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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A Flood Watch will go into effect starting this evening through late Tuesday night across portions of West Texas and southeast New Mexico. SUMMARY A cold front is forecast to sweep through West Texas and southeast New Mexico this week, which combined with t...
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TERRELL COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Terrell County Sheriff’s Dispatch received a 911 call for help from an illegal border crosser in a remote area of Brewster County. According to Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland, the dispatcher was able to triangulate the caller’s location and immediat...
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GRANBY, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) - A man has been charged with a crime after shooting a black bear that he says broke into an enclosure and killed several of his chickens. Michael Gero, 39, called emergency dispatch on Friday, reporting that he had killed a bear that was attackin...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Senators are on Capitol Hill this week for the final time until after Election Day, with the Protect College Sports Act expected on the agenda. The bipartisan bill would overhaul college sports, enshrining pay for athletes’ name, image and likeness, known a...
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SPOKANE, Wash. (Gray News) - A Washington state mother is facing charges after her 8-year-old daughter, who had allegedly been left home alone, was found dead in an overflowing bathtub. Travionna Johnson, 23, is facing felony charges of manslaughter and abandonment of a dependent...
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PEORIA, Ill. ( WEEK /Gray News) - Authorities in Illinois say a man is in custody after a mother and her 2-year-old son were killed in what is believed to have been a domestic violence incident. Heaven J. Wood, 20, and her 2-year-old son, KJ Duncan-Wood, were found dead early Fri...
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MOBILE, Ala. ( WALA /Gray News) - An Alabama pastor is recalling the tragic moments after seeing a close family friend and his fiancée become victims of a deadly train crash. Leonard Whitfield, assistant pastor of Mount Airy Missionary Baptist Church, says he was on his way to th...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Sunday, September 27th, 2026: Very warm and sunny afternoon with rain-free conditions to wrap up the weekend. More changes arrive next week. SUNDAY To start Sunday, morning lows are forecast in the 70s, and skies are expected to b...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The No. 11 Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated Sam Houston State 49-14 at Galaxy Stadium. Defense ruled the day, forcing three interceptions. They also held the Bearkats to 74 yards rushing. The Red Raiders improve to 4-0 in 2026 and hit the road next wee...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The late Midland Lee Rebel, Cedric Benson, is forever immortalized in Midland with a bronze statue outside Astound Broadband Stadium. This afternoon, Cedric's friends and family gathered for the ceremony. Several people spoke about Benson, including h...
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HAZEL GREEN, Ala. ( WAFF /Gray News) - A couple died in a house explosion in Alabama. Madison County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that two people were killed in the explosion, which happened in Hazel Green. Madison County Coroner Dr. Tyler Berryhill identified the two people killed...
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MESA, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) — A teenage boy is facing multiple felony charges after a private gun sale erupted in gunfire Thursday afternoon. Mesa police said the shooting occurred just before 1:30 p.m., when a woman was trying to conduct a gun sale with a man and a 16-year-ol...
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ATLANTA, Ga. ( ANF /Gray News) — A Georgia police officer shot a man and his family’s two dogs early Thursday in front of the man’s four young children, according to his wife. Kelsy Lackey said they called 911 just after midnight on Bishop Road in Fairburn because she was worried...
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BELTON, S.C. ( FOX Carolina /Gray News) - A man was arrested and eight dogs, including four puppies, were taken from his home in South Carolina after they were found to be malnourished. James Louie Conard, 49, was arrested Thursday by Anderson County Sheriff’s Office detectives a...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - One person is dead after a fatal motorcycle crash in Odessa on Friday night. OPD reported they were called to the 2000 block of E. 42nd St. about a major crash around 7:49 P.M.. A Jeep Wrangler was driving eastbound on 42nd St and a Honda motorcycle, operat...
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CLEVELAND ( WOIO /Gray News) - Eight people were able to escape a late-night fire in the Cleveland area by allegedly jumping from the home. According to the Cleveland Division of Fire, crews responded to a reported residential fire at about 11:35 p.m. Friday on 82nd Street. Six c...
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CURRY COUNTY, N.M. ( KFDA /Gray News) - A utility worker died Friday in New Mexico after being electrocuted while attempting to repair a utility pole. According to the Curry County Sheriff’s Office, sheriff’s deputies, along with the Clovis Fire Department, responded to a rural a...
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OCONEE COUNTY, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) - A South Carolina woman says she is working towards healing after three of her goats were stolen and her horse was found shot and killed at her home. Kim Lusk said her goats disappeared in April. Then, this month, her horse of 20 years, nam...
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CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (Gray News) - A mother in Pennsylvania was charged after her 4-year-old girl died from a severe colon infection and neglect, according to multiple reports. Police say 36-year-old Sarah Brubaker is accused of neglecting to care for her 4-year-old daughter, r...
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) - An Indiana woman who pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a deadly DUI crash has learned her sentence this week. Crystal Edmonds appeared in a Vanderburgh courtroom on Friday, where she was sentenced to two years in prison, followed by two...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The National Mall was transformed into a neighborhood this week featuring the next generation of home building and development for the sixth year in a row, as part of HUD’s “Innovative Housing Showcase.” The exhibition, which began Tuesday and concluded Thu...
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. ( KMOV /Gray News) - Four people are facing charges after a minor crash in Missouri escalated into a violent attack that was captured on video. Tamara Logan, 48, Martinez Logan, 25, Mary Moore, 26, and Davion Alfred, 30, are each charged with second-degree robbery,...
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ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) - The remains of a dismembered woman were found at an apartment complex in Georgia in what authorities described as a “particularly gruesome crime.” Police believe the victim was 26-year-old Shanteria Mosley, known as “KT” by her friends and family. King...
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WACO, Texas ( KWTX /Gray News) - The Texas rodeo community is mourning a member of the Tarleton State University team who died during an event on Thursday. Alejandra Franco, a Tarleton State University student-athlete, died from injuries she sustained while performing at the S.A....
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COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. ( WCSC /Gray News) - A Minnesota woman is dead after police say a bartender pushed her down a flight of concrete stairs during what was supposed to be a birthday trip to South Carolina with her best friend of 50 years. Now, that bartender is facing a rare ch...
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WILMINGTON, Ohio ( WXIX /Gray News) - A man is facing nearly a dozen criminal charges after police in Ohio said he hid in the ceiling to photograph members of the Wilmington College women’s soccer team while they changed in their locker room. Wilmington police were called to the ...
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McCamey, Texas (KOSA) - The McCamey Badgers welcomed the Kermit Yellow Jackets to their home turf for a 2A/3A showdown. In the end, the Badgers defeated the Yellow Jackets 42-13. This victory marks the first 5-0 for the Badgers in at least a decade. McCamey will travel to Bovina ...
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IRAAN, Texas (KOSA) - The Braves bounced back from their week four loss with a win over the Bulldogs. Iraan found plenty of success early in this game. Braden Martinez had a big run and touchdown on the offensive side of the ball. As for the defense, Joel Zapata snagged a pick si...
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COAHOMA, Texas (KOSA) - The Wildcats get a win over the Bulldogs for the first time since 2024. Despite featuring two high flying offenses, it took awhile for the scoring to start in Howard county. Wink kicker Gunner Voyles notched the first points of the evening. His shot bounce...
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ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - After both teams suffered a loss the week prior, Monahans and Andrews hoped to find the win column in the Mustangs’ homecoming game. When in a battle for that win, there wasn’t much progression from either team to show in the first half. The single flame c...
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PHOENIX ( AZFamily /Gray News) — A teenager who caused $10,000 in damage to a Phoenix home as part of the viral “Door Kick Challenge” has been arrested, police said Thursday. Investigators said the unidentified 14-year-old boy was arrested Sept. 13 and booked into the Durango Juv...
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CLYDE, Texas (KOSA) - The Panthers were unable to clinch their first win under Xavier Rangel against the Bulldogs. Fort Stockton fell behind early and struggled to crawl out of the hole. Scores from players like Jeremiah Gonzalez helped the effort, but Clyde was too much. The hom...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - For the first time in almost a month, the Midland Christian Mustangs returned to Gordon Awtry Field to face Jim Ned. Jaxon Franco found the right people in the first half, a handoff to Caleb Cruz and two passes to Payton Ross and Callaway Rodriguez, roundi...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Panthers notched a homecoming victory against their out-of-state opponent. This game was meant to start at 7:00 p.m., but was delayed to 7:15 p.m. due to lightning in the area. Once the severe weather was gone, Permian delivered a storm of its own. The ...
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BIG SPRING, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Big Spring Steers got their first win of the season defeating San Angelo Lake View 27-20 in overtime. Next week the Steers are on a bye. Watch the video above for the highlights....
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IRAAN, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Iraan Braves would get their third win of the season, defeating Tahoka 34-19. Next week the Braves are back at home against Hale Center. Watch the video above for the highlights....
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CLYDE, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Fort Stockton Panthers went on the road seeking their first win of the season and were unsuccessful as they fell 56-21 to Clyde. Next week the Panthers are on a bye. Watch the video above for the highlights....
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ANDREWS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Andrews Mustangs got it done at home defeating the Monahans Loboes 19-7. With the win, the Mustangs are now 3-2 and the Loboes are 2-3. In week six, the Mustangs are on the road to face Lubbock Estacado, and the Loboes are on a bye. Watch the vide...
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COAHOMA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Wink quarterback Layne Lusby is our standout player of the game from our game of the week. Lusby got it done through the air and on the ground helping lead the Wildcats to a 36-13 victory to stay unbeaten. Watch the video above to hear more....
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ODESSA, Texas (KMIOD/KPEJ) - Saturday, any leftover early-morning shower will quickly move out, and we'll see skies gradually clearing through the day. That means a much nicer afternoon with plenty of sunshine and highs right around 90 degrees. Saturday night looks quiet and comf...
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FAIRFIELD, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) - A transportation worker in Connecticut has died after he was hit by a car while doing road maintenance work on Interstate 95. State officials said Connecticut Department of Transportation employee Elvin Hernandez, 60, was hit Friday morning w...
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Tarleton State University rodeo athlete Alejandra Franco died following an injury sustained during a competition at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas....
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Phillips 66 donated $10,000 and volunteered to deliver meals for Meals on Wheels of Odessa during a Corporate Takeover event held on Friday, September 25....
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - As the reality of the midterm elections set in, some Republicans on Capitol Hill have shifted their messaging away from President Donald Trump. Rep. Maria Salazar (R-FL) released an ad in both Spanish and English on Sept. 17 directly opposing parts of Trump...
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The Midland Police Department and the local community mourned the passing of Harry ``Gene'' Washam, a longtime volunteer who dedicated over 30 years and nearly 20,000 hours to supporting local law enforcement....
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Dog Rescue R Us successfully transported 71 dogs from Gardendale, Texas, to partner rescues in other states on September 24.
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TIPP CITY, Ohio (Gray News) - Testimony continued this week in the murder trial of former “American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn. Flynn is accused of killing his wife, Ashley Flynn, earlier this year and staging the crime scene as a burglary to mislead investigators. The 40-year-...
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HOBBS, New Mexico (KMID/KPEJ) - The Hobbs Police Department is actively investigating an incident in the area of Highland Middle School that occurred earlier today. Both Highland Middle School and Coronado Elementary are secure. There are no active threats to students or staff at...
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BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Brewster County Sheriff's Office located an illegal migrant in a remote area. The migrant was identified as Luis Armando Guillermo Virguegas. Deputies responded to a remote area of Southeastern Brewster County where they located Virguegas....
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CRANE, Texas (KOSA) - A biker club is showing its softer side, teaming up with a Crane nursing home for a special lunch Friday. Focused Care, a nursing and rehabilitation center in Crane, partners with a group of local bikers for various events like Senior Olympics and Trunk or T...
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TUCSON, Ariz. ( KOLD /Gray News) - A University of Arizona fraternity is under investigation for violating the student code of conduct. University officials said Sigma Tau Gamma has been placed on activities suspension after being accused of forcing members to drink large amounts...
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Gray News) - A nurse in a neonatal intensive care unit was arrested after a 4-month-old baby in his care was found to have multiple broken bones and bruises across her body. Authorities said the baby was born at 23 weeks in November and had been living at Hel...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers are asking for the publics help in finding a woman that was involved in a aggravated robbery incident. According to Midland Crime Stoppers the woman assaulted the victim and took his wallet. She then left the scene, and drove away in...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - No. 11 Texas Tech is 3-0 after a top-25 win over Houston, but the Red Raiders have already turned their attention to Sam Houston State. The Bearkats enter Saturday's matchup at 1-2, but Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire knows his team will be tested ...
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ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Ector County response and recovery efforts continue following a weather microburst that impacted West Odessa on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Damage assessments The Emergency Management Department physically assessed 15 affected residences. All 15 assessments ha...
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(Gray News) — For the third year in a row, Luna takes the crown as the most popular cat name. Last week, U.S. News & World Report published a list of the 100 most popular cat names in the country. Luna, Milo and Bella take the top three spots. The report said Luna is popular acro...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A group of energy companies, including Michigan-based ITC Holdings Corp., is asking the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to limit competition on the transmission step of the energy delivery process. There are three parts to making sure the lights...
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ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - Sponsors and participants gathered at Andrews Country Golf Course despite cloudy weather for the 20th annual CASA for Kids Golf Tournament. The golf tournament is a fundraiser that helps CASA of West Texas achieve its goal of providing children in the fost...
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COAHOMA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Coahoma quarterback Austin Joslin has been a standout player in West Texas. Austin stepped into the starting quarterback position last season after Boyd Cox suffered an injury. He led the Bulldogs to a second-place finish in district play and took the...
