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Delta flight hit by firework while landing on Fourth of July

CHICAGO (Gray News) - A Delta flight was reportedly hit by a firework while landing in Chicago on the Fourth of July.Delta Air Lines Flight 1076 landed Saturday at Chicago’s Midway International Airport just before 8:40 p.m. Central, according to FlightAware.Air traffic control a...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 5, 2026

FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Sunday, July 5th, 2026

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Sunday, July 5th, 2026: Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon into the late evening, alongside very hot afternoon high temperatures.SUNDAYDaytime highs on Sunday will be hot, with most in the upper 90s an...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 5, 2026

Miner dies following underground accident, officials say

BERRY, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) - A miner was found unresponsive underground at an active mine in Alabama and later died after being brought to the surface, officials said.Justin Calloway, 24, was working in the Warrior Met Coal mine on Highway 69 North in Berry on July 1 when a mac...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 4, 2026

11-year-old disappears while out on Lake Erie; neighbor arrested

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) - Authorities suspended the search for an 11-year-old girl days after she disappeared while out on Lake Erie with a neighbor. That neighbor now faces criminal charges.Toledo Fire Chief Allison Armstrong said Friday evening that crews have exhausted a...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 4, 2026

InvestigateTV+ Weekend: A firetruck backlog across America

(InvestigateTV) — Firetruck orders backlogged across the country – a problem Brendan Keefe finds is costing taxpayers and potentially lives. Built by hand and often built to order. Now some fire chiefs say tradition may be slowing down the response.A national firetruck shortageCi...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 4, 2026

3 children killed when boat capsized during sudden and powerful storm, police say

LAKE GENEVA, Wis. (WMTV/Gray News) – Three children died after a boat capsized on Geneva Lake Friday afternoon, police said. Police said 10 people, including four children, were on a privately owned boat when a sudden and severe storm moved across the area, creating hazardous boa...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 4, 2026

FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Saturday, July 4th, 2026

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Saturday, July 4th, 2026: Another hot afternoon is expected on July 4th. A few storms are possible into the early evening, but I expect a rain-free, warm fireworks show!JULY 4THTo start Saturday morning, expect a mix of sun and cl...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 4, 2026

Pair accused of dismembering a body after arm found floating in lake

LAKE MATTOON, Ill. (WIFR/Gray News) - Illinois State Police arrested two suspects as part of a death investigation after human remains were found in Lake Mattoon.James Adams, 26, and Robin Turner, 62, were charged with concealment of a homicide and dismembering a human body.On Ju...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 3, 2026

Public fireworks area announced for Reeves County

REEVES, Texas (KOSA) - Because Reeves County has seen recent rainfall, the countywide burn ban has been lifted and is no longer in effect, according to the Reeves County Emergency Management team.Officials say they’ll keep monitoring conditions using the Texas A&M Forest Service ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 3, 2026

From military tradition to Dallas Cowboys: Midland man designs challenge coins from home

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A Midland man who spent years collecting challenge coins is now designing and selling them out of his home.Carlos Ortiz, a former border patrol officer and head of National Police Week in Washington, D.C., founded Depot Six, a company that designs challeng...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 3, 2026

29-year-old man killed in head-on crash with USPS truck

AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (WHSV/Gray News) — A 29-year-old man is dead after a head-on collision with a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) box truck.The crash happened Wednesday evening in Augusta County, Virginia.According to Virginia State Police, a Dodge Ram 2500 was traveling west on Parke...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 3, 2026

FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Friday, July 3rd, 2026

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Friday, July 3rd, 2026: It’ll be another hot day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with a few showers and thunderstorms possible once again, mostly for areas west of the Pecos and into southeast New Mexico. High temperatu...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 3, 2026

Operation CARE puts more Texas troopers on roads this holiday weekend

Texas (KOSA) - The Texas Department of Public Safety is putting more troopers on the road this Fourth of July weekend as part of “Operation CARE” — short for Crash Awareness Reduction Effort.The push runs July 2 through July 5. Troopers will be on the lookout for speeding, drunk ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 3, 2026

2 teens and woman killed in head-on crash near Stanton

MARTIN COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Two teens and a woman were killed in a crash Wednesday afternoon on the north service road of Interstate 20 in Martin County.According to Texas Department of Public Safety, the crash happened at 4:45 p.m. on July 1 near mile marker 153. Investigators...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 3, 2026

Missing child found dead in neighbor’s pool, police say

MENANDS, N.Y. (Gray News) – A missing 7-year-old boy was found dead in a neighbor’s pool, two houses down from where he went missing, police said. Harbe Nagi went missing from a graduation party late Sunday afternoon, WRGB reported. Police said in a statement that the boy was vis...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 3, 2026

15-year-old shot, killed during dog attack, medical examiner says

SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) – A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed during a dog attack in Akron, Ohio, Tuesday. The Summit County medical examiner said the shooting happened about 7:20 p.m. Akron police said a 14-year-old boy went to Josiah Harris’s home to visit. When ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 3, 2026

Fatal head-on crash claims lives of three in Martin County

MARTIN COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Three Stanton women died Wednesday evening as a result of a head-on crash in Martin County along IH-20 N. Service Road, mile marker 153. Two female minors lost their lives in the crash, along with the driver, who was identified as Debra Ramirez,...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 3, 2026

7-year-old girl dies after being injured in altercation at trailer park, police say

ADDIS, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - Louisiana authorities say a child has died after being injured during a domestic situation. According to Addis Police Chief Jason Langlois, officers were called to the MyHand Trailer Park Wednesday night after receiving a report about a young girl be...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 2, 2026

Your 4th of July events in West Texas

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- If you’re still trying to make plans for Independence Day, there are an abundance of local events happening around the Permian Basin this weekend. In Odessa- The City of Odessa is hosting a Fourth of July Parade, as well as a festival called Firecracker...

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

Stanton community mourns 3 deaths following traffic accident

STANTON, Texas (KOSA) - The community of Stanton is mourning three deaths following a traffic accident, according to a social media post from the Stanton Volunteer Fire Department.Texas Department of Public Safety has not released details of the accident, and none of the victims ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 2, 2026

Tractor-trailer carrying 34K pounds of live crabs catches fire on the interstate

MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WVLT/Gray News) - A tractor-trailer carrying live crabs caught fire on an interstate in Tennessee Wednesday morning, closing an off-ramp.A preliminary report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol said the driver was traveling north on I-81 when he saw a fire break ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 2, 2026

Animal movement restrictions issued after New World screwworm detected in West Texas

PECOS COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - State animal health officials have issued emergency animal movement restrictions for parts of West Texas after the detection of the New World screwworm in a dog in Pecos County.The Texas Animal Health Commission announced an executive order restrictin...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 2, 2026

Thousands of air conditioners recalled due to fire, burn risks as heat wave continues

(Gray News) - Thousands of air conditioners are under recall due to the risk of fire or burn injury.About 13,514 Amana Window-Room-Air-Conditioners (WRAC) and Through the Wall (TTW) air conditioners or heat pumps were included in the recall, which was issued on June 25. According...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 2, 2026

‘Where’s your parents?’: Florida police spot 8-year-old boy riding Jet Ski alone

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB/Gray News) — Police in Florida are reminding residents and visitors about water safety after officers spotted an 8-year-old boy riding a personal watercraft alone.Sarasota police posted body camera video of an officer with the Marine Patrol Unit stopping the ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 2, 2026

Grass fire contained by Greenwood, Midland fire crews

GREENWOOD, Texas (KOSA) - Firefighters quickly got a grass fire under control Wednesday night after crews from the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department and the Midland Fire Department responded to the scene.According to the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department, officials did not re...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 2, 2026

FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Thursday, July 2nd, 2026

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Thursday, July 2nd, 2026: It’ll be another hot day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with a few showers and thunderstorms possible once again, mostly for areas west of the Pecos.High temperatures will warm into the 80s an...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 2, 2026

Alleged DUI driver accused of running red light before crash that killed mother, 3 kids

MOULTON, Ala. (WAFF/Gray News) - An Alabama man is facing charges of manslaughter and driving under the influence after an April crash that killed a mother and three of her children.Garrett Nix, 35, was indicted by a grand jury Monday on four counts of manslaughter, assault, DUI ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 2, 2026

14-year-old drowns while swimming at Sandy Beach Park, police say

LAKE MILLS, Wis. (WMTV/Gray News) - A 14-year-old boy died after drowning in a lake at a park, police said.A report for a missing swimmer came in around 3:20 p.m. Sunday at Sandy Beach Park, in Lake Mills, which is off of Rock Lake. First responders searched the swimming area whe...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 2, 2026

Mother safely surrenders newborn at Safe Haven Baby Box

ABILENE, Texas (KWTX/Gray News) - A Texas mother has safely surrendered a newborn by using a Safe Haven Baby Box at an Abilene Fire Department station. According to the department, crews responded to the box alarm notification on Wednesday, removed the baby, and performed a preli...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

Amputee found tied to his wheelchair, left to die in scorching Arizona heat, police say

PHOENIX (KPHO/Gray News) — Two men are accused of tying up a man in a wheelchair and leaving him outside in extreme Phoenix heat, where he later died.Phoenix police were called Thursday night to an area near a canal. When officers arrived, they found 33-year-old Aaron Goodyke dea...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

UPDATE: A's release statement on RockHounds outfielder Ryan Lasko

FRISCO, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - In the bottom of the third inning in game one of the series between the Midland RockHounds and Frisco RoughRiders, RockHounds outfielder Ryan Lasko collided with Devin Taylor in an attempt to make a diving catch. After the two crashed into each other, ...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 1, 2026

Multi-vehicle crash reported on I-20 in Ward County

WARD COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Reeves County first responders are currently on scene at a multi-vehicle crash along I-20 and near mile marker 60. Eastbound traffic is being diverted off the interstate at Exit 58. Drivers are to be cautious in the area as rain has created hazard...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 1, 2026

Multiple-vehicle crash causes delays on I-20 in Reeves County

REEVES COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Drivers should expect delays after a multiple-vehicle crash on I-20 eastbound in Reeves County.According to Reeves County officials, eastbound traffic is being diverted off the interstate at Exit 58 while first responders and law enforcement work to ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

Big Spring police warn of surge in counterfeit money transactions

The Big Spring Police Department is warning community members and business owners to be extra vigilant when accepting cash as a form of payment, after several reports of counterfeit money being used in the area....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 1, 2026

RockHounds' Ryan Lasko injured in collision, undergoes surgery

FRISCO, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - In the bottom of the third inning in game one of the series between the Midland RockHounds and Frisco RoughRiders, RockHounds outfielder Ryan Lasko collided with Devin Taylor in an attempt to make a diving catch. After the two crashed into each other, ...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 1, 2026

FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Wednesday, July 1st, 2026

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Wednesday, July 1st, 2026: It’ll be another hot and breezy day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms possible once again later on in the day.High temperatures will warm int...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

Firefighters save unresponsive baby born in flood control tunnel

LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) - Firefighters in Las Vegas helped save an unresponsive baby who was born in a flood control tunnel.Las Vegas firefighters descended into a flood control channel June 17 to respond to a report of a woman in labor. The newborn was unresponsive with the u...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

Midland Crime Stoppers seeks help to ID felony theft suspect

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crime Stoppers is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for felony theft. According to Midland Crime Stoppers, on June 11, 2026, deputies responded to the 4500 block of West County Rd 122 and learned that a bumper pull trai...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 1, 2026

Man claims he shot woman after being attacked when refusing to pay to have sex with her

TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD/Gray News) - Arizona authorities say a woman is dead and a man has been arrested after a shooting at an apartment complex.According to the Tucson Police Department, officers were called to a report of a shooting at the Lakeside Casitas Apartments on Monday nig...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

2 RV fires displace 5 people in Midland County, no injuries reported

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Two RV fires in Midland County on Monday displaced a total of five people.According to the Midland Fire Department, firefighters responded to the first fire near the intersection of West County Road 150 and South County Road 1285, which is outside the Midl...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 30, 2026

Juvenile dies after possible drowning in Eunice

LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KOSA) - A juvenile died Friday after a possible drowning in Eunice.According to the Lea County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 4:35 p.m. June 27 to help Eunice police with a possible drowning victim. When deputies arrived, they learned the juvenile h...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 30, 2026

2 killed, 2 injured in multiple vehicle crash in Ward County

WARD COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Two people were killed and two others were injured in a three-vehicle crash Saturday morning in Ward County.According to DPS, the crash happened at about 7:00 a.m. June 27 on FM 3398 near mile marker 353.Investigators found that a Ford F-150 was drivin...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 30, 2026

Supreme Court rules on geofence warrants, data privacy case

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Supreme Court on Monday handed down a significant Fourth Amendment ruling that strengthens constitutional protections for Americans’ cellphone location data.In a 6-3 decision, the justices determined that when police obtain a person’s stored location hi...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 30, 2026

New details released in Midland club shooting arrest

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - More details have been released in connection with a Midland club shooting earlier this month that left a 25-year-old man hospitalized.According to the arrest affidavit, Midland police responded around 3:12 a.m. June 21 after receiving reports of a gunshot...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 30, 2026

3-year-old pulled from the rubble 6 days after earthquakes hit Venezuela

(Gray News) - Rescue workers pulled a 3-year-old child from the rubble in Caracas on Tuesday, six days after devastating twin earthquakes hit Venezuela.Footage released by the Jordan Civil Defense showed emergency personnel freeing the 3-year-old child who had been trapped under ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 30, 2026