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AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT/Gray News) — The remains of a 4-year-old girl were dissolved with chemicals by her parents and “poured” into a South Carolina lake, Aiken County Sheriff Marty Sawyer said.While
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ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - The Texas Rangers are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in Andrews County on June 12.According to the Andrews County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at around 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 12, to a home in the area of Southeast 2700 after receiving a report of a ...
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (Gray News) — A man was sentenced Thursday to 120 years in prison for kidnapping a young woman from a Starbucks parking lot and raping her at knifepoint.The assault happened at a Starbucks in Collinsville, Illinois, in November 2022.According to KTVI, prosecutors said Timothy J...
The Texas Rangers are investigating a fatal shooting that took place in Andrews County on June 12th, resulting in the death of Matthew Cody Kintzel.
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Friday, July 10th, 2026: It’ll be another hot and breezy day with most areas remaining rain-free once again.TODAYHigh temperatures will warm into the 90s and 100s across the region. Midland/Odessa are looking to reach a high temperature of 97 degr...
(InvestigateTV) — Summer travel costs can add up fast, and nearly half of Americans are counting on credit card rewards to help cover the bill — but consumer experts say choosing the wrong card can do more harm than good.A WalletHub survey found 44 percent of Americans plan to use credit card rew...
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Members of the Texas Anti-Gang Center (TAG) – Permian Basin arrested three wanted men in Midland County on Thursday, according to a news release.TAG officials said Gabriel Alexander Alvarado-Torrez was arrested during a traffic stop near Midkiff Road and Illinois Av...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A 21-year-old man is in stable but critical condition after being shot in the head during an aggravated robbery at a Midland smoke shop early Friday morning.According to the Midland Police Department, officers responded around 3:55 a.m. Friday, July 10, to Holy Vape & Smok...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Both northbound lanes on Andrews Highway are closed, according to the Odessa Police Department.Police said they are investigating a crash at the intersection of 100th Street and Andrews Highway.Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area and use an alternate route.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Gray DC) - An Iowa farmer says domestic fertilizer companies are price gouging producers already strained by global supply disruptions tied to the war in Iran, and federal regulators are now investigating whether collusion is to blame.Lance Lillibridge operates a 1,300-acre fa...
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT/Gray News) — The remains of a 4-year-old girl were dissolved with chemicals by her parents and “poured” into a South Carolina lake, Aiken County Sheriff Marty Sawyer said.While some of Javeayah Harris’ remains were found, the sheriff said it is unlikely that authorities wil...
The Odessa Police Department is investigating a crash at 100th St. and Andrews Highway, and both northbound lanes on Andrews Highway are currently shut down, with motorists advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes.
A 21-year-old man was shot in the head during an aggravated robbery at a Midland smoke shop and remains in stable but critical condition, with the suspect still at large.
Three wanted fugitives were arrested in Midland County, Texas by the Texas Anti-Gang Center-Permian Basin task force on charges of indecency with a child, indecent exposure, and sexual assault.
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Who says Santa only shops in December? At Miss Cayce’s in Midland, Christmas starts five months early.Stepping inside Miss Cayce’s Wonderland feels like walking onto a movie set—packed with holiday decorations, twinkling displays, and seasonal charm. The store’s “Christmas...
MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A joint law enforcement operation led by the U.S. Marshals Service and the Texas Anti-Gang Center-Permian Basin (TAG) resulted in the arrests of 32 wanted suspects in the Midland-Odessa area during a four-day fugitive roundup.According to the release by the U.S. Mar...
(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we take a closer look at inflammation — what it is, when it’s helpful and when it can become a long-term health problem. Plus, how to shop for safer, more supportive shoes as your feet change with age. Then, an inspiring reset story of one man reb...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department is marking the retirement of Captain Darryl Smith, who dedicated more than 33 years of service to the department.During his tenure, Smith served in the Patrol Division, the Criminal Investigation Division, and the Professional Standards Unit.Smi...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department offers its deepest condolences to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and the family of fallen Deputy Erika Serrato.The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says Deputy Serrato was hit and killed last week while investigating a crash on I-45 ne...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Aging Untold) — Ten years after a motorcycle crash left him paralyzed below the waist, Mingo Graham has found a way to rebuild — one Lego brick at a time. Graham said he was riding his motorcycle when he struck a pole at 110 miles per hour. He broke his C6 vertebra and woke up ...
(Aging Untold) — The shoes you wear every day do more than complete an outfit. The wrong pair can affect your balance, alter your stride and raise your risk of falls. As your feet change with age, the way you shop for shoes might need to change too. “Your shoes are your foundation” Sam Cradduck, ...
(Aging Untold) — Most people associate inflammation with something visible — a sprained ankle or a swollen joint. But Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified physician, said that visible swelling is actually the healthy kind. Understanding the difference between helpful and harmful inflammation could ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland police are asking the public to help identify a man suspected of stealing alcohol from an H-E-B store earlier this month.Detectives said the man stole alcohol from the H-E-B on July 2 at approximately 7:44 p.m. He then left the scene with another man in a white 200...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A Midland woman has been charged with intoxication manslaughter after a crash along Interstate 20 killed her passenger, according to the affidavit.Kristen Duniven ran a stop sign near the I-20 south service road on May 2 while driving a Nissan Versa. The car went over a dr...
LODI, Wis. (WMTV/Gray News) - A group of friends broke down a door and ran into a burning Wisconsin home to help a family trapped inside.Lodi Fire officials were dispatched to a home on Rodney Drive around 10:45 p.m. on July 4. The home caught fire from what the department described as heavy use ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The USA Softball showdown is celebrating its 30th anniversary in the Tall City. The tournament has called many towns home during its existence, including Midland, Lubbock, San Angelo and Abilene. This year, Midland United Girls Softball (M.U.G.S) is hosting 56 teams at the...
AUSTIN, Texas (KWTX) - State Rep. James Talarico held a press conference in Austin on Wednesday after Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office rejected his campaign’s open records request for documents tied to the case of former Waco attorney Adam Hoffman, who pleaded guilty to sex crimes against a m...
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT/Gray News) - Nebraska officials say they have confiscated dozens of animals, including a zebra, from a Nebraska home on Thursday. According to Steve Glandt with the Nebraska Humane Society, charges are pending after about 60 animals were found to be living in deplorable conditio...
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF/Gray News) - Officials announced the suspension of eight Apache helicopter pilots who flew in this year’s Salute from the Shore event over the July Fourth weekend.According to the South Carolina Army National Guard, the pilots’ suspension stems from an investigation into ...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – 7/9/2026 Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. “If you like it hot, you’re in luck! We'll have at least two more days of it, but hang tight — cooler, wetter changes are on the horizon! Early next week, a weak cold front will drop in and help...
SHARE West Texas hosted a sensory-friendly pool party for families with children with disabilities, providing backpacks and school supplies, and creating a supportive environment for parents and children to connect.
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - One local business is soaring through the community. Floris Flight Services is a local business that offers everything you could need in the world of aviation. Co-Owner Collin Ruff says aviation has been his life. Both of his parents are extremely active in the aviati...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Midland says a man accused of causing a disturbance at City Hall had repeatedly contacted city employees for months looking for a document officials say does not exist.According to the City of Midland, on February 24, Vicente Jimenez was arrested and charged fo...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Explosives and bomb-making materials were found inside a West Odessa home during a search warrant execution, leaving neighbors questioning what was happening for hours.The Texas Department of Public Safety, with help from the FBI and Ector County Sheriff’s Office, executed ...
MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas — Primary care providers across the Permian Basin are urging residents to schedule annual checkups, warning that skipped preventive visits can lead to missed screenings, delayed diagnoses and higher medical bills.Doctors say primary care visits don’t just address illnesses —...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Police Department is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for stealing alcohol from HEB this past weekend. The incident occurred on July 2nd, 2026, at approximately 7:44 pm. The suspect was last seen driving off in a white 2006 GMC Sie...
MONROE, N.C. (WMBF/Gray News) - Authorities say the former owner of a popular wedding venue admitted to stealing over a million dollars.Jason Lottman, the ex-owner of Champagne Manor, pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud Monday while admitting to taking money from couples and vendors who booked e...
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SC. (WMBF/Gray News) - Authorities say more than 100 dogs were rescued from ‘unlivable conditions’ in a home in South Carolina. The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office and Animal Control officers responded to a home Thursday afternoon.Investigators reportedly found more than 100...
IRMO, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) - Authorities in South Carolina say more than a dozen men are facing charges following an undercover operation targeting online child sexual exploitation.The Irmo Police Department and several other agencies report that 14 men have been charged with criminal solicitatio...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Friday, July 10th, 2026: It’ll be another hot and breezy day across the region, with most areas remaining rain-free once again.FRIDAYHigh temperatures on Friday will warm into the 90s and 100s across the region. Midland/Odessa are looking to reach...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Drivers in Midland could see major improvements along Interstate 20. TxDOT has secured a 24-million-dollar federal BUILD grant to rebuild the I-20 and South Lamesa Road interchange. The United States Department of Transportation awarded TxDOT with a Better Utilizing Invest...
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