Butterfly release to honor domestic violence victims at Odessa event
An annual domestic violence awareness event featuring a butterfly release and guest speakers is scheduled to take place on August 29 at Sherwood Park in Odessa....
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16-year-old accused of taking child from birthday party, sexually abusing him and stuffing him in wedding dress bag
GAINESVILLE, Fla. ( WCJB /Gray News) — A 16-year-old in Florida is being charged as an adult after prosecutors said he took a young boy from a birthday party, sexually abused him in an abandoned trailer and then stuffed the boy in a wedding dress bag. The case was transferred to ...
Mechanical issues closes aquatic center in Big Spring
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - The Russ McEwen Family Aquatic Center will be closed on July 21, according to the City of Big Spring. The center is closed because of mechanical issues. The crew is working on repairs and expects to open on July 22nd and operate at regular hours....
Sparks fly as video shows cargo plane go into tail skid during aborted landing attempt
CINCINNATI ( WXIX /Gray News) - Sparks flew from a cargo plane during a rough attempted landing at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. Video shows a Kalitta Air cargo plane experiencing a “tail skid” during an attempted landing Sunday, according to the company’s C...
One ‘yes’ launched rock-climbing program for people with Parkinson’s
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Aging Untold) — A retired physician diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease more than 20 years ago was turned away from gym after gym when he wanted to try rock climbing — until one said yes. That single yes led to the creation of Up Ending Parkinson’s, a nonprofit th...
7/17/2026: 7-day forecast +3, rain chances decrease as sunny weather makes a return
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 nex...
With spikes in deaths, Congress moves forward on a bill to ban retail nitrous oxide sales
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 a...
Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker, known for her role as ‘Pigeon Woman’ in ‘Home Alone 2,’ dies at 81
(Gray News) — Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker has died at age 81.Fricker won the best supporting actress Oscar in 1990 for her role in “My Left Foot.” She played Daniel Day-Lewis’ mother.Fricker was also known for her role as the Central Park pigeon woman in “Home Alone 2.”H...
Ken Paxton’s campaign says he will debate James Talarico in Texas’ U.S. Senate race
(TEXAS TRIBUNE) - WASHINGTON — Attorney General Ken Paxton’s campaign said he would debate state Rep. James Talarico in Texas’ U.S. Senate race after Talarico challenged him to do so Thursday morning.Talarico, the Democratic nominee, said he had accepted invitations from three Te...
Monahans diver Brayden McGowan set to compete in AAU Diving National Championship
MONAHANS, Texas (KOSA) - When the Monahans Swimming & Diving Team head coach Jay Thomas talks about the aquatic talent in West Texas, the reaction from people who aren’t familiar is usually “they can’t believe we have a pool, don’t you live in the desert?”In reality, West Texas i...
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TxDOT kicks off "Be Safe. Drive Smart." speeding campaign
The Texas Department of Transportation is launching its "Be Safe. Drive Smart." speeding awareness campaign and Operation Slowdown, which will feature increased law enforcement patrols from July 18 through August 2....
Video captures moment car performing ‘donuts’ hits bystander
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Newly obtained video shows the moment one person was hit by a car during a weekend car meet in Midland County, where two 18-year-olds are now facing felony charges.The video shows a blue BMW performing “donuts” in a parking lot at E. Wadley Ave. are...
Woman accused of not seeking help for child who ingested bleach at campground, instead binding her with dog leash
BRUCETON MILLS, W.Va. (WDTV/Gray News) — A woman is accused of abusing an 8-year-old girl and not seeking medical treatment for the child after she ingested bleach at a West Virginia campground.The girl remains in critical condition at a local hospital.Court documents show that t...
Pecos native Andre Roman holds annual basketball camp
PECOS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Pecos native and professional basketball player Andre Roman returns to his hometown to hold his annual basketball camp at the Reeves County Recreation Center. Kids of all ages were there to sharpen their basketball skills, and the coaches who work the e...
Design Squad Camp designs 3D-printed wheelchairs for kids in need
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Petroleum Museum is hosting its "Design Squad Camp" where kids can create 3D-printed wheelchairs to help kids in the Permian Basin. The Design Squad Camp is at the Petroleum Museum from July 14th to July 16th. Expenses can range from $2000 to $15,...
2 teens charged in ‘massacre’ of family members that left 5 dead, 2 critically injured
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (KMOV/Gray News) — Two teenagers in Illinois are suspected of shooting seven family members, killing five of them and critically injuring two others.The shootings happened Sunday in East St. Louis across three locations, including Jones Park and the Samuel Go...
FC Dallas West Texas send players to national championships
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - FC Dallas West Texas, a club associated with the FC Dallas Youth Soccer Club Affiliate Program, gathered in Beal Park tonight after practice to send off 37 of their athletes to Denver, Colorado. There, they will be participating in US Club Soccer’s 2026 Na...
Bipartisan housing bill set to become law Saturday without Trump’s signature
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The allow the 21st Century Road to Housing Act is set to become law without President Donald Trump’s signature. In a social media post Friday, Trump cited “protest” as his reason for standing aside as the bill takes effect 12:00 a.m. Friday night / Saturday...
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Veteran sentenced for kidnapping young woman from Starbucks, raping her on Veterans Day because he ‘deserved her’
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, prosecuto...
Maine Senate Democratic nominee suspends campaign amid sexual assault allegations
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner announced Wednesday he is suspending his campaign and plans to withdraw from the Maine U.S. Senate race following new sexual assault allegations and increasing calls from fellow Democrats to drop out.In a video state...
Midland Rockhounds host Donate Life Night to honor hero Jordan Taylor
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- During Wednesday night's game, the Midland Rockhounds and the Southwest Transplant Alliance teamed up for Donate Life Night at Momentum Bank Ballpark. Southwest Transplant Alliance is an organization whose mission is to save lives through organ and tis...
Man accused of leaving half-ton of trash behind while living in forest for years, officials say
TONTO NATIONAL FOREST, Ariz. (AZFamily/Gray News) — An Arizona man is accused of living illegally in the Tonto National Forest for years and accumulating about a half-ton of trash at a campsite in what a U.S. Forest Service officer described as one of the “worst residential cases...
Woman recalls falling into open manhole on sidewalk: ‘It’s really traumatizing’
ST. LOUIS (KMOV/Gray News) - A St. Louis woman is calling for action after she fell into an open manhole on a city sidewalk.Jamie Hassan says she fell into an open manhole on the evening of July 4. She parked in north St. Louis and was walking on the sidewalk toward a nearby bar ...
'It's a dream mission,' new Odessa Arts director hopes to pump new energy into Permian Basin arts scene
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) — It's a hot summer morning when Aaron Ganz parks his car in downtown Odessa. Exiting the vehicle, he takes a deep breath before walking into the building that will define the next act of this life. "It's a dream mission," Ganz said. Ganz is the executiv...
How to keep your summer spending on budget
(InvestigateTV) — Summer activities, camp, travel and home improvement projects can strain household budgets quickly, but a debt relief attorney says planning ahead and building a dedicated savings plan can help.Debt relief attorney Leslie Tayne said it is important to have a sum...
Argentina rallies to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the World Cup quarterfinals
ATLANTA (AP) — Enzo Fernandez scored in stoppage time to give Argentina an incredible 3-2 win over Egypt and a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday.The defending champions had trailed 2-0 after goals from Yasser Ibrahim and and Mostafa Zico at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. But...
George E. Johnson of Johnson Products Company dies at 99, reports say
(Gray News) - George E. Johnson, founder of the trailblazing Johnson Products Company, died, according to media reports. He was 99.He died in his downtown Chicago condo, his son, John Edward Johnson, told the Chicago Sun-Times. The New York Times reported he died of a respiratory...
Momentum Bank Ballpark hosts FIFA World Cup watch party
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland RockHounds, Tall City Brewing Co. and West Texas FC held a watch party for Midlanders. Fans gathered at the ballpark to witness Team USA take on Belgium in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match on Monday. The watch party was free admission, allo...
Hannah Wells and Mia Clemmer hold softball camp in Coahoma
COAHOMA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Former Coahoma Softball players Mia Clemmer and Hannah Wells held their fourth annual softball camp Monday afternoon. The camp had a big turnout, with kids of all ages learning from Clemmer and Wells about what it takes to be great at softball. "The l...
18-year-old found dead after vanishing on Fourth of July while hanging out with friends on boat
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX/Gray News) - An 18-year-old in Mississippi was found dead after vanishing on the Fourth of July while hanging out with friends, according to authorities.The body, believed to be that of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, was found around 8:45 a.m. by a pa...
Midland Rockhounds to host World Cup Watch Party
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Monday night at Momentum Bank Ballpark fans are invited to cheer on Team USA as they take on Belgium in the World Cup.Gates open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7 p.m. game.The event is in partnership with West Texas F.C. and Tall City Brewing Co....
Free Pool Party: Snacks, music, giveaways at City of Odessa's family event
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Summer fun is still in full swing in the City of Odessa, and all residents wanting to cool down are invited to attend a free pool party this weekend. The event is scheduled for Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Woodson Family Aquatic Center, from 6 p.m. unt...
11-year-old rescues man from nearly drowning in apartment complex pool
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT/Gray News) - An 11-year-old boy is credited with rescuing a man from nearly drowning at an apartment complex pool Wednesday night.Avory Woolery jumped into action after a man at the bottom of the pool, who appeared to be in distress.“There was this man in the...
Father drowns while trying to swim across lake with his 8-year-old son, deputies say
OWOSSO, Mich. (WILX/Gray News) - Authorities in Michigan say a father drowned after he and his 8-year-old son tried to swim across a lake at a campground.Shiawassee County deputies say a 42-year-old man went swimming with his 8-year-old son around 5 p.m. Thursday at a campground ...
HIGHLIGHTS: Banana Ball Night Three
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Night three of Banana Ball did not disappoint, as the Texas Tailgaters and the Party Animals brought another sold-out crowd to Momentum Bank Ballpark. The Tailgaters defeated the Party Animals 3-2 in the series finale and won the series 2-1. The Tailg...
GALLERY: Texas Tailgaters vs. Party Animals Game Two
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - In game two of the Banana Ball series between the Texas Tailgaters and the Party Animals the Tailgaters tied up the series with a 4-3 win. The two teams are back tomorrow night for the final game of the series at 7:00 p.m. at Momentum Bank Ballpark. B...
HIGHLIGHTS: Banana Ball night two
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Texas Tailgaters defeated the Party Animals 4-3 in night two of the Banana Ball series at Momentum Bank Ballpark. In night one, the Party Animals stole the first game, winning that one 4-1 after a weather delay pushed the first pitch back to 9 p.m...
West Texas umpires get once-in-a-lifetime experience at Banana Ball games in Midland
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Banana Ball is in Midland, and some West Texas umpires are getting a once-in-a-lifetime experience.The Texas Tailgaters and the Party Animals are in the middle of a three-game series at Momentum Bank Ballpark. The Texas Association of Sports Officials is p...
Veteran shot, killed after argument with woman over Walmart parking space, authorities say
NORTH LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Gray News) - A 62-year-old man died after being shot by a woman following an argument over a Walmart parking space in Florida, according to authorities.The Broward Sheriff’s Office received a call reporting a shooting in the parking lot of a Florida Walmar...
Mother accused of killing 9-month-old child after holding blanket over its head as she cried ‘bloody murder,’ prosecutors say
ALLIANCE, Neb. (KNOP/Gray News) - A mother in Nebraska is accused of killing a 9-month-old after holding a blanket over the child’s head.Alyssa Parkins faces four charges, including intentional child abuse resulting in death and strangulation resulting in death.According to the B...
Toddler found alive in hospital morgue after being mistakenly pronounced dead by doctor
GILBERT, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) - A toddler in Arizona was discovered to be alive in the morgue of a hospital after being pronounced dead by a doctor hours earlier. The 18-month-old was pulled from a backyard swimming pool during a Super Bowl party around 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 8.Acco...
Mother says 4-year-old son was left behind at Chuck E. Cheese during summer camp field trip
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB/Gray News) - A Florida mother says her son was left behind during a summer camp field trip, an experience she calls every parent’s worst nightmare.“The what-ifs are driving my blood pressure high up. I have anxiety about it,” Kasheena McKee-Kimbrough said.Th...
EXCLUSIVE: Banana Ball in Midland
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Watch below for a look at our EXCLUSIVE coverage at Momentum Bank Ballpark as the Texas Tailgaters prepare to play the Party Animals....
Saying ‘yes’ launched nationwide rock-climbing program for Parkinson’s patients
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Aging Untold) — A retired physician diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease more than 20 years ago struggled to find a climbing gym that would let him participate. One gym said yes. That single decision helped launch a nonprofit now serving more than 1,300 climbers ac...
State trooper hit and killed along interstate highway during vehicle inspection, officials say
FRACKVILLE, Pa. (Gray News) – A state trooper was killed in the line of duty Wednesday while conducting a commercial vehicle inspection along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Trooper Michael E. Pahira, 44, was inspecting a tractor-trailer in front of his marked p...
Ector County Sheriff's Office seeks help in identfying suspect in child assault case
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Ector County Sheriff's Office is seeking public asstistance in identifying the suspect in the photos below who was in with assaulting a child. The incident occurred today in the ECSO parking lot. Investigators are seeking any information that...
Federal prison in Big Spring to permanently close amid nationwide restructuring
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - The Federal Correctional Institution in Big Spring and its satellite camp will permanently close as part of a nationwide restructuring announced Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Federal Bureau of Prisons.The Bureau of Prisons said it is clo...
Video shows mother ape taking in a baby robin when it found its way into her zoo enclosure
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Gray News) - A New Mexico zoo is highlighting one of its siamangs, named Eve, after she took in a baby robin that found its way into her habitat. ABQ BioPark shared the cute video last month of the two interacting. Megan Agena, a member of the zoo’s primate car...
Midland YMCA's summer camp offers fun and learning for kids
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Midland YMCA is having its annual summer camp for kids. The camp began on June 1st and will run through August 14th. The camp is weekly from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm for children aged five to 12. "We do offer financial assistance," Devon Copeland, Aquati...
Washington Aquatic Center closed due to mechanical issue with motor
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Washington Aquatic Center in Midland is closed for the time being after there was a mechanical issue with a motor, said the City of Midland. The center will be closed until that motor can be fixed. The City of Midland said there’s still plenty of ways peop...
Deputy dies after being hit by tractor-trailer while shielding road crews on highway
BOLTON, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) - The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its deputies, who lost his life in the line of duty this week. Deputy Damien Draper Bost, 30, died at an area hospital following a collision Thursday on U.S. 74. Officials confirme...
Brazzell Family hosts 2nd Annual Family Fun Day
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Brazzell family held its second annual Fun Day at the Greater Ideal Baptist Church in Midland. The kids there got the opportunity to play basketball indoors and cool off on the waterslide. During the camp, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Chris Bra...
Local theatre house puts on a treasure of a production
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Summer is usually a time for kids to hit the pool, but some decided to hit the stage instead. Basin Theatre Works is bringing 'How I Became a Pirate' to town. Director of the show, Caitlynn Almance, wanted to choose a play that encouraged engagement on ...
Sherwood Family Aquatic Center closed for employee event
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Sherwood Family Aquatic Center will be closed June 27 while the City of Odessa holds its annual employee picnic, according to the City of Odessa.Other Odessa pools and spray-grounds will remain open and operate during their normal hours....
Odessa hosting free ‘Minecraft’ movie night
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Looking for last-minute weekend plans? The City of Odessa Parks and Recreation has you covered.The city is hosting a free showing of “A Minecraft Movie” at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 26 at Lions Club Park (4341 Esmond Drive, Odessa, Texas 79762).Officials say at...
Petroleum Museum provides hands-on learning opportunities for local kids, teens
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Petroleum Museum is hosting hands-on learning experiences throughout the summer. Camps are aimed at ages 6-15. Offerings include Expedition Earth, which looks at different minerals and weather systems, and Microscopic Marvels, an explorati...
Texas Parks and Wildlife license vendor breach may expose data of more than 3 million customers
AUSTIN, Texas (KCBD) - Texas authorities are warning millions of hunters and anglers that their personal information may have been exposed in a cybersecurity incident involving a vendor that runs the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s license sales system.Texas Cyber Command s...
Boy, 13, gets out of Disneyland ride, goes down 50-foot drop in reported mishap
(Gray News) - A 13-year-old boy reportedly had to be sent to the hospital after he got out of a log ride at Disneyland and went down a 50-foot drop on his own. According to multiple outlets, the reported mishap occurred on Sunday evening on one of the park’s most popular rides, T...