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NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( InvestigateTV ) - Emily Rodgers is 12. She loves tumbling, the color pink and her best friend. This seventh grader measures time in 21-day increments. “I come here every three weeks, and this is my 194th blood transfusion,” Emily said. Emily has beta thalassemi...
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. ( InvestigateTV ) — School in many districts across the country begins before sunrise, a schedule doctors say runs counter to how teenage brains are wired to sleep. School did not always start this early. During the 1950s and 1960s, U.S. schools started between 8:3...
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. ( InvestigateTV ) - We rely on natural gas and electricity every day to heat and light our homes. But one mistake underground can turn an energy source into an instant threat. In 2024, the country saw more than 83,000 reports of damage to gas and electrical lines. ...
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( Aging Untold ) — Senior discounts show up almost everywhere, from museums to hardware stores to prescription drugs, but many older adults hesitate to ask for them. The Aging Untold experts are breaking down where these discounts hide, how to think about accepting them and why a...
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( Aging Untold ) — Choosing between Medicare Advantage, also known as Medicare Part C, and traditional Medicare can feel overwhelming, especially when health needs and budgets don’t always point to the same answer. The Aging Untold experts are walking you through what families sh...
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Good morning Friends, The weekend is here and it's going to be a dry and warm on for the entire West Texas, everything you need to know for the weekend in the video above. Have a fantastic Friday!...
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( Aging Untold ) — A new tremor in your hands, head, voice or legs can be unsettling, especially for older adults who immediately worry about Parkinson’s disease. But there’s an important difference between essential tremor and the tremors associated with Parkinson’s, according t...
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( InvestigateTV ) — As family farms struggle to stay afloat, InvestigateTV+ found the benefits of a taxpayer-funded federal land program go to billionaires and big businesses. Plus, we explore a rise in lithium-ion battery fires, and the unlikely material scientists are using to ...
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MYRTLE BEACH, SC ( InvestigateTV ) - The monarch butterfly, known for its vibrant orange and deep black hues, is dangerously close to disappearing forever. A 2026 report from the Center for Biological Diversity found the migratory eastern monarch remains vulnerable to extinction....
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EAST LANSING, Mich. ( InvestigateTV ) - Michigan State University researchers have discovered a way to make lithium-ion batteries safer using an unlikely material: wood waste. The breakthrough comes as fire officials call rechargeable lithium-ion batteries “ticking time bombs.” T...
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( Aging Untold ) — As we get older, our bodies can have a harder time absorbing key vitamins and minerals — and the warning signs are easy to miss. The Aging Untold hosts are breaking down which vitamin deficiencies are most common in older adults, what to watch for and what to a...
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( Aging Untold ) — A kidney stone may be tiny, but anyone who’s had one knows the pain can feel anything but small. Hydration, diet and certain medical conditions can all affect your risk. Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified physician, breaks down what causes kidney stones, why th...
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WAUSAU, Wis. ( WSAW /Gray News) — The Wausau, Wisconsin, community is showing support after a donation box for a 4-year-old with cerebral palsy was stolen. The former owner of Townline Market has raised money for his grandson for years. “Someone saw the opportunity to go take a l...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - George and Carmen Morrishaw met online playing Final Fantasy, bonded over books, and Carmen moved from New York to be with him. Skipping a big wedding, the couple got married in the fiction section of Charleston’s Bees Ferry Branch Library. Assistant branch...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Ray Freeman, who aged out of foster care, opened One Club Jiu Jitsu in Wyandotte County six years ago. He teaches kids and adults jiu jitsu as a way to work through trauma, depression, ADHD, and behavioral struggles. His own son, Jory, is among his students...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Classic Amphicars — vehicles that drive on land and “swim” in water — gathered at Put-in-Bay, Ohio for a club meetup. Built in Germany between 1961 and 1968, the rare cars require both their land and water drive systems working in sync, making a fully funct...
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PENSACOLA BEACH, Fla. ( WALA /Gray News) - Hurricane Isaias will soon impact the Gulf Coast, and many people in Florida wanted to make one last trip to see Pensacola Beach up close before the weather takes a turn. Stephanie Dzugan, a visitor, said she was explaining the situation...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A new Kentucky business, Lamb Mowers, uses sheep as a quiet, gas-free alternative to traditional lawn care. Homeowner Honi Goldman hired the flock to clear weeds, crabgrass, poison ivy, and kudzu from her yard. V isits run $195–$295, serving Louisville, Lex...
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MARTINEZ, Ga. ( WRDW /Gray News) - A man was shot Thursday after allegedly threatening to take a DoorDash driver’s vehicle and firearm before lunging at him, deputies said. Columbia County deputies went to 3830 Washington Road near Davis Road at around 5:41 p.m. to investigate a ...
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DURHAM, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - A firefighter was killed and two others were injured while battling a fire in central North Carolina, officials said. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation confirmed the Durham firefighter’s death and the injuries in an Oct. 8 social m...
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BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. ( WECT /Gray News) - A military aircraft caught fire in North Carolina during a training operation on Thursday. Military officials said an MV-22B Osprey based at Marine Corps Air Station New River was forced to make an emergency landing Thursday morning in the...
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HOBBS, New Mexico (KMID/KPEJ) - The Hobbs Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation after a man died in a shooting incident Monday evening. According to HPD, officers responded to a report of a shooting at approximately 9:30 pm in the 300 block of West Humble Stree...
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MARICOPA, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) — A young man in Arizona is being recognized for his kindness and caring good deed that was caught on camera, unbeknownst to him. Jordan Hope, 18, didn’t know anyone was watching when he pulled over to help a stranger outside a Maricopa storefro...
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LORAIN COUNTY, Ohio ( WOIO /Gray News) — The owner of an animal hospital and an alleged accomplice have been indicted in what prosecutors describe as a prescription drug scheme that used a dead dog’s name to obtain narcotics. A Lorain County grand jury indicted Dr. Kris L. Taylor...
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SHERMAN, Texas ( KXII /Gray News) - An Oklahoma football player has died in a rollover crash, with his teammate arrested in connection with the collision. Dylan Sebock, a Southeastern Oklahoma State University football player, was killed in the crash that occurred early at about ...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- As the Permian Basin's rapid growth continues to stretch across Odessa and Midland in the form of retail, entertainment, and dining options, one taste has been neglected in the growth. With only about a dozen options, Roma Italian is looking to broaden ...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - On October 27th, the United Way of Midland will be hosting its eleventh annual Power of the Purse event. The night features eight rounds of bingo, with the winner of each round winning designer purses. The event will also offer door prizes, raffles fo...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) — National Physician Assistant Week recognizes the patient-centered care PAs provide. In West Texas, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Permian Basin’s physician assistant program is working to expand access to health care in the region and beyond....
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Odessa Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying two suspects in a theft at the Dollar General located at 1351 W. Universtiy. According to OPD, the male and female suspects stole approximately $150 worth of merchandise. Anyone w...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Democratic National Committee has filed a federal lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of illegally spending millions of taxpayer dollars on television advertisements promoting President Donald Trump just weeks before the midterm elections. The law...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A man was arrested for multiple felony charges by the Midland Police Department Thursday morning. The man was identified as 48 year old Ronald Graham. According to MPD, officers were dipatched to the 4700 block of Anetta drive at approximately 9 am in...
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( NHTSA /Gray News) - The government is updating its standards for LED headlights and other standards related to driver safety. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) made the announcement on Oct. 6. According to the agency, it will consult safety advocates, t...
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(Gray News) - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called the name of Hurricane Isaias “not normal.” Isaias, which is pronounced “ee-sah-EE-ahs,” is the Spanish form of the name Isaiah. “I don’t know how to pronounce this, because it’s not normal,” DeSantis said. “I’m calling it Isaiah. You...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump on Thursday announced new investments in artificial intelligence, aimed at maintaining American leadership in the technology. Trump made the announcement at the U.S. Institute of Peace. The White House called the announcement an histo...
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Special Olympics Texas returns to Midland and Odessa for its third consecutive year of athletic competitions and the High Steaks in the Basin cook-off on October 8 and 10....
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WALHALLA, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) - A teenager in South Carolina has died following what authorities say was an accidental shooting. According to the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a home Thursday morning on Sherwood Lane for a reported shooting. According ...
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WINKLER COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Winkler County Sheriff's deputies responded to a traffic collision early Thursday morning. According to WCSO, the accident occurred at South State Highway 115, where a passenger truck collided with the rear of a commercial vehicle. The driver o...
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - As Hurricane Isaias remains on track for a potential Alabama landfall, the University of Alabama announced that ESPN’s College GameDay is moving indoors. Hurricane Isaias is projected to make landfall late Friday night or early Saturday morni...
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. ( WCTV /Gray News) - A Florida woman is facing several charges after officers say they found a half-dozen children unsupervised and living in deplorable conditions. Jamie Jakes, 30, was arrested by the Tallahassee Police Department over the weekend on six counts...
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( InvestigateTV ) — Borrowers who have been in the SAVE forbearance plan for the past several years are now receiving notices requiring them to leave the plan and choose a new repayment option. The personalized 90-day notices come from loan servicers and began going out in July, ...
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LORIS, SC. ( WMBF /Gray News) - A former clerk of court in South Carolina is accused of secretly increasing his own pay rate 44 times over about a year and a half. Todd Keith Massey turned himself in Wednesday morning as he faces charges of breach of trust with fraudulent intent,...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Thursday, October 8th, 2026: It’ll be another pleasant fall day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico, with warm afternoon highs, mostly sunny skies and slight storm chances for western portions of the region. High temperatur...
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( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we explore how family health history can help doctors spot medical risks early and shape a more personalized path for your care. Plus, find out how creating an “anti-bucket list” can help you let go of guilt, grudges and obligat...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - A man armed with a pistol was shot and killed by security at the federal courthouse in Nashville, Tennessee, according to police. Nashville Metro Police responded to a “reported shooting call” at the Fred D. Thompson Federal Building and Cour...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Five Midland ISD students have earned the opportunity to send experiments to the International Space Station after being named winners of the Higher Orbits Go for Launch Midland Artemis Series. The winning students are Jeremiah Teller and Jerman Hargrove f...
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Five Midland ISD students were named winners of the Higher Orbits Go For Launch Midland Artemis Series and will prepare their experiments for a tentative mission to the International Space Station in late spring 2027....
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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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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- In Episode 4, titled "Man behind DGK," we get to meet Shawn Carrasco, learn what he went through, and how he is helping the community. Stream every episode of From Prison to Powerful Purpose anytime on the Big 2 Plus app, available now to download and w...
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ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) - Georgia’s U.S. Senate candidates, incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) and U.S. Rep. Mike Collins (R), will debate live Thursday in a broadcast streaming across Gray Media stations nationwide. The one-hour debate will begin at 7 p.m. ET and take place at Asse...
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Midland College is expanding its Infant and Toddler Care program at the Helen L. Greathouse Children's Center and will host an open house for the new facilities on Tuesday, October 27th....
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Odessa native Chad Gray has returned home to launch a business focused on helping people with disabilities be seen for who they are — not defined by their disabilities. Gray is the CEO and founder of ST...
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A 32-year-old Midland man, Cung Hnin Thang, was arrested and charged with a second-degree felony of indecency with a child following reports of sexual contact involving two children....
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. ( Aging Untold ) — A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, can change a life in seconds. Between 1 and 3 million people visit emergency rooms each year with a concussion — a mild form of TBI — according to the Cleveland Clinic. While TBIs are especially common in young...
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The West Odessa Volunteer Fire Department will host the Harvest for Heroes Festival on November 7 at the West Texas Horse Center to support local firefighters....
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VINTON COUNTY, Ohio ( WOIO /Gray News) - A judge has dismissed the case against one of the four adults charged in an Ohio child endangerment case where 16 children were found in “deplorable conditions.” The case against Gary Siders Sr. was dismissed after he was found not compete...
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BURLINGTON, Vt. ( Aging Untold ) — For 28 years, Hilda White has shown up at the University of Vermont’s Pringle Herbarium to do a job most people have never heard of: mounting plants. The 95-year-old has carefully preserved more than 50,000 plant specimens at the herbarium, whic...
