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INDEPENDENCE, Mo. ( KCTV /Gray News) - A man in Missouri is accused of killing his girlfriend while she visited him in the hospital, according to authorities. James F. Lawson was charged with second-degree murder in the death of Jessica Cyrus. The shooting happened as Cyrus visit...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Out West will bring T.I. featuring Waka Flocka Flame to Midland County Horseshoe on Friday, Oct. 30, for a concert that includes Halloween festivities and a costume contest with cash prizes. The show is one week away and marks Out West’s final event of its...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Halloween is right around the corner, and safety continues to be top of mind for parents and children. As you plan your trick-or-treating routes across West Texas, there's a free tool provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety to check where reg...
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MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - You can watch week 9 of Friday Night Blitz LIVE here on Friday, Oct 23. You can watch the live show at 10:15 p.m. in the video player below or online here . Check out the latest Blitz videos in the playlist below later tonight. To check out this wee...
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Gray DC) - The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Alaska over the handling of the state’s U.S. Senate election, according to a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration. The lawsuit seeks to prevent certification of the election results in the race for Alaska’...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Most coaches spend decades on the football field, but few can match the longevity of Midland High wide receivers coach Mike Sadler. Sadler has been coaching for 46 years. Sadler's first coaching gig came in 1979, at Ector High School. He also coached ...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Texas Department of Transportation is developing the Odessa District Bicycle Plan and is asking the public to provide feedback. TxDOT has released an interactive web map that includes the agency’s recommendations for the plan. Residents can review the m...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - No. 8 Texas Tech faces another Big 12 challenge on the road as the Red Raiders prepare to take on Cincinnati, a team that brings a physical rushing attack and an experienced offense. The Bearcats are averaging more than 230 rushing yards per game, mak...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) -The Odessa College Theatre will bring “Frankenstein” to the stage Oct. 23-25 at The Globe Theatre at Odessa College. The production follows Mary Shelley’s gothic masterpiece as Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist whose determination to conquer death leads...
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NEW YORK (Gray Media) - As Democrats hope to secure a majority in one, potentially both chambers of Congress, the rise of their left flank is in focus. Democratic Socialists of America say they’re fighting for a democracy powered by everyday people, not capitalists. DSA members a...
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CEDARTOWN, Ga. (Gray News) — Body camera video has been released of a police shooting in August that killed a beloved pet donkey. Video from Cedartown police shows a 1-year-old donkey named HeeHaw trotting toward officers. According to an incident report, an officer tried to scar...
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( InvestigateTV ) — Fans pack the stands and coaches cash in. Chris Nakamoto found an increasing part of the bill is landing on students and universities. Plus, accountability disappears online when a company vanishes the second something goes wrong. Billion Dollar Blitz Here’s a...
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BATON ROUGE, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - Dale Brown, the legendary LSU men’s basketball coach who transformed the Tigers into a national contender and coached some of the biggest names in college basketball, died on Oct. 23. He was 90. Brown spent 25 seasons leading the LSU men’s ba...
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KERMIT, Texas (KOSA) - A video is going around regarding two students at Kermit High School who were recorded yanking a teacher’s hairpiece off during class. Parents are reaching out to First Alert 7 questioning what disciplinary actions might be taken against the students. We re...
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(Gray News) - Meghan Markle’s father Thomas Markle is allegedly being investigated for possession of child sexual abuse material, according to multiple reports. The allegations against Markle Sr. were first reported Thursday by The Sun newspaper by his son. Thomas Markle Jr. info...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) — A distracted driver rear-ended a pedal tavern, injuring multiple people Thursday night in Nashville, Tennessee. Ten of the 13 passengers were injured after the distracted driver hit the pedal tavern, according to the Metro Nashville Police De...
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ST. LOUIS ( KMOV /Gray News) - A car was recently stolen in the St. Louis area and the victim believes thieves used a technique called a relay attack to take it. Car theft victim Sherri Brown said her vehicle was stolen even though the car was locked and the key fobs were inside ...
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WARD COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Ward County Sheriff’s Office received a “BOLO” (Be On The Lookout) on Thursday for a person of interest relating to a murder out of the state of New Mexico. Ward County patrol deputies found the suspects vehicle at the Pilot Travel Center in Pyote....
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - Two parents were accused of assaulting police officers after the couple was reportedly engaging in “black magic rituals” at a house in North Carolina. A criminal affidavit revealed the alleged incident happened on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at a home...
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NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. ( WCSC /Gray News) — A South Carolina woman is facing charges after police said she drove a school bus impaired and led police on a chase with her child in the vehicle before eventually using him as “a shield.” Shakira Jones, 23, is charged with failure to ...
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FRISCO, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Dallas Cowboys are looking to bounce back after dropping their second straight game, falling 23-13 to the Green Bay Packers in Week 6. Dallas now turns its attention to a road matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 7, with both teams looki...
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( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we share practical ways to walk smarter, improve stability and boost your stamina with every step. We also discuss what it really means when an aging loved one refuses medical treatment and how families can navigate that choice...
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AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Amarillo High and Tascosa will meet in the final match of the regular season to decide the District 3-5A championship and number one seed in the playoffs. Both teams are 16-1 in district play. The Lady Rebels won the first district meeting between the two...
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PEORIA, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) — What began with a Walmart driver’s tip about dozens of packages piling up at a home in Arizona led investigators to a million-dollar fraud scheme that stretched to Southeast Asia. Authorities in Arizona said a Walmart driver told them on Aug. 22...
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( Aging Untold ) — Health changes don’t just affect the body — they can reshape confidence, connection and communication between partners. The Aging Untold experts tackle the questions many couples are afraid to ask out loud: When is it safe to resume sex? What if it isn’t? And w...
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( Aging Untold ) — When most people picture Parkinson’s disease, they picture a tremor. But the disease often begins long before that, with subtle changes that are easy to miss — and easy to dismiss. The early signs most people miss “Most people think that when they think of Park...
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. ( WSFA /Gray News) - An Alabama teacher is accused of selling pills to a student in a classroom, according to authorities. Langston Carter, 30, was taken into custody Thursday after Montgomery police were called to L.E.A.D. Academy. Court records say a student wa...
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WASHINGTON ( Aging Untold ) — Emma’s Torch is a cafe and culinary school in Washington, D.C., that trains refugees, exiles and survivors of human trafficking. Students at the cafe learn food preparation skills under timed kitchen conditions as part of their training. On-the-job t...
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BALTIMORE, Md. ( InvestigateTV ) — A pilot program called Neighborhood Nursing is providing basic primary care outside the traditional clinic setting in East Baltimore, setting up in a church and visiting apartment complexes and homes to reach residents. The program’s services ar...
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SENATOBIA, Miss. ( WMC /Gray News) - The police officer who shot and killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley in a Walmart parking lot in June has resigned from the force, attorneys for the Wiley family told Action News 5. Former Senatobia police officer Hunter Foster’s body-camera footage ...
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( InvestigateTV ) — The U.S. Postal Service is temporarily raising prices on some package deliveries ahead of the holiday season. A shipping industry expert says the cost could eventually land on consumers’ receipts. USPS said in a press release the temporary rates apply to some ...
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( Aging Untold ) — Grabbing the “fat-free” option at the grocery store feels like the responsible choice, especially as we get older and start paying closer attention to our heart, our weight and our cholesterol. But Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified physician, explains why that...
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SANDERSON, Texas (KOSA) - The Terrell County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a concerned citizen reporting an individual trying to flag down passing drivers on Highway 285, north of Sanderson. According to the Terrell County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy arrived at the locatio...
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( Aging Untold ) — Hospice care is often misunderstood as “giving up,” but it’s really about comfort, dignity and quality of life. For some families, that care doesn’t have to happen inside the family home — and knowing the alternatives can take the pressure off an already diffic...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Friday, October 23rd, 2026: Above-average temperatures continue to wrap up the work week, with some changes on the horizon late this weekend into next week! FRIDAY Expect a cool start to your Friday, with morning lows in the 50s a...
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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) - Two local leaders are preparing to be recognized for their contributions to the community at the 6th Annual Legends and Living Legends of the Permian Basin celebration. Judge Eddy Spivey and insurance professional Roy Nelson joined us in studio to disc...
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The Odessa Police Department is searching for a man who stole $214 worth of merchandise from an HEB in Odessa, Texas.
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( Aging Untold ) — Protein does more than fuel muscle — it supports strength, healing and independence as we get older. But older adults can fall short on their daily needs, especially when appetite shrinks or meals get smaller. Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified physician, break...
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LEICESTER, Vt. ( InvestigateTV ) - ALS, often called Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a cruel illness. There is no cure, it’s always fatal, and Vermont has the highest rate per capita in the country with around 27 people living with it now in the state. To help those losing independence ...
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MOORESVILLE, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - A woman who was critically injured after falling off a horse-drawn wagon in North Carolina has died, according to her son. Eddie Quesenberry said that on Oct. 17 , his mom and aunt were seriously injured after a tree branch fell and hit a wa...
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GRAND CANYON, AZ ( InvestigateTV ) — Each year, there are dangerous encounters between Grand Canyon visitors and wildlife such as elk. So the park created a new program to reduce these interactions, with the introduction of their newest employee, Blue, the Catahoula dog. Around 5...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa Police and Odessa Fire Rescue responded to the area of N. JBS Parkway on Oct. 22 at around 3:31 p.m. about a major crash. A red Ford Mustang was traveling north in the inside lane of N. JBS Parkway. A white Kia was stopped in the left turn lane facin...
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( Aging Untold ) — When an aging parent or loved one says no to medical treatment, it can feel alarming — but that decision is often rooted in something deeper than it first appears. The Aging Untold hosts break down what’s really driving these moments and how families can respon...
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Hey friends!We made it to the weekend, that is something to celebrate but be ready because we are going to have continuous storms from this evening into early next week. It is advised to turn around don't drown, avoid flooded roadways, drive slowly through puddles....
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( Aging Untold ) — Walking is one of the simplest tools we have for healthy aging, and the benefits add up even in short bursts. The Aging Untold hosts break down how to make every step count, why muscle loss happens faster than most people realize, and why using a walker or cane...
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( InvestigateTV ) — Experts say the transition period before menopause—perimenopause—is still poorly understood, leaving many women blindsided by dozens of symptoms and a frustrating search for answers. InvestigateTV+ takes an in-depth look at the knowledge gap, why diagnosis can...
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SHERWOOD, Ore. ( InvestigateTV ) - Giving time through volunteer work can make a big difference for the cause, but also for the volunteer. Research shows volunteering can offer benefits for mental health. The Mayo Clinic says it can reduce stress and increase feel-good hormones i...
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NEW ORLEANS ( InvestigateTV ) - The patient is struggling to breathe. Monitors are beeping. Medical students are checking lung sounds, reading vital signs and preparing for the next step. But this is not a real emergency room. At LSU Health New Orleans, students are training on h...
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BRIMSON, Minn. ( InvestigateTV ) - In May 2025, about 30 miles north of Duluth, a 27-year-old man decided to have a campfire. The weather was record warm, windy and dry with Red Flag warnings in place. That campfire grew into the Camp House fire, torching thousands of acres of fo...
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ATLANTA ( Atlanta News First /Gray News) — An Atlanta social media influencer is accused of stealing millions of dollars in SNAP benefits, prosecutors said Wednesday. Mercedes Reshard New, who goes by “Shawty Dred,” was indicted on federal charges for fraudulently obtaining more ...
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LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Ala. ( WAFF /Gray News) — An Alabama woman faces federal charges after investigators said she posted a threat against President Donald Trump on Facebook ahead of his planned trip to the Alabama-Georgia college football game. The charges against Megan Lorraine U...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A 71-year-old Odessa man died today after being involved in a major car crash on N. JBS Parkway. The man was identified as Jesus Cervantz. According to the Odessa Police Department, at approximately 3:31 pm, ODP and OFR responded to a major crash on th...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Amid ongoing midterm election campaigns, Democratic nominee for Texas governor Gina Hinojosa made her way through Texas, hosting a rally in Odessa Tuesday night. Hinojosa, speaking to voters in West Odessa, laid out her plan to ensure all Texans can live th...
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (Gray News) - Michael Gray, known for his role as Billy Batson in the television series “Shazam!” has died. He was 75. The actor’s publicist told TMZ and People on Oct. 22 that Gray died on Oct. 16 in Palm Desert, California. Reports say that he died of natura...
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SENATOBIA, Miss. ( WMC /Gray News) - The Mississippi Department of Public Safety released new footage from the fatal shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley. The new video shows body camera footage of the officer who fired shots into the vehicle. Wiley was shot and killed by a Senatob...
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HAPPY VALLEY, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) — Three people found shot to death inside an Oregon home on Tuesday have been identified, along with the person who police say is responsible. According to Happy Valley police, 78-year-old Patricia Lynn Campbell, 47-year-old Katie Lynn Kinder...
