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Store owner accused of chasing down, running over 14-year-old boy he suspected of burglary
WEST MELBOURNE, Fla. (Gray News) - A Florida convenience store owner is facing charges after police say he chased down and ran over a 14-year-old boy who he believed had tried to break into his store. The victim later died. Hunter Russey, 14, was found unresponsive in a ditch las...
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Stepmother accused of hitting 7-year-old girl with belt, saying she ‘should feel pain’
RANDOLPH COUNTY, W.Va. ( WDTV /Gray News) - A West Virginia woman is facing charges after she allegedly hit her 7-year-old stepdaughter with a belt in an incident that the girl’s father says “went too far.” MaCayla Johnson, 24, has been charged with child abuse resulting in injur...
schools
Parents say their son, other students with disabilities forced to clean high school cafeteria
SUMTER, S.C. ( WIS /Gray News) - The parents of a South Carolina high school student who has autism say he and other students with disabilities were required to clean the school cafeteria. Jeremiah and Felicia Sams can’t believe what they say happened to their son, Will, at Lakew...
government
Midland ISD candidates meet families at Jumpstart Midland town hall
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) — Midland ISD candidates met with families and community members Tuesday night at a town hall hosted by Jumpstart Midland, giving voters a chance to hear directly about their campaigns and the potential future of MISD. Parents got face time with the MISD sch...
government
Odessa unveils model for record-breaking jackrabbit sculpture
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Chamber of Commerce unveiled the model for a 55-foot jackrabbit sculpture that will be placed in downtown Odessa late next year. Mayor Cal Hendrick said sales tax is the biggest economic driver in Odessa and that the sculpture will be an addition...
safety
9-year-old burned 70% of his body taking part in social media dare, officials say
NEW ORLEANS ( WVUE /Gray News) — New Orleans fire and police leaders are warning parents about a dangerous social media trend. Officials said a New Orleans-area 9-year-old boy recently burned 70% of his body participating in a trend called the “fire challenge,” which dares kids t...
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Man charged with elder abuse, kidnapping after allegedly injuring father before hours-long standoff
CULLMAN, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - A man is in custody after Cullman police said they were working an “active situation” Friday. Police said Jonathan Patrick Young was taken into custody after an hours-long standoff. Cullman authorities said they were called after Young’s elderly...
parks
Permian Basin teams named to the NJCAA Men’s Basketball preseason poll
HUTCHINGSON, Kansas (KOSA) - Howard College topped the list at No. 1 while Odessa College took No. 5 and Midland College landed at No. 16. The Hawks are coming off an incredible campaign that ended with an NJCAA National Championship. While many of last season’s players are gone,...
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Man accused of stealing flamingo found guilty
LAS VEGAS ( FOX5 /Gray News) - The man accused of stealing and injuring a flamingo from the Las Vegas Strip was found guilty by a jury on Monday. Mitchell Fairbarn, 34, was present in court and appeared emotionless. His wife and friend were also seen inside the courtroom as the v...
safety
National Guard member shot while trying to break up fight in DC
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A National Guard member who attempting to break up a fight near the U.S. Capitol was shot and injured on Sunday night, police said. Interim D.C. police chief Jeff Carroll said the shooting happened around 11:10 p.m. while guard members were sitting in a par...
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Landlord accused of entering home where girls live, chasing them in vehicle, exposing himself
EMMONS COUNTY, N.D. ( KFYR /Gray News) - A landlord is behind bars after authorities say he broke into a home, exposed himself, and chased three young girls with his car while driving drunk. Court documents show Emmons County, North Dakota, deputies were sent Tuesday afternoon to...
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Midland Lions Clubs set for Oct. 24 trunk or treat event
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - As the fall weather slowly looms back over the Permian Basin, organizations all across West Texas are looking for unique ways to celebrate the fall season. All 4 Lions Clubs within Midland have partnered up to bring back their annual Trunk or Treating...