MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crime Stoppers are seeking public assistance in identifying two thieves wanted for stealing over $715 worth of items from HEB in early June. The incident occurred on June 6, 2026. + If you have any information regarding these individuals, you are encouraged to...
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FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (Gray News) — A K-9 in California was struck and killed by a car after he was spooked by illegal fireworks, officials said.The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said K-9 Santi was home Saturday night and was being kept inside due to fireworks in the area.Around 8:30 p.m., the d...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mikel Merino scored seconds into second-half stoppage time, and Spain beat Portugal 1-0 on Monday to end the World Cup career of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.Merino had just been knocked down, and a foul was called. While a Portugal player argued, Merino played the ball bac...
WARD COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Texas Department of Transportation says crews are working along Interstate 20 east of Monahans. Officials say an eastbound driving lane will be closed from Mile Marker 88 to Mile Marker 94 while crews perform maintenance operations. This is near the Ward-Ector Coun...
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT/Gray News) — A 4-year-old boy from Kentucky died after being injured in a fireworks accident on the Fourth of July, officials said.The Pulaski County Coroner’s Office identified the boy as Rhett Luttrell.The accident happened at about 10 p.m. Saturday while Rhett’s famil...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crime Stoppers are seeking public assistance in identifying two thieves wanted for stealing over $715 worth of items from HEB in early June. The incident occurred on June 6, 2026. + If you have any information regarding these individuals, you are encouraged to...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday took credit for getting FIFA to review a red card issued against the United States’ star forward Folarin Balogun at the World Cup but said he did not demand an outcome.“All I did was ask for a review,” Trump said when asked about it during an unr...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Police Department reported that calls poured into dispatch during the July 4th holiday weekend. Dispatch reported 214 calls for fireworks in the city between July 2 and July 5. Additionally, Midland Fire Department reported 38 fireworks-related calls from 9 p.m. on...
CLAY COUNTY, MINN. (Valley News Live/Gray News) - A woman is accused of sexually assaulting two infant girls and recording the abuse, after authorities say she emailed prosecutors and offered to turn herself in.Kimberly Faith Christy, 37, is charged in a Minnesota court with two counts of first-d...
Midland police and firefighters responded to hundreds of fireworks-related calls over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, resulting in one person suffering a traumatic injury.
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX/Gray News) - An 18-year-old in Mississippi was found dead after vanishing on the Fourth of July, according to authorities.The body, believed to be that of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, was found around 8:45 a.m. by a park ranger.The sheriff also said the body found d...
Midland Animal Services has reported improvements in their shelter's performance, with an average length of stay of 9.72 days in June 2026, a live-release rate of 75%, and 109 adoptions, 144 transfers, and 13 animals euthanized for space reasons.
(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, Medicare doesn’t always cover what families expect as care needs rise. We break down how to plan ahead. Plus, get tips for successful outings with a loved one living with dementia or cognitive decline, including how to prepare and respond to mood ...
(Gray News) - Frozen blueberries sold at Publix were recalled after they were connected to multiple E. coli cases.On July 3, Publix said that Chilean company Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. initiated the recall of 10-ounce bags of frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries, according to a press re...
SUWANEE, Ga. (Aging Untold) — A Georgia couple says weekly trips to a secondhand bookstore have kept them connected throughout more than 30 years of marriage. Michael and Brooks Breedlove visit Read It Again Books in Suwanee each week to browse for books they haven’t read. “It’s something we can ...
(InvestigateTV) — On the eastern shores of Virginia, Corinne Vincent makes staying fit a priority. She can often be found outside with her service dog, Siggy. And when she’s not feeling well, she makes it a priority to get herself checked out.That’s what she did in February of 2024, visiting a ga...
(Gray News) - Lauren Bennett, a singer best known for her feature on the hit LMFAO song “Party Rock Anthem,” has died. She was 37.Her former band, G.R.L., said Monday in a statement, “It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Lauren.”The statement continued, saying, “Our h...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Monday, July 6th, 2026: It’ll be a hot start to the workweek with isolated showers and thunderstorms possible once again across parts of West Texas and southeast New Mexico through the afternoon and evening hours.High temperatures will warm into t...
BONHAM, Texas (KXII) - A boating crash on Lake Bonham left three boys seriously injured Saturday evening, and a boat operator has been arrested, officials said.The collision happened around 5:30 p.m. The boys—ages 7, 12, and 13—were being towed on a tube when another boat “suddenly turned and t-b...
PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - Texas Department of Public Safety state troopers conducted Operation Sand Blast in Pecos and Reeves counties from June 21-27, focusing on highway safety through proactive traffic enforcement and criminal interdiction.Troopers stopped 2,865 vehicles during the operation, issu...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Monday night at Momentum Bank Ballpark fans are invited to cheer on Team USA as they take on Belgium in the World Cup.Gates open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7 p.m. game.The event is in partnership with West Texas F.C. and Tall City Brewing Co.
(Gray News) - Disneyland welcomed its 1 billionth guest on Friday - an 8-year-old boy who celebrated his birthday.Andres Robles and his parents, Alejandra and Jose Robles, were invited to participate in a ceremony on the Main Street, U.S.A., train station platform.“Welcoming our one billionth gue...
Animal Services is experiencing improvements in 2026 when it comes to average length of stay and the live-release rate.
(InvestigateTV) — More Americans are taking out personal loans to cover everyday expenses, according to new data from LendingTree, with the share of borrowers using loans for basic bills more than doubling in three years.LendingTree found 8.2 percent of Americans now take out personal loans for e...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Banana Ball spent three nights in West Texas this weekend, and in addition to the on-field entertainment, the organization used its platform to honor local foster families through its Banana’s Foster program.Founded in 2023, Banana’s Foster was created to celebrate familie...
(Aging Untold) — Going out for lunch, running errands or visiting family are simple pleasures that matter deeply as we age. But when a loved one is living with dementia or cognitive decline, even a routine outing can feel unpredictable. That fear alone can be enough to keep everyone home, but it ...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Summer fun is still in full swing in the City of Odessa, and all residents wanting to cool down are invited to attend a free pool party this weekend. The event is scheduled for Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Woodson Family Aquatic Center, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., for th...
RITTMAN, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) – Four people were killed, including an officer, after a shooting in Ohio overnight into Monday morning, police said. Rittman police have identifed the deceased officer as Sgt. Scott Ries, a 10-year veteran of the department.Ballinger said that the two other victims...
WASHINGTON (Aging Untold) — A group is trying to combat loneliness, one random act of social connection at a time.One in two American adults say they experience loneliness, according to Becca Bernstein, chief community and operations officer for Belong Center, a nationwide nonprofit working to ad...
SHELBURNE, Vt. (Aging Untold) — At 80, Jack Devine has found his rhythm again — at a ping pong table above his garage. “I don’t care what you call it as long as you come out and play,” he said. Devine grew up playing ping pong with his father, but life forced him to put the paddle down. He was di...
MISSOURI (Aging Untold) — A 5-year-old girl diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome is recovering after receiving a kidney from her mother’s best friend — a donation that was never requested. Bree Bridges spent a year and a half on nightly dialysis while attending school and waiting for a transplant. H...
(Gray News) – A voluntary recall has been issued for select units of Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo after bacteria were found.The Food and Drug Administration said Pluralibacter gergoviae was detected. The bacteria can cause respiratory or urinary tract infections, bloodstream infections a...
(Aging Untold) — Many people enter retirement believing Medicare will cover most of their health care needs — until reality sets in. From caregiving to dental work to home modifications, the gaps in Medicare coverage can be surprising. The biggest surprise: Medicare doesn’t cover caregiving For m...
ENID, Okla. (Gray News) - A 15-year-old girl died after attempting the viral “Benadryl challenge,” according to her father.Richard Presson shared his daughter’s story with KOLO on June 12. On June 26, he confirmed his daughter’s death.Presson said it has been “heartbreaking” watching his daughter...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A crash involving an electric bike led to the death of a man in Midland on June 28.According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the crash happened at around 8:15 p.m. in the area of CR 1200 & CR 117.Investigators say 37-year-old William Thomas Martin was southbound ...
HONOLULU (KHNL/Gray News) - After 43 days alone at sea, an American rower has made history - and she did it for women everywhere.Hundreds gathered along Magic Island and Ala Wai Boat Harbor in Honolulu to watch 32-year-old solo rower Kelsey Pfendler complete her record-breaking journey from Calif...
GAINES COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A rollover crash in Gaines county led to the death of a woman and sent a 13-year-old girl to the hospital on Thursday evening.According to Texas Department of Public Safety, the crash happened at around 6:30 p.m. on July 2, on Highway 385.Investigators say a Dodge Ra...
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane carried England to the World Cup quarterfinals, overcoming a raucous crowd, the elevation of Estadio Azteca and a man disadvantage in the second half to beat Mexico in a 3-2 thriller on Sunday night.In the same stadium where England fell victim to...
GAINES COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A woman died in a rollover accident this past Thursday in Gaines County. The woman has been identified as 30-year-old Brenda Anais Archuleta from Ropesville, Texas. Archuleta was pronounced dead at the scene. The second driver involved has been identified as 55-...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Monday, July 6th, 2026: Hot and drier conditions to start the work week.Before sunrise on Monday morning, there may be lingering showers, but most will wake up to rain-free conditions. For the rest of the day, expect mostly sunny to partly cloudy ...
MILDAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A bicyclist died after being struck by a car along CR 12000 & CR 117. The collision occurred last Sunday, June 28, 2026. The bicyclist has been identified as Midland native William Thomas Martin, 37 years old. Martin was pronounced dead after being transported to Univ...
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