Fox News Hourly Update – July 13, 2025, 6PM ET Newscast
1. Deadly Shooting in Lexington, Kentucky
The newscast opened with breaking news from Lexington, Kentucky, where a tragic shooting has left two women dead and one male suspect deceased. A state trooper was injured during the incident. According to Police Chief Lawrence Weathers at [00:03], “The suspect fired his weapon at individuals on church property.” Initial investigations suggest that the suspect may have had connections to those present at the Richmond Road Baptist Church. The injured trooper remains in stable condition as authorities continue their investigation into the motive and connections surrounding the incident.
2. Severe Flooding in Texas Halts Search Efforts
Moving to Texas, Brooke Taylor provided an update on the severe flooding impacting Kirk County. As of [00:46], over 170 people are still missing, with thousands tirelessly searching along the Guadalupe River. However, recent severe weather has forced authorities to suspend search operations. Brooke reported, “We have more than 170 people across the state still missing,” highlighting the immense challenges faced by search crews. The Ingram Fire Department has ordered an evacuation of the Guadalupe River corridor, and officials noted the difficulty in recovery efforts as victims have been swept miles from their original locations.
3. Wildfire Devastates Grand Canyon National Park
In national news, the Grand Canyon's north Rim has suffered significant losses due to a wildfire. Angelo Bavaro reported at [01:32] that “a historic lodge on the Grand Canyon's north Rim has been destroyed by flames.” Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Ed Cabell confirmed the destruction, adding that not only the lodge but also a visitor center and a gas station were lost. This marks a significant blow to the park’s infrastructure and tourism.
4. One Year Anniversary of the Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump
Reflecting on a pivotal moment from last year, Angelo Bavaro revisited the attempted assassination of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. At [02:32], he introduced insights from a new Government Accountability Office report. Alexis McAdams elaborated, stating, “The Secret Service knew Trump's life was in danger 10 days before he walked out onto the stage in Butler,” but critical information was not communicated to the ground team. Furthermore, a Senate report revealed that Trump’s team had repeatedly requested enhanced security measures, which the Secret Service denied. Secret Service officials have since implemented significant changes and new leadership in response to these findings.
5. Lightning Strikes Hazardous for Beachgoers in Florida
Shifting to weather-related incidents, Pam Hu reported from St. Augustine, Florida, about dangerous lightning strikes that occurred at a popular beach destination. At [03:29], she detailed that “three people were struck and hurt on Saturday night, one of them critically.” The National Weather Service noted that this year has already seen six fatal lightning strikes in the United States. Pam advised beachgoers to “reduce the risk of being struck by lightning by moving away from high ground or bodies of water, not lying down, and never hiding under a tree or rocky overhang.”
6. Rising Credit Card Debt Amid Decreasing Payments
In economic news, Angelo Bavaro highlighted troubling trends in consumer credit. According to Wallet Hub, due to the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts last year, average credit card payments and APRs have decreased. However, the organization projects that consumers will end 2025 with $70 billion more in credit card debt than they began the year. The latest survey reveals that “more than two in five Americans are still paying off credit card debt from last summer,” and “more than four in five people say they're in more serious trouble,” indicating growing financial strain among the populace.
Closing Remarks
The episode concluded with Angelo Bavaro reminding listeners to stay informed with FOX News for ongoing coverage of these critical issues.
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