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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ill. (KFVS/Gray News) - A woman died Monday when a tornado destroyed her home as her neighbor attempted to rescue her.Delores Shelton was killed when the tornado struck her Jefferson
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WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) – While many people retire in their 60s, retirement is not in the vocabulary of 92-year-old Gilbert Martin. Martin, affectionately known as Mr. Gil, has been working at a Chick-fil-A in Wilmington, North Carolina for the last six years as a dining host.“I make su...
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ill. (KFVS/Gray News) - A woman died Monday when a tornado destroyed her home as her neighbor attempted to rescue her.Delores Shelton was killed when the tornado struck her Jefferson County home. Rodney Gass, who had lived next door to Shelton for 35 years, tried to reach her as...
(Gray News) – A group of young adults was cited earlier this month after riding on top of an SUV down the street at 40 mph. The Belle Isle Florida Police Department said in a Facebook post that the driver was issued a citation for reckless driving and a passenger inside the vehicle was cited for ...
(Gray News) – Popular mommy blogger Jill Smokler died at age 48, according to an obituary shared by her family on social media. Smokler, who founded Scary Mommy, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer in 2024.“It’s with broken hearts that we share that Jill passed away this morning...
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (KMID/KPEJ) - The next time you watch a FIFA World Cup game hosted in Mexico City, you might hear a familiar Texas voice behind the mic. That's because Jeremiah Gallegos, the long-time public address announcer for Austin FC, is in Mexico City, Mexico, serving as the English PA...
PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - The Reeves County Sheriff’s Office says multiple victims of human trafficking were rescued during a multi-agency operation in Pecos on June 13, 2026.According to officials, law enforcement executed a search warrant at an adult entertainment establishment in Pecos, where inve...
GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily/Gray News) — A man allegedly stole an elderly woman’s purse and, while fleeing the scene, ran over and killed her, according to prosecutors.Prosecutors said the suspect, Ali Hchaili, has previously targeted elderly victims.On June 20, just before 3 p.m., Hchaili allegedly s...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Heavy rain and thunderstorms prompted a rare World Cup weather delay on Monday, when the halftime break during a match between France and Iraq lasted 2 hours, 10 minutes.It was the first rain delay of the tournament and the first time in at least several decades that a World C...
DALLAS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Michigan head coach Dusty May and the Dallas Mavericks are finalizing a deal to make him the next head coach. May is coming off a national championship victory with Michigan after defeating UConn. May replaces Jason Kidd, who led the Mavs for five seasons. Kidd took th...
MIDLAND, TEXAS (KMID/KPEJ)- Nearly two weeks after Ed Scott was killed in the June 12 shooting in Midland, those who knew him best are reflecting on the legacy he leaves behind both on and off the softball field. According to authorities, Scott was among several people shot when a gunman opened f...
Two people were killed and a Midland man was seriously injured in a crash at a Midland County intersection Saturday night, after the driver of a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado failed to yield the right of way at a stop sign.
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Today marked a special day for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, marking their orientation for incoming residents and fellows. The class includes sixty residents across five accredited residency programs and thirteen fellows entering advanced subspecialt...
BURLINGTON, Conn. (WFSB/Gray News) - Two of the three bodies found in a foreclosed home that was auctioned to a new owner in Connecticut have been identified, authorities said.A press release issued Sunday by Chief Medical Examiner James R. Gill identified them as 54-year-old Sally Ann Cash and h...
HILL COUNTY, Texas. (KWTX/Gray News) - Six people, including 2 children, were killed in a fiery head-on crash in Texas, according to authorities. The crash reportedly happened at about 4:30 p.m. on June 20.Officials said the driver of a passenger car traveling northbound attempted to pass another...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Gray News) — Country music star Bailey Zimmerman is facing a felony charge for allegedly trashing a hotel room in New Mexico.According to Billboard, prosecutors filed an arrest warrant June 18 against the singer, stemming from an incident at a resort on May 27.Zimmerman, 26, wa...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The United Supermarkets Arena announced Ella Langley’s Dandelion Tour is coming to Lubbock October 10, 2026. She will be joined by special guests Kameron Marlowe and Laci Kaye Booth. Register for presale tickets here.
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. (KCTV/Gray News) — A father is mourning his 18-year-old son who was shot and killed during a suspected home break-in in Missouri last week.Blue Springs police identified the deceased as Tristen Barker, 18.Police said the homeowner reported the break-in and then shot the suspect ...
(InvestigateTV) — Julia Charleston has lived with the kind of stress only the loved ones of deployed servicemembers can truly understand. Her son, Robert Howland, served in the Air Force – and did two tours – serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. “There were some scary moments. I remember Rob calling ...
(Gray News) — Xfinity reportedly experienced outages Monday afternoon.Downdetector received thousands reports of Xfinity outages throughout the afternoon. Most users reported issues with their TVs.Xfinity’s online status map seemed to also have trouble loading for a short time.The outages appeare...
Three people were found dead in Midland County, Texas on Monday morning after a report of shots fired, and the investigation is ongoing.
ATLANTA (ANF/Gray News) - A high school teacher in Georgia accused of sexually abusing students was potentially blackmailed by students who discovered her OnlyFans account to get a better grade.Maris Nichols, a 25-year-old teacher at Alexander High School, allegedly had sex with a student twice.A...
(Aging Untold) — In this episode of Aging Untold, we take a closer look at prolonged grief and how to cope with the pressure to “move on.” Plus, we’ll break down the benefits of creating a personal “Care Manual” to protect your dignity and bust myths surrounding the PSA test for prostate cancer. ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible shooting at a business near N County Road and Highway 80. The business is JAT Partner Logistics.According to Midland County Sheriff’s Office, three workers were shot and killed.Witnesses said the suspected sho...
The City of Midland Health Services has confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus in Midland County, and has issued steps for residents to take to avoid mosquito bites and the spread of the disease.
ROSSVILLE, Tenn. (Aging Untold) — A winter baby boom at a small ranch outside Memphis transformed a hobby into a business offering goat snuggles, yoga sessions and visits to the community. Collin Champagne and his wife, Lindsey, run Walkapony Goat Ranch in Rossville, Tennessee, about 45 minutes o...
(InvestigateTV) — Summer heat and high energy prices can put pressure on budgets, but there are ways to lower cooling costs, plan for repairs and find help if bills are piling up.For those struggling to pay the power bill: every state has some sort of energy assistance program available for resid...
(Aging Untold) — Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers for men in the United States, but deciding when to get screened isn’t always clear. While a PSA blood test can help find prostate cancer, experts often disagree on who needs one and what the results actually mean. PSA stands for p...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Midland Health Services has confirmed the first detection of West Nile virus in Midland County this year.This was confirmed after mosquitoes collected in local traps tested positive for the virus.According to Midland Health Services, mosquito traps are placed t...
Godfrey Kehinde Costa, 67, was arrested and charged with 11 counts of abandoning or endangering a disabled individual after police discovered multiple disabled adults left unsupervised at two separate residences.
(Aging Untold) — Legal documents like wills and power of attorney are essential, but they don’t capture the human side of caregiving. A care manual fills that gap by documenting your daily preferences and personal needs. Without one, even the most well-meaning caregivers may unknowingly cause dis...
MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A major heat risk continues across the region today. Much of the population is at risk if outdoors for a prolonged period of time without effective cooling and/or hydration. High temperatures will range from 95° to 115°. HEAT ADVISORYA Heat Advisory will be in effec...
CLERMONT COUNTY, Ohio. (WXIX/Gray News) - An Ohio police chief was indicted on 70 sexual abuse counts stemming from alleged child sex abuse that happened between 2005 and 2010, according to authorities. Chad Essert is facing 56 counts of sexual battery and 14 counts of unlawful sexual conduct wit...
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (Gray News) — Two people were arrested in Kentucky after a detective found a bag labeled “definitely not a bag full of drugs” that contained suspected narcotics, according to officials.The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office said a detective found a suspicious vehicle parked in an e...
NEW YORK (AP) — Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry’s most powerful figures, launching or resurrecting the careers of such superstars as Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys, has died, his family confirmed. He was 94.Earlier this ye...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A 25-year-old man was shot near a Midland nightclub early Sunday morning.According to Midland police, officers responded to a call of a gunshot victim in the area of South Lee Street around 3:12 a.m. on June 21.The investigation shows the victim was shot near Club Remy. He...
(Gray News) - A fisherman was rescued after going missing for a week in the Cook Islands, a remote location roughly 2,100 miles north of New Zealand.Authorities said that a Royal New Zealand Air Force crew found the man in his 13-foot aluminum rowboat Friday morning.In a photo shared by the New Z...
(Aging Untold) — Loss is an inevitable part of life, but the way we process it varies for different people. Whether it’s the paralysis of untreated grief or the guilt that comes after years of caregiving, some of us can feel stuck while the rest of the world seems to move on. Ask for help when yo...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A 25-year-old Midland man is in stable but critical condition after being shot early Sunday morning near a downtown nightclub, according to the Midland Police Department. According to police, the shooting occurred around 3:12 a.m. in the 200 block of South Lee Street n...
BATON ROUGE, La. (Aging Untold) — At Skate Galaxy in Baton Rouge, roller skating has become more than a hobby for regulars who say the rink offers a mental reset. Coach LT Otis has been skating since he was 5. He is now in his 70s and teaches the basics to new skaters. “When you come in here, you...
(InvestigateTV) — Homeowners temporarily hand over their deeds in hopes of saving thousands of dollars on property taxes. InvestigateTV+ takes an in-depth look at how they say it helped save their family legacies. Then, a content creator finds herself staring in an ad she never made, and now, she...
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