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Transportation worker, 60, hit and killed by DUI driver while working on interstate, police say
FAIRFIELD, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) - A transportation worker in Connecticut has died after he was hit by a car while doing road maintenance work on Interstate 95. State officials said Connecticut Department of Transportation employee Elvin Hernandez, 60, was hit Friday morning w...
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Tarleton State rodeo athlete dies after being injured during Alpine competition
Tarleton State University rodeo athlete Alejandra Franco died following an injury sustained during a competition at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas....
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Phillips 66 gives $10,000 to help Meals on Wheels of Odessa
Phillips 66 donated $10,000 and volunteered to deliver meals for Meals on Wheels of Odessa during a Corporate Takeover event held on Friday, September 25....
government
Republicans shift messaging amid midterm realities
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - As the reality of the midterm elections set in, some Republicans on Capitol Hill have shifted their messaging away from President Donald Trump. Rep. Maria Salazar (R-FL) released an ad in both Spanish and English on Sept. 17 directly opposing parts of Trump...
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Midland Police Department mourns loss of long-time volunteer Gene Washam
The Midland Police Department and the local community mourned the passing of Harry ``Gene'' Washam, a longtime volunteer who dedicated over 30 years and nearly 20,000 hours to supporting local law enforcement....
Local
Dog Rescue R Us helps West Texas dogs find new lives beyond the Permian Basin
Dog Rescue R Us successfully transported 71 dogs from Gardendale, Texas, to partner rescues in other states on September 24.
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Ex-’American Idol’ contestant standing trial for murder allegedly told lover about killing his wife
TIPP CITY, Ohio (Gray News) - Testimony continued this week in the murder trial of former “American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn. Flynn is accused of killing his wife, Ashley Flynn, earlier this year and staging the crime scene as a burglary to mislead investigators. The 40-year-...
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Odessa police search for missing 24-year-old man
The Odessa Police Department requested public assistance in locating 24-year-old Jayden Carrillo, who was reported missing after last being seen in the 2200 block of Rocky Lane....
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Police investigate incident near Highland Middle School
HOBBS, New Mexico (KMID/KPEJ) - The Hobbs Police Department is actively investigating an incident in the area of Highland Middle School that occurred earlier today. Both Highland Middle School and Coronado Elementary are secure. There are no active threats to students or staff at...
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Migrant found dehydrated in SE Brewster County
BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Brewster County Sheriff's Office located an illegal migrant in a remote area. The migrant was identified as Luis Armando Guillermo Virguegas. Deputies responded to a remote area of Southeastern Brewster County where they located Virguegas....
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Odessa police search for missing man
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department are currently looking for a missing man. According to police 24-year-old Jayden Carrillo was last seen in the area of Rocky Lane. He is around 5′10 and weighs around 185 pounds. Anyone with information to his whereabouts is enco...
schools
McCamey ISD investigating threats from opposing school
MCCAMEY, Texas (KOSA) - McCamey ISD is investigating a situation involving threats made by an opposing school. The district said it will have increased security at school today and at athletic events this evening. No more details have been released....