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AMBER Alert issued for 11-month-old child in Odessa
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - An AMBER Alert has been issued for an 11-month-old child believed to have been abducted in Odessa.Missing child and suspectThe Ector County Sheriff’s Office identified the missing child as 11-month-old Maverick Young. Ector County Sheriff’s Office said the case stems from a...
Brother saves 6-year-old girl from rabid bat attack with makeshift sword
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...
Animal movement restrictions issued after New World screwworm detected in West Texas
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...
Thousands of air conditioners recalled due to fire, burn risks as heat wave continues
(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 ...
Man pleads guilty to writing ‘imposter’ ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case
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...
$3 Goodwill jacket now expected to sell for up to $250,000
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...
‘Where’s your parents?’: Florida police spot 8-year-old boy riding Jet Ski alone
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 ...
FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Thursday, July 2nd, 2026
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...
‘I am broken hearted’: Husband mourning loss of wife who died after falling in garden in over 90-degree heat
BOLTON, Miss. (WLBT/Gray News) - An 83-year-old woman in Mississippi died after she and her husband fell in the hot sun.Martha Irene Van Egmond died after temperatures reached the 90s on Saturday. According to meteorologists, surface temperatures on cement reached approximately 125 degrees. Her h...
USDA kills 550 geese at request of neighborhood’s HOA because of overpopulation
MADISON, Ala. (WAFF/Gray News) — More than 500 geese were killed this week as part of a planned cull to address an overpopulation problem in a neighborhood in Alabama.Heritage Plantation HOA leaders said the USDA captured and killed 550 geese on the property Tuesday night.The HOA board said it re...
Aging Untold: Breaking the silence on urinary incontinence
(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we focus on urinary incontinence: the signs, when to seek medical help and how to move past the stigma. Plus, caregiving in the spotlight — how celebrity stories are helping more families talk about it. Then, a rock-climbing program helping people...
99-year-old World War II veteran awarded Purple Heart 81 years after being wounded in action
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE/Gray News) - After decades of red tape following a clerical error, a 99-year-old World War II veteran received his Purple Heart on Wednesday, 81 years after he was wounded in action.Glenn Fisher of Bedford, Kentucky, was awarded the medal during a ceremony at the Frazier Ken...
EXCLUSIVE: Banana Ball in Midland
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Watch below for a look at our EXCLUSIVE coverage at Momentum Bank Ballpark as the Texas Tailgaters prepare to play the Party Animals.
DIY home projects: When to do it yourself and when to call a pro
(InvestigateTV) — DIY home projects can feel rewarding and save money, but knowing which jobs to tackle — and which to leave to a professional — can make the difference between a weekend win and a costly mistake.General contractor and This First House host Zack Dettmore said homeowners often unde...
SeeClickFix tickets closed approach 19,000 since mid-2024
The number of SeeClickFix tickets closed inside the City of Midland is nearing 19,000 since its inception in July 2024.
Hives for Heroes: Beekeeping program helps veterans transition to civilian life
(Aging Untold) — Thousands of volunteers nationwide are helping military veterans navigate the transition to civilian life through beekeeping as part of a national nonprofit called Hives for Heroes. About the program Hives for Heroes pairs transitioning veterans with mentors who connect them with...
African Spurred Tortoise found in Ector County
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Ector County Animal Control is looking for the owner of an African spurred tortoise found in Odessa.According to the Ector County Animal Control, the tortoise — a 4-year-old female with a sandy yellow coloring and a hard shell with oval rings — has been found. The ani...
Grass fire contained by Greenwood, Midland fire crews
GREENWOOD, Texas (KOSA) - Firefighters quickly got a grass fire under control Wednesday night after crews from the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department and the Midland Fire Department responded to the scene.According to the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department, officials did not report any injuries...
How melatonin works and what you should know about it
(Aging Untold) — Melatonin is a popular sleep aid, but a neurologist says many people misunderstand what it actually does. Dr. Michael Howell, a neurologist and sleep specialist at the University of Minnesota, said melatonin is a hormone produced in the brain that helps regulate the body’s circad...
Saying ‘yes’ launched nationwide rock-climbing program for Parkinson’s patients
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Aging Untold) — A retired physician diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease more than 20 years ago struggled to find a climbing gym that would let him participate. One gym said yes. That single decision helped launch a nonprofit now serving more than 1,300 climbers across the country....
Meningitis vaccine required for Texas college students, pharmacist warns of deadly risk
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - With high school graduates preparing to leave for college in the coming weeks, a Lubbock pharmacist is urging families to check vaccination records before move-in day — specifically for the meningitis vaccine required by the state.Crockett Tidwell, a pharmacist at United P...
How to make part-time home care actually work
(Aging Untold) — Bringing part-time help into a loved one’s home sounds straightforward—until real life doesn’t line up with the hours you’ve booked. Getting it right takes a plan: prioritizing the right tasks, keeping routines consistent and asking the right questions before a caregiver ever wal...
Celebrities are talking about caregiving — why it matters
(Aging Untold) — Caregiving doesn’t discriminate. Rob Lowe and his brothers cared for their mother through stage 4 breast cancer. Queen Latifah cared for her late mother, who had a rare autoimmune disease. Money and fame may change resources, but they don’t erase the emotional weight of caring fo...
How scams and exploitation start — and what you can do about it
(Aging Untold) — Scams targeting older adults rarely begin with an obvious threat. More often, they start with a friendly face, a helpful offer and a gradual erosion of boundaries. The Aging Untold experts are shedding light on what families and caregivers should look out for and what you can do ...
FDA reclassifies major potato chip recall to highest level
(Gray News) - The FDA reclassified a major potato chip recall to the agency’s highest level due to a potential salmonella risk.The recall involving Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips is now a Class 1 recall, according to the FDA. A Class 1 classification is the agency’s highest warning level and is us...
State trooper hit and killed along interstate highway during vehicle inspection, officials say
FRACKVILLE, Pa. (Gray News) – A state trooper was killed in the line of duty Wednesday while conducting a commercial vehicle inspection along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Trooper Michael E. Pahira, 44, was inspecting a tractor-trailer in front of his marked patrol unit, which...
Father accused of leaving disabled son in bathtub for weeks
MESA, Ariz. (AZFamily/Gray News) - An Arizona father is facing charges after he allegedly left his disabled adult son in a bathtub for seven weeks.Melvin Shimkus, 52, was booked on one count of vulnerable adult abuse and is being held on a $12,000 bond. He is accused of leaving his 31-year-old so...
Alleged DUI driver accused of running red light before crash that killed mother, 3 kids
MOULTON, Ala. (WAFF/Gray News) - An Alabama man is facing charges of manslaughter and driving under the influence after an April crash that killed a mother and three of her children.Garrett Nix, 35, was indicted by a grand jury Monday on four counts of manslaughter, assault, DUI and other traffic...
U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Malik Tillman stepped up for a free kick with a bloody sock and a new right boot after being stepped on by an opponent as the United States scrambled to protect a one-goal lead, down a man in a World Cup knockout round.Tillman delivered the goal of his life, and one of ...
Balogun gets US’s go-ahead goal against Bosnia and then red card
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Folarin Balogun’s night in the World Cup’s round of 32 was a roller coaster of emotions.It began with his third goal of the tournament to put the United States in the lead against Bosnia-Herzegovina and ended prematurely when he was given a red card early in the second ...
Midland RockHound Ryan Lasko hospitalized following collision Tuesday night
FRISCO, Texas (KOSA) - The Athletics No. 18 prospect fractured his C6-C7 vertebrae during Tuesday’s game against Frisco. He has since undergone surgery at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano and is in stable condition, though he lacks feeling in his lower body. In the third inning of the gam...
Belgium comes back from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time at World Cup
SEATTLE (AP) — Belgium overturned a two-goal deficit and scored from the penalty spot deep into extra time to beat Senegal 3-2 on Wednesday in the biggest comeback of the World Cup so far.Senegal held a 2-0 lead with just 5 minutes of regulation time remaining but late goals by Romelu Lukaku and ...
UPDATE: Suspect has been identified in child assault case, ECSO conducting welfare check on the child involved in incident
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - UPDATE: The suspect has been identified and is currently detained by the Ector County Sheriff's Office. ECSO is conducting a welfare check on the child involved in today's incident. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Federal prison in Big Spring to permanently close amid nationwide restructuring
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - The Federal Correctional Institution in Big Spring and its satellite camp will permanently close as part of a nationwide restructuring announced Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Federal Bureau of Prisons.The Bureau of Prisons said it is closing six faciliti...
Man located and being question by ECSO in child assault investigation
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Ector County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a person and vehicle connected to an assault investigation.According to the sheriff’s office, the individual shown in released photos was involved in an incident Tuesday in the Ector County Sherif...
14-year-old drowns while swimming at Sandy Beach Park, police say
LAKE MILLS, Wis. (WMTV/Gray News) - A 14-year-old boy died after drowning in a lake at a park, police said.A report for a missing swimmer came in around 3:20 p.m. Sunday at Sandy Beach Park, in Lake Mills, which is off of Rock Lake. First responders searched the swimming area where the teen was l...
Christian Pulisic back in the starting lineup for the U.S. for the World Cup knockout round
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Star Christian Pulisic was back in the starting lineup for the United States for a knockout round matchup against Bosnia-Herzegovina after being slowed by a calf injury during the group stage of the World Cup.U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino used the same starting lineup ...
‘Months of agony.’ Guthrie family, sheriff’s office reflect on Nancy’s disappearance more than 150 days later
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News/Gray News) - 151 days. That’s how long it’s been since Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her Catalina Foothills home. While there have been lots of leads - people to question, evidence to analyze, and tips to investigate - so far, there is no resolution.It has been an excrucia...
Mother and father charged after 3 children left alone in cockroach-infested home during fire, authorities say
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) - A mother and father are facing charges after three young children were left home alone during a fire late Monday, police said.According to the Columbia Police Department, 28-year-old Zana Oden faces three counts of unlawful conduct of a child. She appeared in cour...
(7/1/2026) 7-Day Forecast +3: See what the 4th of July weekend looks like for you
PERMIAN BASIN, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - (7/1/2026) Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. “High temperatures warm back up for day 2 of July Thursday.” That’s your 7-day Forecast +3! Staying on top of your weather forecast is easy—just visit YourBasin.com or download the Your...