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PANAMA CITY, Fla. ( WJHG/WECP /Gray News) - Wildlife may be more visible after a major storm, especially in flooded areas. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission advises people to keep their distance and give animals space. The FWC says: Alligators and snakes: Keep...
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LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - A police officer who was previously arrested for indecent behavior with a juvenile is now facing second-degree rape in a separate incident, according to Louisiana authorities. Hayden McKenzie, 23, was taken into custody and booked on in...
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - Authorities are reporting several deaths since Hurricane Isaias made landfall Friday night in the Florida panhandle. Two people were reportedly killed in Alabama, with a third in Florida due to fallen trees. Rescuers said those numbers could ...
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GARLAND, Texas (Gray DC) - As America continues to celebrate its 250th birthday, the company behind the modern cowboy hat is reflecting back on how it helped shape the country into what it is today. “I think Stetson played a pretty vital role over the period of its history,” said...
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LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. ( WIS /Gray News) - Authorities say a Lexington County woman who was found dead after being reported missing over the summer died of natural causes. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher shared the results of Elena Moore’s autopsy during a press conferen...
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DALE COUNTY, Ala. ( WSFA/WTVY /Gray News) — A sheriff’s deputy in Alabama was injured Friday night while responding to storm damage from Hurricane Isaias. Dale County Sheriff Mason Bynum said one of his deputies was responding to the scene of a rollover vehicle crash with a downe...
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WATERTOWN, New York ( WWNY /Gray News) - A 17-year-old has been living in North Country hospitals since August because the system allegedly has nowhere else for her to go. “This is a hard situation to be in for everybody,” Rebecca Simser, the teen’s lawyer, said. Living without a...
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NASHVILLE ( WVLT /Gray News) - Christa Pike has been discharged from a hospital and returned to the Tennessee prison where she has been housed for more than 30 years, her attorneys said. Pike is receiving continued medical care at the Deborah K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center, acc...
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(Gray News) - A 12-year-old girl died after drinking a Twix milkshake, according to multiple reports. On Thursday, Oct. 8, an investigation into the death of Mia Shay St Hilaire at Inner South London Coroner’s Court concluded that she suffered a severe allergic reaction after dri...
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LADSON, S.C. ( WCSC /Gray News) — South Carolina authorities released body camera footage this week showing a mother and her daughters weeks before the two girls were found dead inside the home. The footage offers the clearest look yet at daily life inside the Ladson-area home, w...
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OXFORD, Miss. ( WMC /Gray News) - The cause of death was revealed for two Ole Miss students in court proceedings. In court, one of the defense attorneys for two men charged with selling narcotics said one student died from a combined use of various substances, including cough syr...
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HONOLULU ( HawaiiNewsNow /Gray News) - An 84-year-old woman was pronounced dead after her vehicle fell from a high-rise parking garage in downtown Honolulu Friday afternoon. According to the Honolulu Police Department, just before 2:30 p.m., the woman was driving north on the fif...
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PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - The Eagles defended their home turf in the district opener. It was a hard fought game by both team. Pecos and Big Spring traded scores until the final whistle. Ultimately, the Eagles flew away with a 33-24 win. The victory pushed Pecos to 1-0 in district pla...
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FORT WORTH, Texas (KOSA) - The Mustangs picked up their third straight victory over the Cardinals. Midland Christian found all sorts of success against Fort Worth Christian. Players like Stacy Jones and Caleb Cruz found the endzone while Grayson Zachry and Blayde McHugh kept the ...
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CLYDE, Texas (KOSA) -After a big win over Muleshoe, the Compass Cougars looked to ride that momentum into district competition against Clyde. Clyde, undefeated going into this game, looked to add another win to their book. The Bulldogs were able to reach that goal. Clyde dominate...
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WINK, Texas (KOSA) - The Wildcats remained undefeated following their first district contest. It was a big night for Wink brothers Layne & Kolt Lusby. The two of them connected for three touchdowns against the Braves. Iraan had no answer for the Wildcat offense, resulting in the ...
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COAHOMA, Texas (KOSA) - It was the start of district play for both the Coahoma Bulldogs and Alpine Bucks. Coahoma, during their homecoming game, made it a point to show their strength with great offensive production. This carried them into the 49-17 win, starting the Bulldogs’ di...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) -The Midland Bulldogs and the Odessa Bronchos both wanted to start their district schedules off on the right foot. But when looking back at their non-district slates, it was the tale of two different teams. Odessa, started strong with two wins then entered di...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Panthers notched a second-consecutive Friday Night Lights rivalry win for the first time since 2020. Permian got its offense rolling immediately against Midland Lee. Kayden Vickers threw a touchdown pass to Aaron Navarrete minutes into the matchup. Tha...
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DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. ( WALA /Gray News) - A man was reportedly on a boat off the east end of an Alabama island as Hurricane Isaias drew closer to landfall. Police said they had been in contact with the boater on Dauphin Island earlier on Thursday. Officials said the boater is a l...
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COLUMBIA, S.C. ( WIS /Gray News) - Several concerts featuring Grammy winners Usher and Chris Brown have been abruptly canceled. The two were set to bring their R&B tour to Columbia on Oct. 29 at Williams-Brice Stadium, but the date was one of the events suddenly removed Friday fr...
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GREENWOOD, Texas (KOSA) - The Greenwood Education Foundation is hosting its Great Pumpkin Patch, a fall festival with pumpkin-themed activities, vendors and movie nights. Henley Brooks attended the event. “I think this festival has been really fun and I think it really like motiv...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The University of Texas Permian Basin says enrollment numbers have increased this year for both graduate students and first-time college students. UTPB says collecting data from high school students, surveying current students and adding programs important ...
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STANTON, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Each month, four teachers are chosen for the Teacher of the Month award. All four are awarded $150, sponsored by SLB, and one teacher is surprised in person. This month, Kassie Gee, a 4th-grade teacher at Stanton Elementary, was selected. "I'm actually...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Right outside the city limits of Midland lives Roland Garcia. Garcia has been on the outskirts on a small family ranch and has even opened a small business, Real Country Living RV, a spot for oil field workers to call home. "This is our family ranch. I...
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(Gray News) - A federal judge has granted final approval to AT&T’s $177 million settlement involving breaches that exposed customers’ personal information. Last year, AT&T reached a combined $177 million settlement over two data breaches that were disclosed in 2024 and establishe...
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - President Trump will not be attending the Alabama-Georgia game Saturday as originally planned. According to the White House, the president canceled his visit to Saturday’s highly anticipated college football game in Tuscaloosa as Hurricane Is...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Cost of health care is a major issue for voters ahead of the midterms, and the Trump administration is trying to get ahead of the messaging. Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, sat down with Gray Media Washington...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - On Thursday, October 8th, the community of Odessa came together to kick off the festivities and prepare for the upcoming Día de los Muertos Festival that's taking place in the city. The event last night took place at the Golden Oak Venue on 415 N. Gran...
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(Gray News) - “Pretty Little Liars” actor Keegan Allen has shared a video of his bloodied face after allegedly being robbed at gunpoint outside a Los Angeles grocery store. The actor said he was in a Santa Monica Boulevard parking lot in West Hollywood on Thursday, Oct. 8, when t...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The American Association of Drilling Engineers (known as AADE) invites you to a day filled with educational opportunities for the whole family. This year's Robotics & Coding Event is free to the public and features an alien theme. According to organiz...
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DUBUQUE, Iowa ( KCRG /Gray News) — A giant inflatable pumpkin got loose and tumbled through downtown Dubuque on Tuesday afternoon, bumping into parked cars and forcing an SUV to swerve out of the way on Main Street. “This is not AI-generated. This actually truly happened, and I w...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Texas Tech enters its bye week undefeated at 5-0, but the Red Raiders know there is still plenty to improve on with seven regular-season games remaining. Texas Tech is coming off a 29-7 win over Colorado, a game where the Red Raiders held the Buffaloe...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Permian Panthers have a lot of weapons on offense, especially wide receivers and running backs. Twin brothers Mark and Matt Herrera are in their senior season, and Mark said the running backs have played a big part in MOJO's success. "We got a thre...
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SANILAC COUNTY, Mich. ( WNEM /Gray News) - A 22-year-old Amish woman and a horse were killed Thursday afternoon after a car struck the woman’s horse-drawn buggy. Michigan State Police troopers were called to the crash on Peck Road near Maple Valley Road in Flynn Township. The cra...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Midland is warning residents about an overturned tanker that spilled oil onto the road at a busy intersection. Midland Fire Department says the tanker was involved in a crash at Highway 158 and East County Road 120, part of the ‘Five Points’ in...
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - The Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board is warning homeowners about the potential for scams, fraud and price gouging during storm cleanup, repair and rebuilding as Hurricane Isaias threatens the Gulf Coast and central Alabama. The board is ...
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(Gray News) - Officials issued a desperate plea as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Gulf Coast with possible “devastating” winds. Florida Sen. Rick Scott encouraged residents in designated areas to evacuate as soon as possible and warned in a social media post: “This is your LAST ...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland police say a man was killed after being hit by a vehicle Thursday night. The driver fled the scene and was later arrested. At 10:46 p.m. on Thursday, Midland Police Department officers were dispatched to the 1700 block of Rankin Highway in referenc...
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TOMAHAWK, Wis. ( WSAW /Gray News) - A Wisconsin couple says they are having to adjust their life after losing hundreds of thousands of dollars to someone they considered a close friend. Brian and Jeanine Tesch said they have been left with barely any money in their accounts thank...
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(Gray News) - Conservative commentator Katie Zacharia has reportedly been offered the position of White House press secretary following Karoline Leavitt’s departure. According to multiple reports, Zacharia, a communications adviser for President Donald Trump’s Truth Social plat...
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MOBILE, Ala. ( WALA /Gray News) - Verizon is offering affected customers in parts of Alabama, Florida and Mississippi unlimited domestic calling, texting and data from Oct. 9 through Oct. 15 as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Gulf Coast. The offer applies automatically to active ...
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( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we explore the courage, newfound freedom and unique challenges of coming out later in life. Plus, find out how opting for out-of-pocket medical care works and why paying cash on purpose makes sense for some patients. We also in...
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BIG SPRING, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Two men were arrested for possession of multiple drugs in large amounts early Friday morning in Big Spring. Both men were identified as 24-year-old Ryan D. McKiernan and 44-year-old Reyes Castaneda Jr. According to the Big Spring Police Department,...
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(Gray News/AP) – When hurricanes tear through Southeastern towns, the hot meals and bold yellow signs of the local Waffle House provide another kind of comfort. If a Waffle House stays open in town, even in a limited capacity, neighbors are reassured that the coming storm is unli...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Fire Department is responding to an earlier tanker rollover that spilled oil and HazMat. Motorists are expected to experience delays near the intersection of State Highway 158 and East County Road 120. A timeline is not known at this time....
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Friday, October 9th, 2026: It’ll be another pleasant fall day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with lots of sunshine, warm temperatures and quiet conditions expected for most. Temperatures will be a bit warmer into the s...
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( InvestigateTV ) — Your most sensitive information may not be sitting in a computer — it could be inside the printer down the hall. Chris Nakamoto finds why some offices may be leaving that data exposed. Plus, a family loses their home as firefighters reported trouble getting wa...
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( InvestigateTV ) — For a young adult stepping into college or a first job, financial decisions can feel overwhelming. Teresa Murray, a consumer watchdog with US PIRG, said that makes financial planning for teens and young adults especially important. “We’re kind of assuming here...
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WINKLER COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A man was arrested by law enforcement on multiple felony charges after a woman stated she was "held against her will" Thursday evening. The suspect was identified as 45-year-old Christopher Bowden. According to the Winkler County Sheriff's Offi...
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HANOVER, Va. ( Aging Untold ) — An 86-year-old volunteer in Virginia is helping Habitat for Humanity by taking apart donated electronics and appliances for recycling. Marshall Johnson helps keep the recycling program running at the Hanover and King William Habitat for Humanity st...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - An Odessa man died after being involved in a car accident Thursday night in Midland. The man was identified as 24-year-old Jose Alfredo Stoto Navarrete Jr. According to the Midland Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 1700 block of Ranki...
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( Aging Untold ) — Missing jury duty can come with real consequences, including fines and jail time. Scammers have taken advantage of that real fear, often posing as law enforcement to scare victims into handing over personal information, money or both. In Arizona, one woman hope...
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BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - Big Spring Police arrested two men on multiple drug charges following a search of their vehicle and a home early Friday morning. Ryan D. McKiernan, 24, and Reyes Castaneda Jr., 44, were found with the following items in their vehicle and residence in th...
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(Gray News) - Hurricane Isaias is forecast to miss the oil industry’s biggest hubs along the Gulf Coast but could still nudge fuel prices higher if it triggers power outages that shut down refineries for processing crude, according to industry experts. An extended shutdown of ref...
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( Aging Untold ) — Health care can get complicated fast, and not all doctors take the same approach. Some are moving away from traditional insurance models to spend more time with patients and focus on root causes and long-term wellness. That shift can mean paying out of pocket, ...
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CHICAGO (AP) — Mike Ditka, who personified the toughness and grit of Chicago in a Hall of Fame career as a player and coach of the Bears and the leader of arguably the most dominant team in NFL history, has died. He was 86. Ditka’s family announced the death on Friday in a statem...
