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Monahans police urge drivers to avoid flooded roads following heavy rain

MONAHANS, Texas (KOSA) - While recent rainfall has provided much-needed moisture to the area, it has also created hazardous driving conditions across Monahans.The Monahans Police Department is urging motorists to use extra caution and avoid traveling through low-lying areas that ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 13, 2026

Women stole gold chain from victim while praying in Midland parking lot

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Police Department and Midland Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s help identifying two women accused of stealing a gold chain from a person while they prayed together.According to police, on May 16, the two women approached someone in an...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 13, 2026

Lea County Drug Task Force warns of cocaine-fentanyl mixture after deadly overdose

LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KOSA) - The Lea County Drug Task Force is warning the public of a health risk after a joint operation with the Hobbs Police Department resulted in the discovery of a deadly overdose on Sunday, July 12.During the operation, investigators found a white powder subs...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 13, 2026

Odessa police confirms deceased person call

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department has confirmed details about a deceased person call on Saturday. According to OPD, police responded to a call at the 6200 block of E Highway 80 about a deceased person on July 11. Police report states that no foul play is suspect...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 13, 2026

18-year old driver hits 3 people during car meet, police say

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A 18-year old is facing multiple felony charges after police say a driver doing “donuts” in a crowded parking lot hit multiple people and then took off before officers tracked the vehicle down.According to the affidavit, officers were called around 8 p.m. ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 13, 2026

Man wanted for threatening a judge barricades himself in RV before Pecos arrest

PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - A man wanted on an active arrest warrant out of New Mexico barricaded himself inside an RV before being taken into custody by Pecos police Friday night.At approximately 10:56 p.m. on July 10, 2026, the Pecos Police Department assisted the New Mexico State Po...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 13, 2026

Man paralyzed in motorcycle crash finds healing through Lego builds

ALASKA (Aging Untold) — Mingo Graham woke up from a coma at Stanford University not knowing what had happened. A motorcycle crash at 110 mph into a pole broke bones in his neck, leaving him paralyzed below the waist and physically frozen in a twisted position. “I don’t know what ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 13, 2026

FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Monday, July 13th, 2026

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Monday, July 13th, 2026: Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms return to West Texas today. Heavy rainfall up to 1-2+ inches is possible, with the biggest threat through the day coming from the potential of flash flooding.Hi...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 13, 2026

Woman in McDonald’s drive-thru allegedly slaps man for taking too long to get his food

GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. (WWNY/Gray News) - A New York woman is accused of slapping a man in front of her at the McDonald’s drive-thru for taking too long to get his food.Gouverneur Police charged 39-year-old Constance Cota with second-degree harassment.Police say Cota was a passenger in...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 13, 2026

18-year-old nearly loses legs in freak farm accident the day after his birthday

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (WBAY/Gray News) - An 18-year-old Wisconsin man says he’s grateful to be alive and to still have both of his legs after a freak farm accident left him seriously injured.Mason Kramer says he loves doing hands-on work at his Sheboygan farm, but he suffered life-thre...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 13, 2026

Father accused of throwing 7-month-old baby into doorframe for pulling his hair

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC/Gray News) - An Iowa father was arrested after police say he intentionally threw his 7-month-old baby into a metal doorframe, leaving the infant in critical condition.Laserdrick Dashaun Fowler was arrested last Sunday. He is charged with felony child endange...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 13, 2026

Husband accused of stabbing wife 24 times to make her stop talking, prosecutors say

MESA, Ariz. (AZFamily/Gray News) - Prosecutors say an Arizona man allegedly stabbed his wife 24 times because he wanted to make her stop talking.Nathaniel Gotham made his first court appearance Sunday. He faces a charge of attempted murder.Mesa Police responded to an apartment Sa...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 13, 2026

Naked man arrested for trying to kidnap 7-year-old girl from mother at park

PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - A man was arrested after attempting to grab a 7-year-old girl away from her mother at a popular waterfront park in Oregon, the Portland Police Bureau said.Shortly before 7 p.m. July 11, multiple 911 callers reported incidents of a naked man runni...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 13, 2026

5 family members dead, 2 critically injured in shooting, authorities say

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV/Gray News) - Five family members were killed in a shooting in St. Louis, according to authorities.In a press conference, Illinois State Police said the shooting took place in three locations. An exact time of the shooting was not disclosed to the public.Autho...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 12, 2026

OPD responds to deceased person call

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department was contacted about a deceased person on Saturday.According to OPD, the call came in around 7:42 P.M. in the 6200 block of East Highway 80. No foul play is suspected at this time and no further details are available....

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 12, 2026

FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Sunday, July 12th, 2026

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Sunday, July 12th, 2026: Isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms are expected for your Sunday. In addition, there is a very low risk (level 1/5) for severe thunderstorms.TODAYThe main weather story today is the chance of thunde...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 12, 2026

Man dies after getting trapped in conveyor belt at work

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (Gray News) - A man was killed after getting trapped in a conveyor belt at work on Friday.The Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue said crews responded to a report of an industrial accident in Deerfield Beach, Florida.Officials said the man got trapped under the hopp...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 12, 2026

Missing 10-year-old found dead in pond after sleepwalking out of his home, police say

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV/Gray News) - The search for a 10-year-old Missouri boy who is believed to have walked out of his home while sleepwalking came to a heartbreaking end when his body was found in a pond.Kansas City Police said first responders found the body of 10-year-old Jac...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 12, 2026

Man arrested in Pecos in connection to threats made against Lea County judge

LEA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO (KOSA) - A man has been arrested in Pecos in connection with a threat made against a District Court Judge in Lea County, New Mexico. According to a news release from the New Mexico State Police, 35-year-old Sebastian Rios-Sierra had sent multiple threatenin...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 12, 2026

CBP seizes firearms and ammunition at Presidio Port of Entry

PRESIDIO, Texas (KOSA) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized multiple guns and ammunition attempting to illegally enter Mexico at the Presidio Port of Entry, said Customs and Border Protection.During an inspection, CBP officers found 6 rifles and two handguns, 180 ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 12, 2026

Man charged with cruelty to juveniles after infant tests positive for cocaine, fentanyl

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - A man in Louisiana was charged with cruelty to juveniles after police said an 11-month-old in his care tested positive for cocaine and fentanyl.According to an arrest warrant, Farius D. Woodard was charged with one felony count of second-degree...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 11, 2026

Woman airlifted after being run over by 14-year-old, law enforcement says

DELAWARE COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG/Gray News) - A woman was airlifted to a hospital after being run over by a 14-year-old driving a Toyota Highlander.The Iowa State Patrol reported the crash happened shortly after 3:30 p.m. on July 9 in a Colesburg front yard.The woman was taken to an a...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 11, 2026

Minor in hospital after being shot in Andrews; suspects not identified yet

ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - A minor is in the hospital after being shot at an Andrews home and the suspects have not been identified yet, according to the Andrews Police Department. Andrews Police and EMS were called to a report of a shooting at a home in the 700 NW 13th Street. When...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 11, 2026

11-year-old dies after swimming in country club pool, police say

UNION, N.Y. (WBNG/Gray News) - An 11-year-old boy died after he was found unresponsive in a country club pool, authorities said.New York State Police said troopers were called to the Binghamton Country Club on July 8. When they arrived, they found bystanders and lifeguards alread...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 11, 2026

InvestigateTV+ Weekend: Cameras across the nation

(InvestigateTV) — Police cameras scan millions of cars to help solve crimes. But Brendan Keefe found when the system points to the wrong person clearing your name can become its own fight. Plus, police k-9s help track suspects, find missing people, and put themselves in danger. B...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 11, 2026

8-year-old struck, killed by vehicle while riding her bike, family says

MCFARLAND, Wis. (WMTV/Gray News) - A child died after being hit by a vehicle in McFarland, police said.Family members confirmed the child was 8-year-old Braeyla Marie Valenza. “She was such a bright light in this world,” Valenza’s family said in a statement to WMTV. “She loved ar...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 11, 2026

Family warns of ATV dangers after 13-year-old dies from Father’s Day crash

KINGMAN, Ariz. (AZFamily/Gray News) — The parents of a 13-year-old girl are speaking out after she died following an ATV accident on Father’s Day.Myah Dennis, who was about to enter the eighth grade, was riding on the back of a 750cc quad on June 21 when the ATV flipped after hit...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 11, 2026

Father, son killed in plane crash after going to St. Louis Cardinals baseball game

MONROE COUNTY, Ill. (KMOV/Gray News) - Authorities say a father and his adult son were killed in a plane crash after attending an MLB game. According to the National Transportation Safety Board, an investigation into the crash of a Beech 95-B55 airplane has been opened. Investiga...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 11, 2026

Odessa Fire Rescue honors fallen, celebrates cadets at ceremony

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Odessa Fire Rescue held its pinning ceremony Friday morning, celebrating cadets as well as honoring fallen firefighters. Watch the video above for the ceremony and hear from Fire Chief Jason Cotton....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 10, 2026

Mass Casualty Simulation prepares Odessa College for the worst

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Odessa College students underwent some frightening, real-world emergency simulations involving mass casualties and were taught what to do in the event of a disaster that threatens the lives of many. Students in the school’s Allied Health Programs recei...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 10, 2026

Wanted sex offender arrested days after missing mother found dead at same home

CLEVELAND (WOIO/Gray News) - Authorities in Ohio say a wanted sex offender was arrested early Friday morning at the same home where a missing Tennessee mother was found dead last week. According to authorities, Matthew Hensley, 43, was wanted by the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Depa...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 10, 2026

Parents arrested after 6 children left in hot car parked outside restaurant, police say

SALINA, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) — A mother and father in Kansas are accused of leaving their six children in a hot car outside a restaurant Wednesday, which was one of the hottest days of the year so far for the area.The Salina Police Department said officers responded to a call at...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 10, 2026

Midland man arrested for indecency with a child, DWI after traffic stop

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A Midland man was arrested for indecency with a child by exposure and driving while intoxicated, according to an arrest affidavit.On July 9, Midland police were called about a report of a man who had exposed himself in public while sitting in a black vehic...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 10, 2026

Odessa police seek suspect in $400,000 theft case

Odessa Police Department is searching for Andres Laabs, who is wanted for stealing approximately $400,000 from the Odessa Housing Authority and has a first-degree felony warrant for theft....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 10, 2026

7-year-old girl’s death exposes alleged cover-up after domestic violence call

ADDIS, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - A 7-year-old girl died after police say she suffered multiple blunt force injuries during a domestic violence incident inside a Louisiana trailer, and her mother and her mother’s boyfriend now face murder-related charges in the case.The West Baton Ro...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 10, 2026

Both northbound lanes on Andrews Highway shut down in Odessa

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Both northbound lanes on Andrews Highway are currently closed. According to a the Odessa Police Department, they are investigating a crash that happened on 100th St and Andrews Highway. Both northbound lanes on Andrews Highway are currently shut down.Driver...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 10, 2026

Avoid area: Major crash under investigation in Odessa

The Odessa Police Department is investigating a crash at 100th St. and Andrews Highway, and both northbound lanes on Andrews Highway are currently shut down, with motorists advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 10, 2026

Three wanted fugitives arrested in Midland County operations

Three wanted fugitives were arrested in Midland County, Texas by the Texas Anti-Gang Center-Permian Basin task force on charges of indecency with a child, indecent exposure, and sexual assault....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 10, 2026

TAG arrests 3 wanted men in Midland County

MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Members of the Texas Anti-Gang Center (TAG) – Permian Basin arrested three wanted men in Midland County on Thursday, according to a news release.TAG officials said Gabriel Alexander Alvarado-Torrez was arrested during a traffic stop near Midkiff Roa...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 10, 2026

Man shot in head during smoke shop robbery in Midland

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A 21-year-old man is in stable but critical condition after being shot in the head during an aggravated robbery at a Midland smoke shop early Friday morning.According to the Midland Police Department, officers responded around 3:55 a.m. Friday, July 10, to...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 10, 2026

Odessa police captain retires after 33 years of service

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department is marking the retirement of Captain Darryl Smith, who dedicated more than 33 years of service to the department.During his tenure, Smith served in the Patrol Division, the Criminal Investigation Division, and the Professional S...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 10, 2026

Odessa Police Department honors fallen Montgomery County Deputy Erika Serrato

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department offers its deepest condolences to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and the family of fallen Deputy Erika Serrato.The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says Deputy Serrato was hit and killed last week while investigating a...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 10, 2026

Paralyzed man builds Lego masterpieces with one finger, a thumb and his mouth

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Aging Untold) — Ten years after a motorcycle crash left him paralyzed below the waist, Mingo Graham has found a way to rebuild — one Lego brick at a time. Graham said he was riding his motorcycle when he struck a pole at 110 miles per hour. He broke his C6 vert...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 10, 2026

FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Friday, July 10th, 2026

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Friday, July 10th, 2026: It’ll be another hot and breezy day with most areas remaining rain-free once again.TODAYHigh temperatures will warm into the 90s and 100s across the region. Midland/Odessa are looking to reach a high tempe...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 10, 2026

Police need help identifying man who stole alcohol from Midland H-E-B

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland police are asking the public to help identify a man suspected of stealing alcohol from an H-E-B store earlier this month.Detectives said the man stole alcohol from the H-E-B on July 2 at approximately 7:44 p.m. He then left the scene with another m...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 10, 2026