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Two men caught on camera stealing boots in Midland

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers is asking for help identifying two men accused of taking boots from Boot Barn.According to the Midland Police Department, on June 15, the two men entered Boot Barn at 812 E I-20. While inside, both men selected and tried on a pair of...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 26, 2026

West Odessa firefighters getting major gear upgrade

ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Ector County Emergency Services District No. 1 Board unanimously approved nearly $89,000 for critical protective equipment for the West Odessa Volunteer Fire Department during its June 18 meeting.The funding will go toward bunker gear, commonly kn...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 26, 2026

17-year-old volunteer firefighter in ICU after head-on crash

ARIEL, Wash. (KPTV/Gray News) – A 17-year-old volunteer firefighter is recovering after he was involved in a head-on crash.Riggin Bliss was on his way home from another job when everything changed in an instant.“We got a page on the radio, just like any other crash,” said Nick Hu...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 26, 2026

Ohio Supreme Court declines to review Mackenzie Shirilla’s case

CLEVELAND (WOIO/Gray News) - Mackenzie Shirilla, who was sentenced to life in prison with eligibility for parole after 15 years served for a deadly crash that killed two young men, is asking the Ohio Supreme Court to take a look at her case after previous appeals were denied.Shir...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 25, 2026

Subcontractor dies in workplace accident at Odessa College

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A subcontractor working on a construction project at Odessa College died Tuesday, June 23, following a workplace accident at the Odessa campus.In a statement from Odessa College, the college said the construction site was immediately secured and work in the...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 25, 2026

Help needed to find hit-and-run driver in Midland

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crimestoppers is seeking public assistance in identifying the driver of a truck involved in a hit-and-run accident. According to Midland Crimestoppers, the incident occurred on June 21, 2026, at approximately 3:56 am, when a white Ford F150 wa...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jun 25, 2026

Man charged with assault accidentally called 911 on way to alleged crime, authorities say

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) - North Carolina authorities say a man has been arrested for assault with an accidental call to 911 helping lead to his arrest.A warrant issued June 23 in New Hanover County charges Jahzail Shamon Grady, 19, with two felony counts of assault with...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 25, 2026

Crimestoppers seeks help finding man wanted for child injury

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crimestoppers is seeking public assistance in locating 20-year-old Joseph Coleman. Coleman is wanted for Injury To A Child. If you have any information on the whereabouts of Coleman, you are urged to contact Midland Crimestoppers....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jun 25, 2026

Amarillo vets share how to manage anxiety in animals for July 4 events

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Area experts are sharing a few solutions to keep pets and livestock calm during a noisy night of July 4 celebrations and fireworks in the Panhandle. Owners should check fences and gates to make sure they are secure. Less-experienced owners of horses and o...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 25, 2026

Midland Crime Stoppers seeks information in hit-and-run investigation

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that caused extensive damage to a parked vehicle.According to Midland Crime Stoppers, the crash happened around 3:56 a.m. on June 21 in the area o...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 25, 2026

Toddler dies after being found in backyard pool, officials say

PHOENIX (AZFamily/Gray News) — A one-year-old child has died after being pulled out of a backyard pool in Phoenix, according to the city’s fire department.First responders were called to a home at 7:30 p.m. for reports of a drowning. Family members were giving CPR when first resp...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 25, 2026

Grandmother dies after man driving Tesla on autopilot crashes into home, authorities say

KATY, Texas. (Gray News) - A 76-year-old grandmother in Texas died after a man driving a Tesla on Autopilot allegedly crashed into her home, according to authorities.The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said Michael Butler was traveling in a Tesla in Katy when his car failed to dri...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 25, 2026

Midland Crime Stoppers seeks 20-year-old wanted on injury to child charge

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s help finding a 20-year-old man wanted on an injury to a child charge.According to Crime Stoppers, Joseph Coleman is wanted for injury to a child.If you tip lead to an arrest you could earn a reward of up t...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 25, 2026

Midland Crime Stoppers asks public to identify patio furniture theft suspect

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of stealing about $500 worth of patio furniture from a home.According to crime stoppers, the suspect stole around $500 worth of patio furniture before leaving the area in a bl...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 25, 2026

Father arrested after missing Big Spring teen found safe following Amber Alert

BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - A father has been arrested after his 14-year-old daughter, who was the subject of a statewide Amber Alert, was found safe.According to our news partners KBest Media, 48-year-old Steven D’Wayne Rich was taken into custody and faces a charge of interferen...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 25, 2026

McCamey ISD: Police investigate threatening text messages

McCAMEY, Texas (KOSA)- McCamey ISD and local law enforcement are investigating threatening text messages reportedly sent by students.In a post, the district said the messages are under investigation and the case has been turned over to law enforcement. Officers are on campus as a...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 25, 2026

InvestigateTV+: Police use drones as first responder tool

(InvestigateTV) — A view from above gives first responders a new perspective on how to save lives. From rescues to arrests, InvestigateTV+ reveals how drones can help law enforcement, and addresses the privacy concerns that come with cameras in the sky. Plus, why a playground acc...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 25, 2026

Threatening texts prompt police presence at McCamey ISD

Law enforcement is investigating after students allegedly sent threatening text messages, prompting an increased police presence on campus at McCamey Independent School District....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jun 25, 2026

FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Thursday, June 25th, 2026

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Thursday, June 25th, 2026: It’ll be another very hot day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with widespread triple digits expected once again along with isolated to scattered storm chances continuing, mainly across the nor...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 25, 2026

Man killed in crash involving semitruck with 15-year-old driver

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) - A man was killed in a crash involving a semitruck driven by a 15-year-old on Saturday. The Kansas Highway Patrol said a semitruck hauling a trailer was traveling on County Road 430 when it hit a 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe at an intersection around 7 p.m...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 25, 2026

DPS releases new details in deadly crash involving trooper in Alpine

ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - More details have been shared about the crash that killed one man and seriously injured a DPS trooper in Alpine. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, on June 23 at 7:36 a.m., a GMC Sierra pickup truck was driving west on U.S. 67 and a Chevrol...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 25, 2026

Firefighters rescue horse in distress from overheating trailer

STARKE, Fla. (WCJB/Gray News) – A horse is recovering after firefighters rescued it when it overheated inside a trailer.Crews with Bradford County Fire Rescue immediately started helping the owner care for the horse as more resources were called. Dr. Mike Ricker, a veterinarian, ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 25, 2026

12-year-old drowns after being attacked by dogs at the park, police investigate

CALIFORNIA CITY, Calif. (Gray News) – A 12-year-old boy was found dead in a lake after being attacked by two dogs, Mayor Marquette Hawkins said in a press release.Officers were called Thursday evening to respond to reports that four children had been attacked by two dogs and that...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 25, 2026

Dramatic footage shows plane’s emergency landing

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU/Gray Media) – A small plane made an emergency landing Monday in the Brooks Range, shortly after taking off from Coldfoot for Anaktuvuk Pass. According to the NTSB, the pilot reported the engine began surging and making an unusual whiny or groaning sound be...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 25, 2026

In-home caregiver charged in connection to 84-year-old woman’s death, police say

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (WITN/Gray News) – The remains of a missing 84-year-old woman were found in North Carolina earlier this month.Swansboro police said an autopsy confirmed that remains found on June 15 were those of Katy Hiatt, who had last been seen in October. She was report...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 25, 2026

82-year-old woman suffers third-degree burns after falling asleep at pool

SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) — An Arizona woman is fighting for her life after a quick nap while tanning turned into a life-threatening emergency.Betty Lou Summer was at the Johnson Ranch community pool on June 11. Her family said she was by the pool for about an hour, ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 24, 2026

Suspect accused of Midland club shooting arrested in Lubbock

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A 43-year-old man previously wanted in connection with a shooting near Club Remy has been arrested in Lubbock and is currently in custody, according to Midland police.Midland police have said officers responded around 3:12 a.m. June 21 to a report of a gun...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 24, 2026

Fundraiser launched for Texas DPS trooper and K-9 after head-on crash in Alpine

A 'Help a Hero' fundraiser has been launched to assist Texas DPS Canine Trooper Zachary Vasquez and his K-9 Guido, who were involved in a head-on crash in Brewster County, with 100% of the funds raised going to support Trooper Vasquez's recovery....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jun 24, 2026

Odessa's 2026 Firecracker Fandango: Everything you need to know

Odessa is hosting the 29th anniversary of Firecracker Fandango on July 4th, featuring family fun, contests, live music, and a fireworks display, open to the public and free to attend....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jun 24, 2026

Dollar General manager shot, killed by customer buying $1.58 hamburger buns, police say

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM/Gray News) — A Dollar General store manager was shot and killed in Georgia, and the suspect was later killed after police said he opened fire on officers and a K-9 at a separate scene.Investigators said 44-year-old Alexis Hill was shot and killed at the Dollar...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 24, 2026

Crime Stoppers searching for 2 women accused of theft at Big Spring Bealls

BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying two women accused of stealing merchandise from a Big Spring retail store earlier this month.According to the Big Spring Police Department, officers responded June 1 to a reported theft at Bealls...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 24, 2026

FIRST ALERT 7 INVESTIGATES: Documentary examines deadly Midland crash

MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A one-hour documentary examines the events that led to a deadly crash on June 1, 2026 in Midland involving Roberto Pando III and the deaths of James Baker and Anderson Aguilar.First Alert 7 Investigates uses exclusive interviews, court records and a...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 24, 2026

Aging Untold: Why evenings can be difficult for people with memory loss

(Aging Untold) — In this episode of Aging Untold, we unpack the complexities of sundowning and share calming strategies for families. Plus, the emotional and practical benefits of downsizing and how a smaller space can bring more freedom. Then, the dramatic rescue of a man in car...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 24, 2026

DPS trooper injured in head-on crash near Alpine identified

BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The DPS trooper who was seriously injured in a head-on crash near Alpine on Tuesday has been identified.According to the Brewster County Sheriff’s Office, Trooper Zach Vasquez is currently receiving treatment for injuries sustained in the crash.DPS...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 24, 2026

FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Wednesday, June 24th, 2026

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Wednesday, June 24th, 2026: It’ll be another very hot day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with widespread triple digits expected once again along with isolated storm chances continuing, mainly across the northern Permia...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 24, 2026

Fire department responds to 2 separate incidents in Midland

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Fire Department crews responded to two separate incidents, including a crash involving a home and a frac pump fire, according to posts from the Midland Fire Department.On June 22, Midland Fire Department (MFD) responded to a crash involving a house ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 24, 2026

3-year-old hit and killed by car while eating at restaurant with family on Father’s Day

BEACHWOOD, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) – A toddler died after she was hit by a car while eating outside with family members at a restaurant in Ohio on Father’s Day. Beachwood police said an 18-year-old was driving through the parking lot of a shopping center when she left the road, cro...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 24, 2026

1 person killed, DPS trooper seriously injured in head-on crash near Alpine

ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - A DPS trooper was seriously injured and a pickup truck driver was killed in a head-on crash Tuesday morning on U.S. Highway 67 east of Alpine.According to DPS, the crash happened about five miles east of Alpine in Brewster County and involved a DPS car and ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 24, 2026

Alpine head-on crash: 1 dead, DPS trooper seriously injured

A Texas DPS trooper was seriously injured and another driver was killed in a head-on crash along U.S. Highway 67 east of Alpine, with the cause of the crash still under investigation....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jun 24, 2026

Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller arrested on drug charges, reports say

(Gray News) — Olympic skier and gold medalist Bode Miller was arrested earlier this month on drug possession charges, according to multiple reports.TMZ and People confirmed Miller’s arrest, which took place June 6 in Idaho.Miller, 48, was reportedly charged with two misdemeanors:...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 23, 2026

Woman accused of taking $450 Yeti cooler from Midland store

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers is looking for a woman who is accused of stealing a $450 valued item from Dick’s Sporting Goods.According to Midland Crime Stoppers, on May 25, at around around 7:20 p.m., a woman entered Dick’s Sporting Goods found at N. Midkiff.Off...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 23, 2026

Midland police seek public's help in identifying theft suspect

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Midland officials are asking the public for help in identifying a woman who was seen on video stealing over $400 worth of merchandise from a local sporting goods store last month. According to Midland Crime Stoppers, the misdemeanor theft occurred on M...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jun 23, 2026

Supreme Court sides with government in green card case

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Supreme Court handed the Trump administration a victory Tuesday in a closely watched immigration case dealing with the government’s power over green card holders accused of crimes.The 6-3 decision centered on Muk Choi Lau, a lawful permanent resident wh...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 23, 2026

2 Wendy’s employees accused of serving food from trash, police say

UNION, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) - Two Wendy’s employees in South Carolina are accused of spitting and serving food from the trash, according to authorities.According to the Union Public Safety Department, 23-year-old Aaliyah Shuntai Sanders and 19-year-old Trinity Lashell Rice were ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 23, 2026

Big Tigger, radio personality and former BET host, arrested in Georgia

ATLANTA (Gray News) — Big Tigger, the longtime radio personality and former host of BET’s iconic “Rap City,” was arrested over the weekend, online records show.Records from the Fulton County Jail in Georgia show that Big Tigger, whose real name is Darian Morgan, was arrested Satu...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 23, 2026