Man sentenced to two years in prison after 2020 cocaine search in Odessa
An Ector County jury convicted Odessa man Joaquin Montez of a second-degree felony drug charge, resulting in a two-year prison sentence.
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Midland Fire upgrades emergency response fleet with 35 new cardiac monitors
The Midland Fire Department introduced new LIFEPAK 35 cardiac monitors to its emergency medical services units to enhance its emergency response and cardiac care capabilities....
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Woman says ‘something felt off’ during first date with man accused of posing as 49ers player
PORTLAND ( KPTV /Gray News) - An Oregon woman said she went on a date with a man accused of posing as an NFL player to defraud at least 26 women of more than $1 million. Daejon Labrayae Delenar Love, 35, appeared in federal court Tuesday before a U.S. magistrate judge. He was ind...
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Alpine Border Patrol arrests previously deported Paisas gang member
ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - Alpine Border Patrol agents arrested a previously deported Paisas gang member. According to border patrol agents the suspect entered the U.S. illegally near the Lajitas area. The suspect also has an extensive criminal history, including multiple DWIs and a ...
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‘A great hero’: Trump praises father who stopped Oregon elementary school shooting
BEND, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) — President Donald Trump praised the father who helped stop the shooting at an Oregon elementary school. “Well, I’ll tell you what. There was a great hero, and it could have been — as bad as it was — we had a great hero that went in and did the busin...
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Out-of-state police agency searched a university’s Flock camera network more than 183K times in 3 months
CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - Records obtained from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte show that out-of-state police departments are searching the college’s network of Automatic License Plate Recognition cameras far more than local law enforcement. The agency th...
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MOJO chases their second-straight district title
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Permian Panthers got off to a hot start this season, outscoring their opponents 235-125 in non-district play. The Panthers have averaged 39 points and given up 20 during non-district play. Head coach Jeff Ellison said the non-district games helped ...
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Hartman and Ellison: 25 years combined in the Rumble at Ratliff
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Permian head coach Jeff Ellison and Odessa head coach Erik Hartman meet for their combined 25th year for the annual Rumble at Ratliff Rivalry. Hartman's connection dates back to his playing days, when he was the Bronchos quarterback in 1991 and 1992. "...
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Flash flooding sparks dozens of high-water rescues in Midland
Midland emergency services responded to dozens of high-water calls and vehicle rescues following heavy rainfall on Thursday, October 15.
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Officials say investigation into Six Flags roller coaster death continues as the park prepares to reopen
ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) — Six Flags Over Georgia reopens on Friday, less than a week after a man died falling off a roller coaster at the park. The park will be open from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. for Fright Fest, a Halloween-themed event, as originally scheduled. Goliath, the roller c...
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Odessa High football looks to turn growth into results
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Odessa High has already matched its win total from the last two seasons, and the Bronchos are looking to build on that progress in district play with hopes of ending a decade-long playoff drought. After opening the season with two wins, Odessa dropped ...
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Former University of Kentucky student sentenced for baby’s death
LEXINGTON, Ky. ( WKYT /Gray News) - The former University of Kentucky student who pleaded guilty to killing her newborn baby was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Laken Snelling, 22, pleaded guilty in August to manslaughter, abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence, and conceali...
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Forever chemicals found in most waterways, drinking water
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A new report from Environment America found that 83% of water samples collected across the United States tested positive for PFAS, also known as forever chemicals. A U.S. Geological Survey study found nearly half of tap water in the country contains forever...