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SCOTT, La. ( KATC /Gray News) - A couple in Louisiana is accused of leaving a child who ate a THC gummy for eight hours to attend an LSU game, according to authorities. On Sept. 13, the Scott Police Department learned a 4-year-old had ingested a THC gummy, police said. Officers l...
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The family of late Ector County DPS Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vasquez received the Star of Texas Award from Governor Greg Abbott during the annual September 11 ceremony....
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PEORIA, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) — A 5-year-old boy died at an Arizona hospital after being found unresponsive in a vehicle over the weekend. His parents are now facing charges. The boy was found inside a vehicle at a Peoria home on Sunday afternoon. Police said family member...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Beltone Hearing Centers in Midland, Odessa and Big Spring are participating in the Hear2EndHunger food drive. The food drive is an initiative from Beltone Hearing Centers to help their communities fight against food scarcity. It is also a friendly competit...
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ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) — A newly released video appears to show an Atlanta-area bus driver falling asleep at the wheel before the vehicle crashed into several trees in DeKalb County. Atlanta authorities said the crash occurred Sept. 7 on North Shallowford Road. Three people on...
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WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. ( Heartland News /Gray News) — Diesel fuel prices have hit record highs across the nation, with AAA reporting that the national average was $6.23 per gallon on Monday. It took Amin Waddell $1,240 to fill up his semitruck. Waddell, of Illinois, is a contrac...
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( InvestigateTV ) — Many people wait until they are struggling to keep up with bills before seeking help with debt. Debt relief attorney Leslie Tayne said reaching out earlier can help protect a credit score and long-term financial goals. Tayne said the first step is understandin...
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Brayden Montoya, 24, has been indicted on capital murder and injury to a child charges following the death of a 1-year-old girl in Odessa, Texas.
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ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A grand jury has indicted a 24-year-old Odessa man on charges of capital murder of a 1-year-old child. According to the Ector County District Attorney’s Office, the indictment says that on July 26, Brayden Montoya caused the death of a 1-year-old girl...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help in identifying a man wanted for vehicle theft. According to Midland Crime Stoppers, on September 11, at around 12:30 a.m., deputies responded to reports of a stolen vehicle. In the area of West I-20, the...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crime Stoppers is seeking public assistance in identfying a suspect involved in a stolen vehicle theft last Friday. The incident occurred on September 11, 2026, when deputies responded to the 10000 block of West IH-20 in reference to a stolen ...
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - A 31-year-old man was arrested after allegedly recording under the skirts of teenage girls at a Target in North Carolina. Adem Shrader is charged with one count of felony secret peeping and three misdemeanor counts of indecent liberties with a...
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Animal rights advocates and PETA protesters gathered outside the Museum of the Southwest in Midland, Texas, during the annual September Fest to protest the use of a 56-year-old elephant named Okha for rides....
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, September 15th, 2026: It’ll be another hot day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with isolated storm chances continuing, especially for western portions of the region. Changes are ahead as we continue through the...
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The Texas Department of Public Safety-West Texas region is hosting a free event in Midland on September 21 to help parents and caregivers ensure children's car seats are properly installed and used....
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QUINCY, Ill. ( WGEM /Gray News) - The $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot has officially been claimed. Officials with the Illinois Lottery confirmed on Tuesday that the winner of the jackpot, from a ticket purchased in Quincy at Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh, came forward to claim their prize....
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) - A high school assistant principal in Connecticut is accused of sexually assaulting a student twice in his office, according to authorities. Police said Daniel Bonet-Ojeda was charged with two counts of second-degree sexual assault and two cou...
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( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we’re breaking down what medical spas are and the essential steps older adults should know about before booking. Plus, we talk with a caregiver who turned her mother’s late-stage Alzheimer’s journey into an online community to ...
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TERRELL COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Man taken into ICE custody for expired employment authorization document by the Department of Homeland Security. According to Terrell County Sheriffs Office, a deputy made a traffic stop in Sanderson. During questioning, the deputy found that the pe...
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WAMEGO, Kan. ( WIBW /Gray News) - A high school football player died in a UTV crash over the weekend. According to Pottawatomie County Sheriff Doug Adams, the crash happened around 12:50 a.m. near Wamego, Kansas. Emergency crews responded to the crash and found three individuals ...
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A 20-year-old man was charged with a second-degree felony for forgery of a governmental record after deputies discovered a fraudulent U.S. Permanent Resident Card in his possession during an arrest in West Odessa....
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Ector County sheriff’s deputies arrested a 20-year-old man on a charge of forgery of a governmental record after finding what they described as a fraudulent U.S. Permanent Resident Card during his arrest. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responde...
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The Jeff Davis County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday that charges against Daniel Sullivan in connection with the 2018 killing of his wife, Sophia Sullivan, have been dismissed while the investigation remains active....
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - DPS is investigating a rollover crash after one person died in Ector County. According to DPS on September 14, at 7:40 a.m. a GMC Denali driven by 30-year-old Francisco Roque Benitez was traveling northbound on US Highway 385 near mile marker 344 for unknow...
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WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - Nearly two years after Hurricane Helene, human remains found recently in East Tennessee have been identified as one of the last missing victims. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said human remains found Saturday afternoon were i...
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(Gray News) - The U.S. Postal Service officially opened its Operation Santa program Monday. The program is now accepting letters addressed to Santa at the North Pole. To make sure the letters get to Santa and can get a response, here is what USPS says you should do. What should I...
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NEW ALBANY, Ind. ( Aging Untold ) — A group of quilters in Indiana dedicates time and skills to making items for people in need. The group, known as the Southern Indiana Quilt Guild, meets inside Saint Paul Episcopal Church’s Carriage House in New Albany, where members make items...
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( Aging Untold ) — Ransomware is a type of malware that can lock access to data or a device until an attacker is paid. For older adults, families and businesses, one wrong click can create major financial and security problems. Dr. Christopher Whyte says a “zero trust” approach c...
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PHILIPPI, W.Va ( WDTV /Gray News) - A Dollar General store manager is charged with soliciting a minor after he allegedly locked a girl inside the store and made inappropriate comments to her. Jeffrey Malcolm, 35, was arrested by the Barbour County Sheriff’s Office. On Saturday, t...
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( Aging Untold ) — Med spas have expanded beyond Botox and facials, now offer IV hydration, vitamin shots, body sculpting and skin tightening — all marketed around energy, confidence and healthy aging. According to a 2024 report from the American Med Spa Association, women 55 and...
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( InvestigateTV ) — A blown truck tire leads to a devastating crash, and InvestigateTV+ digs into how often tire failures are tied to deadly wrecks and what safety changes advocates say could protect drivers. Then, a mother of three survives septic shock after childbirth but lose...
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ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. ( InvestigateTV ) - Daniel Boone is often recognized as a legendary frontiersman who eventually helped settle the state of Kentucky. He would spend the final two decades of his life outside St. Louis, serving as a Spanish magistrate and blazing trails that...
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MYRTLE BEACH, SC ( InvestigateTV ) - A group of volunteers turn simple fabric into something meaningful. Janette Rhoades loves to sew, and for the last decade, her every stitch has served a purpose. She is part of a dedicated group of women who volunteer for Ryan’s Case For Smile...
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BANGOR, Maine ( WABI /Gray News) - A United Airlines passenger was removed from a flight and arrested after she allegedly attacked a flight attendant when the crew refused to serve her more alcohol, court documents say. Kristina Kedysheva appeared in federal court Wednesday after...
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CLATSOP COUNTY, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) — A four-vehicle crash left one man dead and injured 16 others Saturday night, including 13 Oregon National Guard members returning from weekend training, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 8:56 p.m. Saturday near Milepost 85 on ...
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EAST HAMPTON, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) - A volunteer firefighter is recovering from injuries Sunday evening after they were struck by a vehicle speeding through an accident scene. According to the East Hampton Volunteer Fire Department, while first responders were at a two-car cr...
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MONMOUTH, Ill. ( KWQC /Gray News) - A worker at the Smithfield Foods Monmouth location died Monday morning after a workplace incident. A Smithfield Foods spokesman confirmed the death on Monday. They said their safety personnel are working with local law enforcement to investigat...
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TULLAHOMA, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - Tennessee law enforcement arrested three people in connection with the deaths of a grandfather and his infant granddaughter after a reported dog mauling. Tullahoma police said the arrests stem from a December 2025 incident when the two victim...
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - A Birmingham family is grieving after a routine call for roadside help turned into an unimaginable tragedy Sunday night, claiming the lives of both a father and his youngest son on Interstate 65 . The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identif...
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ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - An Odessa man died this morning in a rollover accident in Ector County. The man was identified as 30-year-old Francisco Roque Benitez. According to the Texas DPS, Benitez was traveling northbound on US Highway 385 near mile marker 344 when his ve...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County is seeking a new Animal Control Officer due to restructuring. As of September 1, Midland County is now accepting applications for a new Animal Control Officer. The county is moving the position under the Office of Emergency Management in an ...
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FORT DAVIS, Texas (KOSA) - Murder charges against Daniel Sullivan in the 2018 killing of his wife, Sophia Sullivan, have been dismissed as investigators continue to examine the case. According to an update from the Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office, the charges were dismissed be...
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MIDLAND & ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - This week, Raising Cane's is celebrating fifteen years of partnership with the Kidds Kids program. The program helps create meaningful memories for children with critical illnesses as well as their families. Starting tomorrow, Tuesday the 15t...
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DAVENPORT, Iowa ( KWQC /Gray News) - The Iowa Hawkeye Marching Band member who collapsed at the home opener football game and died was honored at the Cy-Hawk game on Saturday. Derek Phillips, a mellophone player in the Hawkeye Marching Band, collapsed in the heat at the Hawkeyes ...
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CANTON, N.Y. ( WWNY /Gray News) - Two people died in a crash involving a pickup truck and an Amish buggy on Sunday, according to authorities in New York. At least eight other people were sent to area hospitals with injuries from the collision, which happened around 3 p.m. on Coun...
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LAMESA, Texas (KCBD) - The third annual Crime Suppression Operation took place Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, and Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in the city of Lamesa and Dawson County. The operation, dubbed “Operation Argus,” was hosted by the Lamesa Police Department. The following agencie...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Firefighters from across Texas gathered Monday to honor Odessa firefighter and paramedic Eric Handlin. Before the funeral service, an honor guard procession made its way down 7th Street and into First Baptist Church. Lt. Andrew McElroy with the Odessa Fire ...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A man is dead after a shooting at a club in Midland, said the Midland Police Department. MPD reported that they were called to Club Remy, 200 N. Lee St. around 1:59 A.M. about gunshots being fired. The victim, Eric Mitchell, 30, was taken to Midland Memori...
