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Man arrested after brief pursuit, standoff with Midland police
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A man was arrested Monday after a brief pursuit and standoff with Midland police. According to Midland officials, at around 9:10 a.m., 31-year-old Travis Dwyer was driving a Mitsubishi Highlander and stopped in the area of Mockingbird Lane. “Dwyer refused to obey officers’...
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City of Midland reports spike in July water consumption
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The City of Midland has released statistics on water usage, showing an upward swing during the summer. According to the city's utilities department, reports show that 756.6 million gallons were consumed during the month of July. This is 3.9% greater than July 2025 and...
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Midland College board approves offer for Midland ISD property
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland College Board of Trustees approved extending an offer to Midland ISD to buy the property known as the “Boneyard” and nearby land north of Loop 250 during a special board meeting on Aug. 25. The board’s action authorizes Midland College to make an offer and begi...
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Midland County elections director to speak on election security at League of Women Voters event
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Woman randomly stabs 2 people in Times Square, killing 1, then is killed by police
NEW YORK (AP) - A woman randomly stabbed two people in New York City’s Times Square on Monday, killing one woman, and then was fatally shot by police, according to officials. The shooting happened just before 4:30 p.m. next to a New York Police Department substation, just outside One Times Square...
Seven Local Teams Land in Statewide High School Football Rankings After Week 1
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The latest statewide high school football rankings from Dave Campbell’s Texas Football are officially out, and the Texas Panhandle is heavily represented with seven local squads earning top-10 spots across their respective classifications. Headlining the area’s dominant s...
FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, September 1st, 2026
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, September 1st, 2026: Much of same heading into the month of September with above-average warmth, sunny skies, and rain-free conditions for most. TUESDAY It will be a pleasant start to Tuesday morning, featuring warm lows in the 70s and mo...
Bridge the Basin summit urges action on substance abuse5h ago
Odessa residents encounter rattlesnakes as temperatures rise5h ago
‘Offensive and repulsive’: Pastor protests lowering flags in honor of Dolly Parton
BORGER, Texas ( KFDA /Gray News) - A Texas pastor is encouraging people to move flags up from half-staff in protest of lowering the flags for Dolly Parton. On August 25, President Donald Trump ordered American flags to be lowered to honor Dolly Parton after her death. Self-proclaimed street pasto...
US and Iran Trade Strikes in Strait of Hormuz, Disrupting Month of Calm
NEW YORK (Gray Media) - A month of relative calm in the Middle East was shattered over the weekend as United States and Iranian forces traded military strikes, raising fears of renewed escalation in the region. U.S. forces initiated the exchange by striking Iranian rocket launchers situated on th...
Odessa Police searching for missing man
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department is searching for a missing man who was last seen in the 4300 block of Esmond. According to the Odessa Police Department, 27-year-old Fabio Gonzalez, is 5′6″ tall and weighs 165 pounds. He has black hair and hazel eyes. If you know the whereabout...
Mother and 6-year-old child killed in apartment fire
MARINGOUIN, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - A mother and a child died in an apartment fire on Monday morning, Louisiana authorities said. The Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office identified the victims as Lauren Carter, 22, and Layton Carter, 6. Emergency officials responded to reports of a fire at the Rid...
15-year-old football player with dreams of playing in the NFL dies after getting trapped in house fire
HOLLYWOOD, S.C. ( WCSC /Gray News) – A South Carolina family and community are mourning the loss of a young man who was killed in a house fire and had dreams of playing football for the NFL. Jaiden Odom was a 15-year-old Lowcountry football player who played at Baptist Hill High School in Hollywo...
UPDATED Man arrested for murder after prominent business owner shot and killed in West Odessa
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A man has been charged with murder after a prominent business owner was shot and killed early Sunday in west Odessa. According to the Ector County Sheriff’s Office, reports were recieved of shots fired in the area at around 1:45 a.m. Sunday, August 30. At around 1:49 ...
Watch Live High School Volleyball Tuesday Night on TPSN6h ago
Man wanted for stealing over 80 barrels of crude oil in Martin County7h ago
Teenage girl dies days after shooting at school bus stop
LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( WAVE /Gray News) - A 16-year-old girl shot at a school bus stop has died, according to officials in Kentucky. Dannady Greene was found with a gunshot wound to the head Aug. 25 at a Jefferson County Public Schools bus stop in Louisville. Greene died just after 5:30 a.m. Monday. H...
“Pain and Suffering”: Medical malpractice caps in many states limit payouts for patients with lifelong injuries
ORLANDO, Florida ( InvestigateTV ) — When Michael Beacham’s daughter, Mattie, was born at Orlando Health in December of 2022, he believed that many medical malpractice lawsuits were frivolous. “I didn’t understand it. You just hear what you’re told and think, ‘Oh, frivolous lawsuits. People are o...
Trump defends data centers, saying people who oppose them will end up ‘backwards and poor’
(AP/Gray News) — President Donald Trump posted on social media that U.S. communities that don’t have data centers will “end up being backwards and poor.” In a Truth Social post , Trump wrote: “The only reason that communities throughout the U.S.A. should not want Data Centers is if they want to e...
Big Spring ISD probes TikTok threat with Cat in the Hat
BIG SPRING, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Big Spring ISD released a statement on social media regarding a potential threat that occurred this morning. In the statement, Big Spring ISD Superintendent Jay McWilliams stated that at approximately 6:45 am, he was made aware of a possible threat towards students...
Big Spring ISD investigates threat posted on TikTok
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - The Big Spring ISD is investigating a threat posted on TikTok against several students, Superintendent Jay McWilliams said in a press release. The press release said they were made aware of the threat on Monday, Aug. 31, at around 6:45 a.m. McWilliams said the post was ...
Lionel Richie in ICU after weekend performance, reports say8h ago
11-year-old threatens children with gun on playground, deputies say8h ago
Sheriff seeks help after crude oil theft near Stanton
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Martin County Sheriff's Office is seeking public assistance in a Crude Oil Theft that occurred earlier in the month near Stanton. The incident took place on August 9, 2026, when a suspect stole approximately 85-86 barrels of crude oil. If you have any information ...
Taylor Swift donates $50,000 to woman injured while helping teens on side of road
LEDYARD, Conn. (WJAR) – A donation from music star Taylor Swift is helping a good Samaritan in Connecticut. Ashley Taunton is recovering from injuries she sustained while assisting teenagers on the side of the road. Taunton went through a life-threatening crash, weeks of surgeries and recovery, a...
City of Fort Stockton limits nonessential water use
FORT STOCKTON, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The City of Fort Stockton is asking the public to participate in temporary non-essential water conservation efforts as the city addresses mechanical issues with one of its water wells. The City of Fort Stockton took to social media state that at this time, the c...
OPD searching for missing man
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Odessa Police Department is asking for help from the community to find a missing man. 27-year-old Fabio Gonzalez was last seen in the 4300 block of Esmond. Gonzalez is described at being 5'6" tall, weighs about 165 pounds, and has black hair and hezel eyes. Anyone w...
Man accused of beating, holding woman captive at his apartment for 4 days
VANCOUVER, Wash. ( KPTV /Gray News) – A man was arrested after he allegedly beat and strangled a woman inside his apartment while holding her captive for multiple days. Nathanial Sylvester, 31, appeared before a judge on Aug. 29, facing several charges, including assault and unlawful imprisonment...
Fort Stockton asks residents to cut back on non-essential water use
FORT STOCKTON, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Fort Stockton is asking residents and businesses to temporarily reduce non-essential water use while crews address mechanical issues with one of the city’s wells. City says system remains operational City officials said Fort Stockton is not experiencing p...
MPD makes arrest following brief vehicle pursuit
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A Midland man was arrested Monday morning after a brief pursuit with police. According to the Midland Police Department, around 9:10 am on August 31, officers began a pursuit with a 2022 Mitsubishi Highlander driven by 31-year-old Travis Dwyer. The pursuit ended when D...
Odessa man facing murder charge following weekend shooting10h ago
How to reset your budget after summer spending catches up with you11h ago
FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Monday, August 31st, 2026
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Monday, August 31st, 2026: Not a lot of change is ahead through the next 10-days as highs remain in the upper-90s and triple digits alongside overall dry conditions continuing. Today will be another hot day across West Texas and southeast New Mexi...
Monahans man arrested on drug-related charges
MONAHANS, Texas (KOSA) - Law enforcement arrested a man on drug-related charges in Monahans early Monday morning. Monahans police and Ward County deputies searched a home in the 11th Street and South Betty area on Monday, according to Monahans police. The homeowner, 69-year-old David Michael Mart...
Mother accused of fatally shooting her 2-year-old daughter charged with murder, police say
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. ( WBBJ /Gray News) - A mother is charged with murder after she allegedly shot and killed her 2-year-old daughter on Thursday, according to police. According to the Humboldt Police Department, officers responded to a home and found Ephreana Brady on the front porch holding her unre...
Stream Tx Panhandle high school football LIVE 9/3 and 9/4
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Texas Panhandle Sports Network and NewsChannel 10 will have livestreams of high school football games throughout the season. To follow the football scores of the week, click here. WATCH To watch the games live on TPSN , click on the live channels on the left side of t...
Midland International Air & Space Port to launch new website
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Mayor says flags should not be lowered for Dolly Parton12h ago
Walmart to pay $50 million for illegally filling opioid prescriptions
(Gray News) - Walmart has agreed to pay $50 million to the federal government to resolve allegations that its pharmacies across the country illegally filled thousands of invalid prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances, in violation of the Controlled Substances Act. The settlemen...
Finding Peace and Safety: Proactive Tools for Dementia Wandering
( Aging Untold ) — Up to 60% of individuals with dementia will wander at least once, causing immense stress for families. In this episode of The Aging Untold Podcast , our experts explain what happens in the brain during exit-seeking behavior and how “the feet do the talking” when verbal communic...
Dignity & Boundaries: Navigating the Anxiety of Caregiver ‘Role Reversal’
( Aging Untold ) — In this episode of The Aging Untold Podcast , our experts unpack the friction that occurs when adult children try to step in and take over. This episode challenges the concepts of “role reversal” and “once a man, twice a child,” arguing that older adults deserve support, autono...
The Brain is a Muscle: Practical Strategies for Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment
( Aging Untold ) — Forget where you put your keys? In this episode of The Aging Untold Podcast , our experts tackle the widespread fear of cognitive decline and they break down Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). Learn why it is not an automatic path to dementia, how reversible issues like hormone c...
Embracing Your Changing Body: Redefining Worth and Wisdom as We Age
( Aging Untold ) — In the inaugural episode of The Aging Untold Podcast , our panel of experts dives into the complex relationship between aging and body image. Explore how to shift your focus from societal “anti-aging” pressures to embracing physical functionality, building inner resilience and ...
Body of missing 5-year-old girl recovered after she wandered from family’s rental home12h ago
Teen shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend, police say15h ago
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Meet the ‘Flower Buds’ who give donated flowers a new purpose
LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( Aging Untold ) — A group of volunteers at Crescent Hill Baptist Church is turning donated flowers into arrangements for people in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, shelters and the VA. The volunteers call themselves the Flower Buds. “These flowers, they’re so varied, an...
Sleepover safety debate leads family to set clear ground rules
( Aging Untold ) — The sleepover is a rite of passage for many kids. For parents and guardians, the decision about whether to let a child attend one has become a debate centered on safety. At the McElrath home, Fridays are for family. As their kids get older, weekend invitations are changing, esp...
2-year-old girl nearly drowns in pool at her birthday party, police say
ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) - A birthday party for a 2-year-old Georgia girl nearly ended in tragedy when she was found unresponsive in a swimming pool, police say. The harrowing ordeal happened just after 9 p.m. Saturday at a Cobb County apartment complex. Friends and family were celebrating a 2-y...
29-year-old fatally stabbed while trying to help man having a psychotic episode, loved ones say
ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) - Loved ones say a 29-year-old Atlanta man was fatally stabbed while trying to help a man having a psychotic episode. They describe the victim as a man who had a heart of gold and pure intentions. Family and friends gathered Saturday at Freedom Park to honor 29-year-old ...
Pabst Blue Ribbon gives thieves deadline to return 40,000 pounds of stolen beer22h ago
Pack of dogs seen tumbling out of U-Haul just before woman mauled in her front yard24h agoYESTERDAY
Body found as 15 remain missing after devastating Grand Canyon flooding
GRAND CANYON, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) — A man’s body was recovered after flash flooding tore through the Grand Canyon on Saturday afternoon, leaving 15 people missing, the National Park Service said. The body of a 46-year-old man was recovered Sunday along the Colorado River near Crystal Rap...
Lottery player marks wedding anniversary with $100,000 win
GRANITEVILLE, S.C. ( WRDW /Gray News) - A South Carolina lottery player will not forget the date he won a jackpot, because it was also his wedding anniversary. The Graniteville man has played the five numbers for a couple of years and it won him a $100,000 Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot on July 7. He sa...
Deputies: Man shoots at workers cutting down trees near his home
CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - A man was arrested after he was accused of shooting at tree workers Saturday afternoon, authorities said. Just before 2:30 p.m., deputies with the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office were sent to South Rocky Bluff Lane after a report of a neighbor in the ...
‘Food safety is NOT red tape’: Cattle group pushes back on Trump’s processing proposal
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. ( Dakota News Now /Gray News) - South Dakota cattle producers are pushing back after President Donald Trump announced plans to make it easier for ranchers to process their own meat. In a Truth Social post on Friday, Trump called U.S. ranchers and farmers his “number one priority...
Week Ahead in Washington: August 30
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - This week, the House of Representatives is set to return from its August recess, ahead of what is expected to be a busy legislative period before the midterm elections. Members are scheduled to return Monday and have roughly four weeks to debate and pass a continuing resolu...
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Midland Fire responds to structure fire on E CR 79Yesterday
Midland firefighters respond to Friday morning blaze
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Fire Department responded to a structure fire early Friday morning. According to MFD, the fire occurred in the 3900 block of North Farm-To-Market Road 1788. No injuries were reported.
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