/18/2019

Texas longhorn sets Guinness world record for longest horns

Those are some longhorns! Record-breaking length on this cattle!

GOODWATER, Ala. (AP) – A Texas longhorn in Alabama has set a mark recognized by the Guinness World Records for longest horns, with a span wider than the Statue of Liberty’s face. News o…

06/17/2019

LIVING WITH DEMENTIA: Tyler man continues his mission to educate East Texans

This man is sharing his story of living with dementia in order to help other patients and their families. Amazing story!

TYLER, Texas (KETK) An East Texas man is sharing more on his fight with a rare and aggressive form of dementia. Don Kent is your typical dad. He enjoys cooking out with his sons and having fun with…

06/12/2019

Gov. Abbott signs bill allowing Texas farmers to grow hemp

It's Hemp Day on Hump Day! You think Governor Greg Abbott planned to sign this bill into law today for that reason?

Industrial hemp will now be a market Texas farmers can explore in the state.

06/12/2019

Governor gives 'Lauren's Law' his signature, changing Texas capital murder charges

Capital murder is changing in the state of Texas. How do you feel about the new law?

Governor Greg Abbott has been busy at the Capitol signing bills into law.

06/11/2019

Local plumbers head to Austin to rally for legislation change

Texas lawmakers forgot to do something this legislative session. Will Governor Greg Abbott take action?

Plumbers around Texas are planning to rally Friday morning on the south steps of the state capitol to show their concern about certain legislation changes.