ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa Geek Fest is back at the Ector County Coliseum this weekend for its third year, bringing together anime lovers, gamers and pop-culture fans for a convention built around community — and organizers say this year could be their biggest yet.Co-founder Alecta Carter, CEO...
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ELLSWORTH COUNTY, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) — The parents of a small child who allegedly shot and killed two siblings with an unsecured gun are now facing charges, investigators said.The shooting happened at a home in Brookville, Kansas, on March 28.The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) said inves...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A Midland man was arrested for indecency with a child by exposure and driving while intoxicated, according to an arrest affidavit.On July 9, Midland police were called about a report of a man who had exposed himself in public while sitting in a black vehicle.According to t...
FRISCO, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Texas Tech is set to kick off the 2026 season on September 5, 2026, at home against Abilene Christian. Sports Director Trey Francis sat down one-on-one with head coach Joey McGuire ahead of the new season to discuss the expectations heading into year five, the offseaso...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The summer months can be a difficult time for nonprofits as donations tend to drop while the need remains high. The Salvation Army is now asking the community to help bridge that gap. They call it the “summer slump” a time when donations often decline despite a continued n...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa Geek Fest is back at the Ector County Coliseum this weekend for its third year, bringing together anime lovers, gamers and pop-culture fans for a convention built around community — and organizers say this year could be their biggest yet.Co-founder Alecta Carter, CEO...
HONOLULU (KHNL/Gray News) - A family in Hawaii says a routine trip to the airport to pick up a family member turned into a nightmare and frightening situation. Lawrence Ching went to Terminal 1 on Wednesday evening to pick up his wife at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, something he do...
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) - Health officials are warning people to take precautions as a cyclospora outbreak continues to spread in several states.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of July 9, there have been 843 reported cases across 31 states. Michigan and Ne...
Odessa Police Department is searching for Andres Laabs, who is wanted for stealing approximately $400,000 from the Odessa Housing Authority and has a first-degree felony warrant for theft.
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department is searching for a man accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from the Odessa Housing Authority.According to the Odessa police, 42-year-old Andres Laabs is wanted on a first-degree felony theft warrant. Investigators calim Laabs st...
ADDIS, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - A 7-year-old girl died after police say she suffered multiple blunt force injuries during a domestic violence incident inside a Louisiana trailer, and her mother and her mother’s boyfriend now face murder-related charges in the case.The West Baton Rouge Parish Corone...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The northbound lanes on Andrews Highway have reopened following a crash investigation.According to the Odessa Police Department, police were investigating a crash at the intersection of 100th Street and Andrews Highway. Both northbound lanes had been closed while the invest...
(Gray News) - Friday is National French Fry Day, and several fast-food chains are offering free or discounted fries to mark the occasion.Here’s how you can score discounted or even free fries at your favorite fast-food restaurants.McDonald’s Rewards members can receive a free order of fries throu...
ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - The Texas Rangers are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in Andrews County on June 12.According to the Andrews County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at around 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 12, to a home in the area of Southeast 2700 after receiving a report of a ...
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (Gray News) — A man was sentenced Thursday to 120 years in prison for kidnapping a young woman from a Starbucks parking lot and raping her at knifepoint.The assault happened at a Starbucks in Collinsville, Illinois, in November 2022.According to KTVI, prosecutors said Timothy J...
The Texas Rangers are investigating a fatal shooting that took place in Andrews County on June 12th, resulting in the death of Matthew Cody Kintzel.
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Friday, July 10th, 2026: It’ll be another hot and breezy day with most areas remaining rain-free once again.TODAYHigh temperatures will warm into the 90s and 100s across the region. Midland/Odessa are looking to reach a high temperature of 97 degr...
(InvestigateTV) — Summer travel costs can add up fast, and nearly half of Americans are counting on credit card rewards to help cover the bill — but consumer experts say choosing the wrong card can do more harm than good.A WalletHub survey found 44 percent of Americans plan to use credit card rew...
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Members of the Texas Anti-Gang Center (TAG) – Permian Basin arrested three wanted men in Midland County on Thursday, according to a news release.TAG officials said Gabriel Alexander Alvarado-Torrez was arrested during a traffic stop near Midkiff Road and Illinois Av...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A 21-year-old man is in stable but critical condition after being shot in the head during an aggravated robbery at a Midland smoke shop early Friday morning.According to the Midland Police Department, officers responded around 3:55 a.m. Friday, July 10, to Holy Vape & Smok...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Gray DC) - An Iowa farmer says domestic fertilizer companies are price gouging producers already strained by global supply disruptions tied to the war in Iran, and federal regulators are now investigating whether collusion is to blame.Lance Lillibridge operates a 1,300-acre fa...
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT/Gray News) — The remains of a 4-year-old girl were dissolved with chemicals by her parents and “poured” into a South Carolina lake, Aiken County Sheriff Marty Sawyer said.While some of Javeayah Harris’ remains were found, the sheriff said it is unlikely that authorities wil...
The Odessa Police Department is investigating a crash at 100th St. and Andrews Highway, and both northbound lanes on Andrews Highway are currently shut down, with motorists advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes.
A 21-year-old man was shot in the head during an aggravated robbery at a Midland smoke shop and remains in stable but critical condition, with the suspect still at large.
Three wanted fugitives were arrested in Midland County, Texas by the Texas Anti-Gang Center-Permian Basin task force on charges of indecency with a child, indecent exposure, and sexual assault.
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Who says Santa only shops in December? At Miss Cayce’s in Midland, Christmas starts five months early.Stepping inside Miss Cayce’s Wonderland feels like walking onto a movie set—packed with holiday decorations, twinkling displays, and seasonal charm. The store’s “Christmas...
MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A joint law enforcement operation led by the U.S. Marshals Service and the Texas Anti-Gang Center-Permian Basin (TAG) resulted in the arrests of 32 wanted suspects in the Midland-Odessa area during a four-day fugitive roundup.According to the release by the U.S. Mar...
(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we take a closer look at inflammation — what it is, when it’s helpful and when it can become a long-term health problem. Plus, how to shop for safer, more supportive shoes as your feet change with age. Then, an inspiring reset story of one man reb...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department is marking the retirement of Captain Darryl Smith, who dedicated more than 33 years of service to the department.During his tenure, Smith served in the Patrol Division, the Criminal Investigation Division, and the Professional Standards Unit.Smi...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department offers its deepest condolences to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and the family of fallen Deputy Erika Serrato.The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says Deputy Serrato was hit and killed last week while investigating a crash on I-45 ne...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock County Historical Commission will unveil a new Texas Historical Marker on Saturday, July 11 at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place at the northeast corner of University Avenue and Baylor Street.Professional baseball came to Lubbock in 1922 with the team known ...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Aging Untold) — Ten years after a motorcycle crash left him paralyzed below the waist, Mingo Graham has found a way to rebuild — one Lego brick at a time. Graham said he was riding his motorcycle when he struck a pole at 110 miles per hour. He broke his C6 vertebra and woke up ...
(Aging Untold) — The shoes you wear every day do more than complete an outfit. The wrong pair can affect your balance, alter your stride and raise your risk of falls. As your feet change with age, the way you shop for shoes might need to change too. “Your shoes are your foundation” Sam Cradduck, ...
(Aging Untold) — Most people associate inflammation with something visible — a sprained ankle or a swollen joint. But Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified physician, said that visible swelling is actually the healthy kind. Understanding the difference between helpful and harmful inflammation could ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland police are asking the public to help identify a man suspected of stealing alcohol from an H-E-B store earlier this month.Detectives said the man stole alcohol from the H-E-B on July 2 at approximately 7:44 p.m. He then left the scene with another man in a white 200...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A Midland woman has been charged with intoxication manslaughter after a crash along Interstate 20 killed her passenger, according to the affidavit.Kristen Duniven ran a stop sign near the I-20 south service road on May 2 while driving a Nissan Versa. The car went over a dr...
LODI, Wis. (WMTV/Gray News) - A group of friends broke down a door and ran into a burning Wisconsin home to help a family trapped inside.Lodi Fire officials were dispatched to a home on Rodney Drive around 10:45 p.m. on July 4. The home caught fire from what the department described as heavy use ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The USA Softball showdown is celebrating its 30th anniversary in the Tall City. The tournament has called many towns home during its existence, including Midland, Lubbock, San Angelo and Abilene. This year, Midland United Girls Softball (M.U.G.S) is hosting 56 teams at the...
AUSTIN, Texas (KWTX) - State Rep. James Talarico held a press conference in Austin on Wednesday after Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office rejected his campaign’s open records request for documents tied to the case of former Waco attorney Adam Hoffman, who pleaded guilty to sex crimes against a m...
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT/Gray News) - Nebraska officials say they have confiscated dozens of animals, including a zebra, from a Nebraska home on Thursday. According to Steve Glandt with the Nebraska Humane Society, charges are pending after about 60 animals were found to be living in deplorable conditio...
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF/Gray News) - Officials announced the suspension of eight Apache helicopter pilots who flew in this year’s Salute from the Shore event over the July Fourth weekend.According to the South Carolina Army National Guard, the pilots’ suspension stems from an investigation into ...
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