The Midland Police Department warned residents to remain vigilant against a surge in phone scams where criminals impersonate bank representatives to steal sensitive personal information.
Midland International Air & Space Port ranked as the eighth busiest airport in Texas in 2025, following a nearly 20 percent increase in passenger traffic since 2022.
Midland International Air & Space Port continues to rank among the top airports in the state when it comes to commercial service.
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Ohio authorities have released a new interview video featuring a father admitting to killing his three sons. The murders happened in June 2023 after the Clermont County father, Chad Doerman, came home earlier than usual from work. He grabbed a Bible and began walking around hi...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Gray News) - A mother and her two daughters in California were killed in a three-vehicle crash while returning home from a concert, according to multiple reports. The crash happened around 12:45 a.m. on Monday, near Bakersfield, ABC7 reported. Three vehicles were involved in ...
( InvestigateTV ) — The cost of raising a child to age 18 has climbed to more than $303,000 nationwide, according to a LendingTree study — a figure that comes out to nearly $17,000 a year after tax exemptions and credits. Matt Schulz, a LendingTree analyst, said the size of the number makes it wo...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Thursday, August 20th, 2026: Very hot temperatures are expected across West Texas and southeast New Mexico today with widespread triple digits by the afternoon and evening hours. Very slight storm chances return to parts of the region for the afte...
DE PERE, Wis. ( WBAY /Gray News) - A construction worker died after a semitruck struck a forklift in a work zone on Interstate 41 in Wisconsin. The crash occurred at about 11:30 p.m. Monday near De Pere. The preliminary investigation indicated the truck, driven by 53-year-old Christopher Seidl, w...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding two female girls reported missing. 15-year-old Kimberly Pando, was last seen at Odessa High School. 13-year-old Perla Pando, was last seen at Bowie Junior High. If you have any information regarding their ...
EDMOND, Okla. ( KSWO /Gray News) — New body camera video shows the moment Oklahoma Secretary of State Benjamin Lepak was arrested at a McDonald’s on suspicion of public intoxication. Lepak was arrested in Edmond on Friday. According to court documents, the Edmond Police Department was called to a...
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(Gray News) – It’s the end of a music era. Columbia House, a mail-order club that offered a dozen CDs for a penny each (if you committed to buying more at full price later) is closing for good. The club was famous for its ads promising “10 CDs for a penny” and its nostalgic “One Person at a Time”...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Odessa Police Department is officially accepting applications for its upcoming 32nd Session of the Citizens Police Academy. Officials say the program aims to build stronger community relationships and offer residents a special behind-the-scenes look at local law enf...
(Gray News) - A subscription dog food service in the U.K. is recalling all of its meals because it may cause sudden bilateral dry eye in pets, which can lead to vision loss. The company Years is recalling its fresh meals, excluding its Chef’s Collection line, as a precaution as it investigates it...
(Gray News) - Moderna and Merck say a new vaccine appears to prevent the recurrence of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. The companies say the vaccine is for people who have had melanoma. The vaccine, called Intismeran, is designed to be tailored to individual patients based on unique ...
Two 18-wheelers collided at a major intersection near Midland, Texas, on Wednesday, resulting in minor injuries and temporary traffic delays.
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Summer may be over, and school is back in session, but that doesn’t mean that the fun has to end. The City of Odessa is having its Friday Night Flicks event this Friday, August 21, starting at 7: 30 p.m. Join them at Ratliff Ranch for a free showing of “Cloudy with a Chance...
MOULTRIE, Ga. ( WALB /Gray News) — A mother and her boyfriend were indicted in connection with the drowning death of the woman’s 8-year-old son. Julie Hurst and Dalton Johnson both face charges of murder and cruelty to children in connection with the boy’s death. Authorities said that after a 911...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department gathered to honor the memory and legacy of a fallen hero. OPD officers, community members, and local leaders participated in a solemn wreath-laying ceremony for Fallen Corporal G.T. Toal, who died in a motorcycle accident while on duty in 1982. ...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Salvation Army held a grand reopening Thursday, offering a 50 percent discount on everything in the store. Many people gathered to take advantage of the discount and to enjoy snacks and soft drinks. Every dollar the store makes helps keep its 40-bed shelter open to the ...
GARDENDALE, Texas (KOSA) - Ector County is holding a public town hall to discuss the future of the Gardendale Community Center and Park. The county wants to hear from residents about the community’s needs, priorities and vision for the facilities. The town hall will provide an opportunity for res...
Midland police hold fraud prevention for the elderly community10h ago
Former officer jailed after allegedly doing more than 350 Flock searches of same license plate13h ago
HAMPTON, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - Authorities in Tennessee responded to a deadly crash involving a car and a group of bicyclists Wednesday morning. Sixty-nine-year-old John Benfield, of North Carolina, was arrested in connection with the crash, according to District Attorney Steve Finney. Benfi...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - With the start of the high school football season just days away, the Mojo faithful gathered at Permian High School Wednesday night for a tradition that officially signals the beginning of another football season. The annual Watermelon Feed brought together players, co...
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (KCBD) - Two Lubbock businessmen left the San Antonio U.S. Courthouse in handcuffs, remanded into custody after a jury convicted them on all counts. It found Joshua Allen and Michael Cox, through Ferrum Capital, and related companies, preyed on many investors, using misdirectio...
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - More than $1 billion in federal funding will go to Texas rural communities to help improve health care. Members of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission hosted a public forum in Big Spring to discuss the Rural Texas Strong plan. The Rural Texas Strong plan is a...
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County Judge Terry Johnson was arrested Wednesday, that’s according to information from the Midland County Sheriff’s Office. Terry Johnson is charged with: Two counts of Misuse of Official Information, Fraud Use Possess Info. Less than 5 Items, Abuse of Offi...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Bulldogs struggled in 2025, going 3-7 and recording a losing record for the first time in four years. It’s a year that’s still weighing heavy on the team. “Everybody should have a chip on their shoulder,” said offensive lineman Jesus Garcia. “I want to show off...
MINNEAPOLIS (Gray News) - Billionaire Elon Musk is calling for the release of Derek Chauvin. Musk took to X on Wednesday, stating that “Chauvin was unjustly convicted of murder” and therefore “He should be freed.” The chief executive officer of Tesla also retweeted others who spoke out against Ch...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A handful of states held primary elections Tuesday to determine which candidates will move on to November’s midterms, including Florida, where results on both sides of the aisle pointed to a different kind of election year. State Rep. Angie Nixon, a progressive Democrat, wo...
MIDLAND, Texas — The Permian Basin’s largest event is back. The 16th Annual Midland County Fair officially returns to the Horseshoe Arena this week, bringing a full slate of food, rides, entertainment, and a deep-rooted sense of community to Midland. While the modern incarnation of the fair is ce...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - According to reports, Midland County Judge Terry Johnson was arrested by the Midland County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday. This comes after weeks of backlash Johnson has faced for revealing private personal information about Midland resident Christino "Nino America" R...
COLUMBIA, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - County animal services in Tennessee says a dog recently needed emergency care after it was reportedly dragged behind a vehicle. According to Maury County Animal Services , it received a tip earlier this week about the injured animal. The animal care team said ...
FORT STOCKTON, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A new era has begun for the Fort Stockton Panthers, as the former Ralls head football coach Xavier Rangel takes the reins. Rangel is no stranger to West Texas, as he brings coaching experience from Permian, Lubbock Monterery and Plainview. He's bringing a new co...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Supreme Court is considering whether construction of a ballroom at the White House is within the president’s power, as historic preservation groups seek to block the project on an emergency basis. Justices heard arguments Tuesday on the case. Lawyers for the National Tr...
EAST WINDSOR, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) - A father in Connecticut was charged after his 1-year-old son died in a hot car at a strawberry farm, according to authorities. Kevin Pell, 47, is charged with risk of injury to a minor. His attorneys told a judge they are cooperating with police and the De...
BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection is pausing construction in Big Bend National Park while its commissioner tours the area himself. Commissioner Rodney Scott held a meeting in Alpine discussing the Big Bend border wall project. Local and state officials who attende...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Fire Department responded to a three-car crash Tuesday evening at Highway 80 and County Road 1140. According to Midland fire, one person was extricated from a vehicle at the scene. A total of four people were transported to Midland Memorial Hospital. DPS is inv...
GRETNA, La. ( WVUE /Gray News) - A Jefferson Parish deputy has been fired after the authorities say he misused their Flock camera system. Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe Lopinto said Nathan Rome admitted to using the agency’s Flock cameras while working as a deputy to track the movements of his form...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. ( KCTV /Gray News) - A Kansas City man has been charged with murder after allegedly starting a house fire that killed his mother. Ryan Willis, 36, is facing charges that include second-degree felony murder and first-degree arson following a deadly house fire on Tuesday. First res...
GREENVILLE, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) — Police officers were called to Hayden Panettiere’s boyfriend’s family home in Greenville on Wednesday morning, city officials said. According to the city, officers with the Greenville Police Department were at Brian Hickerson’s family home to conduct a welfar...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Four people were sent to the hospital following a three-car collision Tuesday evening at Highway 80 and County Road 1140. According to the Midland Fire Department, one person was extricated from their vehicle. Texas DPS is still investigating. We will conintue to upda...
SOMERS, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) - A man is under arrest and another is dead following an early-morning home invasion this week in Connecticut. State police said Joshua Freitag, 33, has been charged with murder, home invasion and two counts of risk of injury to a child. Connecticut authorities sa...
WINCHESTER, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) — A 16-year-old Tennessee girl is facing charges after authorities said she ran onto the field and tackled a middle school football player during a game Tuesday night. The game between South Middle School and Cornersville Middle School was held at Franklin Cou...
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HARNETT COUNTY, N.C. (Gray News) - A man in North Carolina is accused of kidnapping a 12-year-old girl from a sleepover, according to multiple reports. Harnett County Sheriff Wayne Coats said deputies arrested Daniel Francis Gear, 38, who they said kidnapped the girl from a home in Lillington. Je...
( InvestigateTV ) — The FBI is warning the public that scammers are impersonating employees of its Internet Crime Complaint Center, known as IC3, to target victims a second time. IC3 is where people who have been scammed online can report the crime. Paul Keener, a cybersecurity strategist at Guid...
JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. ( WAFF /Gray News) - A woman who worked payroll for an Alabama business is facing charges for stealing from employees. Jackson County authorities said Jasmin Vargas Levya faces 39 counts of theft. Sheriff Rocky Harnen said Levya was allegedly skimming from employees’ checks, ...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Wednesday, August 19th, 2026: Very hot temperatures are expected across West Texas and southeast New Mexico today with widespread triple digits by the afternoon and evening hours. Conditions are expected to remain dry through the day. High tempera...
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