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Gunman wishes woman ‘a blessed day’ after church parking lot robbery, police say
SPARTANBURG, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) - Police in South Carolina say a woman told them a man wished her a “blessed day” after robbing her at gunpoint in a church parking lot. The woman was attending a dance recital at a Spartanburg church Thursday when she walked to her car in the...
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Good Samaritan breaks window to free 3-year-old girl from car sinking in pond
ST. PETERS, Mo. ( KMOV /Gray News) - A Missouri mother is extremely grateful to a good Samaritan who rescued her 3-year-old daughter after the family’s SUV rolled into a pond . Austin Collins was dropping his kids off at a school bus stop Thursday morning in St. Peters when he sa...
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Woman runs onto high school football field during game and strangles player, police say
WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. ( WKYT / WYMT /Gray News) - A Kentucky woman is facing a felony charge after police say she strangled a high school football player during a game. Kayla Barrett, 36, was charged with second-degree strangulation after Monticello Police say she assaulted a Wayne C...
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Pecos County Sheriff’s Office to host active shooter response training at Fort Stockton Middle School
PECOS COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Pecos County Sheriff’s Office will host active shooter response training. The training will take place on Nov. 14-15 at Fort Stockton Middle School. The public can expect: a heavy presence of law enforcement officers EMS personnel fire departments...
government
GOP lawmaker introduces articles of impeachment against Hegseth
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Monday, the first day of the U.S. House session after the midterm elections. Massie mentioned Hegseth’s role in military actions in Venezuela and Yeme...
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Another country star says he was denied CMA Awards red carpet access
NASHVILLE ( KALB /Gray News) - Days after Sammy Kershaw made waves across the country music world, a fellow alum of the 90s and 2000s country scene announced Saturday that he, too, was snubbed by the Country Music Association after requesting red carpet access to the upcoming 202...
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Brantley Creek BBQ to open new location in Midland
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The highly acclaimed Odessa barbecue restaurant, Brantley Creek BBQ just announced the opening a new location in Midland. Since opening in 2017, the restaurant has been one of many prime spots for West Texas barbecue, now after a decade of successful ...
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Man arrested in Gaines County homicide investigation
GAINES COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Gaines County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that occurred at a home in Gaines County. The victim was taken to Yoakum County Hospital, where the Gaines County Sheriff’s Office was contacted. According to the sheriff’s office, the su...
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Shorter days can affect mental health, Midland expert says
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - As the days get shorter, some people may experience changes in their mood, sleep and daily routines. Kristi Edwards, CEO of Centers in Midland, says help is available for those experiencing seasonal affective disorder. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, ...
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Video shows aftermath of shooting at MCM Grande Hotel in Odessa
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - New video shows the aftermath of a shooting at the MCM Grande Hotel Fundome, where officers responded at about 10:30 p.m. Saturday to reports of shots fired. Odessa police are looking for a 20-year-old man they say shot someone during a confrontation at the...
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Police investigate drive-by shooting at Midland home
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland police responded to a drive-by shooting in Midland. The shooting took place at about 4:05 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in the area of South Fort Worth Street. According to the Midland Police Department, shell casings were found in the street. When Midlan...
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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, November 10th, 2026
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, November 10th, 2026: Expect patchy dense fog early Tuesday morning, giving way to abundant afternoon sunshine and seasonable afternoon temps. TUESDAY Heading into Tuesday morning, temperatures stay cool, moisture stays el...