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(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
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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...
(Aging Untold) — Your body needs cholesterol, but too much can raise your risk of heart disease and stroke. Experts say a statin alone can’t undo unhealthy habits. The American Heart Association says statins are the most effective lipid-lowering medication for most people with high cholesterol. B...
(Gray News) - The Food and Drug Administration recalled thousands of bottles of blood pressure medication for “failed dissolution specifications.”That means the medication might be ineffective.The FDA recalled 11,460 bottles of chlorthalidone tablets, USP, 25 mg. The pills have an expiration date...
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV/Gray News) – Two sisters both gave birth to twin boys within 13 hours of each other, continuing a three-generation pattern of twins in their family.Rainy Jones and Darian Lowe learned they were pregnant at the same time. Then both discovered they were expecting twins.“She fo...
EUGENE, Oregon (KOSA) - The Midland Cheetah Track Club was represented by four runners at the Nike Outdoor Nationals, hosted at the historic Hayward Field in Eugene, OR. The athletes included two Midland Christian Mustangs (John Ellis & Braden Belew) and two Greenwood Rangers (Andrick Rodriguez &...
CASPER, Wyoming (KOSA) - Odessa College wrapped up its rodeo season at the College National Finals Rodeo Saturday night, bringing some awards back to the Permian Basin. Hayden Welsh, Toby Deudney and Molly Harper were the three Wranglers who qualified for the CNFR championship. Each athlete punch...
MAURICEVILLE, Texas (KBTX/Gray News) – Nearly 2 million bees escaped Sunday after a semitruck hauling beehives overturned in a rural part of southeast Texas. Photos shared online by Christie Ray of Queen Bee Supply show beekeepers and first responders working together to secure the area where the...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Monday, June 21st, 2026: Hazardous heat continues on Monday afternoon, with the addition of slight storm chances through the evening.MONDAYExtreme Heat is expected to continue on Monday with widespread triple-digit highs. The current forecast high...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - People were seen gathered at Market Street near 42nd St. and JBS Parkway on Sunday evening after witnesses say they saw smoke. According to witnesses on scene, people were gathered outside the store. They described it as a type of haze near the entrance. The witnesses said ...
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB/Gray News) - “Elf” actor Faizon Love was arrested on contempt of court charges, according to authorities.Love was released from the Hillsborough County jail Friday after spending 16 days in custody in connection with a child support case.Love, known for roles in “Friday,” “El...
CASPER, Wyoming (KMID/KPEJ) - Odessa College Rodeo member Hayden Welsh wins the bull riding championship at the College National Finals Rodeo in the Ford Wyoming Center The sophomore is originally from Gillette, Wyoming, which is two hours from Casper. Welsh was in the top-3 in three out of the f...
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB/Gray News) - A mother in Florida is accused of beating her 2-year-old daughter to death.On Thursday, Alachua County deputies responded to a medical emergency, believing a 2-year-old girl to be unresponsive. Deputies learned that 29-year-old Jessica Wilson had beaten and st...
McLEAN, Va. (Gray News) - A popular candy company will become more Make America Healthy Again-compliant this summer.The Wall Street Journal confirmed that M&M’s will debut candies made without artificial dyes, starting in August. Blue and brown candies won’t be included, however, as those two col...
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