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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 & 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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CHICAGO (Gray News) – Chicago police said a teenage girl was arrested in connection with the death of a 29-year-old man who was pushed from a moving train. The 15-year-old girl, who was identified as a suspect who allegedly pushed the man from a Chicago Transit Authority Red Line...
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) - Police are investigating after a dog was found dead inside a locked vehicle in Evansville, authorities said. Evansville Police Department records show officers responded to a 911 call near Walnut Street and Southeast 10th Street. According to...
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(Gray News) – Two lawmakers have introduced a bill that would reduce the standard workweek to 32 hours without a loss in pay or benefits. Rep. Mark Takano of California and Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont reintroduced the “Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act” last week. EN ESPAÑOL | Prop...
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( InvestigateTV ) — For those hoping to retire in the next few years, a few practical steps now can make a meaningful difference for both savings and peace of mind later. Cherry Dale, vice president of financial education at Virginia Credit Union, said it is never too early to st...
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MARFA, Texas (KOSA) - A coalition of Big Bend landowners and Conserve Big Bend filed a federal lawsuit Monday challenging the legal authority the Department of Homeland Security is using to fast-track border wall and infrastructure construction across the region. The lawsuit, fil...
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LAMESA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A two-night crime suppression operation in Lamesa and Dawson County resulted in 35 arrests and the seizure of methamphetamine, marijuana, THC and a firearm, according to the Lamesa Police Department. The third annual operation, known as “Operation Argu...
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WINKLER COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Winkler County Sheriff’s Office found a body of a man inside a car who was believed to be an oilfield worker. According to the sheriff’s office, the 38-year-old man was found on a drill site near the area of Little Joe Road. The circumstances of...
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BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A missing hiker was found by Terlingua Fire and EMS near Lajitas last Friday. Multiple agencies and community partners worked together to locate and rescue the individual. A deputy quickly located the hiker and created an improvised shade shel...
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The intersection of Farm to Market Road 1788 and Interstate 20 is scheduled to close on Thursday, September 17, as part of an ongoing expansion project by the Texas Department of Transportation....
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(Gray News) - Judge Judith Sheindlin, better known as Judge Judy, is retiring from on-camera work following a three-decade career. In an exclusive interview with People , Sheindlin said her retirement will start in October when her Amazon series “Judy Justice” ends. The sharp-wit...
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JACKSON, Miss. ( WLBT /Gray News) - Jarques “Jock” Ratliff, 51, the man accused in connection with the murder of Mississippi woman Tasia Fortune, was denied bond. Ratliff made his initial appearance in court on Monday, where he also pleaded not guilty to the murder charge. Fortun...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Permanent road closure in Midland until construction is completed. According to Texas Department of transportation, there will a permanent road closure beginning Thursday September 17, at 8:00a.m. The FM 1788 Intersection at Mile Marker 127 will be permane...
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Firefighters from multiple agencies battled a large brush fire in Howard County on Sunday afternoon, successfully protecting homes and limiting damage despite extreme dryness....
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The number of people flying airlines out of Midland International will end the year as one of the three largest in recent history
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Monday, September 14th, 2026: It’ll be a hot and breezy day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with isolated showers and thunderstorms possible for areas West of the Pecos into southeast New Mexico. High temperatures will ...
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) - A man was arrested after police said he tried to break into a home he claimed was a fraternity house. According to the Evansville Police Department, officers were called to a home around 3:50 a.m. Saturday. The homeowner told officers that so...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Aphasia Center of West Texas is hosting a fundraising event for Aphasia survivors. According to the Aphasia Center of West Texas, the community is invited to attend the harvesting hope fall market on Thursday, October 15, from 4:30 to 7:00p.m. The mark...
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Palm Coast, Florida ( InvestigateTV ) — Lindsey Isaacs was asleep in her apartment when Florida Highway Patrol troopers began pounding on her door, ready to tell her they believed she was responsible for the deaths of three people. Their evidence — images of Isaacs’ vehicle captu...
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( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we’re decoding what your blood pressure readings really mean for your health. Then, we share crucial financial steps to protect your future during a “gray divorce” — splitting up after age 50. Plus, we follow a Michigan family’s...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Permian High School debuts new Auditorium with The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Based on the book by Mark Haddon and adapted for the stage by Simon Stephens. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is about Christopher Boone A re...
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(Gray News) - Macklemore was dropped from the rest of Ed Sheeran’s tour after several venues said they would not let the rapper perform, according to several reports. “As the concert promoter for Ed Sheeran’s U.S. Loop Tour, we have been notified by venues on the upcoming U.S. to...
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A 26-year-old woman was killed and two men were injured in a collision between a car and a motorcycle in Ector County, Texas, early Sunday morning.
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Fire Department, responded to structure fire on Sunday September 13, where a fire broke out at the area of East Summit. According to fire officials, no one was taken to the hospital. Minor injuries were reported and one firefighter was affected...
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) - An employee at an optometry office deleted her own bill and altered hundreds of patient records, according to investigators. Evansville Police Department responded to the Brizius, Embry & Smith optometry office to take a fraud report. Officer...
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(Gray Media) – The Ricky Joy company has recalled more than 2.3 million bottles of Sour Crush rolling liquid candy because the applicator can pose a choking hazard, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission . The recalled product uses a rolling ball to dispense liquid c...
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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. ( Aging Untold ) — A tap ensemble in Myrtle Beach is blending fancy footwork with fun for a group of adult dancers. Michele Selvanto-Kowalski spent more than 45 years teaching tap in New Jersey before moving to Myrtle Beach in 2014. She teaches all ages at Coas...
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( Aging Untold ) — Kathey Dailey visits the Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute regularly for appointments. Stomach pain first brought her to the emergency room in 2023. “By 6 o’clock, an oncologist came in and she said, ‘Have they talked to you?’ And I said, ‘N...
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GRAND LEDGE, Mich. ( Aging Untold ) — Fourteen-year-old Everson Guild was a football player, band member, student council member and wrestler. He went into sudden cardiac arrest at football practice at Grand Ledge High School on July 24, 2017, just a month away from starting high...
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(Gray News) - President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday that he uses artificial intelligence “for a lot of things,” but he did not specify exactly how. Trump said he is leading in AI development and that AI will bring more benefit than harm. “Whoever wi...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( Aging Untold ) — A group of volunteer musicians is bringing live music directly to hospital rooms, an effort that organizers say lifts the spirits of patients, families and staff. Alex King goes room to room at TriStar Centennial in Nashville and performs for p...
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( Aging Untold ) — High blood pressure often has no warning signs, but, left unchecked, it can quietly damage more than your heart. The Aging Untold experts are breaking down what’s actually happening inside your blood vessels when your blood pressure runs high, why the bottom nu...
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( InvestigateTV ) — InvestigateTV+ reporter Kristin Crowley’s journey after genetic testing reveals she carries the BRCA mutation and leads to a life-changing preventive decision. Experts also break down what BRCA can mean for families and the range of options available, includin...
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MANCHESTER, Tenn. ( InvestigateTV ) - While his friends are playing video games and posting on social media, Tobey Chapman is taking orders. The 13-year-old is the owner of Tobey’s Sandwich Shack in Manchester. The restaurant is built on family recipes and a savings account that ...
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WILLAMSTON, Mich. ( InvestigateTV ) — A retired Mid-Michigan man has spent 13 years photographing Williamston High School sports, uploading the images to a website where students and families can access them at no cost. Dave Ferguson photographs basketball, football, volleyball, ...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Fire Department responded to a structure fire Sunday afternoon. The fire occurred in the 300 block of East Summit. According to MFD, a firefighter did suffer minor burns and was impacted by the heat but was not transported to the hospital....
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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...
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REEVES COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A man considered armed and dangerous who was wanted out of Reeves County has been arrested. According to the Reeves County Sheriff’s Office, Jesus Munoz Estrada was arrested in Ward County in the Tree City area. The Reeves County Sheriff’s Office tha...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Prayer2Gather hosted its first community group prayer event at the Midland County Courthouse. The morning event gives residents an opportunity to pray together as a community. It highlights 14 different areas within the community, giving attendees the opti...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County has accepted a $1.3 million dollar grant to create a Border Prosecution Unit to fight oilfield theft and gang-related crime. According to the county the grant will fund four prosecutors, two investigators and one administrative position, alo...
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Construction has begun on the first phase of Midland County's Mill & Fill roadway rehabilitation project, which aims to improve approximately three miles of road between East Industrial Loop and South Garfield Street over the next two months....
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MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland County announced that the commissioners accepted a $1.3 million grant to establish a Border Prosecution Unit. This new unit will work within the Midland County District Attorney's Office to provide new resources to support criminal inve...
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Ward County deputies arrested 39-year-old Jesus Munoz Estrada, who was wanted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, approximately two hours after authorities issued a public alert....
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - An honor escort was held Monday for Odessa Fire Rescue firefighter/paramedic Eric Handlin, a 25-year veteran of the department. The escort departed Odessa Fire Rescue Fire House 8, at 301 E. Yukon Road, at around 8:45 a.m. and traveled to First Baptist Chur...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - DPS is investigating a traffic crash involving a marked DPS vehicle on Friday night. According to DPS, they were investigating at the intersection of FM 1936 and FM 2020 around 10:20 P.M. A marked DPS Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling northbound on FM 1936 with...
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(Gray Media) – Gray Media is rolling out a refreshed weekday lineup this week, starting Monday, with two fan-favorite shows returning for new seasons, plus a new addition to the lineup - all offering new content at least five days a week. InvestigateTV+ Season 4 InvestigateTV+ re...
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AUGUSTA, Ga. ( WRDW /Gray News) - Authorities in Georgia say a man working for a lawn maintenance company died when his lawn mower flipped into a canal, trapping him underwater. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim in the Saturday afternoon incident as 67-ye...
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PHOENIX ( AZFamily /Gray News) - A Phoenix family says two teenagers caused around $10,000 in damage by kicking in their front door in an incident that police believe may be connected to a dangerous social media trend. Ring video footage shows two people who appear to be teenage ...
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BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas ( KBTX /Gray News) - Two young men and a firefighter from Texas are being praised as heroes for jumping in to help a couple whose pickup truck crashed through a fence and plunged into a pond. Jim Hesse was driving with his wife, Shirley Nallie-Hesse, in Brazo...
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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) - A Florida woman is facing charges after deputies say she threw a bucket of feces onto a neighbor she accused of sleeping with her husband. Yirsi Esperanza Machado Rivera, 50, was arrested on charges of burglary and battery after she allegedly...
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MUHLENBERG COUNTY, Ky. ( WFIE /Gray News) - Multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating the disappearance and death of an 11-month-old boy in Kentucky. Family members said 11-month-old Grayson went missing from the Cleaton community on Saturday. A reporter with WFIE was i...
