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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — England and France delivered a thriller in a World Cup match that was supposed to be an afterthought.A day before Lionel Messi and Argentina were set to try and defend their
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CORINTH, Maine (WABI/Gray News) - A Maine family is mourning the loss of a 49-year-old woman who was killed by a falling tree branch. She’s being remembered as a devoted mother, loving wife and cherished community member.Amy Tatlock’s husband, Andrew Tatlock, says her family is still struggling t...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Sunday, July 19th, 2026: Thunderstorm chances continue on Sunday across West Texas and southeast New Mexico, although coverage will be very isolated across the Permian Basin.SUNDAYTo start Sunday morning, a few showers/storms are possible, especia...
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — England and France delivered a thriller in a World Cup match that was supposed to be an afterthought.A day before Lionel Messi and Argentina were set to try and defend their title in a highly anticipated final, Bukayo Saka scored three goals to lead England past Kylian ...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE/Gray News) - A jury has awarded a mother more than $104 million in a lawsuit against an online ghost-gun seller and its parent company.Laura Herp, mother of Henry Willis, was awarded $4.2 million in economic damages and $100 million in punitive damages in a Kentucky court. T...
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - Four people formerly tied to Impact Charter School in Baker, Louisiana, and the non-profit it shared board members with are now criminally indicted in federal court in Baton Rouge.Chakesha Scott served as the former chief executive officer of Impact Charter Sch...
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) – A United States senator is threatening legislative action against Canada over the wildfire smoke choking the Midwest.“I’ll be introducing a bill next week to sanction Canada and the responsible Canadian government officials for this atrocity,” Sen. Bernie Moreno po...
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/Gray News) - A Michigan man has been arrested and charged with murder in Alaska in connection with the death of a man nearly 33 years ago.According to the Alaska State Troopers, 54-year-old Christopher Popps was indicted on two counts of second-degree murder on June 25 in ...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3/Gray News) - A Missouri family is mourning the loss of a 5-year-old child after he drowned at an area campground pool.Lebanon police said a 911 call came in just before 7 p.m. Sunday from the Bennett Spring Campground. When emergency crews arrived, two adults were already pe...
NASHVILLE, Ga. (WALB/Gray News) — A daycare teacher in Georgia has been arrested and charged with one count of cruelty to children.According to Berrien County jail records, Debora Schlueter, who worked at the Small World Education Center, was taken into police custody on Thursday. Her charges inc...
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW/Gray News) - A family is mourning the loss of one of its dogs after a violent altercation in a southeast Topeka housing complex parking lot left a pregnant woman hospitalized with serious injuries.Topeka police said officers arrived at the Highland Park Townhomes shortly after ...
LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) — Officers say Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents tried to arrest a man at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on Monday, but left before taking him into custody.The attempted arrest happened just after 6 p.m. on July 13, when Las Vegas Metropolitan Po...
FENTRESS COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT/Gray News) - Tennessee authorities are investigating after a juvenile died and three others were seriously injured in a crash Thursday evening.According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the collision involved an all-terrain vehicle that was traveling with four juvenil...
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) - Memorial services have been scheduled for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.Graham, who represented South Carolina in the U.S. Senate since 2003, died on July 11 at the age of 71.A medical examiner said early findings found Graham’s death was the result of a tear in th...
NEW YORK CITY (Gray DC) - The FIFA World Cup has delivered an economic boost to businesses across the United States. Data from the Bank of America Institute suggests each of the 11 host cities have seen increased spending during the tournament.Joe Wadford, an economist with Bank of America Instit...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The House Budget Committee advanced a $95 billion legislative package Thursday, known as “Reconciliation 3.0,” as Republicans move to use the special budget process for a third time to bypass the Senate filibuster. The bill faces unified Democratic opposition and resistance...
ATLANTA (ANF/Gray News) — The Fayetteville Police Department fired three of its officers after they allegedly misused the Flock camera system, the department announced on July 17.According to police, testing of a new auditing feature revealed that the officers had conducted searches outside their...
ATLANTA (ANF/Gray News) — The Fayetteville Police Department fired three of its officers after they allegedly misused the Flock camera system, the department announced on July 17.According to police, testing of a new auditing feature revealed that the officers had conducted searches outside their...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa Fire Rescue has deployed six personnel to help with ongoing flood response efforts in the Texas Hill Country.On Wednesday, paramedics Elbis Nicolas and Will Moody deployed with the Texas Emergency Medical Task Force to support emergency medical operations.The followi...
(Gray News) - The Mega Millions jackpot is still up for grabs.The jackpot now stands at an estimated $707 million, with a cash option of $307.7 million, after there was no winning ticket drawn Friday night.The winning numbers were 22, 34, 45, 48, 55, and the gold Mega Ball, 14.The jackpot remains...
(InvestigateTV) — They power our devices every day but when lithium-ion batteries fail the damage can be fast, violent and life-changing. Plus, clean air rules and companies asking for exemptions to stay running.Battery disposal gaps keep fueling firesFrom smartphones and laptops to e-bikes and p...
BRECKENRIDGE HILLS, Mo. (First Alert 4/Gray News) - Relatives, friends and community members gathered for a candlelight vigil earlier this week to remember 52-year-old Rashad Rice, who was shot and killed while riding a MetroBus in Missouri on July 10.Breckenridge Hills police said Rice and a 24-...
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4/Gray News) - A St. Louis man is facing charges, including murder, after police said he shot at a group of people rummaging through his parked car.Timothy Kemper, 39, is charged with first-degree murder, first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon and three counts of ar...
CRAIG, Alaska (KTUU/Gray News) - Two friends died following a dirt bike crash earlier this week. The father of one of the victims is now speaking out about the tragedy.Alaska State Troopers confirmed that 18-year-old Greyer Schwegel and 17-year-old Paul Lingley IV were killed Tuesday following a ...
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Almost two decades ago, photographer Joan Monfort didn’t think much of his photo shoot of a teenage Lionel Messi bathing a cute baby boy in a plastic bathtub. Not until the remarkable twist of fate became clear years later, when that infant blossomed into Lamine Yamal.Now ...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Andrew Rodriguez, a former Odessa High School Brocho, signed his national letter of intent with Angelo State University football on July 17, finalizing his decision to become a Ram. Andrew Rodriguez earned fooball offers from multiple programs, including UTPB, University of...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Saturday, July 18th, 2026: Thunderstorm chances continue on Saturday across West Texas and southeast New Mexico, although coverage will be scattered.SATURDAYTo start Saturday morning, a few showers/storms are possible, although most stay dry. The ...
CULLMAN, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) - A woman accused of poisoning her husband was placed back in jail after accusations that she had contact with her husband and tried to poison him again. Sara Baker, a former Alabama attorney, was arrested in November 2025 after she was accused of putting fentanyl i...
CHANDLER, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) — A former dental assistant has been sentenced for sexually abusing children who were under his care.According to Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell, Deion Garcia, 29, will spend 40 years in prison with lifetime supervised probation as part of a plea deal.Th...
LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) — A Monday afternoon commute on the 215 Beltway in Las Vegas turned into a 14-mile emergency earlier this month after an electric vehicle began accelerating on its own, reaching speeds up to 90 mph with brakes that would not respond.Nevada State Police said the driver c...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A man was found dead inside a clothing donation box Friday in Odessa, and police are working to identify him and determine how he died.According to the Odessa Police Department, officers responded to a report of a dead person at the intersection of East Eighth Street and Co...
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) - An Ohio mother is mourning the loss of her four young children and their grandmother, who have died following suspected carbon monoxide poisoning.Adriana Coleman says her children, Liberty, Storm, Legacy and Stone, and their grandmother, 36-year-old Candace McAllis...
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Alley Cats Rescue, a new nonprofit founded by Gabrielle Pessin, aims to address the Permian Basin's stray cat crisis through feline adoption and trap-neuter-return programs.
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - (7/17/2026) Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. “A sluggish little mid-level swirl overhead will spark scattered showers and storms this weekend, but summer says, “hold my sweet tea!” As the hot and dry weather returns next week.” That’s y...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – This week, Midland Community Theater put on Little Women the Musical with the help of the Pickwick Program. The program allows young actors from seventh grade up to the end of high school. Director of Education for Midland Community Theater, Emma Evenson, spoke on the...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A parasitic outbreak has sickened more than 1,600 people across 30 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC has confirmed the source as Taylor Farms shredded iceberg lettuce, sold primarily at Taco Bell locations in a handful of northern ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Midland is warning residents about a potential scam involving individuals posing as members of the Sheriff’s Office.According to the city, scammers are contacting residents by phone and sending official-looking documents claiming the recipient is in contempt of...
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC/Gray News) — A worker died Wednesday after a “bundle of steel beams” collapsed onto him at a steel service center in North Charleston, authorities said.Authorities responded to Allied Crawford Steel around 10 a.m. regarding an industrial accident. Upon arrival, they f...
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - A Baton Rouge man was arrested after East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office investigators say a months-long investigation revealed he was distributing cocaine in the area, including to students at Louisiana State University.Jordan Cole Langlois, 35, was booked into ...
LEA COUNTY, New Mexico (KOSA) - An evacuation zone remains in effect Friday afternoon as firefighters continue responding to a tank battery fire in southern Lea County, according to county officials.At around 1:45 p.m. officials said the evacuation area surrounding the fire will remain in place w...
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