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BOLTON, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) - The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its deputies, who lost his life in the line of duty this week. Deputy Damien Draper Bost, 30, died at an area hospital following a collision Thursday on U.S. 74. Officials confirmed that a roadway ...
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KLTV/Gray News) - Investigators with the Smith County Sheriff’s Office say they have arrested three women after a 2-month-old child suffered severe head trauma.Investigators noted that when they began looking into the case, the baby and other children were also found to be li...
STATESVILLE, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - A television food star is the latest big name to join a star-powered NASCAR ownership group. Guy Fieri joined Legacy Motor Club as a “strategic owner,” the team announced on Thursday. Fieri, known for his numerous Food Network programs, including the ever-popu...
MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - If you missed The Deadly Crash when it aired at 8 p.m. on June 25, you can now watch the documentary on demand through the First Alert 7 app on Roku and Amazon Fire TV.The one-hour documentary examines the events leading up to the deadly June 1, 2026, crash in Midla...
NOME, Alaska (KTUU/Gray News) - An Alaska man is facing dozens of charges in the abuse and sexual assault of teenage girls dating back to 2009, state troopers said.A Bethel Grand Jury returned an indictment on Tuesday, charging 48-year-old Ulric Jeffery Ulroan with 47 counts of sexual abuse, sexu...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Friday - 6/26/2026 Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. “This weekend’s weather is mostly copy and paste with the heat cranked up, just a touch.” That’s your 7-day Forecast +3! Staying on top of your weather forecast is easy—just visit Your...
(Gray News) - Lionel Richie postponed the two shows following a visit to the hospital during a show in St. Paul, Minnesota, on June 24.Richie, who had been performing with Earth, Wind & Fire on tour, reportedly had to sit down while singing “Dancing on the Ceiling.” He did not return from intermi...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Brazzell family held its second annual Fun Day at the Greater Ideal Baptist Church in Midland. The kids there got the opportunity to play basketball indoors and cool off on the waterslide. During the camp, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Chris Brazzell II and Nike...
Hopes Wings Sanctuary and Rescue is a bird rescue and rehabilitation center founded by Mariah Edwards, who has been rescuing animals since she was a child, and has become a refuge for local wildlife in the Permian Basin.
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Summer is usually a time for kids to hit the pool, but some decided to hit the stage instead. Basin Theatre Works is bringing 'How I Became a Pirate' to town. Director of the show, Caitlynn Almance, wanted to choose a play that encouraged engagement on a mass level with...
ODESSA, Texas — Animal abandonment is illegal in Texas, but the Humane Society of Odessa says it is far over capacity as animals continue to be thrown over the shelter’s fence.In the past month alone, around 20 animals have been chained and thrown over the fence at the shelter. Staff said the ani...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - At 16, Barbara Rose Johns led five hundred students in a walkout that helped end school segregation. Now, her story stands in bronze. It happened in Virginia, and the case was rolled into Brown vs. Board of Education.Now, her story stands in bronze. Both her story and her s...
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (KMID.KPEJ) - The Midland native, Ashton Crocker, has been representing Team Texas in the 2026 USA Special Olympics this week. Crocker is a multi-sport athlete, playing softball and soccer, but today, Crocker and Team Texas won the Gold Medal for basketball, adding another ...
Editorial note from KCBD News Director Matt Ernst: This is an update and correction to a story published and broadcast Thursday. The Texas Tech University System is not suing a student. It has filed opposition to a trademark request. We apologize for reporting inaccurate information.LUBBOCK, Texa...
ROBESON COUNTY, NC (WMBF/Gray News) - Authorities in North Carolina arrested three people in the Sara Graham homicide case, marking a major breakthrough in the 11-year search for the Fairmont woman who disappeared on her way to work in 2015.Deputies with the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office, along...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Saturday, June 27th, 2026: Hot and mostly sunny conditions continue into Saturday, with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms once again.On Saturday morning, expect a rain-free and warm start, with temperatures in the 70s. Daytime highs ...
Midland ISD has issued a statement confirming that no ICE agents were present at any of its construction sites and no arrests were made, contrary to social media posts claiming otherwise.
BIG SPRING, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The City of Big Spring will be temporarily closing Moss Creek Lake effective immediately. The closure will also affect the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend. Officials say that Moss Creek Lake and its surrounding facilities require significant maintenance and...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Canadian Football League will block former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby from joining any of its teams this season, according to reports.The CFL said it is upholding the integrity of the league and protecting competition.Sorsby has not publicly expressed intere...
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (Gray News) - Florida officers rescued two dozen dogs in a vehicle without food or water.Kissimmee police said they were called out to reports of multiple dogs inside a car. When they got there, they found about 24 dogs in and around an SUV parked in the shade.No food or water app...
WASHINGTON, Mo. (KMOV/Gray News) — A Missouri man was arrested after a disturbance at a wedding venue over the weekend, deputies said.The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called Saturday to Sunset Bluffs wedding venue in Washington, Missouri, about 55 miles west of St. Louis.In...
PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - A woman is recovering after being shot multiple times early Friday in Pecos, and police say they have identified a person of interest as the investigation continues.According to the Pecos Police Department, officers were called around 2:23 a.m. Friday, June 26, to the area o...
Terrence Williams, a truck driver who was critically wounded during the June 12 mass shooting in Midland, remains on life support as supporters across Texas rally around him and his family, who have been overwhelmed by support from across the state.
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) - A Florida man accused of trying to pose as an officer allegedly pulled over undercover deputies.A black Chevrolet Suburban with red and blue flashing lights began following an undercover Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office vehicle in what appeared to be an...
(InvestigateTV) — A bipartisan bill before Congress could determine whether independent auto repair shops have the same access to vehicle diagnostic data and repair information that automakers provide their preferred service networks. Dwayne Myers has run Dynamic Automotive, an independent auto r...
Pecos Police Department officers are investigating a shooting after receiving notice about an active shooter, and a female victim was airlifted to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while a person of interest has been identified.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Gray News) - Things did not appear to go smoothly for one man accused of trying to smuggle a live smoke grenade onto a plane by hiding it in a jar of peanut butter.The sticky situation was discovered on June 25 at the Indianapolis International Airport.According to the Transpo...
GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. (WNEM/Gray News) — A Michigan couple is facing charges for the death of their 7-year-old son who officials said weighed 255 pounds at his death.Damien and Jessica O’Brien are charged with second degree murder, torture and multiple child abuse charges.According to a complaint...
A 50-year-old woman was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon after a man was found suffering from non-life-threatening gunshot wounds in Pecos, Texas.
PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - A Pecos woman was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after a man was found with gunshot wounds in the area of S. Cypress Street.According to the Pecos Police Department, officers were called to the area around 1:21 a.m. Friday after reports of shots being f...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Small donations from Westlake Ace Hardware customers has turned into summer relief for local residents. Over the past several weeks, Midland and Odessa customers have rounded up their purchases to support neighbors in need. The donations added up to over 2,000 dollars, con...
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 90s and 100s. Midl...
(Aging Untold) — In this episode of Aging Untold: what’s behind hip pain and how to know when it’s time to consider a hip replacement, plus questions to ask before your next appointment. Plus, when clutter becomes a safety risk: the warning signs, why it can escalate quickly, and steps to take be...
Midland Memorial Hospital has been nationally recognized for excellence in cardiovascular care for six years in a row, receiving two American Heart Association awards for their commitment to applying up-to-date treatment of heart disease and stroke.
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 they had not heard f...
(Aging Untold) — Some people who experience urinary incontinence suffer in silence due to embarrassment and stigma. The good news is that help is available. Understanding the types of incontinence “The definition of incontinence means that you’re losing urine unintentionally,” Dr. Rhea Rogers, a ...
BATON ROUGE, La. (Aging Untold) — Roller skating is surging again, driven in part by social media. Some skaters say the renewed popularity is more than a trend. It’s about freedom, community and a chance to reset. At Skate Galaxy in Baton Rouge, skaters described the rink as a place to focus and ...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Sherwood Family Aquatic Center will be closed June 27 while the City of Odessa holds its annual employee picnic, according to the City of Odessa.Other Odessa pools and spray-grounds will remain open and operate during their normal hours.
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.
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A section of Main Street in Midland will be closed this weekend, followed by a series of downtown lane closures beginning June 30 tied to the construction of the Omni Hotel, according to the City of Midland.A lane on Main Street between Texas Avenue and Wall Street will be...
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