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(Aging Untold) — In January 2025, the U.S. National Archives sent out a unique call for help. The request perfectly captured a growing cultural and educational divide. On social media, the agency aske
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(Gray News) - Slurpee lovers, get ready: 7-Eleven’s Slurpee Day is right around the corner. And this year, the company is going all out to celebrate the iconic beverage’s 60th anniversary.The gas station retailer is continuing its annual tradition of giving out free small Slurpees at participatin...
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) — Bite marks were used to identify the 12-foot alligator that fatally attacked a 31-year-old woman who was swimming in a Florida river, according to the medical examiner.The bite marks on Brittany Clark matched one of two alligators the Florida Fish and Wildlife ...
PAYETTE, Idaho (Gray News) — A mother in Idaho has been arrested on two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of her 18-month-old twins, police said.The Payette Police Department said in a statement that Andrea Shaw, 23, was arrested June 30 without incident, more than a year after the twin...
PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - The Pecos Police Department is asking for the public’s help gathering information following a hit-and-run crash in which a vehicle hit a home.According to police, the incident happened Saturday, June 27, at around 4:46 a.m. Officers responded to a crash in the area of S. Mis...
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (Aging Untold) — A bagpipe and drum band in South Carolina is carrying on a tradition rooted in more than 170 years of first responder history. The Coastal Carolina Shields Pipes and Drums is a service band composed primarily of fire and police personnel. The tradition traces b...
(Aging Untold) — In January 2025, the U.S. National Archives sent out a unique call for help. The request perfectly captured a growing cultural and educational divide. On social media, the agency asked:“Is reading cursive your superpower?” It needed volunteers to help transcribe historical docum...
(Gray News) – Walmart and Sam’s Club stores nationwide are lowering prices on ground beef this summer and other cookout essentials. While President Donald Trump took to social media to say his administration is responsible for the price drops, Walmart made no mention of his statements in the pres...
DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA/Gray News) - A 17-year-old boy is charged with murder and attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed both of his parents, killing his mother and critically injuring his father, according to authorities.The teen and his parents, Samantha Baker, 37, and Lance Baker, 46, got into...
(Aging Untold) — When something goes wrong with your health, the instinct is to find the right specialist for the right body part. But what if that’s not the right approach for you? Viewing the body as one connected system — not a collection of separate problems — may be the key to finally feelin...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, July 7th, 2026: It’ll be a quite pleasant day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with lots of sunshine and quiet conditions expected for the majority although slight thunderstorm chances are possible across the higher terrain and ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A Couple of lane closures are starting in Midland to allow for road and utility work. According to the City of Midland, there will be a lane closure on East Loop 250 begins Tuesday, July 7, between North County Road 1162 and North County Road 1160.North County Road 1160 wi...
TERRELL COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Terrell County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about illegal dumping after a dumpster on Union Pacific property was recently used to dispose of lumber and other debris.According to a post made by Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland, the dumpster is Union Pacific pr...
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - The Big Spring Police Department is warning residents about third-party scams tied to large item purchases on social media.How the scam worksPolice said suspects pose as a third-party business and set up purchases of large items — like containers or storage buildings — ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland firefighters responded to two separate fires on July 6, including a bedroom blaze that displaced a family and a semi trailer fire that shut down part of Interstate 20.Bedroom fire displaces family on County Road 56The Midland Fire Department said a fire off County ...
SEATTLE (AP) — Images told the story of the United States’ World Cup downfall.Christian Pulisic sprawled on the field in agony after hurting an ankle.Matt Freese holding his hands on his head after his gaffe gifted a goal.Chris Richards crumpling to the ground, his face pressed on the grass.Mauri...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland RockHounds, Tall City Brewing Co. and West Texas FC held a watch party for Midlanders. Fans gathered at the ballpark to witness Team USA take on Belgium in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match on Monday. The watch party was free admission, allowing community me...
LANSING, Mich. (News 10/Gray News) - A parasitic infection called cyclosporiasis has sickened nearly 700 people across Michigan, state health officials said, with the case count quadrupling from roughly 170 in less than a week.State health officials said the outbreak is growing rapidly and they a...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Makeup lovers lined up early this past Friday morning outside the first stand-alone Sephora to open in the area, waiting about two hours to get a look inside the new store.The 4,800-square-foot location offers Sephora’s full inventory—more than the smaller Sephora shops loc...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - CASA of West Texas swore in four new members to its organization at the Midland County Courthouse. Each new member has been assigned a foster child; their job will be to help them through the foster care system. "What motivated me is I actually heard about it through ...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - (7/6/2026) Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown.
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland County Courthouse is set to recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the newest class of volunteers for CASA of West Texas.CASA—Court Appointed Special Advocates—works with children in the foster care system, helping bring consistency during what can ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Seated outside Midland's Texas Roadhouse on Monday afternoon, Joseph Batson is scorched by the sun, the heat glazing his plate of ribs, bread rolls and strawberry lemonade. But Batson isn't on his lunch break. In fact, Batson, a paramedic with the Midland Fire Departm...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo walked off the pitch after his final World Cup match for Portugal with a stoic look on his face and only the slightest hint of emotion. There was a brief wave to acknowledge cheering fans, and the same feeling he has had after past losses.“Sad — it’s norm...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Today at the Texas Roadhouse in Midland, the Midland County Sheriff’s Office and the Midland Fire Department took a break from fighting crime and fires to compete for a good cause.The restaurant has hosted these charity competitions for several years, and this marks the sec...
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT/Gray News) - The parents of a missing 4-year-old at the center of a days-long search through South Carolina showed “extreme indifference to human life” in connection with the child’s death, contradicting the account given in a 911 call made by the girl’s mother last week, a...
COAHOMA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Former Coahoma Softball players Mia Clemmer and Hannah Wells held their fourth annual softball camp Monday afternoon. The camp had a big turnout, with kids of all ages learning from Clemmer and Wells about what it takes to be great at softball. "The love and support t...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Sunday’s storm left over 10,000 Oncor customers without power in the area. Most outages have been restored, but crews are still working on isolated issues.Once a power outage is reported, Oncor sends troubleshooters to assess the damage and clear the way for crews. Whether ...
JEFF DAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office and Texas DPS are currently working a major accident on Highway 17 north of Fort Davis.They ask that you avoid the area at this time and seek an alternate route if possible. Authorities appreciate your patience and cooperati...
JEFF DAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - According to the Jeff Davis Sheriff's Office, a major accident has occurred on Highway 17 North. Law enforcement is asking motorists to avoid the area and seek alternate routes if possible. We will continue to update when more information is given.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mikel Merino was still on the bench in the final minutes of regulation, with Spain coach Luis de la Fuente worried about hanging on to his substitutes as long as possible because of looming extra time.The Arsenal forward made all that fretting moot.Merino scored in the fir...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers and the Midland Police Department need your help identifying two thieves. On June 6, 2026, two men stole various items worth over $715 from one of the Midland H-E-B stores.If you recognize them or know something about this crime, call (432) 694-TIPS ...
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (Gray News) — A K-9 in California was struck and killed by a car after he was spooked by illegal fireworks, officials said.The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said K-9 Santi was home Saturday night and was being kept inside due to fireworks in the area.Around 8:30 p.m., the d...
WARD COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Texas Department of Transportation says crews are working along Interstate 20 east of Monahans. Officials say an eastbound driving lane will be closed from Mile Marker 88 to Mile Marker 94 while crews perform maintenance operations. This is near the Ward-Ector Coun...
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT/Gray News) — A 4-year-old boy from Kentucky died after being injured in a fireworks accident on the Fourth of July, officials said.The Pulaski County Coroner’s Office identified the boy as Rhett Luttrell.The accident happened at about 10 p.m. Saturday while Rhett’s famil...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crime Stoppers are seeking public assistance in identifying two thieves wanted for stealing over $715 worth of items from HEB in early June. The incident occurred on June 6, 2026. + If you have any information regarding these individuals, you are encouraged to...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday took credit for getting FIFA to review a red card issued against the United States’ star forward Folarin Balogun at the World Cup but said he did not demand an outcome.“All I did was ask for a review,” Trump said when asked about it during an unr...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Police Department reported that calls poured into dispatch during the July 4th holiday weekend. Dispatch reported 214 calls for fireworks in the city between July 2 and July 5. Additionally, Midland Fire Department reported 38 fireworks-related calls from 9 p.m. on...
CLAY COUNTY, MINN. (Valley News Live/Gray News) - A woman is accused of sexually assaulting two infant girls and recording the abuse, after authorities say she emailed prosecutors and offered to turn herself in.Kimberly Faith Christy, 37, is charged in a Minnesota court with two counts of first-d...
Midland police and firefighters responded to hundreds of fireworks-related calls over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, resulting in one person suffering a traumatic injury.
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX/Gray News) - An 18-year-old in Mississippi was found dead after vanishing on the Fourth of July, according to authorities.The body, believed to be that of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, was found around 8:45 a.m. by a park ranger.The sheriff also said the body found d...
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