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WASHINGTON, DC (InvestigateTV) — As deaths associated with nitrous oxide continue to skyrocket, there’s movement on Capitol Hill toward a federal crackdown on a product that’s being widely sold for us
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JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT/Gray News) - Mississippi authorities are investigating a shooting where a mother was shot in the leg while protecting her young son.According to the Jackson Police Department, the woman was driving home Friday at about 4:30 a.m. when a person believed to be in a burgundy Hond...
An Odessa man was arrested on a felony charge of online solicitation of a minor after allegedly exchanging sexually explicit messages with a 13-year-old girl on Discord.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU/Gray News) - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Shucheng “Charlie” Yang, 32, a Chinese national and attorney with the Alaska Department of Law, on July 10 in Anchorage, according to an ICE spokesperson.Yang’s case is listed as “pending,” according to online ...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Tech Athletics announced a 15-year naming rights agreement with Galaxy that will rebrand its football stadium as Galaxy Stadium beginning with the 2026 season. Galaxy is a global technology and financial services company focused on data center and infrastructure and ...
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) - Loved ones are remembering a man who died following a workplace injury and are reminding others to take such injuries more seriously.According to family members, Bryan Castro, 28, was found dead in his truck days after an injury occurred while on the job.Castro wa...
(InvestigateTV) — A new LendingTree survey finds transportation costs are taking a toll on summer travel plans, with 75% of consumers saying expenses like gas and airfare have affected their decisions.Matt Schulz, chief consumer finance analyst at LendingTree, said the impact is significant.“Almo...
WASHINGTON, DC (InvestigateTV) — As deaths associated with nitrous oxide continue to skyrocket, there’s movement on Capitol Hill toward a federal crackdown on a product that’s being widely sold for use as a recreational drug. Although nitrous has legitimate uses in both medical and culinary setti...
LEA COUNTY, New Mexico (KOSA) - Emergency crews are on scene at a tank battery fire in Lea County, New Mexico. According to a social media post from the county, it’s in the area of Frying Pan Road and Anthony Road in southern Lea County. Multiple counties from across New Mexico are responding. Ag...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC/Gray News) — Charges were dismissed for a Memphis mother who was arrested in 2024 after posting photos on social media showing her 5-year-old daughter waxing adult women.Police said the images were uploaded in February 2024 to 33-year-old Jasmine Moss’ Instagram account, which...
The Texas Workforce Commission reported Midland’s jobless rate (3.6%) was one of two under 4.0% and was the lowest in Texas.
MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The potential for heavy rainfall and flash flooding continues today across parts of West Texas and southeast New Mexico along with well below-normal temperatures.FLOOD WATCHA Flood Watch continues through this evening as additional rounds of showers and thunderstorm...
The Permian Strategic Partnership is investing $5.1 million into two teacher certification programs to help West Texas schools prepare for new state requirements taking effect in August 2026.
Two men were arrested in Lamesa, Texas, following a police investigation into alleged organized cockfighting activities.
A flood watch is in effect for the Permian Basin as the National Weather Service forecasts cloudy skies and scattered thunderstorms with potential for heavy rain through the weekend.
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Anytime it rains it’s pretty common to see flooding across West Texas, but it’s important to remember to stay safe on the roads.The last significant rainfall in the Permian Basin occurred on May 26, when Odessa Fire Rescue responded to 28 water rescues in a single day.“We a...
LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) - A woman from China is accused of marrying 14 men to receive money from them in Las Vegas, according to authorities.Police say Jiaying Chen was taken into custody at a southwest valley restaurant on Thursday, June 4, after investigators learned she was allegedly planni...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC/Gray News) — A woman is accused of shooting and killing a man she found in her child’s bedroom, saying she “did what she had to do.”The shooting happened early Thursday in the Walker Homes neighborhood of Memphis.Memphis police responded to the shooting at 1:45 a.m.When police...
Emergency services and relief organizations from the Permian Basin, including Reeves County ESD and the Salvation Army, have deployed personnel and supplies to assist with ongoing rescue and recovery efforts following catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill Country.
Airport officials reported 64,499 passengers flew Southwest, United or American Eagle out of Midland in June
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - With new teacher certification requirements under House Bill 2 (89th) taking effect in August 2026, the Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) is investing $5.1 million to help West Texas schools retain educators, expand certification opportunities and build a stronger local ...
(Gray News) — Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker has died at age 81.Fricker won the best supporting actress Oscar in 1990 for her role in “My Left Foot.” She played Daniel Day-Lewis’ mother.Fricker was also known for her role as the Central Park pigeon woman in “Home Alone 2.”Her agent confirme...
(TEXAS TRIBUNE) - WASHINGTON — Attorney General Ken Paxton’s campaign said he would debate state Rep. James Talarico in Texas’ U.S. Senate race after Talarico challenged him to do so Thursday morning.Talarico, the Democratic nominee, said he had accepted invitations from three Texas media groups ...
ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - Landfill in Andrews is closed. According to a post made by the City of Andrews, the landfill is closed because of the rainfall from the night before. The city apologies for the insolvencies this may cause and will provide updates as situations change.
(KWTX) - Central Texas fire crews are in the Hill Country to help with flooding, with teams from the Waco Fire Department—along with Temple, Robinson, Killeen and Hewitt—now deployed to the area.Photos from the scene show the Kerrville staging area and a Waco Fire tactical tender in Kerrville. Cr...
PONTIAC, Mich. (WNEM/Gray News) — A Michigan woman accused of abandoning her three children in an apartment without running water has pleaded no contest to three counts of first-degree child abuse.The Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office said Thursday that 35-year-old Kelli Bryant made the plea agr...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa College’s newly renovated tennis and pickleball courts are back open—and they’re ready to serve.According to a press release, renovations are complete and the facility has reopened with new lights, so players can keep the rally going into the nighttime hours. The cou...
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4/Gray News) - A man was charged Thursday after police in Missouri said he left a baby in the middle of a street and fled from law enforcement.St. Louis City prosecutors charged 36-year-old Christopher Pearson with first-degree endangering the welfare of a child and resisti...
RUSKIN, Fla. (WWSB/Gray News) - Two Florida deputies were shot and flown to a hospital after a suspect ambushed them when they arrived to take him into custody Thursday.The suspect, identified as 34-year-old Chris Machowski, was also transported to Tampa General Hospital, where he was pronounced ...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump delivered a prime-time address Thursday, claiming China obtained voter information by accessing records in several states and attempted to influence public opinion against him, while outlining what he described as vulnerabilities in the American elect...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Heart failure survivors and the medical professionals who helped save their lives came together for a special reunion at Medical Center Hospital, celebrating recovery and advancements in cardiac care.The event featured a presentation on a temporary heart support device card...
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, Wis. (WBAY/Gray News) — A construction worker was struck by a truck Wednesday, according to Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson.Nelson said the driver ignored the worker directing traffic. The worker was hit by the side-view mirror.The driver reportedly did not stop after hitt...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A White House teleprompter operator is under federal investigation after allegedly placing bets on the contents of President Donald Trump’s speeches, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Thursday.The operator was identified on Kalshi, a prediction market p...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A West Texas cycling tradition is bringing riders together to support people living with Multiple Sclerosis through the annual “Ride MS: Cactus & Crude”, also known as the MS150.Multiple Sclerosis, or MS, is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. Th...
MONAHANS, Texas (KOSA) - When the Monahans Swimming & Diving Team head coach Jay Thomas talks about the aquatic talent in West Texas, the reaction from people who aren’t familiar is usually “they can’t believe we have a pool, don’t you live in the desert?”In reality, West Texas is home to swimmer...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - (7/16/2026) Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. Scattered clouds and heavy rain hang around for the end of the workweek. Summer heat returns next week. Friday brings a 50% chance of showers and storms, but don’t worry — clouds will gradual...
West Texas, Texas (KOSA) - Officials across West Texas are warning residents about flooded roads and closures after heavy rain created hazardous travel conditions.OdessaThe Odessa Police Department is reminding the public that roads are expected to remain flooded throughout the evening due to rec...
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX/Gray News) — A former Mississippi educator is in custody after police say she had sexual relations with a student.Olivia Marie Smith has been charged with sexual battery and enticement of a child to meet for sexual purposes. Smith previously worked as a teacher at Ocean...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – With a growing resentment towards artificial intelligence, two local men are looking to utilize it to improve road safety around the world, starting in West Texas. Chris Moss, CEO of Godhead Safety Consulting, coded his very own learning language model that helps creat...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department is reminding the public that roads are expected to remain flooded throughout the evening due to recent rainfall.Police are urging motorists to avoid traveling:3100-5200 blocks of DixieUniversity Boulevard between Andrews Highway and Dixie Boulev...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Oil Patch Kids Golf Tournament was held today, Thursday, July 16th, to raise money to help kids in need. Proceeds from the tournament will directly support the programs and care that the Oil Patch Kids provides to children and families in need. The golf tournament ...
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