Ingersoll Township trustee resigns amid solar dispute, recall efforts
Ingersoll Township trustee resigns amid solar dispute, recall efforts Midland Daily News
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Midland Memorial Hospital offering free teen heart screenings
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Memorial Hospital has partnered with Championship Hearts to offer heart screenings for teens, giving parents the opportunity to have their children tested for potentially life-threatening heart conditions. Heart conditions that can lead to sudden c...
7/22/2026: 7-day forecast temperatures staying in the 100's all week
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – (7/22/2026) Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. “Lots of sun, lots of heat, and not a whole lot of surprises — classic west Texas summer vibes all the way through the weekend. That’s your 7-day Forecast +3! Staying on top ...
"He needs to be prosecuted," pressure mounts against Midland County Judge following allegations of identity theft
Midland County Judge Terry Johnson still refuses to answer questions regarding his conduct on social media.
Midland County judge accused of identity theft in post
Midland County judge accused of identity theft in post Yourbasin
Critical Shortage: Type O blood supply needed from West Texans
Blood donation centers in West Texas sounded an alarm over a two-year low in the region's supply of Type O blood, urging citizens to donate to help meet the urgent need....
Salvation Army opens cooling shelters in Midland, Odessa amid triple-digit heat
MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Salvation Army has opened cooling shelters in both Midland and Odessa, offering air conditioning, ice cold water, and shelter to anyone seeking relief from the heat. The shelters are open from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on days when temperatures rea...
Trump honors four U.S. soldiers killed in Middle East
DOVER, Del. (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump traveled to Dover, Delaware on Wednesday to honor four soldiers recently killed in the Middle East, hours after making new threats against Iran. Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine — Chairman of the Joint Chiefs ...
Hope Township woman accused of DUI with 4-year-old in car
Hope Township woman accused of DUI with 4-year-old in car Huron Daily Tribune
Manhole collapse closes southbound lanes on Main Street in Midland
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland city crews are responding to a manhole collapse near the intersection of Main Street and Wall Street. The southbound lanes of Main Street, just north of the Main and Wall intersection, are closed while crews assess the damage and determine what rep...
Trump renews threat to target Iran’s infrastructure
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to bomb Iranian bridges and power plants if Iran continues attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz. In a Truth Social post Wednesday, Trump declared that “any time the Islamic Republic of Iran shoots at a ship in ...
Black Women’s Equal Pay Day
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - New resolution introduced as advocates highlight wage gap, social program cuts. WASHINGTON — Lawmakers on Wednesday introduced the Black Women Equal Pay Day resolution, marking the date that represents how far into the year a Black woman must work to earn t...
Teen charged with murder after boy’s body found at lake dock
MODOC, S.C. ( WRDW /Gray News) - A 17-year-old has been charged with murder after a boy was found dead at a dock on a lake in South Carolina. McCormick County deputies said they responded to a dock at Modoc Shores around 7 a.m. Monday, where they found the body of 13-year-old Dar...
Man accused of stabbing ex-wife and her 2 children to death, sheriff’s office says
CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. ( WSAZ /Gray News) - A West Virginia man accused of killing his ex-wife and her two children is in jail after he was arraigned at a hospital Tuesday night. Joshua Deel, 39, is charged with three counts of first-degree murder following a stabbing that killed t...
Maduro, Flores Set for June 2027 Federal Trial in New York
NEW YORK (Gray Media) - Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro returned to federal court in Manhattan Wednesday for the first time since January, appearing alongside his wife, Cilia Flores, for a brief pretrial hearing. The hearing lasted about 20 minutes and focused largely ...
Boat clocked going 157 mph in a 30-mph zone during charity event
TOWN OF ORLEANS, N.Y. ( WWNY /Gray News) — A boat participating in a charity event in New York State over the weekend was clocked traveling 157 mph in a 30-mph zone. The incident happened at the 1000 Islands Charity Poker Run on the St. Lawrence River. The speed was both illegal ...
Car complaints, housing disputes top the list of consumer grievances, report finds
( InvestigateTV ) — Auto-related issues topped the list of consumer complaints reported to state and local consumer protection agencies for the tenth consecutive year, according to a new report from the Consumer Federation of America. The CFA report examined the top 10 consumer c...
Man charged for allegedly killing his girlfriend’s service dog that he ‘hated’
BUFFALO COUNTY, Wis. ( WEAU /Gray News) - A Minnesota man is facing criminal charges in Wisconsin for allegedly killing his girlfriend’s service dog. According to a criminal complaint, 21-year-old Quintin Ehlo has been charged with mistreatment of animals causing death, criminal ...
Health Services provides thousands of vaccines through June
Midland Health Services has topped 4,300 vaccines provided and 3,100 appointments kept through June.
2-year-old boy suffers third-degree burns after Crock-Pot falls on him
SOMERSET, Ky. ( WKYT /Gray News) — A 2-year-old Kentucky boy is recovering at a children’s hospital after suffering third-degree burns from a Crock-Pot Thursday evening. Daelyn Davis was airlifted to Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville for treatment. His aunt, Abigail Davis, said he...
19-year-old says he is still haunted after months of alleged sexual abuse by female staffers at youth rehab center
KEARNEY, Neb. ( KOLN /Gray News) — A 19-year-old says he is still haunted after months of alleged sexual abuse by female staffers at a youth rehabilitation center in Kansas. He is one of multiple child victims who have come forward with allegations of sexual abuse. DaVontae Helms...
West Texas Afternoon Weather - 7/22/26
Looks like I'm going to have a brain freeze from the vanilla ice cream I plan to eat in seconds for it to cool me down before it melts. Today we welcome back triple digits into our area please hydrate often and don't forget to wear your sunscreen....
West Texas Morning Weather - 7/22/26
If I had to add a song to my morning commute playlist to describe the heat I'd add "Burning Love" by Elvis Presley. It's going to be a hot one friends with today being the start of triple digit highs so please wear your sunscreen and hydrate often....
Throwback: Whitman/Barton families early settlers in Midland County
Throwback: Whitman/Barton families early settlers in Midland County Midland Daily News
Clear out the garage: Free tire, oil and battery recycling event in Midland County
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - If you’ve got a tire pile growing behind the garage, a jug of used motor oil you’ve been meaning to deal with, or an old battery taking up space, Midland County has an easy and free way to clear it out. Midland County will host a FREE Tire, Oil & Ba...
Midland County Judge rejects calls for resignation following alleged identity theft
Midland County Judge rejects calls for resignation following alleged identity theft Yourbasin
Too hot, too dry: What you need to know about dehydration this summer
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Dehydration happens when your body loses more fluid than it takes in. It puts stress on your organs and can cause organ damage if left untreated, according to Dr. Drew Payne, D.O., of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Payne said heat is the main...
Midland County judge won't resign amid identity fraud allegations
Midland County judge won't resign amid identity fraud allegations newswest9.com
Woman accused of stabbing 82-year-old husband to death claims he was abusive
MESA, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) - An Arizona woman accused of murdering her 82-year-old husband is claiming self-defense because he allegedly abused her, according to court paperwork. Christina Copley, 41, is facing a second-degree murder charge related to the stabbing death o...
Texas broadband agency faces audit call over contract fairness concerns
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick are calling for an audit of the state’s Broadband Development Office, citing concerns about how the agency has invested as much as $5 billion in state and federal money. The push for an audit foll...
Man found dead inside clothing donation box in Odessa Identified
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - (7/21/26) The deceased person has been identified as 45-year-old Roberto Hernandez. Next of kin have been notified and there is no evidence of foul play at this time. **************************************************************** Original Post: A man was ...
Defense bill faces uncertain path amid Iran war concerns
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A major piece of defense legislation is facing an uncertain path on Capitol Hill after some Democratic lawmakers said they plan to oppose it, in protest of the war in Iran. House Democratic lawmakers have been speaking out against the bill, the National Def...
7/21/2026: 7-day forecast +3, highs of 100's all week
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - (7/21/2026) Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. “Temperatures will be cooking this week with widespread triple digits, 100–105° for many of us.” That’s your 7-day Forecast +3! Staying on top of your weather forecast is eas...
From UTPB to the NFL: Ben Patterson chasing his dream with the Jaguars
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Former UTPB standout wide receiver Ben Patterson has dreamed of playing in the NFL for as long as he can remember. Now, the former Falcon is one step closer to making that dream a reality. On April 26, 2026, Patterson signed with the Jacksonville Jagua...
West Texas oil rises to $85 a barrel as Iran conflict adds “war premium,” expert says
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - West Texas Intermediate crude is now trading around $85 a barrel, up sharply from about $60 at the start of the year. Analysts attribute the increase to uncertainty tied to the conflict involving Iran. In past oil run-ups across the Permian Basin, higher pr...
Gas prices climb again as oil concerns push costs toward $4 a gallon
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Gas prices are on the rise again, with some drivers spotting $3.99 for regular at the pump today. The increase comes as oil prices move higher, raising costs for stations and consumers alike. Analysts say geopolitical tension — including the conflict involv...
‘I knew what to do’: Travel nurse uses military training to disarm knife-wielding attacker
BURLINGTON, Vt. ( WCAX /Gray News) - A traveling nurse used their military-style techniques to help subdue a knife-wielding man last week. Leceadricke Young was leaving work at Elderwood Nursing Home last Friday when he said he saw a man grab a woman by her throat and slam her do...
Trump downplays Houthi threat to blockade Red Sea
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump is downplaying a threat from Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen to blockade the Red Sea, saying the U.S. has dealt with the group before. The Houthis’ armed forces announced Monday a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea ...
Trump admin. suspends $1B in Medicaid payments over fraud claims
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the suspension of more than $1 billion in combined Medicaid payments to Minnesota and California, citing alleged fraud. The move is the latest in a series of paused federal payments. The ad...
UPDATE: Highway 118 reopens after death investigation near Kent
JEFF DAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Highway 118 has reopened after Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office investigated the discovery of a dead person about 5 miles south of Kent on Tuesday. According to the Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office, the person has been positively identified. ...
Midland County judge says he won’t resign after official calls for his removal
Midland County judge says he won’t resign after official calls for his removal CBS7
Man in ICE custody after alleged sexual assault, murder of 2-year-old girl
LOUISA, Va. ( WWBT /Gray News) — A 29-year-old man is in ICE custody and faces murder and sexual assault charges after a 2-year-old girl died earlier this month. The Louisa County Sheriff’s Office in Virginia said Raul Ortiz Moran is accused of killing the toddler. The Louisa Cou...
Republicans cry “woke” at Smithsonian
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Republican lawmakers on Tuesday accused the Smithsonian Institution of promoting what they called a “woke ideology,” escalating a broader effort by the Trump administration to assert control over the nation’s cultural and historical institutions. Hearing dr...
MDC, Council agreement supports AST SpaceMobile expansion
New satellite manufacturing and production facility expansion to create 1,800 Jobs and further establish Midland as a regional aerospace hub
Homeowners are fixing up instead of moving out, report finds
( InvestigateTV ) — More than a quarter of homeowners are now using money once set aside for their next home to renovate the one they are in, according to a new Bank of America report. Matt Vernon, head of consumer lending at Bank of America, said the shift comes down to affordab...
AST Agreement will benefit Midlanders for generations to come
The Midland Development Corp.’s landmark agreement has been a quarter-century in the making.
Mom sentenced after killing her children’s father at daycare while kids were in car seats
STARKE, Fla. ( WCJB /Gray News) - A woman was sentenced after killing the father of her children at a daycare in Florida, according to authorities. Mindy Osteen, 34, pleaded to second-degree murder and other felony charges in connection with the July 2025 killing of Christopher T...
Funeral plans announced for Sen. Lindsey Graham
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) will be honored with funeral services in both Washington, D.C., and his native South Carolina next week, according to plans released by his family. The services will take place Tuesday, July 28, in Washington before mov...
Woman pleads guilty to lesser charge after attempting to smother child
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - A woman who was accused of attempting to smother child has pled guilty to a lesser charge of injury to a child with intent to cause bodily injury. According to Randall County court records, on June 30 Sarah Zepp pled guilty to injury of a child with the i...
West Texas Afternoon Weather - 7/21/26
Getting ready to run errands or meet the girls for lunch or even head to the driving range make sure to wear sunscreen and grab your rain gear as showers are dwindling across West Texas....
Texas Rangers investigating after dead body found on Highway 118 near Kent
The Texas Rangers and the Jeff Davis County Sheriff's Office are investigating the discovery of a dead body found Tuesday morning along Highway 118 near Kent....
Mother who forced 11-year-old daughter to give birth without medical care after husband raped her receives sentence
MUSKOGEE, Okla. (Gray News) - A jury on Friday recommended life in prison for the mother who forced her 11-year-old daughter to give birth after her husband raped the girl. The jury’s recommendation came after Cherie Walker was convicted of six counts of child neglect and one cou...
4 people, including pastor and wife, charged in church sex offender case
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SC ( WMBF /Gray News) - Four people, including a pastor and his wife, have been charged in a church sex offender case. On July 13, a concerned parent contacted the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office after learning convicted sex offender Warren Perry was working...
Midland Border Patrol agents help crack possible hit-and-run case near Kermit
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Border Patrol agents in Midland helped the Winkler County Sheriff’s Department in responding to a possible hit-and-run incident near Kermit, according to the U.S. Border Patrol Big Bend Sector. The investigation later revealed that the individual involved ...
Mother, 27, ends up on life support after taking kratom for a week, family says
KINGMAN, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) - Just a week after an Arizona woman started taking a kratom supplement, her husband found her unresponsive in their bed. Amanda Goodsell, a 27-year-old mother of twins, had never taken kratom before, but after she experienced persistent leg ...
Midland County Sheriff's Department seeks new deputies
The Midland County Sheriff's Department is recruiting qualified academy cadets and certified peace officers for various roles, offering a starting salary of $80,000 along with several benefits....
Experts explain how vitamins fit into a healthy lifestyle
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Many people are not getting the nutrients they need each day, which is why many people rely on vitamins. But whether it's vitamin C or biotin, experts say vitamins are just one part of a healthy lifestyle. Vitamins are part of a multi-billion-dollar in...
U.S. identifies 2 troops killed in Iran war weekend attack
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Pentagon has identified two U.S. service members killed in Iranian missile and drone attacks on a military base in Jordan, as the number of American troops killed since the start of the war with Iran has climbed to 17. The Department of Defense said 1st...
Four cyclosporiasis cases reported in Midland County amid statewide outbreak
Four cyclosporiasis cases reported in Midland County amid statewide outbreak MSN
TTUHSC physician urges hydration, warns of heat stroke signs as temperatures top 90
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - With temperatures reaching 90 degrees and above, doctors are urging the public to increase water intake and watch for signs of dehydration and heat stroke. Dehydration occurs when the body loses more water than it takes in, causing the body to work harder ...
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