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Grandmother suspected of poisoning her daughter and 4 grandchildren to death, police say
MECHANICVILLE, N.Y. (WCAX/Gray News) — A grandmother in New York state is suspected of poisoning her daughter and four grandchildren, leading to their deaths.Police were called to Amy Steadman’s home in Mechanicville, New York, for a welfare check Tuesday after neighbors said the...
Midland man arrested for attempted sexual assault
Morris Lynn Conner Jr. was arrested for criminal attempt to commit sexual assault after allegedly grabbing and attempting to sexually assault a woman during a domestic disturbance....
Meet Mama Cat, the therapy feline at Centers for Children and Families
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Centers for Children and Families has been serving the Permian Basin since 1957, and its most high-ranking employee arrived almost by accident.She wandered on to the property a little over eight years ago and employees kept her around to keep mice and crit...
InvestigateTV+: Tattoo regret leads to removal
(InvestigateTV) — InvestigateTV+ examines a rise in tattoo regret and the growing demand for removal, including a police officer who views erasing some of his ink as closing a chapter of his life. Then, a family shares a powerful message about the importance of organ donation. An...
FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Friday, June 26th, 2026
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) -FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Friday, June 26th, 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.High temperatures will warm into the 9...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Subcontractor killed in Odessa College construction accident, investigation underway
A subcontractor was killed in a workplace accident at an Odessa College construction project earlier this week, and an investigation is underway with the cooperation of the college, contractor, and OSHA....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Mom arrested for tampering with evidence after 14-year-old accused of shooting teen in the head, police say
ALLIANCE, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) - The mother of a 14-year-old boy accused of shooting a 15-year-old girl in the head is charged with tampering with evidence.Erin Barker, 47, is charged with tampering with evidence. Barker’s bond is set at $25,000. Police said Barker’s 14-year-old...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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, ...
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...
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...
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...
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, ...
More details released in multi-agency Pecos human trafficking operation that led to 24 arrests
BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A multi-agency operation in Pecos led to the rescue of seven human trafficking victims and the arrest of 24 people, according to the Reeves County Sheriff’s Office.Investigators said the discovery was made during a June 13 search warrant execution ...
Winery owner seriously injured after stepping in to protect bartender from customers, sheriff says
PORTAGE COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) — A winery owner in Ohio was seriously injured when he was attacked by a customer while trying to protect a bartender, officials said.According to Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski, Eric Blose was arrested Tuesday. The sheriff said Blose...
Midland probationer's phone search leads to online solicitation of minor charge, arrest
Matthew Jordan Pruitt, 36, was arrested and charged with online solicitation of a minor after a probation compliance check revealed he had been exchanging sexually explicit messages with an underage girl....
Midland Fire Department extinguishes frac pump fire in South Midland
The Midland Fire Department successfully extinguished a frac pump fire in South Midland on Tuesday, with no injuries reported.
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...
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....
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
‘They saved my life’: Highway crash survivor seeks Good Samaritans who pulled him from wreck
BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (KBTX/Gray News) - The survivor of a highway crash is looking for the Good Samaritans who pulled him from his vehicle.Zach Seaback does not remember much about the moment his vehicle rolled over on Highway 6 in Texas. He does, however, vividly remember what h...
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...
Woman accused of stashing nearly 30 bags of fentanyl inside her body, sheriff’s office says
POLK COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) - A woman was arrested after she allegedly stashed 28 bags of fentanyl inside her body, according to the authorities.Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said Gina Redding, 48, passed a roadblock that was set up while utility crews were working on power li...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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....
Remembered with joy: Family, community honor fallen Odessa firefighter Lt. Isaí Huerta
First responders from across the country gathered in Odessa to honor the life and legacy of Odessa Fire Rescue Lt. Isaí Huerta, who died in the line of duty on June 14, 2026, and was remembered for his dedication to public service and his vibrant personality....
3 kids killed in crash after mom drives 111 mph, hits a tree trying to escape police, document says
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - Authorities in North Carolina say a mother is facing numerous charges following a crash that resulted in the death of her children. According to Fayetteville police, the crash happened on June 3 when officers were trying to conduct a traffic ...
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:...
Dad mourns loss of pregnant daughter, grandson born following crash over Father’s Day weekend
PHOENIX (KPHO/Gray News) — A father is mourning the loss of his pregnant daughter and grandson who died following a crash over Father’s Day weekend in Phoenix.Authorities said Leila Potts, 19, was a passenger in a car that ran a red light and crashed into another vehicle late Sat...
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...