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HORRY COUNTY, S.C. ( WMBF /Gray News) — A special education aide is accused of punching a nonverbal student with autism and then telling a witness, “You did not see that.” The alleged incident happened at Pee Dee Elementary School in South Carolina. Horry County police charged Kr...
Ector Middle School in Odessa, Texas, was placed on alert Wednesday morning following two prank reports of an active shooter that authorities determined were false....
BILOXI, Miss. ( WLOX /Gray News) — A man riding a bike was hit and killed by a train while trying to cross the tracks in front of it, according to police. The Biloxi Police Department reported the man was hit and killed by a freight train at about 8 a.m. Tuesday on the tracks nea...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Flock cameras were a topic at Odessa City Council on Tuesday, where a public workshop was held to address comments and concerns from community and council members about the camera technology. The council brought out Police Chief Gerke to explain what the Od...
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) – A 37-year-old Florida woman has been arrested for allegedly burying cats in her yard while they were still alive. Martin County deputies and animal services officers responded to a residence last week at the Hobe Sound Mobile Home Park on Southea...
FAIRMONT, W.Va. ( WDTV /Gray News) - A man has been arrested on an attempted murder charge after police said he slashed a woman’s throat. Benjamin Mayfield, 50, of Fairmont, has been charged with attempted murder, according to the Fairmont Police Department. Police say the victim...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department wants to remind the public that roads are expected to flood throughout the evening due to recent rainfall. Police asked drivers to avoid traveling in the following areas: Dixie University, between Andrews and Dixie Yukon and Gra...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Governor Greg Abbott visited Odessa for the University Lands Energy Forum, where a fireside chat focused on innovation in the oil and gas industry, the economy and education. Abbott was joined on stage by James “Rad” Weaver, vice chairman of the University ...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Odessa Police Department is advising motorists to expect flooding throughout the city due to this evening's rainfall. Please avoid traveling: For those traveling, reduce your speed and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front that will al...
ATLANTA ( Atlanta News First /Gray News) — Human remains found during a missing person investigation have been confirmed as those of a woman who went missing in Conyers three decades ago, authorities said. Tammy Fortson vanished in 1997 from the Fox Chase Court area, Conyers poli...
AUSTIN, Texas (KOSA) -Gov. Greg Abbott activates state emergency response resources ahead of severe weather The governor has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe weather, heavy rainfall and potential fl...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Wednesday, October 14th, 2026: FIRST ALERT 7 WEATHER DAY continues on Wednesday for more strong to severe thunderstorms with heavy rain and flooding concerns. The chance for heavy rainfall, flooding/flash flooding and severe weath...
MOBILE, Ala. ( WALA /Gray News) - A 47-year-old Alabama man was arrested Monday in connection with the murder of two family members. According to the Mobile Police Department, Thomas Steele was taken into custody after officers found two women dead inside a home when they were re...
YORK COUNTY, Neb. ( KOLN /Gray News) - Police in Nebraska arrested a 51-year-old man found in a hidden room during an underage party bust. York County sheriff’s deputies responded to a home in a rural part of the county at 10:42 p.m. following multiple reports of an underage drin...
HOWARD COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A 49-year-old Big Spring man was arrested on a murder charge Monday after leading law enforcement officers on a vehicle pursuit along U.S. Highway 87, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Zyon Gonzalez was booked into the Howard Co...
ADDIS, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) — A man accused of firing a shot at high school students during a homecoming prank says he feared for his safety and did not know the people outside his home were teenagers. Josiah Arrington was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a fir...
BATON ROUGE, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - Authorities in Louisiana say a man has been taken into custody in connection with the death of his 92-year-old father. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, the victim was identified as Larry Salisbury. Police said he was found with...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - Five people were killed in a crash involving a Memphis police car, according to authorities A total of five people were killed early Sunday when their vehicle collided with a Memphis police car at Hickory Hill and East Raines roads. The vehicle ...
PRESIDIO COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) -U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Presidio Station arrested three men who were in the country illegally. Agents worked with the Horse Patrol Unit to apprehend the suspects and stop them from continuing to enter the United States illegally, accordin...
Ector County collected $1.3 million in 911 fees in 2025 to support critical emergency communication infrastructure and dispatching technology.
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A 42-year-old Odessa man was killed Monday evening after being hit by a pickup truck whose driver fled the scene, according to DPS. The crash occurred at around 7:00 p.m. Monday near the intersection of West 16th Street and North Moss Avenue in Odessa. DPS ...
HOWARD COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A man is facing murder charges after a brief pursuit in Howard County. According to the Howard County Sheriff’s Office, dispatch received a call reporting a domestic dispute at 811 Debra Lane at around 9:27 a.m. Monday. When deputies arrived, they fo...
Richmond, Ky. (Gray News) - Eight adults in Kentucky charged after police said they abused seven children in their home, according to authorities. Police said the seven children and eight adults lived in a home where feces and urine were allegedly smeared on the floors, stairs an...
ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) - Police have identified the man who died on a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia Monday afternoon. Cobb County police identified the victim Tuesday as 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem of Atlanta. According to witnesses, the man fell to his deat...
A 42-year-old pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run on West 16th Street in Odessa, resulting in the arrest of the driver.
LOUISA, Ky. ( WSAZ /Gray News) - A maintenance worker was struck and killed by a semitruck at a Kentucky gas station Monday morning. The Louisa Police Department said a worker at a gas station along U.S. 23 told police they noticed a body around 5:50 a.m. and reported it. A few m...
PHOENIX ( AZFamily /Gray News) - Two Phoenix police officers responded to reports of a scam that left a father penniless days before his 2-year-old daughter’s birthday – then used their own money to buy her presents, moving him to tears. Officers Alessandro Figuccio and Tanner Sc...
(Gray News) - Six Flags has temporarily closed nine roller coasters across six amusement parks after police say a person was killed and several others were injured in an incident involving a coaster in Georgia. Witnesses say a man fell to his death late Monday afternoon from the ...
BURLINGTON, Vt. ( WCAX /Gray News) - A Vermont man is facing charges after police say he bludgeoned his wife to death with a large flashlight. Burlington Police say they received multiple 911 calls just before 6 a.m. Saturday reporting a fight. They responded to an apartment and ...
SWEET HOME, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - A 54-year-old man was killed Saturday when a bullet passed through his home, according to authorities in Oregon. The Linn County Sheriff’s Office believes the shot came from a nearby hunter. Deputies found a partially dressed deer near where ...
SAVANNAH, Ga. ( WTOC /Gray News) - A newborn baby was found alive in a trash can near the Quality Inn on Abercorn Street early Saturday morning, according to Savannah police. Three people are now facing charges. What happened Chatham EMS Director Chuck Kearns said crews initially...
PRESIDIO COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Presidio Police Department is informing residents that Texas Pacifico Railroad will soon begin operating trains through the community. The department said train activity will take place Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, through Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026. ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A motorcyclist in Midland was charged with evading in a motor vehicle after crashing during a traffic stop. According to the Midland Police Department, officers initiated a traffic stop for speeding at 12:39 p.m. near South Loop 250 West. Police say the mo...
PHELPS COUNTY, Mo. ( KY3 /Gray News) - A woman was sent to the hospital after a crash on a Missouri interstate Friday evening. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol , the crash happened at the 170-mile marker on Interstate 44 in Phelps County at around 5:25 p.m. Troopers...
ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) — One person was killed and several others were injured in an incident involving a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday, according to the Cobb County Police Department. Police have not said what happened, but witnesses said a man fell to hi...
A 35-year-old Midland motorcyclist, Josue Puello, was arrested for evading police after a pursuit ended in a crash on Monday.
LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Miss. ( WMC /Gray News) - Two people, including a 17-year-old, were arrested after an investigation into alleged child abuse at a Mississippi daycare, authorities said. The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office said deputies received a report on Sept. 22 about a chi...
ALBANY, Ga. ( WALB /Gray News) — A deacon for a church in Georgia, who is also a teacher, is facing charges after allegedly kicking a group of young kids off his bus and leaving them on the side of the road. According to the incident report from the Albany Police Department, offi...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - What happened the night Christa Pike’s attempted execution failed? Authorities released the transcript of the 911 call made from Riverbend Maximum Security Institution that night, providing new details about what occurred. Metro Nashville Eme...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department (OPD) is asking for the public’s help in finding a wanted man. 39-year-old Jovany Lujan is currently wanted in connection with multiple thefts from stores in Odessa, according to police. Lujan has a long history of theft and is ...
The Odessa Police Department is seeking the public's help to locate 39-year-old Jovany Lujan, who is wanted in connection with multiple thefts across Odessa....
NEW YORK (Gray News) - Actress Selma Blair was arrested after allegedly trying to open an airplane door mid-flight and injuring two flight attendants, TMZ and Variety confirmed. Blair, 54, was aboard a Delta Air Lines Flight to New York City from Los Angeles on Sunday night, acco...
TUPELO, Miss. ( WTVA /Gray News) — Friends and classmates are mourning the death of a 19-year-old football player who was killed in a crash early Sunday. According to the Tupelo Police Department, officers responded to a single-vehicle crash a little after 1 a.m. Sunday. The Lee ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A crash in Midland is causing traffic delays on Andrews Highway and Loop 250. Witnesses say a crash involving an SUV and a car caused traffic disruptions lasting more than 30 minutes in both directions—specifically in the eastbound and southbound lanes of ...
DONCASTER, U.K. (Gray News) - A wildlife park in the United Kingdom reportedly said it will not euthanize a tiger that mauled a man to death after he entered its enclosure. A man who has not been identified entered the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on Saturday. Polic...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Investigators are looking for the person who shot into a car in east Lubbock early Sunday, leaving one man dead and another recovering from moderate injuries. The Lubbock Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit say Akkini McDade is wanted for murder. Officers wer...
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio ( WTVG /Gray News) - A man died after a train and pickup truck collided just before midnight at an Ohio railroad crossing, authorities said. The crash happened at a railroad crossing on Albon Road near Airport Highway. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Monday, October 12th, 2026: It’ll be a hot start to the workweek across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with a mixture of blue sky and clouds, along with the chance for isolated thunderstorms later in the day. Changes are ahea...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - New streaming shows starting this week for First Alert 7! First Alert 7 News Now First Alert 7 News Now will be starting Oct. 12 every weekday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. First Alert 7 News Now gives you the NOW factor news and discusses what news is trending at ...
MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - First Alert 7 will be streaming the deabte for the Texas Senate District 31 candidates. Kevin Sparks and John Betancourt face off tonight at 7:00 p.m. in a LIVE Basin PBS debate with First Alert 7 . You can Watch live on First Alert 7 HERE or downlo...
WALHALLA, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) - A woman who has custody of a teenager accused of accidentally shooting his friend in the head has been arrested. Davina Jill Browne, 33, was arrested and charged with unlawfully placing a child at risk of harm, according to the Oconee County Sh...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa police have arrested a man in connection with a shooting that happened this past weekend in Northwest Odessa. According to Odessa police, on Oct. 11, at around 7:30 a.m. Odessa police responded to the area of Barrow Drive in reference to a gunshot vi...
A 16-year-old was killed in a rollover crash in Midland, Texas, early Monday morning during an incident investigators believe involved street racing.
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A teen was killed in Midland in a rollover crash following a possible street racing incident. According to Midland officials, police and Midland Fire responded to a rollover crash in the area of South Tradewinds Boulevard around 12:37 a.m. Monday that kill...
LENOIR COUNTY, N.C. ( WITN /Gray News) - A woman was arrested after she drove nearly five miles with her boyfriend clinging to the hood of her car, according to police. The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to reports of a domestic incident on Highway 258 on ...
BETTENDORF, Iowa ( KWQC /Gray News) - An employee at an Iowa credit union is facing charges after police say she stole more than $28,000 from seven people, six of whom were dead. Amanda N. Tincher, a 38-year-old employee at IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union, was booked on severa...
PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) - An Arizona grandmother died days after suffering catastrophic burns when her boyfriend allegedly poured gasoline on a fire, causing an explosion. Tammy Dodson and her boyfriend were sitting around a fire pit Sept. 24 with Dodson’s s...
DOUGLAS, Ga. ( WALB /Gray News) — Five adults are dead after an apparent murder-suicide in Georgia, authorities said. Douglas Police Chief Brandon Pruitt said officers and Coffee County sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of an active shooter at a home on Robin Lane in the T...
PRESIDIO COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A man has been arrested on a nationwide extradition warrant in Presidio County, according to the Presidio County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies working Operation Stonegarden conducted a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 67 for unsafe passing in a no-passing...
