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ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) — Two men convicted of stealing from Walmart stores in almost a dozen states have learned their sentences. Anthony Belser, 56, was sentenced to 25 years, with the first 10 to be served in prison. And 52-year-old George Mayo was sentenced to 40 years, wit...
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(Gray News) - Comedian Carrot Top was hospitalized in Las Vegas, according to multiple reports. Carrot Top’s representative Jami Schlicher told NBC News that the comedian is “recovering in the hospital and is receiving the care and support he needs.” The representative did not di...
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BANGOR, Wis. ( WEAU /Gray News) - A Wisconsin choir teacher has been charged with child sex crimes that reportedly occurred over the summer months. According to court records, the charges against 28-year-old Paul Sadergaski include grooming a child for sexual activity from a posi...
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CHILTON COUNTY, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - An animal rescue group in Alabama said someone recently shot seven puppies and killed two of them. Now, the group is asking whoever shot the puppies to be held accountable and is asking for help. “Disgusted” is how the nonprofit, Chilton ...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump announced Friday the U.S. has entered into an agreement with Denmark and Greenland, giving the U.S. what he called permanent control over the territory’s security. Trump made the announcement on social media after months of insisting ...
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(Gray News) - The Pentagon released another batch of UFO files on Friday. The new disclosure includes a total of 71 files, dated from 1952 to 2025. Among them are documents from a military program that studied warp drives and wormholes. The documents, called “Defense Intelligence...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The U.S. Department of Transportation held its first Road Safety Innovation Expo in Washington Friday, featuring more than 40 exhibitors displaying technology aimed at reducing risks on America’s roads. Exhibits at the expo included virtual reality headsets...
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OMAHA, Neb. ( WOWT /Gray News) - A volunteer firefighter for Cedar Bluffs Fire says he is hoping to make saving lives his full-time role. “Making a career out of it would be the goal: to get paid to do what you love,” 22-year-old Andrew Coates said. Coates applied to the Fremont ...
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(Gray News) - Converse is apologizing after receiving backlash across social media for a recent sneaker campaign, according to multiple reports. The photo, which has been taken down, was initially posted on the shoe company’s Instagram account to promote Converse’s Chuck 70 X sne...
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HUBBARD, Texas. ( KWTX /Gray News) - A daycare owner in Texas is accused of forcing a 2-year-old girl to bite another 2-year-old girl, according to authorities. Jennifer Ann Garrett, the owner of Gracious Beginnings Day Care, was arrested and charged with third-degree felony inju...
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( InvestigateTV ) — AI is changing how rental cars are inspected. But Rachel DePompa found when a system flags damage, renters can be left fighting a bill they don’t understand. Plus, when the power goes out, the clock starts – for food, medical equipment and daily life. Then, ut...
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PHOENIX ( AZFamily /Gray News) — An Arizona woman who recently graduated from the state’s Department of Public Safety academy cited her husband’s death as motivation for joining. Tracy Murphy graduated from the Arizona Department of Public Safety academy as part of Class 39, beco...
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KERMIT, Texas (KOSA) - Kermit Yellow Jackets welcomed the Alpine Bucks for their homecoming game, and seemed to use the extra spirit on the field. Kermit beat the Bucks 34-14, getting their first win this season and with head coach Andy Hrncir. Alpine heads into their bye week ne...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Rebels clinched a homecoming victory in week four. Midland Lee started the game firing on all cylinders. The team scored on its opening drive thanks to a Santi Mendoza rushing touchdown. LHS didn’t have to wait long to go back on offense. The Panthers ...
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BIG LAKE, Texas (KOSA) - The Reagan County Owls were hoping to capitalize on the homecoming spirit as they took on the 3-0 McCamey Badgers. The Owls made a statement early thanks to a deep ball from Marcus Vargas to Carter Graves, putting Reagan County on the board first. McCamey...
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IRAAN, Texas (KOSA) - The Buffaloes picked up their first win of 2026 against the Braves. Stanton got out to an early lead in Iraan. Back-to-back rushing touchdowns from Luis Anaya and Kaiden Bernal gave the Buffaloes a good advantage. Iraan clawed back in the fourth to make it a...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Rangers survive a homecoming shootout to pick up a big win. It was a great day for Greenwood running back Tripp Martin. The sophomore scored the team’s first two touchdowns. Andrick Rodriguez joined him on the scoreboard in the second half. His rushing...
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ABILENE, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Bronchos, after a no-contest finish against Johnson last week, turned their attention to the Cooper Cougars. The Cougars were dominant on offense thanks to Markquel Sims, who was excellent in running the ball, and Tayden Bender, both players fin...
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BIG LAKE, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - McCamey's junior wide receiver and defensive back Steven Rodriguez is our standout player from our game of the week between McCamey and Reagan County. Rodriguez was unstoppable and helped lead his team to a 38-22 victory, keeping them undefeated. Wat...
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BIG LAKE, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - McCamey head coach Michael Woodard and his Badgers remain undefeated after taking down Reagan County 38-22. Watch the video above to hear from Coach Woodard....
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RANKIN, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Rankin Red Devils were unsuccessful in getting their second home win of the season as they fell to a tough Borden County team 82-36. Next week the Red Devils are back at home taking on Sterling City. Watch the video above for the highlights....
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CRANE, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Crane Golden Cranes bounced back after a loss last week and defeated Lamesa 42-22. The Golden Cranes are now 3-1 on the season. In week five Crane is on the road to face Brownfield. Watch the video above for the highlights....
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IRAAN, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Stanton got off to a hot start and after a late surge from Iraan, the Buffaloes got the job done, winning 28-26. With the win, the Buffaloes improved to 1-3, and the Braves fell to 2-2. Next week Iraan is at home against Tahoka and Stanton is on a bye w...
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MERKEL, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Compass Cougars went on the road looking for their first win of the season and they came up short, falling 47-30. The Cougars are now 0-4 and in week five the Cougars are once again on the road facing Muleshoe Watch the video above for the highligh...
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SAN ANGELO, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Pecos Eagles took their unbeaten record on the road and had a tough task against San Angelo Lake View. In the end, the Chiefs defeated the Eagles 35-24. Next week Pecos is at home taking on Lubbock Estacado. Watch the video above for the highig...
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SHALLOWATER, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Monahans Loboes fell to 2-2 after a 35-21 loss on the road against Shallowater. Next week the Loboes are back on the road to face the Andrews Mustangs. Watch the video above for the highights....
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - After two weeks on the road, the Permian Panthers find home turf again to take on the Pebble Hills Spartans. The game started off with both teams forced to kick a field goal, in which both the Panthers and Spartans missed. This was followed up in the second...
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MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - You can watch week 4 of Friday Night Blitz LIVE here on Friday, Sept. 18. You can watch the live show at 10:15 p.m. in the video player below or online here . Check out the latest Blitz videos in the playlist below later tonight. To check out this w...
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. ( WAFF /Gray News) -An unexpected trip to the emergency room can leave families facing thousands in medical bills, and for many, that burden quickly follows them right to their paycheck. A new federal proposal, the Protecting Workers’ Wages from Medical Debt Act ...
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EAST HAVEN, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) - A 5-year-old boy was killed after being hit by a car while walking home from school Thursday afternoon, according to East Haven police. Police said the boy, identified as Cooper Villano, was struck around 3:20 p.m. at the intersection of Fox...
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FOUNTAIN, Fla. ( WJHG /Gray News) - Two grandparents died in an early-morning house fire on Friday along with their two grandsons. According to Bay County Fire Rescue, the house was already engulfed in flames by the time crews arrived. The Bay County Sheriff’s Office said deputie...
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( WDRB+WAVE /Gray News) — Two men are in custody in connection with a hit-and-run at a southwest Louisville cemetery earlier this week . However, that is not enough of an explanation for the loved ones of the man killed. The victim’s brother, Charles Barbe, identi...
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CINCINNATI ( WXIX /Gray News) - A construction worker is dead following a crash on Interstate 275 in Ohio Friday morning. According to the Springdale Police Department, the collision occurred just before 4 a.m. near Route 747 on I-275. Joshua Christopher Holland, 27, of Adams Cou...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- When Lupe Rayos slipped a leash around an injured dog standing alone in a field outside Midland, the animal collapsed at his feet. Rayos and his wife, Veronica, had no idea then how far that dog would eventually go and were not sure if he would even su...
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MCCAMEY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - McCamey junior athlete Kobe Walker has been on a tear this season, leading the Badgers to a 3-0 start in 2026. He has scored at least one touchdown in every game he has played so far, as the Badgers have averaged 50 points per game. Despite impressive...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is the site of a dispute between President Donald Trump and the Washington community and arts community. The center is currently shut, with rising concerns that Trump will try to knock the building down. Tr...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The West Texas Food Bank is preparing for its annual peanut butter drive, with donations benefiting the organization ahead of a September 24 collection event. Brent Oden, program director at the West Texas Food Bank, said staff and volunteers inspect every ...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa Police Department have safely found a teen who was reported missing on Sept.16. According to Odessa Police, Bethany Cousin has been safely found, Police thank the public for their help in this investigation....
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ST. LOUIS ( KMOV /Gray News) - An 8-year-old named Zane was born with a limb difference, but that hasn’t stopped him from playing the sports he loves. Shriners Children’s St. Louis is assisting Zane and his family, who were first referred to the hospital when he was just 4 months...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Saturday, September 19th, 2026: Scattered showers and thunderstorms return on Saturday! Most of the afternoon is dry, with the evening featuring the best chance of rain across the Basin. Afternoon highs remain rather hot. SATURDAY...
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LEA COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Lea County is encouraging people to sign up for their Hyper-Reach Emergency Alerts. The county is using Hyper-Reach as a more modern and effective way to notify the public about emergencies. The system works through different emergencies like , Severe w...
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AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Texas Panhandle Sports Network and NewsChannel 10 will have livestreams of high school football games throughout the season. To follow the football scores of the week, click here. WATCH To watch the games live on TPSN , click on the live channels on t...
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( InvestigateTV ) — Up to 2 million women in the United States go through menopause every year, according to the Mayo Clinic. For some, the transition brings symptoms that can make daily life difficult, including hot flashes, sleep problems, anxiety, fatigue and joint pain. Despi...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - No. 13 Texas Tech and No. 22 Houston are preparing for a top-25 showdown Friday night in Lubbock, with both teams beginning Big 12 play. For Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire, the short week creates an added challenge after the Red Raiders played on ...
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Allie Hummel was a 36-year-old nurse who went to sleep on June 23, 2026, and never woke up. Her husband, Dr. Andrew Hummel, is a board-certified anesthesiologist, a physician professionally trained in sedation and putting patients to sleep. In the hours following her death, he is...
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One year after conservative figure and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was assassinated on a Utah college campus, Following Leads goes behind the headlines to examine the tragedy through a different lens: true crime reporting. Arizona’s Family Chief Investigative Reporter ...
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WICHITA, Kan. ( KWCH /Gray News) - A long-running auto dealership in Wichita says two employees have been fired after racial slurs were found to be printed on service stickers. Rusty Eck Ford confirmed that the situation impacted four customers, each of whom the company has reach...
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RICHMOND, Ky. ( WKYT /Gray News) - A 20-year-old college volleyball player in Kentucky died just 3 months after being diagnosed with a rare disorder According to a tribute from the Holy Cross women’s volleyball team, Amanda Mack died on Wednesday, Sept. 16. In July, Mack revealed...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crime Stoppers is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a theft at Kent Kwik on S. Rankin. According to reports, the suspect stole a gorilla cart. If you have any information, contact the following:...
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(Gray News) — Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi said she is cancer-free. She made the announcement in an interview with People published Friday morning. Polizzi, 38, was diagnosed with stage 1 cervical cancer just seven months ago. She had a successful hysterectomy on July 31. “As of right...
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BALMORHEA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A Balmorhea ISD employee was removed from the district after allegations of improper conduct at another school district last school year. BISD administration received this information on Wednesday and has initiated an internal investigation amid the...
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GAINES COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Two community members thanked a Gaines County Sheriff's Office Dispatcher for his act of kindness last month in Seminole. Dolores and Samuel Mosauer stopped the Sheriff's Office yesterday with loaves of banana bread and a handwritten letter afte...
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HORRY COUNTY, S.C. ( WMBF /Gray News) - A church service in South Carolina sadly ended in tragedy Wednesday after a vehicle backed into a 12-year-old girl in the parking lot. South Carolina Highway Patrol said the crash happened that night at the Cedar Branch Missionary Baptist C...
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LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - A man is facing dozens of animal cruelty charges after deputies were called out to a property in Louisiana to investigate reports that pigs were running loose and damaging property. According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, d...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A bipartisan group of lawmakers is working on legislation that would create a 20% federal tax incentive for movies and television shows filmed in the United States. Jon Voight, an actor serving as special ambassador to Hollywood, said the shift of film proj...
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MUHLENBERG CO., Ky., Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) - A criminal citation reveals new disturbing details surrounding the murder of an 11-month-old boy in Kentucky. Authorities said Elijah Mayes, 19, was babysitting 11-month-old Grayson Walton while the infant’s father was at work on Sep...
