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COLUMBIA, S.C. ( WIS /Gray News) - A man whom federal prosecutors called the architect of one of the largest health care fraud schemes in U.S. history was sentenced Monday. Herbert Kimble was sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment with three years of court-ordered supervision. He wa...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Nearly all industries have been impacted by Artificial Intelligence. Goldman Sachs estimates 300 million jobs will be impacted by the emerging technology by 2030. AI is reshaping industries by the day, resulting in jobs being transformed or erased. The chan...
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Fiddlestick Farms in Midland is scheduled to host a Día de los Muertos celebration and Halloween costume contest on Saturday, October 30th.
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump will hold a rally in Rock Hill, South Carolina, a Charlotte, N.C. suburb Thursday. The goal is to encourage voters to vote for Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) as she faces Democrat Annie Andrews. The latest stop on Trump’s “midterm blitz...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Permian senior running back and captain Cayden Taylor is the Big 2 News Week 9 Athlete of the Week after delivering a standout performance in the Panthers’ 42-17 win over Midland. Taylor carried the ball 19 times for 171 yards and three touchdowns, ave...
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LULAC and Hispanic Heritage of Odessa will host a nonpartisan voting event on Thursday, October 29, to provide election information and increase voter turnout....
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - An October surprise is an event that could shake up an election, but does it often make the difference? Matt Dallek, a professor of political management at George Washington University, described it as “an event that, at least in theory, has the potential t...
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Daylight saving time is scheduled to end on November 1, 2026, while the Sunshine Preservation Act remains stalled in the Senate.
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TOLEDO, Ohio ( WTVG /Gray News) - A cockroach attack forced the closure of a library in Ohio this week. Surveillance footage was released by the Toledo Lucas County Public Library, appearing to show a person throwing a box of cockroaches at a staff member on Tuesday at the Kent B...
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The Midland Metropolitan Statistical Area tied for ninth place in national nonfarm payroll employment growth from September 2025 to September 2026, marking its third consecutive month in the top ten....
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) -Odessa Fire Rescue is introducing the Community Connect program. The program lets residents and businesses share information about their homes, properties and specific needs with first responders. The program is voluntary. Residents can provide information t...
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MADISONVILLE, Ky. ( WFIE /Gray News) — A Kentucky doctor who accidentally left her grandchild unattended in a hot car for about eight hours will not be indicted for the baby’s death. Madisonville police said 10-month-old Scottie Crowell died in August . On Tuesday, a grand jury f...
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LAS VEGAS ( KVVU /Gray News) — A South Dakota woman is asking for help finding the wedding ring her husband lost in Las Vegas the night they married. Tammy Bishop and Will Mulroy were married Oct. 20 at the Viva Las Vegas Chapel. Bishop said they celebrated on a party bus and tou...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who has been stealing cartons of cigarettes from four different Kent Kwik stores. The suspect is described as a man wearing dark clothing, with his face covered by a bandana, a...
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Midland Crime Stoppers asked for public assistance in identifying a man dubbed the ``Nicotine Ninja'' who allegedly stole cigarette cartons from four Kent Kwik locations in Midland, Texas....
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Adela & Gilbert Vasquez Middle School was officially dedicated Wednesday, Oct. 28, in West Odessa. It is the first middle school built outside Loop 338. Students, district leaders, community members and the Vasquez family attended the morning dedication. Th...
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(Gray News) - Ernie Johnson announced he will be stepping down as host of “Inside the NBA” at the end of the season. The Sports Broadcasting Hall of Famer took to social media on Wednesday to explain his decision to step away, saying, “It’s just time.” Johnson, 70, stated that he...
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GREENVILLE, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) - The Greenville Police Department said it has officially closed its investigation into the death of Hayden Panettiere. Police said Panettiere’s death has been ruled accidental based on the medical examiner’s determination and the findings of t...
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Adrian Jimmy Stoglin was sentenced to 50 years in prison for possession of a controlled substance after more than 130 grams of cocaine were discovered in his home during a narcotics investigation....
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Artificial intelligence has emerged as the critical sticking point between the U.S. and China. President Donald Trump, who has named it “super intelligence,” insists the U.S. will beat China in the AI competition. Trump said while campaigning for president ...
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) - A man lost thousands of dollars after getting a call that appeared to come from his father’s phone number, with a stranger claiming his parents were being held at gunpoint. Curtis Indyke was asleep around 11:30 p.m. on Oct. 21 when he got a ...
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STERLING, Va. (Gray News) - A Virginia woman was arrested after her 8-month-old died after being left unattended in a bathtub, according to authorities. Rosellena Pisani, 30, was arrested and charged with homicide, two counts of child abuse and three counts of child endangerment,...
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OVERLAND, Mo. ( KMOV /Gray News) — Officials in Missouri said a missing 7-year-old boy and his pregnant mother were found safe Wednesday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol previously issued an Endangered Person Advisory for Dylan Fernando Zendejas-Gonzalez, 7. Dylan was last seen...
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HONOLULU ( KHNL /Gray News) — A terrifying kidnapping attempt in the middle of the afternoon on the Diamond Head Gold Coast in Honolulu was caught on video. Authorities said they were called to Kainalu condominiums on Coconut Avenue around noon on Monday about the reported kidnap...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Wednesday, October 28th, 2026: It’ll be another warmer day with highs into the 70s and 80s along with the chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms mainly for areas west of the Pecos into southeast New Mexico. High temperatures...
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Salem, Ind. ( WDRB/WAVE /Gray News) — The sister of a man accused of threatening a girl with a gun to get in his car said that the whole thing was a “huge misunderstanding.” The incident happened on Friday in an Amish community in Salem, Indiana. Probable cause documents said 53-...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Police Department officers responded at about 3:50 p.m. Tuesday to the area of South Marshall Street for a possible explosive ordnance. Midland Police Department Bomb Squad personnel also responded to the scene. Residents were notified and evacuate...
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( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we separate facts from fiction on “fat-free” foods to help you protect your heart and make healthier grocery choices. Then, National Alliance for Caregiving CEO Jason Resendez joins us to discuss the mounting pressures facing t...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - An Ector County jury found a man guilty of online solicitation of a minor on Tuesday. According to the Ector County District Attorney, Randy McCoy was found guilty of online solicitation of a minor and sentenced to 15 years in prison. In June 2020, McCoy, a...
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GUNTOWN, Miss. ( WTVA /Gray News) — Parents in Mississippi are demanding answers after they said their 11-year-old daughter’s school bus driver told her to get off the bus and walk miles home. James and Ann Lofton said their child and several other kids were forced to walk three ...
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( Aging Untold ) — Inside Crescent Hill Baptist Church in Louisville, a group of volunteers gathers each week surrounded by color, creativity and collaboration. They call themselves the Flower Buds. From events to those in need The Flower Buds take donated flowers...
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WILKES COUNTY, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - An explosion at an illegal moonshine distillery sparked a fire in the North Carolina mountains on Monday, according to authorities. Special agents from North Carolina’s Alcohol Law Enforcement Division were called to investigate the explos...
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(Gray News) - Packaged salads produced by Taylor Farms have been recalled due to an undeclared allergen. According to the Food and Drug Administration, Taylor Farms is recalling its H-E-B Backyard BBQ Chop Salad because it may contain undeclared soy and tree nuts, specifically al...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A multi-vehicle crash happened this morning, Wednesday, Oct. 28, on 42nd Street in front of Subway, near Permian High School. The video was recorded at 8:08 a.m. Firefighters, officers from the Odessa Police Department and ECISD police are on the scene. It ...
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SEDONA, Ariz. ( Aging Untold ) — The crystal and gemstone industry is booming, fueled in part by social media, but experts warn buyers to be cautious of fake products flooding the market. Jamie Inglett, who owns a crystal shop in Sedona, said consumers can find fake crystals in s...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Ken Paxton’s U.S. Senate campaign lists Odessa as the next stop on its “Come and Take It Tour” on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The event is at Mama’s Kitchen and the event starts at 9:00 a.m. First Alert 7 will be LIVE at the event....
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( Aging Untold ) — More than 60 million Americans are family caregivers, balancing work, kids and care for an aging parent or loved one. Jason Resendez, president and CEO of the National Alliance for Caregiving, recently testified before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging...
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( InvestigateTV ) — The cost of long-term care jumped nearly 50% in five years, while income for older households rose just 22%, according to a new AARP report . The report found long-term services and supports are becoming even less affordable for middle-class Americans. Alan We...
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PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - The Town of Pecos City is experiencing an internet and phone service outage after a fiber line was cut Tuesday night. According to city officials, the service provider has not given an estimated time for repairs to be completed. Emergency services are not af...
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(Gray News) - Butter is being recalled because it might be contaminated with yeast, mold and E. coli, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. More than 1,300 cases of Miyoko’s Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter have been recalled in Connecticut, Florida,...
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BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Five individuals were arrested Tuesday afternoon in southeastern Brewster County after attempting to evade law enforcement. According to Brewster County Sherrif’s Office, deputies worked with U.S. Border Patrol agents and Customs and Border Patrol ...
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( InvestigateTV ) — InvestigateTV+ explores a pilot program bringing the hospital to people’s homes, delivering more than preventative care while working to expand nationwide. Plus, we take an in-depth look at a federal initiative to recruit and retain foster homes and whether st...
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BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Five illegal immigrants were apprehended by law enforcement officials in Brewster County Tuesday afternoon. Brewster County sheriff deputies, US Border Patrol agents, and CBP Air Operations located the illegal immigrants in Southeastern Brewst...
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. ( InvestigateTV ) - A family traveled from Turkey to St. Louis for their daughter’s surgery to treat a rare condition affecting fewer than 100 people worldwide. Elisa, an 18-month-old, was born with eight fingers on her left hand. She was diagnosed with Ulnar Dimel...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( InvestigateTV ) - Kids sleeping in shelters, bussed between hotels, and overnights in office buildings. That’s the reality for many foster children in America. For every 100 children in foster care, federal data shows that only 57 licenses homes are available. ...
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Good morning Friends! Halfway through the week and it was a dry start but we've go the rest of the week to look forward to and with that there's rainfall on the way. In the meantime today will we will be near our average highs enjoying a dry and cloudy day sitting in the 70s. [.....
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ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - A former Andrews police officer has been sentenced to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of injury to a child causing serious bodily injury. According to Andrews County News, Micah Caleb Smyth received a 40-year sentence on one charge a...
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TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - A man has been indicted on charges related to the death of his mother in Alabama. Jonathan Chad Simmons faces one count of manslaughter and one count of second-degree elder abuse in the death of his mother, according to Tuscaloosa Coun...
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(Gray News) - A voluntary recall over lead concerns has been issued for cans of Walmart fruit cocktail distributed to stores in at least seven states. The Food and Drug Administration said the recall applies to 15-ounce containers of Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Democratic candidate James Talarico made a stop in Midland on Tuesday at The Loft venue as he campaigns across Texas in the final stretch of the election, just days before Nov. 3. Talarico has returned to Midland for the first time since March for his “Cle...
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LOGAN COUNTY, W. Va ( WSAZ /Gray News) - A 24-year-old sheriff’s deputy was killed in a crash while responding to a call, authorities said. The Logan County Sheriff’s Department identified the deputy as 24-year-old Caden Mullins. Deputy Mullins’ fiancée was airlifted from the sce...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Throughout the 2026 midterm election season, candidates have been speaking out about the impacts of the GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. “With our Republican Congress, I signed a great, big, beautiful bill delivering the largest tax cuts in American histor...
