ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa College’s newly renovated tennis and pickleball courts are back open—and they’re ready to serve.According to a press release, renovations are complete and the facility has reopened with new lights, so players can keep the rally going into the nighttime hours. The cou...
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PONTIAC, Mich. (WNEM/Gray News) — A Michigan woman accused of abandoning her three children in an apartment without running water has pleaded no contest to three counts of first-degree child abuse.The Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office said Thursday that 35-year-old Kelli Bryant made the plea agr...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa College’s newly renovated tennis and pickleball courts are back open—and they’re ready to serve.According to a press release, renovations are complete and the facility has reopened with new lights, so players can keep the rally going into the nighttime hours. The cou...
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4/Gray News) - A man was charged Thursday after police in Missouri said he left a baby in the middle of a street and fled from law enforcement.St. Louis City prosecutors charged 36-year-old Christopher Pearson with first-degree endangering the welfare of a child and resisti...
RUSKIN, Fla. (WWSB/Gray News) - Two Florida deputies were shot and flown to a hospital after a suspect ambushed them when they arrived to take him into custody Thursday.The suspect, identified as 34-year-old Chris Machowski, was also transported to Tampa General Hospital, where he was pronounced ...
MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The potential for heavy rainfall and flash flooding continues across parts of West Texas through the end of the workweek, along with well below-normal temperatures.FLOOD WATCHA Flood Watch continues through Friday evening as additional rounds of showers and thunders...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump delivered a prime-time address Thursday, claiming China obtained voter information by accessing records in several states and attempted to influence public opinion against him, while outlining what he described as vulnerabilities in the American elect...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Heart failure survivors and the medical professionals who helped save their lives came together for a special reunion at Medical Center Hospital, celebrating recovery and advancements in cardiac care.The event featured a presentation on a temporary heart support device card...
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, Wis. (WBAY/Gray News) — A construction worker was struck by a truck Wednesday, according to Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson.Nelson said the driver ignored the worker directing traffic. The worker was hit by the side-view mirror.The driver reportedly did not stop after hitt...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A White House teleprompter operator is under federal investigation after allegedly placing bets on the contents of President Donald Trump’s speeches, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Thursday.The operator was identified on Kalshi, a prediction market p...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A West Texas cycling tradition is bringing riders together to support people living with Multiple Sclerosis through the annual “Ride MS: Cactus & Crude”, also known as the MS150.Multiple Sclerosis, or MS, is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. Th...
MONAHANS, Texas (KOSA) - When the Monahans Swimming & Diving Team head coach Jay Thomas talks about the aquatic talent in West Texas, the reaction from people who aren’t familiar is usually “they can’t believe we have a pool, don’t you live in the desert?”In reality, West Texas is home to swimmer...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - (7/16/2026) Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. Scattered clouds and heavy rain hang around for the end of the workweek. Summer heat returns next week. Friday brings a 50% chance of showers and storms, but don’t worry — clouds will gradual...
West Texas, Texas (KOSA) - Officials across West Texas are warning residents about flooded roads and closures after heavy rain created hazardous travel conditions.OdessaThe Odessa Police Department is reminding the public that roads are expected to remain flooded throughout the evening due to rec...
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX/Gray News) — A former Mississippi educator is in custody after police say she had sexual relations with a student.Olivia Marie Smith has been charged with sexual battery and enticement of a child to meet for sexual purposes. Smith previously worked as a teacher at Ocean...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – With a growing resentment towards artificial intelligence, two local men are looking to utilize it to improve road safety around the world, starting in West Texas. Chris Moss, CEO of Godhead Safety Consulting, coded his very own learning language model that helps creat...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department is reminding the public that roads are expected to remain flooded throughout the evening due to recent rainfall.Police are urging motorists to avoid traveling:3100-5200 blocks of DixieUniversity Boulevard between Andrews Highway and Dixie Boulev...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Oil Patch Kids Golf Tournament was held today, Thursday, July 16th, to raise money to help kids in need. Proceeds from the tournament will directly support the programs and care that the Oil Patch Kids provides to children and families in need. The golf tournament ...
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM/Gray News) - A Fort Benning soldier and his girlfriend face life in prison after a federal indictment detailed a case of neglect that prosecutors said led to the starvation death of their infant son and a family pet.A federal grand jury returned an eight-count indictment again...
LAMESA, Texas (KCBD) — Lamesa police arrested two men Thursday after executing search and arrest warrants at two homes as part of an investigation into alleged cockfighting, authorities said.Detectives with the Lamesa Police Department, assisted by the department’s SWAT team, served the warrants ...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Governor Abbott said Thursday afternoon two people have died in the ongoing major flooding across the Hill Country and South Central Texas.During the news conference in Austin, Abbott said one person died near Comfort and another in Uvalde.Abbott said more than 230 rescues...
Midland Independent School District celebrated the graduation of its second cohort from the Holdsworth Aspiring Principals Academy, which included four educators appointed to principal roles for the 2026-2027 school year.
WASHINGTON (Gray News) - President Donald Trump is set to hold a primetime address to the country on Thursday, but not all major network television stations chose to broadcast it. Some stations have chosen to only air Trump’s speech on their streaming platforms. Two out of the three major televis...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A steel beam may not look like much, but today, it became a piece of Midland history. Before it was raised into place at the new Midland High School, hundreds of students, staff and community members left their mark on what will soon become the next generation’s campus. Hu...
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) — Another child has died after exposure to carbon monoxide in a vehicle in Ohio, officials said.The update Thursday brings the death toll to four, including three children and one adult.One more child remains hospitalized.Toledo police said officers received a call W...
PRESIDIO COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A Nicaraguan man is facing three counts of felony charges after Presidio County Sheriff's Deputies recovered three stolen vehicles during a traffic stop where deputies observed expired temporary vehicle tags this morning. The investigation occurred in Presidio...
MIDLAND, Texas (KID/KPEJ)- A major incentive of winning a new car is now being offered to blood donors in West Texas and nationwide. “Donors who come to donate whole blood, Power Red, platelets or plasma, July 9 [through] Aug. 8, 2026, will be automatically entered to win a car, valued up to $30,...
PRESIDIO COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Heavy rains earlier this week led to a rock slide on U.S. Highway 67 north of Shafter in Presidio County.TxDOT employees and crews from Shafter responded to help clear the scene.Heavy rain throughout the week also caused several creeks to flood and created hazardou...
PHOENIX (KPHO/Gray News) - Police say a toddler is dead after one of his parents found him inside a vehicle on Wednesday night in Phoenix.According to Phoenix police, officers were called to a home near Baseline Road and 24th Street for reports of a child left inside a parked vehicle. The 2-year-...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crime Stoppers and the U.S. Marshals are seeking public assistance in locating 39-year-old Encarnacion Lopez-Sanchez. Lopez-Sanchez is wanted out of Mexico for the rape of a child and fraud/misuse of documents to work in the U.S. He may also go by the name Ign...
SWATARA TOWNSHIP, Pa. (Gray News) — A 5-year-old boy escaped a home in Pennsylvania where authorities said he was kept in a room locked with wooden boards and zip ties.Pennsylvania State Police said troopers were called to a street in Swatara Township on July 10 after a 5-year-old boy was found n...
PECOS COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Three stolen vehicles bound for Mexico were recovered during a traffic stop in Presidio County after deputies noticed expired temporary vehicle tags.The stop happened as a transmigrante carrier was traveling toward the border crossing into Ojinaga, Chihuahua, accordin...
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT/Gray News) - Two young brothers have lost their lives following a crash that authorities say was caused by a drunken driver. Omaha authorities said the collision happened on July 9 when a vehicle being driven by 28-year-old Tanner Hunt hit another car that was carrying the child...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers and the U.S. Marshals Service are asking for the public’s help finding a fugitive wanted by Mexican authorities on allegations of child rape and by U.S. authorities on fraud-related offenses involving work documents.According to the Midland Crime Sto...
WEST SACRAMENTO, California (KMID/KPEJ) - The former Midland RockHound Tommy White got the call up to the majors, as he now joins the Athletics. In the 2026 season, he spent the first 21 games with the RockHounds, with 17 RBI's and 25 hits. Then the Las Vegas Aviators, the A's Triple-A affiliate,...
NEW YORK (Gray Media) - From the Great Lakes to the East Coast, air quality is deteriorating as smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets large swaths of the United States. In New York City, a thick haze is creating hazardous conditions and prompting leaders to urge residents to limit time outdoors....
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4/Gray News) - A mother and father were arrested after police said their two children were found locked inside a feces-covered room in St. Louis.Court records show David Croft, 31, and Desiree Ching, 32, are each facing two first-degree charges of endangering the welfare of...
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4/Gray News) – A 65-year-old man was dragged by a car in front of a Jack in the Box after his wallet was stolen, and St. Louis police said they are looking for the suspect.The man was eating inside the fast food restaurant on South Kingshighway Boulevard on July 2 when his ...
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - An officer in North Carolina has been arrested after allegedly showing up to work impaired.According to the Huntersville Police Department, Officer Michael Ciarleglio was displaying signs of impairment when he reported to duty on July 15.Ciarleglio was subseq...
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(InvestigateTV) — Federal student loan borrowers face a series of changes beginning July 1, and a debt relief attorney says now is the time to act — before those changes affect repayment plans or lead to delinquency.The changes apply to federal student loans. Borrowers with private student loans ...
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