ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa Police Department is warning residents about a scam involving callers pretending to be bank fraud representatives. Police say scammers claim a person’s bank account is in danger and instruct them to withdraw large amounts of cash to protect their money. The scammers...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa voters will see 44 propositions on the ballot. State law says charter amendment elections can happen only every two years, and elections cost $200,000. At-large Councilmember Craig Stoker said a portion of the propositions update the city charter’s l...
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LOUISA, Ky. ( WSAZ /Gray News) — A missing 6-year-old boy from Kentucky has been found alive. Kentucky State Police said Roman Heilman was found by emergency crews in the area and is being medically evaluated. Roman was reported missing around 3:45 p.m. Sunday from Tadpole Road. ...
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TOLEDO, Ohio ( WTVG /Gray News) - Voters in Ohio attempting to cast their vote on Election Day at an area elementary school were told to leave the polling location due to an apparent bomb threat. Toledo Public Schools confirmed a bomb threat was received at Beverly Elementary Sch...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers needs your help identifying two suspects accused of stealing multiple electronics from a home. According to crime stoppers, on Aug. 31, deputies responded to a burglary at a home in the area of South County Road. When deputies arrive...
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ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) - Two women face murder charges after a 4-year-old boy was found beaten to death inside a home in Atlanta, according to authorities. Police discovered the body of Colby Cooks hidden beneath a pile of clothes in a master bedroom closet around 7:20 p.m. Mo...
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MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - First Alert 7 is covering several local races across West Texas as well as state races for Election Day on Nov. 3. Ector and Midland county vote centers will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. Ector County vote centers Ector County has 2...
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( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we explore the lesser-known medical uses for botulinum toxin injections and how to decide if it is right for you. Plus, we break down the early warning signs of shingles and why prompt treatment matters. Then, we look at the ben...
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ALBANY, Ga. ( WALB /Gay News) - Georgia authorities say a teenager was found shot and killed inside an abandoned apartment Sunday morning. Dougherty County Coroner Michael Fowler identified the teen as Austin Payne. According to the Albany Police Department, officers were called ...
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. ( WBBJ /Gray News) - Escaped convicted murderer Jacob Allen Morley was captured Tuesday near Kansas City, Missouri, following a multi-state manhunt that reignited earlier in the day when authorities discovered he had stolen a second vehicle in Illinois. According...
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MIDLAND, TEXAS (KMID/KPEJ) – H-E-B is partnering with Senior Life Midland to help deliver more than 600 Holiday meals to homebound seniors through Meals on Wheels as part of the H-E-B Feast of Sharing celebration. The two will partner up to deliver holiday meals, warm smiles and ...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026: It’ll be a very pleasant day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with lots of blue sky and sunshine along with quiet conditions through the day. High temperatures will warm into the 60s, 70s and...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A district judge approved a settlement Nov. 2 that resolves the lawsuit to remove Terry Johnson from office. According to a news release from Midland County District Attorney Glenn Harwood, the agreement was signed by 51st Judicial District Attorney Alliso...
