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SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) – A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed during a dog attack in Akron, Ohio, Tuesday. The Summit County medical examiner said the shooting happened about 7:20 p.m.
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MENANDS, N.Y. (Gray News) – A missing 7-year-old boy was found dead in a neighbor’s pool, two houses down from where he went missing, police said. Harbe Nagi went missing from a graduation party late Sunday afternoon, WRGB reported. Police said in a statement that the boy was visiting the area an...
SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) – A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed during a dog attack in Akron, Ohio, Tuesday. The Summit County medical examiner said the shooting happened about 7:20 p.m. Akron police said a 14-year-old boy went to Josiah Harris’s home to visit. When the 14-year-old a...
MARTIN COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Three Stanton women died Wednesday evening as a result of a head-on crash in Martin County along IH-20 N. Service Road, mile marker 153. Two female minors lost their lives in the crash, along with the driver, who was identified as Debra Ramirez, 42 years of age....
TORONTO (AP) — Goncalo Ramos headed in the stoppage-time winner as Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in a wild finish that also included a Croatian goal disallowed for offside just before the final whistle in a World Cup round of 32 match on Thursday night.The game featured a matchup 40-somethings Cristi...
(AP) - The United States has World Cup fever.The U.S. match against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night was the most-watched soccer telecast in English language history with more than 24.4 million viewers, according to Fox Sports.The peak audience was 31.8 million.The United States won the game...
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) - Sixteen children, some of whom appeared to be unable to speak, were removed from a home in “disgusting condition” during a raid in southeastern Ohio.EN ESPAÑOL: Hallan a 16 niños viviendo en condiciones deplorables en una casa de Ohio; 4 adultos enfrentan ca...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - One week after President Donald Trump abruptly canceled the signing ceremony for a major bipartisan housing bill, House Democrats are urging him to sign the legislation into law.Trump called the 21st Century Road to Housing Act “of minor importance” compared to the SAVE Ame...
NEW YORK (AP) — After weeks of complaints from frustrated fans, StubHub is being sued by customers who say the ticket reseller’s inability to fulfill orders crushed their dreams of going to World Cup.Julia Reeker Moghal and Reuben Renteria, both of California, sued the ticketing giant this week i...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The President set to travel to Mount Rushmore to mark America’s 250th anniversary. Friday, President Donald Trump is taking that celebration to one America’s most iconic sites, Mount Rushmore The President is traveling to South Dakota for a celebration at Mount Rushmore tha...
ADDIS, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - Louisiana authorities say a child has died after being injured during a domestic situation. According to Addis Police Chief Jason Langlois, officers were called to the MyHand Trailer Park Wednesday night after receiving a report about a young girl being unresponsive....
PERMIAN BASIN, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - (7/2/2026) Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown.
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KCRG/Gray News) - A University of Iowa student has won the Star-Spangled Sing-Off, a nationwide competition held by Gray Media.Out of thousands of entries nationwide, Lily Schloss won the contest with her performance of the national anthem. Her performance came at a Universit...
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - The Federal Bureau of Prisons announced it will close the Big Spring Federal Correctional Institution.The Bureau of Prisons announced the closure Wednesday as part of a broader effort to address staffing challenges and a $4 billion maintenance backlog. The prison has op...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- If you’re still trying to make plans for Independence Day, there are an abundance of local events happening around the Permian Basin this weekend. In Odessa- The City of Odessa is hosting a Fourth of July Parade, as well as a festival called Firecracker Fandango. The pa...
STANTON, Texas (KOSA) - The community of Stanton is mourning three deaths following a traffic accident, according to a social media post from the Stanton Volunteer Fire Department.Texas Department of Public Safety has not released details of the accident, and none of the victims have been identif...
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals and Spain beat Austria 3-0 on Thursday for its first World Cup victory in a knockout match since winning the title in 2010.Pedro Porro added a goal in the second half for Spain, which put on its most impressive performance of the tournamen...
MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - As the Fourth of July approaches, local experts are sharing grilling safety tips and best practices for anyone firing up the barbecue this holiday weekend.John Vandergrift, head chef at Half Acre, said grill temperature is one of the most important factors, recommen...
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB/Gray News) - A Florida mother says her son was left behind during a summer camp field trip, an experience she calls every parent’s worst nightmare.“The what-ifs are driving my blood pressure high up. I have anxiety about it,” Kasheena McKee-Kimbrough said.The mother says the...
You listened, and you voted! Now, it’s time to announce the winner of The Star-Spangled Sing-Off!Local Gray stations around the country accepted Star-Spangled vocal submissions, and you voted for your favorite local singers! Then, our voters had the chance to choose their favorite regional voice!...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - An Odessa tire shop owner says he lost $32,000 after customers purchased semi-truck tires using credit cards, then disputed the charges after receiving the merchandise.Jamal Abed, owner of J & J Auto Village LLC, said the scheme began last year when he started receiving pho...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) -FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Thursday, July 2nd, 2026: Another hot day with plenty of sunshine and a few showers/storms.To start Friday morning, expect partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures in the 70s. Highs on Friday afternoon will range from the 80s to the 90s under part...
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Gray News) - An 8-year-old girl in California died after being struck by fireworks during a Fourth of July display.On Wednesday, 47-year-old Earl Decastro was charged with one felony count of involuntary manslaughter, along with recklessly setting fire causing great bodily inju...
PECOS COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - State animal health officials have issued emergency animal movement restrictions for parts of West Texas after the detection of the New World screwworm in a dog in Pecos County.The Texas Animal Health Commission announced an executive order restricting the movement of...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - An AMBER Alert issued for an 11-month-old boy out of Odessa has been resolved after the child and suspect were found in Arkansas during a traffic stop.Missing child and suspectThe Ector County Sheriff’s Office identified the missing child as 11-month-old Maverick Young. The...
(Gray News) - Amazon Prime members are getting a new fuel discount in time for the Fourth of July. Here’s how it works.Prime, Prime Access, and Prime for Young Adults members can only use this one-time discount between July 2 and 5 at participating bp, Amoco, ampm and Thorntons locations across t...
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN/Gray News) - Authorities say a group of teens is facing charges in connection with vandalizing a produce stand last weekend. Court documents state that a 15-year-old who was turned in to authorities by her mother was part of the group accused of destroying Kelly’s Produce. Acc...
MEETEETSE, Wyoming (KMID/KPEJ) - Rankin's Gage Lopez is set to compete with Team USA in the CanAm Bowl XXVIII as they face Team Canada. Lopez is coming off a state championship run with the Red Devils, where his team finished as the runner-up. The CanAm Bowl is a six-man all-star football game wh...
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WVLT/Gray News) - A tractor-trailer carrying live crabs caught fire on an interstate in Tennessee Wednesday morning, closing an off-ramp.A preliminary report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol said the driver was traveling north on I-81 when he saw a fire break out near the rear...
(Gray News) - JCPenney is helping customers stretch their budgets with a one-day Fuel Up and Save event that turns a gas station receipt into real savings.On Friday, customers who bring any gas station receipt, digital or printed, into any JCPenney store will receive $10 off a $10 purchase.The co...
(Gray News) - The massive heat wave expected in the nation’s capital won’t deter President Donald Trump from giving a lengthy speech on the Fourth of July.Trump said Wednesday during a speech in North Dakota that he plans to give a “really long speech” on the National Mall.“On July 4th, it’s goin...
Local doctors are encouraging men to prioritize their health and well-being, emphasizing the importance of regular screenings, physical activity, a balanced diet, and mental health awareness, as well as seeking medical care when needed.
PHOENIX (KPHO/Gray News) — A female inmate tried to escape a Phoenix hospital this week, but it didn’t go the way she planned.According to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, the woman was at the Valleywise Health Medical Center on Wednesday. The inmate reportedly asked to use the restroom and ...
(Gray News) - As the country grapples with heat indices of up to 115 degrees in some areas, heat-related illnesses will naturally begin to increase.Heat exhaustion and heatstroke both happen when the body is out in severe heat, and both require medical attention; however, heatstroke is much more ...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - UPDATE: According to the Ector County Sheriff's Office, both Maverick Young, 11-months-old, and Tinley Young, 20-years-old, have been located in Arkansas during a traffic. No additional information has been given. We will continue to update once we know more. ---------...
TIGERTON, Wis. (WBAY/Gray News) - A 6-year-old in Wisconsin is receiving treatment after she was bitten by a rabid bat Tuesday.Her brother had come to her rescue, killing the bat with a makeshift sword.Cece Kale was in a tree in front of her home in Tigerton when she was bitten. The bat had wrapp...
(Gray News) - Thousands of air conditioners are under recall due to the risk of fire or burn injury.About 13,514 Amana Window-Room-Air-Conditioners (WRAC) and Through the Wall (TTW) air conditioners or heat pumps were included in the recall, which was issued on June 25. According to the Consumer ...
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD/Gray News) — A California man accused of writing a fake ransom note to Nancy Guthrie’s family pleaded guilty Thursday morning.Derrick Callella was charged with transmitting a demand for ransom in interstate commerce and using a telecommunications device with intent to abuse, t...
HILLSBORO, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - A thrift store find could now sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars.A routine treasure hunt at a Hillsboro Goodwill store in January has turned into a find of a lifetime for 19-year-old Quinn Brown.The Portland resident said he discovered a Los Angeles Laker...
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB/Gray News) — Police in Florida are reminding residents and visitors about water safety after officers spotted an 8-year-old boy riding a personal watercraft alone.Sarasota police posted body camera video of an officer with the Marine Patrol Unit stopping the boy in the water ...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Thursday, July 2nd, 2026: It’ll be another hot day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with a few showers and thunderstorms possible once again, mostly for areas west of the Pecos.High temperatures will warm into the 80s and 90s. Midland/Od...
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