Taylor Swift is entering her bridal era after her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, popped the question. This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Aug. 26, 2025.

The families of two of the four people who died after two crashes on the 605 Freeway last month announced they would be filing a government claim against the California Highway Patrol and the State of California. A government claim is filed by victims for damages believed to be caused by a state or its employees and is considered to be the first step in civil litigation. KTLA 5's Kimberly Cheng reports. (Aug. 26, 2025)

Murder charges were filed on Tuesday as Jake and Rebecca Haro, the parents of missing and presumed dead 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro, were scheduled to make their first court appearance.

Gene Kang reports for KTLA 5 News on Aug. 26, 2025.

An investigation is underway after a man found with severe injuries was pronounced dead inside an Anaheim home Monday afternoon.

Chip Yost reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Aug. 26, 2025.

A death on the 110 Freeway in Highland Park is snarling traffic on Tuesday.

Rich Prickett reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Aug. 26, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/110-fwy-jammed-after-apparent-jumper-dies-in-roadway/

Ventura County officials on Tuesday announced that nine people have been charged in what they're calling the largest Home Depot theft case in the country.

Annie Rose Ramos reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Aug. 26, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/southern-california-home-depot-theft-ring-nabbed-after-10m-in-merchandise-stolen/

Coronavirus cases are rising rapidly in California, with significant increases reported in Los Angeles and Orange counties. Aug. 26, 2025.

The KTLA 5 News team covers the day's top local and national stories.

A thousand-foot lava fountain erupted from Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano last Friday and Saturday, marking the latest in a series of volcanic bursts. (USGS via Storyful)

Police are searching for the driver of a white van seen on surveillance video crashing into a Walk of Fame statue in Hollywood on Monday.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Aug. 26, 2025.

President Trump has threatened to deploy the National Guard to Chicago, citing rampant crime as the reason for this potential action.

State Senator Dave Cortese has introduced a bill in Sacramento proposing long-term funding for California's bullet train project.

A man who was camping in Malibu earlier this month had a very close encounter with a mountain lion that was caught on video.  KTLA 5's Carlos Herrera reports. (Aug. 26, 2025)