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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, 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...
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...
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, 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, 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...
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...
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, 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...
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Law enforcement is investigating after students allegedly sent threatening text messages, prompting an increased police presence on campus at McCamey Independent School District....
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...
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...
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...
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, ...
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...
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...
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...
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, ...
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 ...
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...
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....
The Midland Fire Department successfully extinguished a frac pump fire in South Midland on Tuesday, with no injuries reported.
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...
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 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....
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...
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...
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) — 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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....
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....
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 ...
(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:...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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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...
MANSFIELD, Mass. (Gray News) - A man is accused of secretly recording under a girl’s skirt at a concert in Massachusetts.Brandon Cora, 27, is charged with photographing sexual or intimate parts of a child.Officers working at Xfinity Center during a Black Crowes concert were notif...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, June 23rd, 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...
(Gray News) – A group of young adults was cited earlier this month after riding on top of an SUV down the street at 40 mph. The Belle Isle Florida Police Department said in a Facebook post that the driver was issued a citation for reckless driving and a passenger inside the vehic...
Two people were killed and a Midland man was seriously injured in a crash at a Midland County intersection Saturday night, after the driver of a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado failed to yield the right of way at a stop sign....
HILL COUNTY, Texas. (KWTX/Gray News) - Six people, including 2 children, were killed in a fiery head-on crash in Texas, according to authorities. The crash reportedly happened at about 4:30 p.m. on June 20.Officials said the driver of a passenger car traveling northbound attempte...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Gray News) — Country music star Bailey Zimmerman is facing a felony charge for allegedly trashing a hotel room in New Mexico.According to Billboard, prosecutors filed an arrest warrant June 18 against the singer, stemming from an incident at a resort on May 27....
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. (KCTV/Gray News) — A father is mourning his 18-year-old son who was shot and killed during a suspected home break-in in Missouri last week.Blue Springs police identified the deceased as Tristen Barker, 18.Police said the homeowner reported the break-in and then ...
Three people were found dead in Midland County, Texas on Monday morning after a report of shots fired, and the investigation is ongoing.
Godfrey Kehinde Costa, 67, was arrested and charged with 11 counts of abandoning or endangering a disabled individual after police discovered multiple disabled adults left unsupervised at two separate residences....
CLERMONT COUNTY, Ohio. (WXIX/Gray News) - An Ohio police chief was indicted on 70 sexual abuse counts stemming from alleged child sex abuse that happened between 2005 and 2010, according to authorities. Chad Essert is facing 56 counts of sexual battery and 14 counts of unlawful s...
