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‘We’re lucky to be alive’: Women recount slamming head-on into water buffalo at 52 mph
STOCKHOLM, N.Y. ( WWNY /Gray News) - Two New York women say they are lucky to be alive after they crashed head-on into a water buffalo on their way home from a church event. Kristen Rozelle, 50, was driving Lindsey Baker, 27, home from a church event around 7 p.m. Saturday when t...
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‘I thought I lost my baby’: Mother speaks out after toddler found alive in morgue
GILBERT, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) - New details are emerging in the case of an 18-month-old boy who was pronounced dead at an Arizona hospital , only to be found alive in the morgue hours later. Vincent Fiordilino, 18 months, was taken to Mercy Gilbert Medical Center on Feb. ...
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HIGHLIGHTS: Midland wins back-to-back District 2-6A titles
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - It was a fight in the Al G Langford Chaparral Center between Midland and Midland Lee volleyball. The implications? A district championship for the Lady Dawgs if they win. From start to finish, Midland was dominant in their pursuit of a victory. The Rebels ...
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HIGHLIGHTS: UTPB Volleyball def. Sul Ross State 3-1
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Falcons nabbed their first Lone Star Conference win of 2026 against the Lobos. Neither team came into Tuesday’s matchup on a hot streak. Sul Ross State was 1-10 in conference play while UTPB was winless. The Falcons started strong in this contest, winni...
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9-year-old boy attacked by stranger while waiting for school bus, police say
HENRICO, Va. ( WWBT /Gray News) - A Virginia woman is facing charges after she allegedly punched a 9-year-old boy in the face at his school bus stop. Henrico Police say 47-year-old Marie Tulette Marsh approached Ratcliffe Elementary School students waiting at their bus stop aroun...
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Woman accused of intentionally crashing into oncoming semi, killing 73-year-old passenger
PIKE COUNTY, Ill. ( WGEM /Gray News) — An Illinois woman has been arrested on first-degree murder charges following a July crash that investigators allege was intentional. Pike County Sheriff David Greenwood said deputies responded July 24 at 7:54 p.m. to a head-on collision betw...
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Gunman opens fire into family’s car on Florida interstate, injuring 2 children
MACCLENNY, Fla. ( WCJB /Gray News) - Authorities in Florida are searching for a gunman who opened fire on a mother and her two children as they drove on Interstate 10. Baker County sheriff’s deputies said the family left Macclenny and entered the interstate headed east toward Jac...
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Excel ER marks 10 years with fall festival
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) -Excel ER held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and fall festival earlier today to celebrate 10 years of service. The event included a petting zoo, face painting, food trucks, a DJ, bounce houses and balloon animals. Representatives from the city of Odessa, the Hisp...
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Alpine ISD investigates reported threat against Alpine High School
ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - Alpine ISD and the Brewster County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a report of a possible threat against Alpine High School received Tuesday after school. Alpine ISD said it is working with BCSO to investigate the report. The information gathered so far ...
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Odessa hosts final Friday night flicks this Friday
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The City of Odessa's Friday Night Flicks event is hosting its final showing this Friday following a great season full of fun entertainment and family memories. The final showing will be this Friday, October 23rd, at Peggy Lee Park at 1718 Palo Duro in ...
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Newcomers encouraged as Midland VFW fights national membership drop
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Over the years, as time marches on, the national rate of Veterans of Foreign Wars posts has dropped significantly. According to AARP, the VFW has lost a third of its active members within the last 20 years. VFW Post 7208, located at 1306 East Taylor S...
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Authorities probe unsubstantiated threat at Alpine High
ALPINE, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Earlier Today, Alpine ISD and the Brewster County Sheriff's Office received a report of a possible threat against Alpine High School. Alpine ISD and BCSO are currently working together to thoroughly investigate this report. According to the school dist...