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( InvestigateTV ) — Children begin picking up on money habits much earlier than most parents realize, according to Teresa Murray, a consumer watchdog with US PIRG. “We may think sometimes that our children aren’t paying attention to us when they’re three or four years old — oh no...
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The BLS showed the Midland MSA ranked second in the nation when it came to growth in the percentage of employees in August
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Wednesday, September 30th, 2026: Shower and thunderstorm chances continue across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with the potential for strong to severe storms in the afternoon and evening hours. Heavy rainfall and flooding re...
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The Midland metropolitan statistical area ranked second nationally in non-farm payroll growth between August 2025 and August 2026, following a 3.3% increase in employees....
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A 16-year-old girl was killed early Tuesday after being struck by a Dodge Challenger on Interstate 20 in Ector County, with the driver later found in Ward County after fleeing the scene....
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PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (Gray News) - A police officer in Colorado was found dead hours after disappearing while wakeboarding. On Sunday, Colorado Parks and Wildlife said in a post that officers were searching for a missing person in “the area of Peck Creek/west-central area of” the...
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ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A 16-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene after being hit by a vehicle on I-20 West early Tuesday. According to DPS, the crash happened around 2:45 a.m. on Sept. 29, at mile marker 100 in Ector County. A 2015 Dodge Challenger was driving wes...
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( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we shatter the notion that you are ever too old to try something new and share how to break through doubt and embrace fresh adventures. Plus, we highlight the rising number of male caregivers with creator Dugan Meredith — the f...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID.KPEJ) - We've all been waiting for fall after consecutive days of triple digit heat this summer. Now that it's here making fall sparkle is the goal especially in an area where it's just brown just like the filter used in 'Landman' to depict West Texas. But the...
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TOWN OF WATERTOWN, N.Y. ( WWNY /Gray News) - A man is accused of exposing himself to children on a school bus twice in one week Daniel Iles, 32, is charged with two counts of public lewdness and two counts of child endangerment, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office....
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CASTLEWOOD, S.D. ( KSFY /Gray News) — Former South Dakota Gov. and former Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem has filed for divorce from her husband, Bryon Noem. Court documents show that the divorce was filed on Monday in Hamlin County on the grounds of irreconcilable dif...
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Muscleman Elite Moving & Storage celebrated the grand opening of its new Midland location during a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by staff and community members....
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ODESSA & MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Fall is here, and so is Cinergy's October and Fall activity lineup, giving Permian Basin residents something to do to keep cozy as the season begins to change. On October 1st, Cinergy will be hosting a 'Book Swap Premiere Night' for the new mo...
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ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A man was found guilty by a jury of Driving While Intoxicated with an Open Alcoholic Beverage Container. On January 4, 2024, an Odessa Police officer observed a pickup truck being operated by Sherrod McGrady leave a parking lot near several bars ...
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KATMAI, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - A bear who wasn’t supposed to make it to the final round of Fat Bear Week just carried the whole thing. It was the 12th year of the popular Fat Bear Week tournament. During the tournament, the internet votes on which of the brown bears in Katma...
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Midland water usage hit a yearly high in August 2026 with 796.7 million gallons consumed, marking a 10.4% increase over the same month last year.
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TERRELL COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A driver was arrested by the Terrell County Sheriff's Office for multiple offenses Tuesday night on Highway 90. According to TCSO, deputies detected the odor of alcohol from the driver, as well as a breath sample indicating an alcohol concentra...
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The Odessa Police Department is asking for public assistance to identify an unknown man who stole approximately $170 worth of property from an Odessa home....
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LEA COUNTY, New Mexico - An Odessa man was killed in an altercation in Lea County Tuesday morning. The man was identified as 51-year-old German Gonzalez. According to LCSO, at approximately 2:00 am deputies were called to assist the Jal Police Department in was believed to be a p...
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The City of Midland Utilities Department reported that 796.8 million gallons were consumed/used during the month of August.
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LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KOSA) - A man is dead and another man faces a murder charge following an fight in Lea County. According to the Lea County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to help the Jal Police Department at around 2:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29, on what was initially...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WVLT /AP) — A federal appeals court halted the execution in Tennessee of Christa Pike about an hour before it was set to begin Wednesday. The judges said they want to review whether her allegations of sexual abuse and rape as a child were fully considered befor...
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - In a letter written before Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee denied her clemency and before a federal court issued a stay in her Wednesday execution, Christa Gail Pike said she is not afraid to die. Pike is the only woman on Tennessee’s death row and w...
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( Aging Untold )— Where retirees choose to live can make a significant difference in how far their savings go — and a study from Retirement Living identifies the states that offer the most financial breathing room. Retirement Living ranked states based on housing costs, cost of l...
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(Gray News) - The Trump administration appears poised to ask tax filers if they are United States citizens, according to New York Times reporting on a draft of Form 1040. The draft form also asks if filers are authorized to work legally in the U.S. “At the time you file your retu...
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( Aging Untold ) — Forget the old adage: You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Picking up a new hobby later in life isn’t just fun — it’s also one of the best things you can do for your brain. From line dancing to sourdough starters to pickleball, small leaps outside your comfor...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Drivers should use caution at Andrews Highway and Cuthbert Avenue after a traffic signal went out Wednesday morning. The city of Midland said the signal is out because of a controller issue. The intersection is operating as a four-way stop while crews work...
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( InvestigateTV ) — In a matter of hours, a text conversation ends in a teen’s death, spotlighting a crime authorities say increasingly targets young people online. Plus, a woman keeps a mysterious and embarrassing symptom to herself until an E.R. visit reveals a diagnosis on the...
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LAS VEGAS ( InvestigateTV ) — A small group of military veterans in the Las Vegas Valley has started a monthly ritual of joining together on hikes throughout the valley. The group, organized by Navy veteran Nathan French, meets on the first Saturday of each month and invites mili...
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OMAHA, Neb. ( InvestigateTV ) - The biggest overall risk of developing cancer comes later in life, as the typical age for a diagnosis is 67 years old. But recent data shows a growing number of young people are receiving the life-changing news. Researchers at the National Institut...
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(Editor’s note: This story discusses suicide. If you or a loved one need help, call or text the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988.) NITRO, W. Va. ( InvestigateTV ) — Bryce Tate’s death was the result of a crime the FBI reports is quickly growing across the country. His father, Ad...
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TERRELL COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A driver was arrested after a traffic stop on Highway 90 Tuesday night. The Terrell County Sherrif’s Office said a deputy stopped the driver for a traffic violation and smelled alcohol. The driver admitted to drinking, and a breath test showed an al...
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( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of The Aging Untold Podcast, Dugan Meredith, who documents caring for his mother-in-law online through the “Taking Care of Granny” social media feeds, joins us to talk about what it’s really like to become a caregiver and how his family found th...
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Good morning Friends! It seems like September had somewhere to go, but not without leaving a last impression we've got severe thunderstorms to watch out for indicated by the National Weather Service. Showers and storms are expected to pick up this afternoon not only should you ha...
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TOPEKA, Kan. ( WIBW /Gray News) - A Kansas college student survived falling 70 feet from an overpass while trying to avoid being hit by an oncoming truck during a multi-car crash . Kyra Kinnison and Sara Celeen are close friends after they met at Kansas State University over two ...
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TEMPE, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) - The parents of an Arizona State University hockey player who collapsed during a team workout last month and is unlikely to fully recover are calling for the coaches to be removed amid the investigation. Matthew Mayich, a sophomore defenseman ...
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TUCSON, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) - Authorities say a new ransom text message linked to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance nearly eight months ago is “not credible.” The Pima County Sheriff’s Department confirmed Tuesday that the message, which surfaced Monday, is “not credible.” “...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Lady Cougars swept the Bulldogettes to remain perfect in district play. Compass remained dominant all game. Big plays from the likes of Dallas Williams, Holly Forrest and Jalie Lankford helped the Lady Cougars pull away in each set. With the win, Compas...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) Tuesday, officials say will make the homeownership process easier. “Facing a lot of America today is the lack of a...
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GARDENDALE, Texas (KOSA) - Ector County deputies arrested two men with 48 pounds of meth, 19 guns and a large amount of money during a traffic stop. According to deputies on Tuesday, Sept. 29, a routine traffic stop was conducted around 10:44 a.m. near the intersection of Marigol...
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GADSDEN, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) — Police in Alabama have arrested a woman in connection with the death of a 12-year-old girl. Leslie Denise Wilson, 35, is charged with felony murder in the death of her daughter, who had cerebral palsy, according to prosecutors. Neglect allegatio...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) — Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick made a campaign stop in Midland on Tuesday, holding a press conference at the Chevron Midland campus as part of the third leg of his statewide re-election bus tour. Patrick addressed a wide range of issues during his W...
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(CNN) — A union representing Transportation Security Administration officers said workers who check boarding passes and IDs will no longer be able to sit down while doing their job. The TSA is removing all chairs at the check-in site, according to a branch of the American Federat...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Permian Strategic Partnership announced a $3.4 million investment in the Childcare Action Plan, a regional initiative designed to strengthen childcare services and support working families across West Texas. The three-year initiative will be administer...
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LANSING, Mich. ( WILX /Gray News) - Thousands of convicted sex offenders have been removed from Michigan’s sex offender registry According to the Eaton County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office , the removals follow a Michigan Supreme Court ruling that determined that those who commit...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Ector County ISD and The Education Foundation of Odessa are working together to give school libraries in the district a new look. A ribbon-cutting event took place today at Murray Fly Elementary, where students saw the first of these new changes. "Ever...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Murry Fly Elementary has completed a refreshed library, giving students a space to read, create and learn. The project is part of a $1 million investment with the Education Foundation aimed at providing Ector County Independent School District students with...
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BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $7.5 million in grants to 15 community organizations that provide suicide prevention services to veterans in Texas. The funding is part of $112 million in grants awarded to 191 organizations nationwide to suppo...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A Flood Watch will go into effect starting this evening through late Tuesday night across portions of West Texas and southeast New Mexico along with the threat of severe thunderstorms with strong winds and an isolated tornado SUMMARY A cold front is forecas...
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Keep Odessa Beautiful is scheduled to host its 10th Annual Recycle Fashion Show on October 16, 2026, featuring runway designs made from recycled materials to support local beautification programs....
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Midland Veterans Partnership has announced the day will include a parade, concert, fireworks and a flyover.
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman who is accused of stealing from the HEB. According to Odessa police, a woman stole cosmetics from the HEB. If you have any information call, Detective M. Troglin at 432-284-2012 or Odessa...
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FOND DU LAC, Wis. ( WBAY /Gray News) - A judge lowered the bond for the man in Wisconsin accused of stalking his ex for 13 years, having human skulls and John Wayne Gacy brain in a jar. Benjamin Larson, 47, was originally charged with stalking in Dane County. During the investiga...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Odessa Police Department is seeking public assistance in identifying a female suspect wanted for theft. According to OPD, the suspect stole cosmetics from the HEB located at 3801 E. 42nd St. If you recognize the suspect or have any information, you...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Ector County Elections Office will be closed the for the rest of the day, Sept. 29, due to heavy rainfall damage. The elections office, located at Ector County Annex, 1010 E. 8th Street, will be temporary closed while repairs to the affected area are do...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The U.S. Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act Monday night, with a final vote of 77 to 22, after a series of votes on seven different amendments. The bill addresses how colleges and universities pay their players and what athletes can and cannot leg...
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CANBY, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - A 13-year-old girl who died while riding an electric scooter last week has been identified by her family. In a social media post shared by the Canby Police Department , officials said the family of Quinn Broyles wanted to share the teen’s story wi...
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The family of Brendon Martinez is launching a digital billboard campaign in Odessa to seek justice for his and Carlos Ramos's unsolved murders as Martinez's 21st birthday approaches....
