Alley Cats Rescue, a new nonprofit founded by Gabrielle Pessin, aims to address the Permian Basin's stray cat crisis through feline adoption and trap-neuter-return programs.
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Alley Cats Rescue, a new nonprofit founded by Gabrielle Pessin, aims to address the Permian Basin's stray cat crisis through feline adoption and trap-neuter-return programs.
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - (7/17/2026) Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. “A sluggish little mid-level swirl overhead will spark scattered showers and storms this weekend, but summer says, “hold my sweet tea!” As the hot and dry weather returns next week.” That’s y...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – This week, Midland Community Theater put on Little Women the Musical with the help of the Pickwick Program. The program allows young actors from seventh grade up to the end of high school. Director of Education for Midland Community Theater, Emma Evenson, spoke on the...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A parasitic outbreak has sickened more than 1,600 people across 30 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC has confirmed the source as Taylor Farms shredded iceberg lettuce, sold primarily at Taco Bell locations in a handful of northern ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Midland is warning residents about a potential scam involving individuals posing as members of the Sheriff’s Office.According to the city, scammers are contacting residents by phone and sending official-looking documents claiming the recipient is in contempt of...
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC/Gray News) — A worker died Wednesday after a “bundle of steel beams” collapsed onto him at a steel service center in North Charleston, authorities said.Authorities responded to Allied Crawford Steel around 10 a.m. regarding an industrial accident. Upon arrival, they f...
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - A Baton Rouge man was arrested after East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office investigators say a months-long investigation revealed he was distributing cocaine in the area, including to students at Louisiana State University.Jordan Cole Langlois, 35, was booked into ...
LEA COUNTY, New Mexico (KOSA) - An evacuation zone remains in effect Friday afternoon as firefighters continue responding to a tank battery fire in southern Lea County, according to county officials.At around 1:45 p.m. officials said the evacuation area surrounding the fire will remain in place w...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa police are investigating a scene on 8th Street near Odessa Regional Medical Center, according to viewer video obtained Friday.The video, recorded near the intersection of 8th Street and Coleman, shows a heavy police presence in the area. Officers in white protective ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Nigerians in West Texas organization is hosting its second annual Nigerian Cultural Day on Saturday at the Bush Convention Center.The event recognizes the diverse Nigerian culture and serves as an expression of gratitude to the West Texas region. Organizers said they e...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - UPDATE: The Odessa Police Department located a deceased man inside a clothes donation box on 8th and Coleman. Investigators are currently identifying the deceased man and determining the cause of death. No signs of foul play have been found, and an autopsy has been ord...
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (KMOV/Gray News) – One of the teens accused of killing five people and injuring two others in a mass shooting in East St. Louis appeared in court for the first time on those charges.At 16 years old, Ja’ymier Davis is facing 12 charges as an adult, including five counts of fir...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Smoke from more than 100 wildfires burning in Canada has blanketed Washington, Chicago and Detroit. The Environmental Protection Agency described them as the three cities the most polluted major cities in the world.In Washington, the air quality has reached “Code Purple” — ...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin threatened states and election officials Friday with fines, penalties and prison time if they do not comply with the Trump administration’s election security plan.The warning came one day after President Donald Trump said in a...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Take your dirty dog for a bath, nail trim, and vaccination in Odessa this weekend; all available at a low price. The Humane Society of Odessa says they’re hosting a public event for pets’ vaccine and grooming needs on Saturday, July 18, at 2230 West Sycamore Drive in O...
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) - The first person charged under Richland County’s hate crime ordinance was sentenced Thursday afternoon to federal prison. Jonathan Andrew Felkel was charged under the county’s hate crime ordinance and prosecuted in federal court. He pleaded guilty to violating the...
LEA COUNTY, New Mexico - (KMID/KPEJ) - A tank battery fire occurred earlier today in Lea County in the area of Frying Pan Road and Anthony Road. According to the Lea County Facebook page, the established evacuation zone will remain in effect. Jal Fire Department will remain on scene and will cont...
BIG SPRING, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - After winning the NJCAA Men's Basketball Championship, the Howard College Hawks sent 7 players to Division I programs. In 2026, the Hawks went 33-4 overall, winning the WJCAC and the regional tournament at Odessa College. During the tournament, the Hawks defeated R...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland College baseball team made history in 2026, finishing in third place in the JUCO World Series and sending 14 of its players to DI schools. The Chaps won the WJCAC, and they got to host the first round of the regional tournament, where they defeated Hill Co...
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) — The fifth and final family member exposed to carbon monoxide in a vehicle in Ohio will be removed from life support Friday, the family said.Four other family members have already died in the tragedy.Family members have identified the five victims as:Stone “Stoner” ...
UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - A 38-year-old driver has been arrested after three people, including a baby, were seriously hurt in a rollover crash in Oregon on Thursday morning.According to Oregon State Police, the crash occurred just before 8:30 a.m. on eastbound Interstate 84 near mi...
COAHOMA, Texas (KOSA) - Meagan Gonzales replaces Alex Orosco, who stepped down following a decade with the team. Coahoma softball has been a dynasty in recent years. The Bulldogettes reached five consecutive 3A-DII State Championship games, winning three of them. A big part of that was Orosco’s l...
The Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department is seeking community donations for Bradley Long, a local volunteer firefighter who has been diagnosed with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray News) - A married couple in Florida was killed nearly a week ago when a tree fell on their car during a storm.The Tallahassee Police Department identified the victims as Patti Haller, 63, and Steve Haller, 65. Police said a large tree fell directly on the front seat a...
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA/Gray News) — Three people were arrested after investigators said a man’s body was hidden in a South Dakota hotel room for several months.Rapid City police responded Tuesday afternoon to the Roadway Inn after receiving a report of a dead body in a room.Officers found the bod...
ABILENE, Kan. (WIBW/Gray News) - A father in Kansas was charged with murder after his 2-year-old son died in a house fire, according to authorities.The arrested man was identified as 33-year-old James Bradley Crump.Officials said the fire was reported around 5:48 p.m. on Jan. 26. When deputies ar...
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT/Gray News) - Mississippi authorities are investigating a shooting where a mother was shot in the leg while protecting her young son.According to the Jackson Police Department, the woman was driving home Friday at about 4:30 a.m. when a person believed to be in a burgundy Hond...
An Odessa man was arrested on a felony charge of online solicitation of a minor after allegedly exchanging sexually explicit messages with a 13-year-old girl on Discord.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU/Gray News) - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Shucheng “Charlie” Yang, 32, a Chinese national and attorney with the Alaska Department of Law, on July 10 in Anchorage, according to an ICE spokesperson.Yang’s case is listed as “pending,” according to online ...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Tech Athletics announced a 15-year naming rights agreement with Galaxy that will rebrand its football stadium as Galaxy Stadium beginning with the 2026 season. Galaxy is a global technology and financial services company focused on data center infrastructure and digi...
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) - Loved ones are remembering a man who died following a workplace injury and are reminding others to take such injuries more seriously.According to family members, Bryan Castro, 28, was found dead in his truck days after an injury occurred while on the job.Castro wa...
(InvestigateTV) — A new LendingTree survey finds transportation costs are taking a toll on summer travel plans, with 75% of consumers saying expenses like gas and airfare have affected their decisions.Matt Schulz, chief consumer finance analyst at LendingTree, said the impact is significant.“Almo...
WASHINGTON, DC (InvestigateTV) — As deaths associated with nitrous oxide continue to skyrocket, there’s movement on Capitol Hill toward a federal crackdown on a product that’s being widely sold for use as a recreational drug. Although nitrous has legitimate uses in both medical and culinary setti...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC/Gray News) — Charges were dismissed for a Memphis mother who was arrested in 2024 after posting photos on social media showing her 5-year-old daughter waxing adult women.Police said the images were uploaded in February 2024 to 33-year-old Jasmine Moss’ Instagram account, which...
The Texas Workforce Commission reported Midland’s jobless rate (3.6%) was one of two under 4.0% and was the lowest in Texas.
MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The potential for heavy rainfall and flash flooding continues today across parts of West Texas and southeast New Mexico along with well below-normal temperatures.FLOOD WATCHA Flood Watch continues through this evening as additional rounds of showers and thunderstorm...
The Permian Strategic Partnership is investing $5.1 million into two teacher certification programs to help West Texas schools prepare for new state requirements taking effect in August 2026.
Two men were arrested in Lamesa, Texas, following a police investigation into alleged organized cockfighting activities.
A flood watch is in effect for the Permian Basin as the National Weather Service forecasts cloudy skies and scattered thunderstorms with potential for heavy rain through the weekend.
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