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HIGHLIGHTS: UTPB def. Sul Ross State 66-7
ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - The Sul Ross State Lobos, who earned full membership in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II two months ago, started their Lone Star Conference play at home against UTPB. The Falcons’ defense came out strong in the first quarter, ...
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UPDATED: Juvenile rescued from collapsed cave at Lake Alan Henry
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A juvenile trapped inside a collapsed cave at Lake Alan Henry was safely rescued Friday night following a multi-agency operation involving local and state first responders. Lubbock Fire Rescue responded just before 9 p.m. to a mutual aid request from Garza...
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HIGHLIGHTS: OC sweeps MC for its first conference win of the season
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Odessa College Wranglers took care of business against the Midland College Chaparrals, winning 3-0. The Wranglers won the first set 25-19, the second set 26-24 and the final set 25-16. Odessa improves to 8-10 this season, while the Chaps fall to 10...
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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Sunday, September 20th, 2026
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Sunday, September 20th, 2026: Another day of isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms along with hot temperatures is ahead to wrap up the weekend. Rain chances will continue to increase through the week with temperatures de...
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Special Olympics held its annual softball competition
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The annual Special Olympics Softball competition took place at the Midland United Girls Softball Complex. Four teams competed: the Basin Twister, ECISD, Midland and Fort Stockton. The teams participated in a skills competition, a traditional softball ...
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Brother of former Braves pitcher killed in motorcycle crash with dump truck, police say
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. ( WAFF /Gray News) – Matt Kimbrel, a former Braves minor league pitcher and the brother of ex-Atlanta closer Craig Kimbrel, was killed Saturday morning in a motorcycle crash in Huntsville. He was 36. Like his major-league sibling, he also pitched in the Braves or...
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Monahans searching for 17-year-old girl
MONAHANS, Texas (KOSA) - The Monahans Police Department is asking the community to be on the lookout for a missing 17-year-old. According to the department, Jennifer Guadalupe Almarac Medrano was last seen around 4:50 A.M. on Saturday leaving her home behind 1901 S. Stockton. She...
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‘It was peeling like a sunburn.’ Parents raise concerns about once-trusted diapers
ST. LOUIS ( KMOV /Gray News) – Parents across the country are reporting that diapers they’ve long trusted have suddenly left their babies with burns and severe rashes. Millie Moon diapers are marketed as dermatologist-tested to be gentle on skin. “As a parent, they have lost my t...
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2 face dozens of charges after dog pack attacks woman and neighbors, authorities say
CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - Two people have been charged weeks after a dog pack attack in northwest Charlotte left several people injured in late August. Charlotte police are accusing 44-year-old Rychelle Morrow and 75-year-old Rodney Morrow of the ownership and “cruel” ...
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2 men sentenced for stealing more than $350,000 in merchandise from Walmart stores in 11 states
ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) — Two men convicted of stealing from Walmart stores in almost a dozen states have learned their sentences. Anthony Belser, 56, was sentenced to 25 years, with the first 10 to be served in prison. And 52-year-old George Mayo was sentenced to 40 years, wit...
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Comedian Carrot Top hospitalized in Las Vegas, reports say
(Gray News) - Comedian Carrot Top was hospitalized in Las Vegas, according to multiple reports. Carrot Top’s representative Jami Schlicher told NBC News that the comedian is “recovering in the hospital and is receiving the care and support he needs.” The representative did not di...
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Choir teacher charged with child sex crimes found with images of students, police say
BANGOR, Wis. ( WEAU /Gray News) - A Wisconsin choir teacher has been charged with child sex crimes that reportedly occurred over the summer months. According to court records, the charges against 28-year-old Paul Sadergaski include grooming a child for sexual activity from a posi...