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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - Authorities in North Carolina say a mother is facing numerous charges following a crash that resulted in the death of her children. According to Fayetteville poli
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(AP) - The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country two days before its next match, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday.The team will still be required to leave after Friday’s match in Seattle, a department spokesper...
ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - A DPS trooper was seriously injured and a pickup truck driver was killed in a head-on crash Tuesday morning on U.S. Highway 67 east of Alpine.According to DPS, the crash happened about five miles east of Alpine in Brewster County and involved a DPS car and a pickup truck.Th...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Here's your 7-day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. That's your 7-day Forecast +3! Staying on top of your weather forecast is easy—just visit YourBasin.com or download the Your Basin app for the latest updates anytime. - Chief Forecaster Horace Brown.
A Texas DPS trooper was seriously injured and another driver was killed in a head-on crash along U.S. Highway 67 east of Alpine, with the cause of the crash still under investigation.
First responders from across the country gathered in Odessa to honor the life and legacy of Odessa Fire Rescue Lt. Isaí Huerta, who died in the line of duty on June 14, 2026, and was remembered for his dedication to public service and his vibrant personality.
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Petroleum Museum is hosting hands-on learning experiences throughout the summer. Camps are aimed at ages 6-15. Offerings include Expedition Earth, which looks at different minerals and weather systems, and Microscopic Marvels, an exploration of cells, micr...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) -The Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that a devout Rastafarian man cannot sue Louisiana prison officials who forcibly shaved off his dreadlocks while he was incarcerated.In a 6-3 opinion along ideological lines, the court’s majority found that former Louisiana prison inmate Da...
(AP) - The federal government can’t block benefits from the nation’s largest food aid program from being used to buy candy, soda and other sugary drinks, a judge ruled.Monday’s ruling scuttles restrictions now in place or planned for the federally funded and state-run Supplemental Nutrition Assis...
LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) — A Las Vegas visitor is heading home a multimillionaire after hitting a massive jackpot.The unidentified tourist from Atlanta was said to have won a jackpot worth $10,292,912.32 while playing an IGT Megabucks machine at the Westgate Las Vegas hotel-casino. According to...
Midland, Texas has the lowest unemployment rate in the state at 3.1% for May 2026, which is lower than the state and national averages of 4.3% and 4.1% respectively.
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - Authorities in North Carolina say a mother is facing numerous charges following a crash that resulted in the death of her children. According to Fayetteville police, the crash happened on June 3 when officers were trying to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The funeral service took place today to honor Odessa Fire Rescue Lt. Isai Huerta who died after being hurt in a trailer fire last week Sunday.Odessa Fire Rescue Lt. Huerta returned home to Odessa last week under an honor escort after an autopsy was completed in Lubbock.The ...
HOUSTON (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments on Tuesday by getting two goals in Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan.The 41-year-old Ronaldo made history in the sixth minute when João Cancelo crossed it to him and he shot with his right fo...
(Gray News) — Olympic skier and gold medalist Bode Miller was arrested earlier this month on drug possession charges, according to multiple reports.TMZ and People confirmed Miller’s arrest, which took place June 6 in Idaho.Miller, 48, was reportedly charged with two misdemeanors: possession of a ...
PHOENIX (KPHO/Gray News) — A father is mourning the loss of his pregnant daughter and grandson who died following a crash over Father’s Day weekend in Phoenix.Authorities said Leila Potts, 19, was a passenger in a car that ran a red light and crashed into another vehicle late Saturday night.Potts...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The United States Postal Service will be holding two job fairs to fill Rural Carrier Associate positions in Midland. USPS states the job description as: "Rural Carrier Associate (RCA) - starting pay $21.89 - An RCA serves families and businesses in rural and suburban ...
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Gray News) - A 13-year-old boy reportedly had to be sent to the hospital after he got out of a log ride at Disneyland and went down a 50-foot drop on his own. According to multiple outlets, the reported mishap occurred on Sunday evening on one of the park’s most popular rides, Ti...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers is looking for a woman who is accused of stealing a $450 valued item from Dick’s Sporting Goods.According to Midland Crime Stoppers, on May 25, at around around 7:20 p.m., a woman entered Dick’s Sporting Goods found at N. Midkiff.Officials say the wo...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Midland officials are asking the public for help in identifying a woman who was seen on video stealing over $400 worth of merchandise from a local sporting goods store last month. According to Midland Crime Stoppers, the misdemeanor theft occurred on Monday, May 25, ar...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Supreme Court handed the Trump administration a victory Tuesday in a closely watched immigration case dealing with the government’s power over green card holders accused of crimes.The 6-3 decision centered on Muk Choi Lau, a lawful permanent resident who was charged wit...
(InvestigateTV) — Having a direction for savings is important, according to a NerdWallet study that found people who have a savings goal saved more than those who did not.NerdWallet Lead Wealth Writer Kate Ashford said the study found 75 percent of people with a money goal are saving money regula...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - A Charlotte father of seven died over the weekend, leaving a sudden void in the family. According to Carlos Abrahams’ wife, Ronjera, her husband died over the weekend. She shared the news in an emotional social media post. “To my forever love, my best friend, my...
WALCOTT, Iowa (KWQC/Gray News) — An Iowa woman is facing multiple charges after deputies said she pushed a naked child outside and filmed it.Court documents alleged that Melissa M. Ware, 43, has verbally and physically abused children continuously over the past few years.Deputies said she forced ...
UNION, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) - Two Wendy’s employees in South Carolina are accused of spitting and serving food from the trash, according to authorities.According to the Union Public Safety Department, 23-year-old Aaliyah Shuntai Sanders, 19-year-old Trinity Lashell Rice andd 33-year-old Shadela ...
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE/Gray News) - A New Orleans man became the first person in Louisiana to be functionally cured of sickle cell disease through gene therapy.Daniel Cressy, 23, underwent the procedure at Manning Family Children’s Hospital, with doctors saying the disease is now no longer active in h...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026: It’ll be another very hot day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with widespread triple digits expected once again along with isolated storm chances continuing.High temperatures will warm into the 100s. Midland/Od...
The Midland MSA again posted the lowest unemployment rate in the state during the month of May
ATLANTA (Gray News) — Big Tigger, the longtime radio personality and former host of BET’s iconic “Rap City,” was arrested over the weekend, online records show.Records from the Fulton County Jail in Georgia show that Big Tigger, whose real name is Darian Morgan, was arrested Saturday morning on b...
(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we focus on the challenges of neurodiversity later in life and practical ways to cope, build skills and reset expectations for older adults and the loved ones who care for them. Plus, how cognitive baseline testing can track brain health over time...
MANSFIELD, Mass. (Gray News) - A man is accused of secretly recording under a girl’s skirt at a concert in Massachusetts.Brandon Cora, 27, is charged with photographing sexual or intimate parts of a child.Officers working at Xfinity Center during a Black Crowes concert were notified by venue secu...
WASHINGTON (Aging Untold) — A nonverbal autistic artist held his first gallery exhibit, sharing his perspective through abstract paintings and poetry composed on a letter board. Charles Lenny Lunn’s work opened at Lost Origins Gallery in Washington, D.C., marking the first time he publicly shared...
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - Residents in parts of Big Spring may experience low water pressure or temporary water service interruptions Tuesday as city crews repair main water valves.According to the City of Big Spring, the city’s Distribution & Collection Department is conducting repairs at the i...
SUAMICO, Wis. (Aging Untold) - A Wisconsin woman, who we’re only identifying as Janet, said she was coerced into believing she lost her Medicare benefits and had to cooperate to get them back.This elaborate scheme is targeting seniors and their Medicare benefits.Janet said she was on the phone fo...
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(Aging Untold) — Cognitive baseline testing offers a powerful way to measure your thinking and memory at a specific point in time, allowing you to track changes over the years and catch potential issues early. Think of it like taking your blood pressure or checking your temperature. It’s a snapsh...
(InvestigateTV) — InvestigateTV+ takes in-depth look at how cities transform eyesores into food forests and explains how this urban oasis improves climate and boosts food security. Plus, three generations fail a state-required drug test, but they insist they don’t use. We investigate what some be...
(Gray News) - Savannah Guthrie is asking for information about the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, after another ransom note claims she is dead.“We need your help ... We love our mom. We will never stop looking for her. Ever,” Savannah Guthrie said Tuesday morning on Today.Savannah Gu...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Ector County will close county operations from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, in honor of Lt. Isai Huerta and to give county employees the chance to pay their respects during funeral services.According to the press release, all Ector County buildings will be open from ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - IDEA Public Schools is serving free meals to any kid 18 and under, whether they go to IDEA or not.The program runs through July 31 at select IDEA campuses. Kids can get free breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.Meals have to ...
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