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 ...
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TERRELL COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A man has been arrested in Terrell County for evading arrest and reckless driving, according to the Terrell County Sheriff’s Office. According to officials, a deputy encountered a man east of Sanderson after observing a traffic violation and initiated a traffic stop...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Saturday, June 27th, 2026: Another very hot afternoon, with a few showers and thunderstorms, mainly west of the Pecos River.On Sunday morning, expect a rain-free and warm start, with temperatures in the 70s. Daytime highs warm into the triple-digi...
(WKYT/Gray News) - Multiple people were confirmed dead after flooding in central Kentucky.Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison confirmed three flooding-related deaths in Madison County. Two of the deaths were on University Drive in Richmond. One death was on Tates Creek Road in Richmond. The d...
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4/Gray News) – An infant was killed in a shooting in St. Louis and a 10-year-old was believed to have pulled the trigger, according to St. Louis City Police Spokesperson Mitch McCoy.Police said the 7-month-old, later identified as Kiyomi Parker, was shot the afternoon ...
TATTNALL COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC/Gray News) - A man died Wednesday evening when his small aircraft went down in Georgia.Tony Zorn was operating the aircraft alone when it crashed just before 6 p.m., according to Tattnall County Sheriff Kyle Sapp. Multiple agencies responded to the scene.The FAA is stil...
DALTON, Ga. (Gray News) - A man in Georgia was arrested following an investigation into a Facebook post that showed large dogs confined in small crates outside a Walmart.The Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office said Nickalous Payton, of Dalton, was arrested and charged with three counts of first-deg...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A collection of four Norman Rockwell paintings that spent nearly 40 years on display in the White House West Wing is now on display to the public for the first time at “The People’s House.”The exhibit features “So You Want to See the President!” — described as the only know...
ANDREWS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A Midland man died Friday afternoon in a head on collision along FM 1788, mile marker 312. According to Texas DPS, Adriel Eli Spencer, 22 years old, was traveling southbound on FM 1788 attempting to pass another vehicle in the southbound lane when it was unsafe and cr...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Washington Aquatic Center in Midland is closed for the time being after there was a mechanical issue with a motor, said the City of Midland. The center will be closed until that motor can be fixed. The City of Midland said there’s still plenty of ways people can cool off. ...
ANDREWS COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - One person is dead and another is injured after head-on crash in Andrews County on Friday morning around 11:00 A.M., said the Texas Department of Public Safety.Preliminary information reports a 2022 Ford F-150 was driving northbound on FM 1788, according to DPS.A 20...
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR/Gray News) - Healthcare workers in Virginia say ticks are making their presence known across the state.According to UVA Health, there has been an increased number of tick-related emergency room visits that have continued into the summer months after starting early this ...
CRAVEN COUNTY, N.C. (WITN/Gray News) - A fisherman says he encountered more than he bargained for on a recent trip out on the Neuse River. Michael Starkie was by Green Springs Thursday morning, trying to catch a tarpon, when instead he came across a bull shark. Starkie said he had been fishing fo...
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...
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