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(Gray News) - Eric Bauza, the Emmy Award-winning voice actor who was the modern voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and many more Looney Tunes characters, has died at the age of 46, his family says. Bauza’s family announced the voice actor’s sudden death in a statement on Instagram ....
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NEWPORT, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - A large fire at a seafood processing plant prompted evacuations in Newport, Oregon, over concerns that the smoke contained ammonia. Crews battled a large structure fire that broke out at a freezer building in the Pacific Seafood plant on the his...
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(Gray News) - A British woman visiting the Bahamas with her family died attempting to rescue her two sons after they were swept out to sea. According to the Royal Bahamas Police Force, the 36-year-old was snorkeling with her husband and two sons near the southern point of the isl...
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MADILL, Okla. ( KXII /Gray News) - A man from Madill, Oklahoma, was killed in a workplace accident. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that an employee at J&I Manufacturing was killed Wednesday morning. Troopers identified the employee as 54-year-old Jaime Bell. According to th...
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - Alaska’s Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola and her family were injured in a car crash, delaying the last sprint of her campaign tour. Her campaign said Peltola and her family were heading to a campaign stop at the Alaska Federation of...
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PHOENIX ( AZFamily /Gray News) — A pedestrian died after he was injured in a double hit-and-run in Arizona Friday afternoon. Now police are asking for the public’s help in finding the cars that hit him. First responders were called to the area of 32nd Avenue and Indian School Roa...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump is making his final appeal to voters ahead of Election Day, asking them to back the Republican ticket. Trump will be on the campaign trail all week, with stops planned in Mississippi on Monday, Texas on Tuesday and Ohio on Wednesday. ...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a campaign rally in Mississippi on Monday to support Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) as the midterm elections approach. The president is set to rally at Crossroads Arena in Corinth, Miss. Monday. “They’ve asked me...
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TORRANCE, Calif. ( WBRC /Gray News) - One lucky Avengers fan could soon feel like Tony Stark, or at least drive like an Avenger. The custom-built Acura NSX roadster featured at the end of Marvel’s 2012 movie, “The Avengers,” is up for auction on Cars & Bids . As of Sunday, the li...
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MAPLE GROVE, Minn. (Gray News) - A 29-year-old registered sex offender is accused of pretending to be a teenage girl to try to enroll in a high school. According to KARE , Maple Grove Police Department was notified by a Maple Grove Senior High School staff member about a person w...
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NAHIKU, Hawaii ( HNN /Gray News) - A Hawaii man was cooking chicken for lunch at a roadside grill when he noticed a slithery surprise in a bag of charcoal. Roy Hanks was in for a surprise while cooking huli huli chicken just before lunch last Saturday for Hana Hawaiian BBQ, a roa...
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TIGARD, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - A family has filed a nearly $1 million lawsuit against an Oregon school district after pretzels seasoned with crushed oven cleaner were served to more than 50 middle school students last year. The lawsuit, filed Sept. 9, centers on an incident th...
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OCALA, Fla. ( WCJB /Gray News) - A Florida man was arrested after he allegedly attacked another man he said was taking up too much space in their shared Uber. Deputies with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office responded to a Walmart in Ocala last Saturday after a report of a distur...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Sunday, October 25th, 2026: Stormy conditions are forecast to wrap up the weekend, especially for western areas... SATURDAY NIGHT Thunderstorms continue across southeast New Mexico and far West Texas late this evening, expected to...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - After falling 5-4 in game one to the Oklahoma Warriors, the Odessa Jackalopes avenged themselves with a 5-3 home win. The Warriors scored two early goals before Odessa got one back to end the first period. From there, the Jackalopes outscored Oklahoma ...
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LAS VEGAS ( KVVU /Gray News) - A 15-year-old girl died after she was hit while riding an electric scooter, according to authorities. Police said the crash happened Oct. 21 at around 3:08 p.m. on Racetrack Road. The family identified the victim as Torrianne Mortensen. Torrianne wa...
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PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - A man has been arrested during a possible assault investigation in Pecos, according to the Pecos Police Department. Officers were called to the 2200 block of Oil Mill on Friday around 11:28 P.M. about a possible assault, said Pecos Police. Officials made con...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - With affordability a main issue ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, politicians and economists alike are weighing the factors leading to the high cost of living. One often-overlooked piece is the cost of transportation. Cars, once considered a luxury, are ...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The White House, known as the home of the president of the United States, also houses an art collection that author Leslie Greene Bowman says rivals museums anywhere in the world. Bowman, an American art historian, served under four presidents on the Commit...
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(Gray News) - WWE legend Ric Flair was hospitalized after falling outside of a Florida restaurant, according to multiple reports. The 77-year-old retired American professional wrestler, whose real name is Richard Morgan Fliehr, said in an Instagram post Saturday that he spent the...
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ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. ( WCSC /News) - A mother in South Carolina was arrested after her 12-year-old daughter was allegedly found severely underweight, according to authorities. Chiquitta Dawkins, 43, was charged with unlawful conduct toward a child, deputies say. Orangeburg Cou...
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - A University of Alabama fraternity has been suspended for nearly four years. According to a report on the university’s End Hazing website, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.’s Eta Chi chapter will not be recognized by the university through May...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A new monument on the National Mall honors those who served in the first Gulf War. The National Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial officially opened after more than four years of construction. The memorial honors those who served while educating visito...
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REEVES COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Two people are dead after a deadly crash in Reeves County on Friday morning, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. A tractor-truck that was towing a trailer being driven by Juan Pizano, 48, of Joshua, was driving westbound on CR 302. La...
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CINCINNATI ( WXIX /Gray News) - A jury has found an Ohio man guilty of killing a Hamilton County deputy last year. Rodney Hinton Jr. was found guilty of murder, reckless homicide and felonious assault for deliberately hitting and killing Deputy Larry Henderson on May 2, 2025. He ...
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - An Alaskan man was sentenced this week, three years after authorities say he murdered his wife and attempted to conceal it. On Friday, former U.S. Army Spec. Zarrius Hildabrand, 24, was given a 59-year prison sentence for fatally shooting hi...
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TUCSON, Ariz. ( KOLD /Gray News) - A mold outbreak has recently forced dozens of students to move out of a University of Arizona dorm. Lily Kingsbury and Ryleigh Beitler, both freshmen at the university, said they felt something was wrong shortly after moving into the Coronado Do...
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MANNING, S.C. ( WIS /Gray News) - A police officer in South Carolina has been fired after allegedly helping his son, who is charged in a double murder investigation. Alexander Dukes Sr.’s son, Antwone Dukes, 22, was arrested on Oct. 6 and charged in the deaths of two men stemming...
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CONYERS, Ga. ( ANF /Gray News) - A Conyers man accused of spreading HIV to multiple women — one of whom later died — will avoid trial on murder charges after pleading guilty to three counts of reckless conduct. Cleveland Broadie was sentenced Oct. 7, 2026, to 15 years in prison, ...
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(Gray News) - President Donald Trump said he called Google CEO Sundar Pichai and asked to rename the Atlantic Ocean. Trump, who made the remarks at a South Carolina rally for U.S. Sen. Darline Graham, said he told Pichai that Google was “really great with the lake,” referencing w...
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PHOENIX ( AZFamily /Gray News) — A woman convicted of tricking men into thinking she was pregnant, including “The Bachelor” contestant Clayton Echard, will spend 30 days behind bars after a plea agreement. After a plea agreement , prosecutors laid out how they said Laura Owens ma...
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IRAAN, Texas (KOSA) - McCamey traveled to Braves Stadium this Friday, after their undefeated record was broken against Wink, with intentions of a better outcome this game. The win did not come with ease. By the end of the third quarter, the game was tied at 12. The Badgers needed...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Compass Cougars, after a 26-20 win over Kermit, hope to improve their win column in their game against Sweetwater on Gordon Awtry Field. The Mustangs came to Midland on a mission, and it showed from start to finish. With two wins in the district before...
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MONAHANS, Texas (KOSA) - Monahans welcomed the Steers to their territory for a mid-district matchup with an expectation to expand their district win column. O’Mante Carrasco contributed greatly to the Loboes victory, producing multiple touchdowns for Monahans. The Lobes win at ho...
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FORT WORTH, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Christian Mustangs ventured into McNair Stadium to face All Saints, the reigning TAPPS Division II state champions. Both wanted their district record to remain undefeated. Midland Christian led the Saints going into halftime 31-28, but the b...
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GRANDFALLS, Texas (KOSA) - The Cowboys handed the Bears their first loss of 2026. Balmorhea’s usually explosive offense couldn’t find a rhythm in this game. Grandfalls-Royalty, on the other hand, had some big moments. Jason Burns had a strong scoring run and Gino Cruz put up a pa...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The battle to keep the win streak alive in District 2-6A took place at Astound Broadband Stadium when Permian faced Midland. The Bulldogs started things off strong on defense and special teams, with a strip sack recovered by Marshall Woodside and a recover...
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CLYDE, Texas (KOSA) - The Yellow Jackets remain winless in district play. The Bulldogs controlled the momentum from start to finish. Big first quarter scores put Kermit in a hole it couldn’t escape. Clyde wrapped up the evening with a 59-13 win. With the loss, the Yellow Jackets ...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Rangers won while honoring a former student. Ahead of the game, Greenwood held a tribute to Tristan Wilson. He would have graduated with the Class of 2027, but died in March after a battle with cancer. Players held up his jersey for the crowd and his f...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Bronchos were unable to snap their losing streak against the Bobcats. The Odessa offensive kept up with San Angelo in the first half. Ayden Garcia scored two touchdowns for the squad and kept it a one-score game through two quarters. That type of perfor...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A motorcyclist died after a crash involving a car at the intersection of Faudree Road and Santa Fe Drive in Odessa. Odessa Police and Odessa Fire and Rescue responded to the intersection at approximately 7:23 p.m. on Oct. 23 in reference to a major crash. A...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A motorcyclist died after being involved in a major crash in Odessa earlier today. The motorcyclist was identified as 24-year-old Dominique Mancha. At approximately 7:23 pm, Odessa Police and Odessa Fire Rescue responded to Faudree Rd. and Sante Fe Dr. ...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa College held a Preview Day at Blanton Elementary School, giving students an opportunity to explore educational programs available in their community. The event featured faculty and representatives from numerous Odessa College departments and programs...
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BLACK HAWK COUNTY, Iowa (Gray News) - The parents of a Republican lieutenant governor candidate in Iowa are reportedly claiming that he owes them hundreds of thousands of dollars. KCCI reports that court documents filed in Black Hawk County show Derek Wulf’s parents, Duane and Ja...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - SH 302 is closed in both directions due to a crash in Odessa. Westbound traffic is being diverted to FM 1232. Eastbound traffic is being turned around at the Mentone Bypass. Drivers are advised to avoid the area if possible, expect delays, use an alternate ...
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BEND, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - In an interview with Oregon Public Broadcasting , Kaylub Giamanco, 36, the man who took down the elementary shooter last week, described what he saw that day as he confronted the armed teen. Giamanco explained in the interview about crawling throug...
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City of Midland Transportation Department crews have been busy since the rain event of Oct. 15, 2026.
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - As Election Day approaches, Texans are preparing to cast their ballots. But for people with felony convictions, questions about voting eligibility can create uncertainty. In Texas, many people with felony convictions regain their right to vote after co...
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BARTOW, Fla. (Gray News) — Florida authorities say a young child died following a shooting outside a Burger King Thursday evening. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office , the shooting occurred at a Burger King on East Van Fleet Drive when a father and his 3-year-old son w...
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HOBBS, N.M. (KOSA) - The Lea County Drug Task Force, in a joint operation with the Lea County Sheriff’s Office and the Hobbs Police Department, arrested a fugitive wanted on multiple felony warrants. According to a press release from the task force, Guadalupe Adrian Carmona was t...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Local Boxer Julian Sanchez is making his way to Connecticut this weekend to compete in the Mike Tyson Boxing Invitational. At this event, boxers from around the country were selected by Iron Mike himself to see who is the best. "It's an amazing feeling...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A former Texas Tech University professor who manufactured and distributed fentanyl — including a pink-dyed mixture branded as “pink flamingo” — was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison. Daniel Taylor, 51, pleaded guilty July 1 to conspiracy to distribut...
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SOUTH BEND, Ind. ( WNDU /Gray News) - A daycare operator is facing charges after a viral video allegedly showed kids fighting inside her home in Indiana. Tysharae Jones, 29, faces charges of battery with injury to a person under 14, neglect of a dependent resulting in bodily inju...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – As Halloween weekend quickly approaches, if you are looking for a fun way to spend it in the Permian Basin, Out West Midland has you covered. On Friday, October 30th, Out West Midland is welcoming multiple Grammy winner T.I. and 'No Hands' artist Waka...
