Midland County has approved the installation of solar-powered lighting at three intersections along East County Road 173 to improve driver visibility and reduce accidents.
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A jury sentenced 67-year-old Wayne Lee Belcher to 25 years in prison on one count of Possession of a Controlled Substance, according to the Midland County District Attorney. Prior convictions cited in sentencing Belcher had prior qualifying felony convictions for Po...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - La’Toya Mayberry, a Midland mom, business owner and pastor, is running for the Midland ISD school board District 5 seat. Mayberry filed her nomination earlier this month. Mayberry owns Toya’s Precious Jewels Academy, a business she started out of her home 17 years ago for ...
(Gray News) – A proposed class-action settlement could send money to some Kroger pharmacy customers who used insurance to pay for prescriptions, but they’ll have to file a claim to get it. A federal lawsuit, Kirkbride et al. v. The Kroger Co., accuses Kroger of using misleading “usual and customa...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - DPS 10 Most Wanted fugitive is in custody after being captured Aug. 18 in Midland. A Crime Stoppers reward will be paid for information that helped lead to his arrest. According to DPS, 37-year-old Ronnie Matthew Velarde, a documented West Texas Tango gang member, was arre...
The Permian Basin Area Foundation donated $1 million to support the Ector County Library Foundation's capital campaign for a new, larger public library and resource center.
A documented West Texas Tango gang member listed among Texas' 10 Most Wanted fugitives was arrested in Midland following a tip from a citizen.
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - An Odessa man was arrested Aug. 24 after police responded to a reported disturbance, pursued his vehicle through the city and found what officers identified as methamphetamine. According to an arrest affidavit, Tony Daniel Tucker was arrested on two counts of kidnapping, ev...
WALTON, Ky. ( WXIX /Gray News) - A mother was arrested and charged after her husband was caught on camera abusing their 3-month-old daughter, according to authorities. Carleena Webb, 33, is charged with first-degree criminal abuse in connection with a case involving her husband, 36-year-old Shaun...
UPDATED ‘Never ever be another you:’ Reba McEntire, Lily Tomlin among those paying tribute to Dolly Parton3h ago
Cost of living crisis drives record crowds to Odessa’s Jesus House4h ago
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Wednesday, August 26th, 2026: It’ll be another very hot day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with widespread triple digits expected once again by the afternoon and evening hours. Changes are on the way heading into tonight as a cold fron...
(Gray News) - Dolly Parton, who died on Tuesday at the age of 80, left behind siblings, nieces, nephews and friends, but no children of her own. Parton was married to her husband Carl Dean from 1966 until his death in 2025. They never had children, but Parton explained their decision in several i...
MINOT, N.D. ( KMOT / KVLY /Gray News) - A North Dakota couple are facing charges after police say their infant son died in 2023, and they allegedly encased his remains in concrete and kept them in a plastic tote in the closet. Ward County prosecutors charged Craig Kerzmann, 49, and Sarah Kerzmann...
LAS VEGAS ( KVVU /Gray News) - Police in Las Vegas say two sisters returned home from school and found their parents dead in what is believed to have been a murder-suicide. Officials with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department say a call came in around 3:30 p.m. Monday from a teenage girl w...
(Gray News) - Taylor Swift is among the celebrities who paid tribute to the legendary Dolly Parton after she died of cancer at the age of 80. Parton died Tuesday after a short battle with cancer, according to her publicist. Later that night, Swift shared a tribute to the country music icon with m...
Odessa residents issued a water refund following July odor concerns14h ago
Empire State Building lights turn pink in honor of Dolly Parton16h ago
(Gray News) - Beyoncé is among the long list of celebrities and notable individuals to pay tribute to Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80, the music icon’s family announced Tuesday. Beyoncé said in a statement shared online that it was her “privilege” to work with Parton and that she would tr...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( WAVE /Gray News) - Authorities said two women were killed in a shooting near the University of Louisville’s Belknap campus. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victims as Iyanna Warr and Trinity Durham, both 20. The shooting happened at 1:44 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 23...
(Gray News/AP) - Dolly Parton , the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to the height of stardom and acclaim, has died in Nashville. She was 80 years old. “After bravely facing a ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - After finishing in second place in the district the past two seasons, the Midland Lee Rebels are seeking their first district title since 2023. In 2025, the Rebels had a 4-1 record in district play, heartbreakingly losing to Permian in week nine. In the playoffs, LHS ...
(Gray News) - Eminem revealed a letter Dolly Parton wrote him after he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame following the legendary singer’s death on Tuesday. The Grammy Award-winning rapper said the megastar’s note congratulated him on the honor as they were both inducted into the Hall...
8/25/2026: 7-day forecast, Sunny skies and heat continue18h ago
Next tropical storm to be named in the Atlantic will be ‘Dolly’19h ago
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Ector County Commissioners’ Court voted 4-1 to pass a no-new-revenue tax rate and budget for the upcoming fiscal year during its regular meeting. According to the meeting agenda, the no-new-revenue rate will give the county the same amount of revenue from property taxes...
(Gray News) - Dolly Parton previously revealed that she pre-recorded a song that would be available for release following her death. Tucked into a wooden vault at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort is an unreleased Dolly Parton song called “My Place in History,” written to be her last. The country lege...
(Gray News) - Country music legend Dolly Parton opened up about “hard times” with her health days before she died. In the country music icon’s final interview on Aug. 21, she told People about “dealing with some health issues,” which forced her to cancel an appearance at her Dollywood theme park ...
(Gray News) — President Donald Trump said he is ordering American flags to be lowered to honor Dolly Parton after the country music icon’s death. Parton died Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80. “Very sad to report that Dolly Parton, one of the greatest Country singers, and far beyond, EV...
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. ( Valley News Live /Gray News) - A Minnesota school district’s policy that bans rainbow symbols from campuses will remain in place after a packed and emotional board meeting Monday ended in a tie vote on whether to postpone further discussion of it. The Detroit Lakes Public S...
Trump beef import plan draws GOP pushback from cattle states20h ago
Midland man gets 25 years for cocaine possession20h ago
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Gray News) - Country music icon Dolly Parton died Tuesday at the age of 80, just about a year and a half after the death of her longtime husband, Carl Dean. Parton’s publicist shared that the legendary singer-songwriter died peacefully Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee. The Tennes...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on American goods 24 hours after President Donald Trump announced plans to impose new 50% tariffs on about $20 billion of Canadian imports. The new Canadian tariffs will range between 15% and 50% on about $20 billion of American goods. T...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The City of Odessa announced today that they have received a $3.6 million pledge from Ellen and Larry Bell and the Parks Bell Foundation for the development of the Amy Bell Memorial Children's Park. The park will be eight acres and will be developed as part of the Odes...
Months after the shocking abduction of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy, from her quiet Tucson home, Following Leads: The Podcast sits down with journalist Raya Torres. Having covered the case from day one, Torres shares her unique perspective on reporting on a massive story that ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A man wanted in connection with an Aug. 9 drive-by shooting has been arrested. According to Midland police, officers, Midland County Sheriff deputies and members of the U.S. Marshal’s Service Office arrested 37-year-old Edward Ochoa following a foot pursuit near the area o...
Midland fire calls more than double in July21h ago
Police dept. gets backlash for post about man allegedly pocketing $30 he found at Walmart21h ago
ANDREWS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - An Andrew ISD employee has been placed on administrative leave after being involved in a situation that occurred during the summer. Andrews ISD released a statement this morning stating that the district is currently investigating "all available leads and is committed...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Odessa Fire Rescue contained a fire earlier today in the area of 57th Street and West County Road. According to OFR, the fire began while someone was burning trash and spread to an adjacent property, damaging vehicles. OFR crews contained the fire and prevented it from...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa Fire Rescue responded to a grass, trash and old vehicle fire in the area of 57th Street and West County Road. Fire officials said the fire started while someone was burning trash and spread to an adjacent property, damaging vehicles. OFR crews contained the fire and ...
The number of Midland FD fire calls in July more than doubled compared to July 2025, according to the monthly report
The Texas Anti-Gang Center arrested 37-year-old Edward Jesus Ochoa in Midland County after he led officers on a high-speed pursuit and evaded capture on foot.
Southwest flight attendant found dead in Hawaii. See why family is calling her death suspicious23h ago
Mom helps 17-year-old daughter deliver baby on side of highway while heading to hospital24h agoDOTHAN, Ala. ( WTVY /Gray News) – An Alabama woman was taken into custody late Monday in connection to several animal cruelty charges. Authorities discovered several dead cats and abandoned live animals inside her Dothan grooming business. 41-year-old Brandi Leann Tyrrell has been charged with tw...
ST. CLOUD, Fla. (Gray News) — Police in Florida are looking for the person who stole a disabled dog’s wheelchair. Baby is a hospice resident at The Pittie Party of Central Florida. The rescue said she cannot walk without her wheelchair. “WHY??? What kind of person steals a disabled, senior dog’s ...
( InvestigateTV ) — A financial planning expert says preparing kids to manage their own money should start well before they receive their first debit card. Stoy Hall, founder and CEO of Black Mammoth, a financial planning and wealth management firm, said parents should start teaching banking habi...
ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - Andrews ISD said it has been made aware of a situation that happened during the summer involving an Andrews High School employee. The employee has been placed on administrative leave while the district conducts a review of the matter. The district said the leave is consist...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A new round U.S. tariffs took effect Saturday after last-minute negotiations with Canada collapsed. The 50% tariffs apply to about $20 billion worth of Canadian imports, including construction materials, alcohol, hockey sticks, clothing and furniture. Canadian Prime Ministe...
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(Gray News) - Vice President JD Vance called Canada a state and described it as a “Freudian slip” while speaking at a manufacturing facility on Monday. “We have to remember, Canada is a state, sorry, Freudian slip. That was actually an accident. Canada is a country that has underinvested in its m...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa College is inviting the community to celebrate 80 years of history and tradition along with the redesign of the college’s jackrabbit sculpture. The sculpture, “Many Pieces: One Spirit,” represents the college’s next chapter. The celebration runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m....
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Gray News) — Two people in Pennsylvania have died from measles, marking the first measles-related deaths in the state in 35 years. Both people were unvaccinated, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) said . Both were from Lancaster County. The department is not releasing fu...
BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) — A grandfather in Arizona is recovering from severe burns after he fell onto hot pavement while on a walk. According to a family member, Grant Siler, 72, had gone for an afternoon walk in 110-degree heat on Aug. 3 when he fell, sustaining second- and t...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa police arrested a 17-year-old boy after witnesses say he assaulted his ex-girlfriend outside a KFC on Aug. 21. According to Odessa police, officers responded to the restaurant on N. JBS at around 10:06 p.m. Witnesses told police Samuel King arrived at the KFC to talk...
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A man was arrested on a felony charge after deputies said he admitted to firing rounds into the air in the direction of homes in Ector County. The Ector County Sheriff’s Office said deputies and an investigator heard gunshots at around 9:07 p.m. on Aug. 22 while condu...
ANDREWS COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A man is in custody following an investigation into a report of sexual assault in Andrews County. According to the Andrews County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy got a call around 9:45 p.m. on Aug. 22 from the FBI Midland Resident Agency regarding a possible sexual assau...
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(Gray News) - Target is apologizing for a costume it now calls “offensive.” Target is no longer selling the Kids’ Glows Under Blacklight Cir…
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. ( WRDW /Gray News) - A triathlon coach says instinct and training kicked in when a 4-to 5-foot alligator attacked him du…
Midland County Democrats to host meet and greet with Sen. Elissa Slotkin Midland Daily News
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Ector County Commissioners Court held a public hearing Monday evening on the proposed tax rate and budget. The ta…
Traverse City woman sentenced in fatal Midland County crash Midland Daily News
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The U.S. reopened the border crossing in Arizona to cattle imports from Mexico on Monday, as part of a phased plan t…
FOREST GROVE, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - All five victims found during a homicide investigation in Oregon have been identified. Authorities b…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( WAVE /Gray News) - Several students and a bus driver were injured after a school bus crashed and overturned Monday afterno…
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) -The Midland High Bulldogs are looking to turn the page in 2026 after a season that fell short of expectations. H…
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Share representatives met today at Market Street in Midland for a check presentation following the annual walk.…
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