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MONONA, Wis. ( WMTV /Gray News) - A Wisconsin woman says a routine evening walk along Monona’s Lake Loop quickly escalated into a frightening situation. Carly Major was out walking with her dog last Saturday evening when she said she noticed a man approaching her who then began t...
Federal prosecutors announced a scheme involving three individuals who allegedly stole over $200,000 worth of crude oil from storage sites in New Mexico and sold it through a Texas-based wastewater disposal company....
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Multiple agencies including the FBI came together in Midland to address the massive oilfield theft bust first reported in August . Federal prosecutors say this wasn’t just oilfield theft — it was a multi-million dollar operation run out of a legitimate Wes...
( InvestigateTV ) — Car payments are taking a bigger bite out of family budgets, and how much a household should reasonably spend depends heavily on where they live, according to a new ConsumerAffairs analysis . Partnering with auto loan refinancing company Auto Approve, Consumer...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - In this Hispanic Heritage Month piece, we sat down with Hair Academy Owner Brian Nunez who tells us how he infuses his culture into his business. Watch the full video above....
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - In this episode of Basin Bites, we visited Ana's Cuisine, a local Filipino food truck in Midland, and Boba Brothers, a local sushi/Korean restaurant in Odessa. Watch the full video above....
Midland's Groom House Barbershop has expanded its offerings to become the only shop in the city providing manicure services for men.
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Chamber of Commerce brought together local business leaders and innovators today for its first Annual Banquet and inaugural State of the Community event, presented by Oxy. Held at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, the gathering ser...
( InvestigateTV ) — Shoppers are starting to see more digital price tags at the grocery store, replacing the paper stickers traditionally found on shelves. Chains including Walmart, Kroger and Whole Foods are adopting the digital labels. Kyle James, a writer for ConsumerAffairs, ...
Midland authorities are asking for public help to identify two suspects who allegedly stole more than $500 worth of merchandise from a local store on September 18, 2026....
CLEARWATER, Fla. (Gray News) — A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed after a Florida woman died from allegedly eating contaminated blueberries from Publix. According to a news release from Morgan & Morgan, Karla Mullins died on June 20 after eating frozen blueberries purchased ...
Good morning Friends! We've got another fall day in store and we're starting it off with thunderstorms this morning in certain areas of West Texas. These showers are leading to flooding concerns in the Western locations like Van Horn, Guadalupe Mountains and part of New Mexico. P...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - "When it's urgent, when the grid needs energy, they dispatch…" Battery energy storage systems are now playing a bigger role in Texas' electric grid.These batteries help store energy and release it when demand spikes across the state, in turn helping ke...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - MMR, the largest open shop electrical contractor serving the Permian Basin since 2012, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate its newly renovated facility. MMR Odessa said the renovation was completed with employees and clients in mind. The facility ...
University of Texas Permian Basin will host the ConocoPhillips Small Business Builder Program starting October 14 to provide entrepreneurship training and mentorship to local business owners....
(Gray News) - Aldi is lowering prices on about a third of the products it regularly stocks. The grocery chain says the cuts are already underway and will run through at least Nov. 3 at stores nationwide. Aldi estimates the price reductions will save customers about $86 million. “...
(Gray News) — That’s show business, baby! On Wednesday, Taylor Swift announced she will be releasing a deluxe version of her hit album “The Life of a Showgirl.” The album, titled “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,” includes four new songs. It will be available to stream Friday....
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Sak Yiengjuntuek was going through this cabinet when he found a wad of cash inside a sunglass case. It wasn’t just a couple bucks, it was $12,000. He knew it belonged to the man who sold him the restaurant. He reached out, but the number was disconnected Th...
(Gray News) - Toys “R” Us is making a comeback just in time for holiday shopping and opening more than 100 stores across the country. Toys “R” Us already has 40 standalone stores and Toys “R” Us shops inside Macy’s stores, but it is opening an additional 120 standalone stores jus...
LITCHFIELD, Ill. ( InvestigateTV ) - Nicknamed the Mother Road, Route 66 celebrated 100 years in 2026. One of the original highways, its diagonal course from Chicago to Los Angeles linked hundreds of rural communities. After the second World War, tourists flocked to destinations ...
MONAHANS, Texas (KOSA) - A Monahans restaurant is garnering attention on social media after reports of no air conditioning in the building. Outside the Huddle House on South Stockton Ave., the front doors are propped wide open just to bring in some relief, but former staff say th...
( InvestigateTV ) — The typical homeowner could be leaving thousands of dollars on the table each year simply by not shopping around for a better mortgage rate, according to a new Bankrate analysis. The gap is being described as a “hidden homeownership tax,” and it affects some f...
A temporary water service interruption is affecting residents and businesses near Birdwell Lane and Yale Avenue in Big Spring, Texas, as contractors conduct repairs on Monday, September 21, 2026....
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Odessa College Wranglers took care of business against the Midland College Chaparrals, winning 3-0. The Wranglers won the first set 25-19, the second set 26-24 and the final set 25-16. Odessa improves to 8-10 this season, while the Chaps fall to 10...
ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) — Two men convicted of stealing from Walmart stores in almost a dozen states have learned their sentences. Anthony Belser, 56, was sentenced to 25 years, with the first 10 to be served in prison. And 52-year-old George Mayo was sentenced to 40 years, wit...
( Aging Untold ) — The term “clean eating” gets thrown around a lot, but it’s not about pricey health food stores or perfect diets. We are breaking down what clean eating actually means, why frozen and canned vegetables still count and how small swaps can help your body work with...
Fourteen-year-old Jacob Gilbert sells insect-based art pieces at the Midland Farmers Market through his business, Insect Inspirations.
JERICHO, Vt. ( InvestigateTV ) - At Snowflake Chocolates , candy making is in full swing as the family business preps their next batch. It was Martha Pollack’s idea to name the business after Snowflake Bentley, the Jericho resident who was the first to photograph snowflakes. Like...
STANTON, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The town of Stanton was excited to come together as a community and break ground on the newest addition to their local economy. A new plaza broke ground on September 16th, and members of the community could not have been more excited. The Economic Dev...
(Gray News) - Pints of So Delicious Dairy Free frozen dessert are being recalled because they may have small stones or other hard objects inside. The recall includes pints of So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert that were sold in stores nationwi...
WALKER, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - A Louisiana woman is facing dozens of animal cruelty charges after authorities say they discovered nearly 40 cats and kittens suffering in extreme heat without food or water inside an area business. Madison Rebecca Colello, 29, surrendered to auth...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - In a recent social media post, Pachuco's, a BBQ restaurant in Midland, was facing the idea of closing its doors permanently due to rising food costs and low profit margins. In the post, multiple community members commented on their disbelief at the si...
IRVINE, Calif. (Gray News) - In-N-Out has been known for treating its employees well when it comes to pay and it appears those perks are only going up, especially for managerial positions. A spokesperson for the classic California fast-food chain recently revealed to Inc. that st...
Business and local leaders met at the Midland Chamber of Commerce's inaugural State of Healthcare lunch to discuss the significant growth of Midland Memorial Hospital and upcoming regional healthcare initiatives....
(Gray News) - Six hand soaps distributed to 15 states have been recalled because they may be contaminated with bacteria. The hand soaps were distributed by Intercon Chemical Co. to 19 wholesale companies and one retail company across 15 states, including California, Georgia, Illi...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was on Capitol Hill Tuesday, defending the Trump administration’s economic policies. Officially, the House financial services committee hearing was about the state of the international financial system, but lawmakers also gr...
( Aging Untold ) — Ransomware is a type of malware that can lock access to data or a device until an attacker is paid. For older adults, families and businesses, one wrong click can create major financial and security problems. Dr. Christopher Whyte says a “zero trust” approach c...
MANCHESTER, Tenn. ( InvestigateTV ) - While his friends are playing video games and posting on social media, Tobey Chapman is taking orders. The 13-year-old is the owner of Tobey’s Sandwich Shack in Manchester. The restaurant is built on family recipes and a savings account that ...
AUGUSTA, Ga. ( WRDW /Gray News) - Authorities in Georgia say a man working for a lawn maintenance company died when his lawn mower flipped into a canal, trapping him underwater. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim in the Saturday afternoon incident as 67-ye...
( InvestigateTV ) — The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers that scammers may pose as local water, electric or gas company representatives , contacting people by phone, text or in person and claiming a payment is overdue. Josh Planos, a spokesperson for the Better Busines...
(Gray News) — The Little Tikes Company is giving some of its most popular toys a modern makeover. The company is launching the Little Tikes Cloud Collection, which “reimagines the brand’s best-selling classics in a sophisticated, trend-forward palette of soft neutrals designed to...
REEVES COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A Reeves County grand jury has indicted the owner and operator of a Pecos oil company on theft and money laundering charges. 44-year-old Derek Zubeldia the owner of Zubeldia Energy Services LLC was indicted on charges of theft of petroleum product, m...
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. ( WCSC /Gray News) — A clothing company based in North Charleston, South Carolina, has been ordered to pay Buc-ee’s $850,000 for trademark infringement. The famous gas station brand out of Texas filed the federal lawsuit against Born United , which speciali...
(Gray News) — O’Charley’s appears to be closing its remaining restaurants. The restaurant chain was founded in Nashville in 1971. O’Charley’s is still based in Tennessee and currently has locations in 12 states , primarily in the Southeast. Those states include Florida, Georgia, ...
(Gray News) - Dog supplements sold on Amazon and Chewy have been recalled because they may be contaminated with salmonella. The company Vet Plus, Inc. is recalling two of its dog supplements, Fi Calming Supplement for Dogs and Fi 8-in-1 Formula Supplement for Dogs. According to t...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Permian Basin Central Labor Union held its 70th annual Labor Day luncheon Monday. Laborers met up at Chito’s Restaurant in Midland. The union represents the interests of working people at both the state and local level. Former President Dan Holbrook sa...
( InvestigateTV ) — Nine out of 10 Americans are now waiting for a sale before making an online purchase, according to a new CouponFollow survey, as rising prices push shoppers to stretch every dollar. The survey of 1,000 people also found 61% are willing to hold out a month or l...
( Aging Untold ) — Ransomware is malicious software that can lock users out of their data or device until a ransom is paid and spoofed phone numbers and artificial intelligence can make scams look and sound real. For older adults, families and businesses, one wrong click can crea...
TOLEDO, Ohio ( WTVG /Gray News) - A former attorney accused of trying to shoot and kill his ex-wife inside an Ohio restaurant full of patrons has been convicted, authorities said. A Lucas County jury found Matthew Exton , 43, guilty of attempted murder, two counts of felonious as...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Permian Basin Fair & Expo is celebrating 50 years of fair days, family fun and West Texas tradition from Sept. 4-13, at the Ector County Coliseum. For ten days starting Friday, Sept. 4, fairgoers can enjoy carnival rides, livestock shows, live music, cr...
(Gray News) - A popular milk brand is recalling cases of its chocolate milk because the cartons could cause the milk to spoil before they are opened. Horizon Organic is recalling more than 50,000 cases of its shelf-stable organic 1% chocolate milk. According to the company, some ...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that “Operation Economic Outcast,” the Treasury Department’s effort to isolate Iran economically, is working, even as China continues trade ties with Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the operation early ...
(Gray News) - Eight of the country’s largest grocery store chains are now under federal investigation over their beef prices. Ahold Delhaize USA, Albertsons, Aldi, Amazon, Costco, Kroger, Publix and Walmart were named in an expanded investigation by the Department of Justice Anti...
OMAHA, Neb. ( WOWT /Gray News) - Over the next three months, 300,000-metric tons of imported beef will be sold to U.S. consumers at a discounted rate, according to the Trump administration. The imported beef is expected to help lower beef prices. You will not find imported beef a...
EVANSVILLE, Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) - A farm in Indiana is featuring the late Charlie Kirk in a corn maze this year. Goebel Farms in Evansville said it chose to honor Kirk because he believed that disagreement should lead to conversation, not violence. Officials with Goebel Farms...
FORT STOCKTON, Texas (KOSA) - Multiple cooling centers opened in Fort Stockton after several power outages affected the community. Power has since been restored. Fort Stockton ISD reported that Alamo, Intermediate and Butz Academy were experiencing power outages....
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A new creative lab called Artist to Entrepreneur is launching to help independent artists turn their passion into a sustainable business. Randy Ham, of Cultural Compass Consulting, had the idea to help artists learn how to build a sustainable business from...
FORT STOCKTON, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Fort Stockton is asking residents and businesses to temporarily reduce non-essential water use while crews address mechanical issues with one of the city’s wells. City says system remains operational City officials said Fort Stockton is n...
WILMINGTON, N.C. ( WECT /Gray News) - A North Carolina store employee used his passion for Legos to help a rescued kitten take its first steps. Rex, a 4-month-old kitten rescued by a group called Rescue Connect, is learning to walk for the first time thanks to a custom wheelchair...
