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Longview Police Investigate Shooting

The Longview Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at The Gilmer Apartments located at 701 Gilmer Road.  At approximately 2:54 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 16, Longview Police were dispatched to the scene in reference to a shooting....

Police Chief Mike Bishop Announces Retirement

Police Chief Mike Bishop announced today that he plans to retire from the Longview Police Department at the end of January 2022 after thirty-two years of service, including six years as chief.

After serving in the U.S. Air Force, Bishop originally joined t...

Municipal Court Offers Warrant Amnesty Program Beginning in January

The Longview Municipal Court is once again offering its warrant amnesty program from Jan. 1 through April 30. Anyone with an active outstanding warrant through the court is encouraged to take this opportunity to save money and get a fresh start.  ...

Lane Closure and Traffic Shift on McCann Road between Glencrest Lane and Lehigh Drive

Bridge work has been completed on the east side of McCann Road (Spur 63). Beginning Sunday, Dec. 12, traffic will move to the east side of the road to facilitate work on the second half of the bridge.  McCann Road will experience additional delay...

Council Appoints City Manager Appointment and Approves Reorganization Proposal

Longview City Council appointed a new City Manager and approved a reorganization of departmental structure during their Jan. 13 Council Meeting. The changes were proposed following City Manager Keith Bonds' announcement in November that he plans ...

Railroad Crossing Closed for Repair

The railroad crossing on East Cotton Street between Pickle Street and 2nd Street will be closed from Saturday, Jan. 29 to Sunday, Jan. 30.

The closure will allow Union Pacific Railroad to make repairs to the track.

Please plan to use an alternate route duri...