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Concerns over Kennedy Center’s future renewed
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The doors to the historic Kennedy Center are closed, with fences put up and the public kept out after the building closed without warning earlier this week due to alleged safety risks. Supporters of the center worry the “temporary” closure could be permanen...
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More details released after teen dies in Winkler County crash
WINKLER COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - One person died Thursday evening following a crash between a Honda Accord and a commercial car on South State Highway 18 near CR401 and mile marker 336. According to Texas Department of Public Safety, on Sept. 17 at around 5:30 p.m., a man died in a...
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What clean eating really means
( Aging Untold ) — The term “clean eating” gets thrown around a lot, but it’s not about pricey health food stores or perfect diets. We are breaking down what clean eating actually means, why frozen and canned vegetables still count and how small swaps can help your body work with...
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What to know about causes for thinning hair, hair loss
( Aging Untold ) — Thinning hair can be frustrating, and it’s not always tied to getting older. With so many possible triggers behind hair loss, from hormones to stress to nutrition, it’s easy to spend money on treatments before knowing what’s actually causing the problem. Hair l...
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Midlife can be a season of self-discovery rather than a crisis
( Aging Untold ) — As we age, life brings transitions and, for some, it can be a chance to reconnect with who they are and what they want. While this is sometimes called a midlife or later-life crisis, it can also be growth or a second bloom. Why later life opens the door to self...
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Man run over by ICE patrol car while running from agents, state patrol says
DOUGHERTY COUNTY, Ga. ( WALB /Gray News) — A person was allegedly hit by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicle in Dougherty County in what began as a traffic stop. According to Georgia State Patrol, the situation started when ICE agents tried to stop a van on the Liberty...
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‘Don’t feel like you’re alone in this" - National Alliance for Caregiving addresses caregiving crisis
( Aging Untold ) — More than 60 million Americans are family caregivers, according to the National Alliance for Caregiving , which amounts to about one in four adults. Jason Resendez, president and CEO of the National Alliance for Caregiving , joined Aging Untold and said several...
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Daycare driver in 6-year-old’s hot van death admits she skipped safety check because ‘she was hot,’ records show
MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) — The daycare van driver charged in the hot van death of a 6-year-old girl told Tennessee state inspectors that she skipped her required walk-through inspection of the vehicle because “she was hot,” according to records newly obtained from the Ten...
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Married and living apart: Some couples redefine what marriage looks like later in life
( Aging Untold ) — Marriage doesn’t look the same for every couple. Some happily married couples stay together but live in separate homes. Marriage is about connection, not an address Gerontologist Sam Cradduck said couples shouldn’t assume sharing a home is what makes a marriage...
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Man run over by ICE patrol car while running from officers, state patrol says
DOUGHERTY COUNTY, Ga. ( WALB /Gray News) — A person was allegedly hit by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicle in Dougherty County in what began as a traffic stop. According to Georgia State Patrol, the situation started when ICE agents tried to stop a van on the Liberty...
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Millions more Amazon Prime refunds are coming: Here’s how you could get up to $200
(Gray News) – Amazon is accelerating and widening consumer refund payouts under an expanded federal court order stemming from the Federal Trade Commission’s $2.5 billion deceptive enrollment settlement. Under the historic September 2025 settlement of the FTC’s allegations, Amazon...
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HOA removes Little Free Library from a resident’s front yard. Here’s why
NORTH RIDGEVILLE, Ohio ( WOIO /Gray News) – A homeowners association in Ohio ordered a resident to remove a Little Free Library from her front yard by the end of September, saying the book exchange box violates bylaws against yard storage. Lana Carter and her husband installed th...
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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Friday, September 18th, 2026
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Friday, September 18th, 2026: It will be a hot day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with isolated shower and thunderstorm chances returning to parts of the region for the afternoon and evening hours. High temperatures wi...
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Aspiring entomologist, local teen Jacob Gilbert creates insect art
Fourteen-year-old Jacob Gilbert sells insect-based art pieces at the Midland Farmers Market through his business, Insect Inspirations.
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Aging Untold: Setting boundaries when adult kids move back home
( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we discuss the importance of setting boundaries and clear expectations when adult children move back home. Plus, we examine digital legacy planning and explain how organizing your passwords and online accounts now can protect y...
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How to protect your budget from wedding vendor problems
( InvestigateTV ) — Planning a wedding is one of the most exciting times in a couple’s life, but it can also be one of the most expensive, and couples working on tight timelines are often hiring vendors they have never met, sometimes entirely online. Josh Planos, a spokesperson f...
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Jury reaches verdict in case tied to death of reporter covering Super Bowl in New Orleans
GRETNA, La. ( WVUE /Gray News) - A woman was found guilty of negligent homicide in connection with the death of Adan Manzano, a sports reporter killed while covering Super Bowl LIX in 2025. The defense and prosecution both presented closing arguments Thursday before the jury was ...
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Experts answer viewer questions: Dementia and doctor visits, sharing kids’ photos online and rebuilding libido
( Aging Untold ) — Each week, viewers send in thoughtful questions about aging and everyday life. This week’s questions cover helping a parent with dementia keep up with doctor visits, deciding whether to share children’s photos online and rebuilding libido later in life. Helping...
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Babysitter accused of killing 7-month-old boy told police he ‘fell off the couch,’ affidavit shows
CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) — A babysitter in North Carolina is accused of killing a 7-month-old boy who died from severe head injuries. Police in Charlotte said they were contacted by the Department of Social Services on Sept. 10 regarding a 7-month-old boy who was in the...
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13-year-old boy found dead in river after trying to rescue his sister, reports say
(Gray News) - A 13-year-old boy in Montana was found dead in the river after trying to rescue his sister, according to officials. On Thursday, just before 2 p.m., rescue teams found Ephraim Dayley’s body in the Clarks Fork River, according to a press release. Ephraim was tubing w...
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New Allsup's opens on U.S. Highway 385 in Odessa
A new Allsup's gas station store featuring 24-hour service and signature fried burritos has opened at 16460 U.S. Highway 385 in Odessa, Texas.
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Conjoined twins reach new milestones after doctors perform 24-hour surgery to separate their heads
ST. LOUIS ( KMOV /Gray News) — Twins are born with an inseparable bond, but very few have ever been quite as close as 2-year-olds Hiyab and Wuhbto. The sisters were born in Ethiopia as craniopagus twins, conjoined at the tops of their heads and facing opposite directions. The con...
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New program brings life-saving blood to West Texas patients
Rankin County EMS, Medical Center Hospital, and the Texas J Regional Advisory Council launched a pilot program to provide whole blood transfusions to patients with life-threatening bleeding before hospital arrival....
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Highway 349 near Midland shutdown, traffic detoured after tanker overturned
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - South State Highway 349 has been shut down while officials deal with the aftermath of a three-vehicle collision at County Road 173 and 349. One of the vehicles was a tanker carrying acidic cargo. The tanker overturned and is blocking all southbound lanes, ...
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Gaines County dispatcher gets ‘thank you’ note for helping stranded driver
GAINES COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A couple stopped by the Gaines County Sheriff’s Office with loaves of homemade banana bread and a handwritten “thank you” note. Dolores and Samuel Mosauer stopped by the sheriff’s office with a note explaining that in June, while her husband was in t...
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Gene therapy offers new hope for sickle cell patients
( Aging Untold ) — Sickle cell disease leaves patients fighting debilitating pain and frequent hospitalizations. In December 2023, the Food and Drug Administration approved a milestone treatment known as Lyfgenia. A patient in St. Louis said the therapy has helped him regain cont...
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Grandparents raising kids often face gaps in support, advocates say
MARYLAND ( InvestigateTV ) — When parents are unable to care for their children, grandparents are often the first to step up. These arrangements are called “grandfamilies,” and according to the U.S. Department of Labor, there are more than two million of them across the country. ...
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Four-vehicle crash involving acid tanker closes Highway 349 in Midland County
South State Highway 349 in Midland was closed Friday morning following a three-vehicle crash involving a tanker carrying acidic material that left one person hospitalized....
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Oral health and brain function: Aging Experts Reveal the Danger of Ignoring Your Teeth as You Age
( Aging Untold ) — Did you know that oral hygiene isn’t just cosmetic? It could be one of the most overlooked tools in protecting your heart and brain. In this episode of The Aging Untold Podcast , our experts break down the critical connection between poor dental health, chronic...
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The school resource officer that uses his ‘dad skills’ to help students
EATON RAPIDS, Mich. ( InvestigateTV ) - Jason Ferguson has walked the halls of Eaton Rapids High School for four years as the school resource officer, but his approach relies more on parenting experience than his 34 years in law enforcement. Ferguson spent most of his career at t...
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Digital legacy planning: Protecting your online life for the people you love
( Aging Untold ) — A will can spell out what happens to your home, your money and your belongings, but it might not cover your online life. A digital legacy plan can help protect important information and make a difficult time a little easier for the people you love. Why digital ...
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InvestigateTV+: Helping teens stay away from violence
( InvestigateTV ) — An ex-con shares how he is now using his story to steer teens away from violence through an innovative mentoring program. Then, InvestigateTV+ follows an inspiring effort helping people with Parkinson’s find strength and community through climbing. Plus, four ...
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Four generations of family keep this chocolate business sweet
JERICHO, Vt. ( InvestigateTV ) - At Snowflake Chocolates , candy making is in full swing as the family business preps their next batch. It was Martha Pollack’s idea to name the business after Snowflake Bentley, the Jericho resident who was the first to photograph snowflakes. Like...
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Their son was born with multiple heart defects. A 12-hour surgery helped save his life
GREENVILLE, S.C. ( InvestigateTV ) - For one family, the first moments of parenthood came with a diagnosis they never saw coming - their son had several heart defects. About one in every 100 babies is born with a heart defect, according to the CDC. Congenital heart disease is the...
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Mentoring program teaches kids to prevent violence, here’s how
LANSING, Mich. ( InvestigateTV ) - Doctors say that during adolescence the emotional center of your brain, the frontal cortex, matures earlier than the part responsible for impulse control and judgement. Experts warn when that development gap meets easy access to firearms, the ri...
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2 charged after more than 80 dogs, cats rescued from hoarding situation
LINCOLN COUNTY, Ky. ( WKYT /Gray News) - More than 80 dogs and cats were rescued from a Kentucky home Tuesday in what deputies called a hoarding situation. Animals found in crates The animals were discovered at a Lincoln County home. The dog warden and deputies first found dogs i...
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Lindsay Clancy juror says no evidence showed anything other than a ‘loving, wonderful person’
PLYMOUTH COUNTY, Mass. (Gray News) — A juror from the Lindsay Clancy trial is speaking out. Paula Devlin served as a juror in the case. She spoke recently in an interview with WJAR about various topics, including the trial testimony and tense deliberations after closing arguments...
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Farming town pulls together to harvest crop for neighbor with stage 4 brain cancer
HILLSBORO, N.D. ( Valley News Live /Gray News) - A North Dakota farm town turned out in force Wednesday with dozens of farmers bringing trucks and harvesters to finish the beet harvest for a neighbor fighting stage 4 brain cancer. When Bill Cotton was diagnosed with cancer this s...
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Amazing Castle exhibit opens at Durham Children’s Museum
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Amazing Castle exhibit is open at the Durham Children’s Museum inside the Museum of the Southwest. The exhibit gives children the opportunity to play and participate in interactive experiences, including arts and crafts, puzzles and problem-solving act...
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Lee Legacy High School honors 2026 Wall of Honor inductees
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Lee High School’s library filled with students, staff and alumni to celebrate the 2026 Wall of Honor inductees. The ceremony welcomed Larry Hall and Kedrick Brown into the Lee High School Wall of Honor. The event included speeches and memories from those i...
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New monument dedicated to late DPS trooper Vasquez
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Texas DPS honored the life and service of DPS Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vasquez with a monument ceremony in Midland. Trooper Vasquez tragically lost his life battling injuries he had suffered in 2024 when his patrol car was hit by another vehicle. "Being ...
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Stanton breaks ground on new plaza to boost local economy
STANTON, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The town of Stanton was excited to come together as a community and break ground on the newest addition to their local economy. A new plaza broke ground on September 16th, and members of the community could not have been more excited. The Economic Dev...
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Cause of death revealed for Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - The cause of death has been revealed for Grammy-nominated music producer Tay Keith, according to multiple reports. The 29-year-old died from an accidental drug overdose, Rolling Stone reported. Officials found ketamine, alcohol, nicotine, and ...
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Midland Crime Stoppers seeks help in residential robbery
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crime Stoppers is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a robbery. According to reports, on September 8, 2026, at approximately 9:36 am, officers were dispatched to the 4600 block of St. Andrews in reference to a burgl...
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Highway 18 closed following fatal crash in Winkler County
WINKLER COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - According to the Winkler County Sheriff's Office, a fatal accident occurred this evening at South State Highway 18 Cross Roads 401 Mile Marker 336. Fire responders are at the scene as South State Highway 18 is closed. Officials advise motorists...
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Woman’s body found inside suitcase at fire station prompts homicide investigation
WICHITA, Kan. ( KWCH /Gray News) - Authorities in Kansas say a homicide investigation is underway after a body was found in a suitcase at a Wichita fire station. The investigation began Wednesday night when the Wichita Fire Department requested that police respond after two peopl...
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Ector County school bus with 14 students crashes into parked vehicles
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - An ECISD school bus crashed in south Odessa Thursday afternoon outside the La Promesa Apartments near Monahans Street and South Crane Avenue. Watch the moment an Ector County ISD school bus crashes into multiple vehicles in front of an apartment complex: EX...
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Popular frozen dessert recalled over possible stones inside. Here’s what to know
(Gray News) - Pints of So Delicious Dairy Free frozen dessert are being recalled because they may have small stones or other hard objects inside. The recall includes pints of So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert that were sold in stores nationwi...
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Odessa woman indicted for manslaughter after infant’s bathtub death
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A 23-year-old Odessa woman has been indicted for manslaughter following the death of her infant child in a bathtub incident. Sienna Herrera left her infant child in a bathtub with two other children and left them unsupervised for an extended period of time ...
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Ector County Elections Office holds public test to demonstrate voting machine accuracy ahead of Nov. 3 election
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) — With the Nov. 3 election approaching, the Ector County Elections Office welcomed the public to see firsthand how voting equipment operates and ensure residents have confidence that every ballot counts. During every election cycle, the office hosts a public ...
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Woman facing dozens of charges after 17 cats found dead, 20 others rescued from extreme heat
WALKER, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - A Louisiana woman is facing dozens of animal cruelty charges after authorities say they discovered nearly 40 cats and kittens suffering in extreme heat without food or water inside an area business. Madison Rebecca Colello, 29, surrendered to auth...
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Man arrested after Martin County drug bust
MARTIN COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A man was arrested after a drug bust in Martin County. According to the TAG Center-Permian Basin, a warrant was issued for Alonzo Galindo Carrasco. Investigators then searched his home in the area of PRC 2021, where members seized cocaine, marijuana,...
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Dolly Parton posthumously accepts lifetime achievement award in video recorded before her death: ‘I will always love you’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Gray News) — Attendees at the Americana Music Honors & Awards were shocked to watch Dolly Parton appear on screen and accept a lifetime achievement award Wednesday night. According to Variety , Parton was notified that she was winning the award before she died. ...
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Woman sues city, detective for $10 million over wrongful arrest tied to facial recognition error
FARGO, N.D. ( KVLY /Gray News) - A woman is suing for millions of dollars, alleging that a flawed facial recognition match led to her facing bank fraud charges that were later dropped. Angela Lipps, of Elizabethton, Tennessee, filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday in U.S. District Cour...
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Step-grandfather of 11-month-old boy found dead arrested in connection to infant’s death
MUHLENBERG CO., Ky. ( WFIE /Gray News) - Another arrest has been made in connection with the investigation into a baby’s death in Kentucky. Jeff Barnett is charged with tampering with physical evidence. His citation shows he had a warrant and was arrested at a gas station in Grah...