GoFundMe created for family of Odessa motorcyclist killed in crash
A GoFundMe has been launched to support the wife and three children of 32-year-old Leeroy Gardea following his fatal motorcycle accident in Odessa, Texas, last Saturday....
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University band member taken off life support after collapsing in heat during game, family says
IOWA CITY, Iowa ( KCRG /Gray News) - The family of a University of Iowa marching band member said their son has been taken off life support after he collapsed in the heat during Saturday’s Hawkeye football game. Derek Phillips collapsed in the heat and suffered a sudden cardiac a...
City of Big Spring warns residents of road closure due to water line break
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Big Spring is warning the public about a road closure due to water line break. According to the City of Big Spring, there will be a road closure at the intersection of Goliad and North of FM-700 for an emergency water line repair. Citizens i...
Odessa police holding wreath-laying ceremony for fallen officer
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa police will be holding a wreath-laying ceremony to pay tribute to a Fallen Corporal. The ceremony will be starting at sunrise on September 12, at the Odessa Police Department Front Lawn - Memorial Statue and will be open to the public. On Sept. 12, 2...
Man dies after being involved in motorcycle crash in Odessa
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A man died after being involved in a motorcycle crash with a Ford F-250 in Odessa. According to Odessa police, on September 5, at around 2:23 p.m. a motorcycle driven by 32-year-old Leeroy Gardea was traveling south on Grandview. A blue Ford F-250 was at a ...
Flock worker calls police on InvestigateTV reporter filming public camera installation
MILTON, Georgia ( InvestigateTV ) — Flock Safety has felt the heat this summer from coast to coast as criticism of its automated license plate readers and AI-powered security technology has increased, and a growing number of alleged misuse cases have further turned up the tempera...
Odessa man used Snapchat to find girl before sexual assault, affidavit says
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa police arrested a man on a charge of aggravated sexual assault of a child after a 12-year-old girl reported being assaulted. According to the arrest affidavit, on July 15th, Odessa police officers responded to a report of a sexual assault of a child ...
Driver hospitalized after crashing into Barn Door Steakhouse in Odessa
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A driver was taken to the hospital after crashing into The Legendary Barn Door Steakhouse Tuesday morning. According to Odessa police, officers responded at around 8:02 a.m. to the Andrews Highway area about a crash. Odessa police say, a black Toyota 4Runne...
Odessa man killed in motorcycle crash on Grandview Avenue
A 32-year-old Odessa man died Saturday afternoon after his motorcycle collided with a Ford F-250 that failed to yield the right of way at the intersection of 61st Street and Grandview Avenue....
Woman dies after being hit by car in Midland
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A woman died after being hit by a car in Midland Monday morning. According to Midland police, at around 6:47 a.m., police and Midland fire crews responded to the area of Caldera about a crash involving a 1998 Toyota and a pedestrian. During the investigati...
FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, September 8th, 2026
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, September 8th, 2026: It’ll be another pleasant day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with hot temperatures and quiet conditions expected for most under mostly sunny skies. High temperatures will warm into the 90s...
More than 20 dogs, 2 people rescued from house fire
SWANSBORO, N.C. ( WITN /Gray News) - Two people and more than 20 dogs were rescued after a heavy fire broke out at a home in North Carolina, officials said. Officials said the house fire drew a multi-agency response. The Swansboro Fire Department was dispatched to the home at app...
Midland man killed after pickup crashes into tree, fence
Joe Ezekiel Gonzalez Jr., 23, was killed Sunday night in Midland, Texas, after his pickup truck crashed into a tree and a fence on West Golf Course Road....
Homeland Security special agent arrested on rape, sodomy charges
MOBILE, Ala. ( WALA /Gray News) - A Homeland Security Investigations special agent was arrested on multiple charges, including rape and sexual abuse. The Spanish Fort Police Department in Alabama said that Kent Blacklidge turned himself in to the Baldwin County Jail on Sept. 5. H...
More than 30 arrested in Howard County over Labor Day weekend
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - More than 30 people were arrested in Howard County during the Labor Day holiday weekend on charges ranging from traffic violations and public intoxication to aggravated assault, drug offenses and evading arrest. According to our news partner KBest Media...
Jimmy John’s worker accused of shooting 14-year-old girl after argument inside restaurant
ST. LOUIS, Mo. ( KMOV /Gray News) - A disagreement between a woman and individuals associated with a Jimmy John’s near the Saint Louis University Campus ended with a 14-year-old girl getting shot in the leg, police said. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police, just before...
More than 80 people arrested after street takeover, deputies say
GREENVILLE, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) — More than 80 people were arrested Friday night following a street takeover in South Carolina. Deputies with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said the street takeover took place at the intersection of Locust Hill Road and Fairview Road a...
31-year-old man driving a lawn mower hit and killed by 2 vehicles
CHEROKEE COUNTY, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) — A 31-year-old man driving a lawn mower died in a crash in South Carolina Sunday morning, troopers said. Officials with the South Carolina Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 6:35 a.m. on S.C. 329 near Ford Road. Both a Craftsma...
7 injured, horse euthanized after SUV hits horse-drawn buggy
COFFEY COUNTY, Kan. ( KWCH /Gray News) — Seven people were sent to the hospital, and a horse was euthanized after a crash involving a horse-drawn buggy in Kansas. The Coffey County Sheriff’s Office said that the crash happened on Saturday evening. The investigation shows that a m...
Woman arrested after BAC hits nearly four times legal limit, sheriff’s office says
EVANSVILLE, Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) – A 53-year-old woman was arrested in Indiana after recording a blood alcohol concentration of nearly four times the legal limit, the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office said. The sheriff’s office received a call around 4 p.m. about a possible ...
Midland man dies after wrong-way crash on Loop 250 service road
A 34-year-old Midland man died early Sunday morning after his vehicle struck a concrete barrier while traveling in the wrong direction on a Loop 250 service road....
FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Monday, September 7th, 2026
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Monday, September 7th, 2026: It’ll be a pleasant Labor Day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico. Highs will be milder for most with quiet conditions for the majority. High temperatures will warm into the 80s, 90s and 100s. M...
Midland man killed in single-vehicle crash on Loop 250
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A Midland man died early Sunday after the car he was driving hit a concrete barrier on Loop 250. According to DPS, the crash happened around 12:30 a.m. Sunday at CR 1150, also known as Todd Road, and Loop 250. DPS says 34-year-old Eduardo Guadalupe Ruiz Me...
Toddler dies after shooting himself with unattended gun; uncle facing charges
COLUMBIA, S.C. ( WIS /Gray News) - A 3-year-old boy died Thursday after accidentally shooting himself with a gun, and his uncle is now facing charges, authorities said. The Columbia Police Department said the accident happened on Bailey Street near The Colony apartments. Law enfo...
Two deaths reported at Burning Man event, organizers say
PERSHING COUNTY, Nev. ( KOLO /Gray News) - The Burning Man Project announced the deaths of two people at the 2026 event in the Black Rock Desert. The first death was an attendee in his mid-50s who died after experiencing a medical emergency at Black Rock City, according to the Bu...
Man arrested at Texas A&M football game after police catch him secretly recording woman
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - An arrest report from Saturday’s Texas A&M football game reveals a disturbing incident on the third deck of Kyle Field, where a Brazos County man was caught allegedly taking non-consensual “upskirt” videos of a female fan. Manuel Ramirez, 61, was a...
Man duct-taped, arrested following flight disturbance fired from real estate job
TUCSON, Ariz. ( 13 News /Gray News) - The Tucson man who was arrested on an American Airlines flight has been fired from his real estate job. 67-year-old Layne Arthur Lundeen made national headlines after he was arrested for being disorderly on the plane. Lundeen was said to have...
Frito-Lay employee dies after shots fired through Sam’s Club
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - A Frito-Lay employee in Nashville died after the Metro Nashville Police Department said a bullet from gunfire went through a side metal wall at a Sam’s Club on Antioch Pike. A 55-year-old man, identified as Paris Carlock, of Murfreesboro, was...
Two hospitalized after two-car crash in Midland
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Two people are in the hospital after a two-car collision on Sunday, according to the Midland Fire Department. MFD reported that they were called to the 5400 block of Andrews Highway. It’s unknown the severity of the injures....
HCVFD responds to two grass fires
HOWARD COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Howard County Volunteer Fire Department responded to two grass fires on Saturday. According to HCVFD, it happened in the northern portion of the county. One on Highway 87 near CR 50 and another one on CR 9 near CR 46. HCVFD is reminding people th...
Girl, 14, among victims recorded on hidden bathroom camera; suspect faces several charges
LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( WDRB+WAVE /Gray News) - A Louisville man has been arrested after police said he secretly recorded multiple people, including a minor, using a camera hidden in a shared bathroom. Chad N. Spurlock, 38, has been charged with multiple felony counts, including promot...
Men accused of diverting millions from students to help pay for their luxury cars and rental homes
PHOENIX ( KPHO /Gray News) — Two men allegedly used millions of dollars meant for students to buy luxury items, including a $30,000-a-month rental in Miami. According to federal prosecutors, Jonathan Larry Ballew, 62, of Phoenix, and Leondo Ramone Davenport, 50, of Cincinnati, we...
12-year-old boy killed, sister critically injured after SUV hits their bicycles
LEROY TOWNSHIP, Mich. ( WILX /Gray News) - A 12-year-old boy is dead and his 13-year-old sister is fighting for her life after both were struck by an SUV while riding their bicycles, authorities said. Michigan State Police Lansing Post troopers said the fatal crash happened at 11...
Man partially crushed by bulldozer after freak accident
OLYMPIA, Mo. ( KY3 /Gray News) - Luck may be what helped a Cedar County man survive an accident in Missouri when a bulldozer partially rolled over him. According to the Olympia Rural Fire Department , it happened around noon on Aug. 29. The 76-year-old man was driving up an emban...
Police officer accused of planting drugs, coercing another victim into having sex, authorities say
OAKDALE, La. ( KPLC /Gray News) - A police officer in Louisiana is accused of attempting to plant drugs and trying to coerce a victim into having sex. Jalen Melbert, 33, of Oakdale, was arrested Monday on charges of abuse of office and malfeasance in office. According to detectiv...
Rick Harrison of ‘Pawn Stars’ reportedly undergoes emergency bypass surgery
(Gray News) - Rick Harrison, of the show “Pawn Stars,” is recovering after emergency bypass surgery, according to several reports. People reported that a spokesperson for Harrison’s family confirmed Friday that the 61-year-old underwent the surgery after going to the hospital for...
Passenger arrested after being restrained with duct tape, zip ties during American Airlines flight, reports say
(Gray News) - A man was arrested for alleged unruly behavior on an American Airlines flight, causing it to divert to Baltimore, according to multiple reports. The incident took place on an American Airlines flight that took off from Dallas and was en route to Newark, ABC News rep...
Man accused of stealing lottery tickets during job interview at gas station, then tried to redeem them
HORRY COUNTY, SC. ( WMBF /Gray News) - A South Carolina man has been arrested after allegedly stealing lottery tickets from a gas station during a job interview and then attempting to cash them in at three stores. Antonio Levon Ricardo Stewart allegedly stole a pack of South Caro...
‘His loss is deeply felt’: Odessa Fire Rescue mourns death of firefighter/paramedic
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa Fire Rescue announced the death of firefighter/paramedic Eric Handlin, who died at around 8:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4. Handlin had completed 25 years of service with Odessa Fire Rescue on July 2. He was 53. “Eric dedicated a significant part of his lif...
Man dies after crashing into a pack of wild hogs, authorities say
STEPHENS COUNTY, Okla. ( KSWO /Gray News) — A man in Oklahoma died after driving into a pack of wild hogs. The crash happened sometime between Wednesday night and the early hours of Thursday morning. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said it does not know the exact time of the crash. T...
High school football coach fired after alleged road rage shooting
MESA, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) — A high school football coach in Arizona has been fired after police say he fired a gun during a road rage dispute. Mesa authorities say Natrell “Natal” Curtis, 34, was arrested Wednesday and booked on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly we...
Instructional assistant accused of assaulting child at elementary school
COVINGTON, Ky. ( WXIX /Gray News) - A Kentucky man has been arrested after being accused of assaulting a child at an elementary school. According to Covington police, Bryan Bundy, 61, was charged with second-degree criminal abuse against a child 12 or under after receiving report...
Teacher assistant accused of assaulting child at elementary school
COVINGTON, Ky. ( WXIX /Gray News) - A teacher assistant in Kentucky has been arrested after being accused of assaulting a child at an elementary school. According to Covington police, Bryan Bundy, 61, was charged with second-degree criminal abuse against a child 12 or under after...
8-year-old Girl Scout called a hero for helping friends escape deadly head-on crash
PIKE COUNTY, Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) - A young girl is being called a hero after helping her friends escape a crash that killed three people last weekend. Amelia Freeland, 8, was said to be riding home from a Girl Scout trip to Holiday World on Aug. 29 when the vehicle she was in...
‘8th graders are hot’: Middle school assistant principal arrested on child pornography charge
ST. CHARLES, Mo. ( KMOV /Gray News) - A middle school principal in Missouri is accused of possessing child pornography and has been arrested. According to the St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Daniel Ott has been charged with one count of possessing child pornogra...
HIGHLIGHTS: El Paso Franklin vs. Midland Lee
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Lee Rebels have their second win of the season, defeating the El Paso Franklin 48-17. Quarterback JP Reyes threw four touchdowns on the night, and the offense fired on all cylinders. Next week, the Rebels are on the road to face El Paso Ea...
8-year-old rescued from drug lab; 3 arrested on multiple charges, sheriff’s office says
TIPTON COUNTY, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - Tennessee authorities say three people are facing numerous charges in connection with a steroid manufacturing laboratory in a home that had a large amount of narcotics. According to the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office, a search warrant was ...
FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Saturday, September 5th, 2026
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Saturday, September 5th, 2026: Conditions will be a touch milder heading into the weekend, but still rather hot. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible for southwestern parts of the region. SATURDAY Saturday will feature ...
Reporting from the streets of Washington on September 11
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Twenty-five years ago, on a beautiful September day, Priscilla Huff walked into her office at a small news agency and realized that she was watching the second plane crash into the World Trade Center. A quick conversation with the boss and he sent ger to Ca...
OPD seeks help identifying suspects accused of using stolen credit cards at Midland, Odessa locations
The Odessa Police Department requested public assistance in identifying three suspects allegedly involved in fraudulent credit card purchases at various locations throughout Midland and Odessa....
‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer fired days after suspension. Here’s what we know
(Gray News) - “Wheel of Fortune” announcer Jim Thornton was fired by Sony days after he was suspended. The suspension came after TMZ posted photos that appeared to show Thornton wearing a Wheel of Fortune jacket while on a computer in an airplane. On the screen was what looked li...
Widow recalls what she’s learned about grief
NEW YORK (Gray DC) - Three hundred and forty-three New York City firefighters died on September 11, 2001. Danny Suhr was one of the first. His widow, Nancy, has spent 25 years learning to live with loss and is now sharing what she’s learned. “He’s part of my life every single day...
1 dead after train slams into SUV at railroad crossing, officials say
HICKORY, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - Charges are pending after a train slammed into an SUV at a North Carolina crossing, killing one person. According to Hickory police, Norfolk Southern train hit the passenger side of a dark-colored Cadillac SUV just before 3:30 a.m. on the tracks...
Family member dies in car line to pick up student from school, officials say
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. ( FOX Carolina /Gray News) - A family member experienced a medical emergency and died while in a car line to pick up a student at a South Carolina high school. Dorman High School Principal Joshua Dawkins sent a message to families on Thursday saying the d...
High school principal arrested after hidden cameras found in girls’ locker room, authorities say
WELLSBURG, W.Va ( WDTV /Gray News) - A West Virginia high school principal was arrested after hidden cameras were found in a girls’ locker room, according to authorities. Eric James, the principal of Brooke High School, was charged with one count of intentionally intercepting ele...
Mystery animal attacks at least 3 times. Here’s what witnesses think it is
LEBANON, N.H. (Gray News) – There have been at least three reported wild animal attacks in New Hampshire this week, according to police. Officials with the Lebanon Police Department said witnesses described the animal as either a gray fox or a fisher. They also said the animal is...
FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Friday, September 4th, 2026
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Friday, September 4th, 2026: It’ll be another very hot day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with isolated shower and thunderstorm chances across the region once again in the afternoon and evening hours. High temperatures...