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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa Fire Rescue is holding a fundraiser to support the family of Firefighter Eric Handlin , whose end of watch was Sept. 4. The fundraiser will be held Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Fannin Terrace Baptist Church, 2800 Mogford St. in Midland. Organizers are selling...
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PRESIDIO COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) -Three men were arrested after entering the United States illegally in Presidio County. U.S. Border Patrol said agents from the Vanhorn Station took the three men into custody. According to Border Patrol, all three are being arrested for illegal reen...
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PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - Some Pecos residents may experience low water pressure while crews work on a water line Tuesday. Town of Pecos City said the work will affect residents near 3rd Street (Business I-20) and Pecan Street. Crews are installing a new valve, which could affect wat...
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( Aging Untold ) — Medical debt is a growing problem for older Americans. About 8 million people ages 50 to 64 — roughly 1 in 8 — had medical debt in 2023, according to AARP. We are breaking down what to do before you pay a single bill, and where to turn for help. Ask for the bil...
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( InvestigateTV ) — America’s fire trucks are aging out of service and departments are waiting years for new rigs. InvestigateTV+ takes an in-depth look at how customizing fleets could be slowing the process, and the solution to get life-saving vehicles in your community faster. ...
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RUTLAND, Vt. ( InvestigateTV ) - Inside the Rutland Regional Medical Center there’s a staff of caregivers, including Barb Amsden, who has walked the halls for nearly half a century. “Work is my thing,” Amsden said. The year was 1978, Jimmy Carter was president, and the Super Seni...
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TUCSON, Ariz. ( InvestigateTV ) - You’re probably familiar with ever-so-popular weight loss medications like Ozempic. Initially made for those with diabetes, the drug is being prescribed to those hoping to lose weight. But we wouldn’t have GLP-1 drugs without one of the most gorg...
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FOX VALLEY, Wis. ( InvestigateTV ) — The caller may sound convincing, but it could all be a scam. In some cases, con artists can lead a person to believe they missed federal court and owed thousands of dollars that needed to be deposited into a cryptocurrency kiosk. These kiosks ...
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(Gray News) - Lay’s is releasing a lineup of new chips inspired by the flavors of some of the most popular holiday dishes. On Oct. 25, Lay’s Cheddar Scalloped-Style Potatoes Flavored Chips and Lay’s Roasted Holiday Turkey Flavored Potato Chips arrive in stores. On Nov. 8, you can...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Who doesn’t love free ice cream? Blue Bell is bringing its Lone Star Scoop Tour to the Permian Basin this week. The tour will stop at several United Supermarkets and Market Street locations, giving families a chance to enjoy free frozen treats and giveaways...
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WEST MELBOURNE, Fla. (Gray News) - A Florida convenience store owner is facing charges after police say he chased down and ran over a 14-year-old boy who he believed had tried to break into his store. The victim later died. Hunter Russey, 14, was found unresponsive in a ditch las...
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RANDOLPH COUNTY, W.Va. ( WDTV /Gray News) - A West Virginia woman is facing charges after she allegedly hit her 7-year-old stepdaughter with a belt in an incident that the girl’s father says “went too far.” MaCayla Johnson, 24, has been charged with child abuse resulting in injur...
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SUMTER, S.C. ( WIS /Gray News) - The parents of a South Carolina high school student who has autism say he and other students with disabilities were required to clean the school cafeteria. Jeremiah and Felicia Sams can’t believe what they say happened to their son, Will, at Lakew...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - 13-year-old Ryker Teel is accused of shooting a teacher outside Highland Middle School on Sept. 25, according to police. Teel is facing charges of aggravated assault and tampering with evidence, among others. Just before 11:40 a.m. that day, officers say c...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) — Midland ISD candidates met with families and community members Tuesday night at a town hall hosted by Jumpstart Midland, giving voters a chance to hear directly about their campaigns and the potential future of MISD. Parents got face time with the MISD sch...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Chamber of Commerce unveiled the model for a 55-foot jackrabbit sculpture that will be placed in downtown Odessa late next year. Mayor Cal Hendrick said sales tax is the biggest economic driver in Odessa and that the sculpture will be an addition...
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NEW ORLEANS ( WVUE /Gray News) — New Orleans fire and police leaders are warning parents about a dangerous social media trend. Officials said a New Orleans-area 9-year-old boy recently burned 70% of his body participating in a trend called the “fire challenge,” which dares kids t...
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CULLMAN, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - A man is in custody after Cullman police said they were working an “active situation” Friday. Police said Jonathan Patrick Young was taken into custody after an hours-long standoff. Cullman authorities said they were called after Young’s elderly...
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HUTCHINGSON, Kansas (KOSA) - Howard College topped the list at No. 1 while Odessa College took No. 5 and Midland College landed at No. 16. The Hawks are coming off an incredible campaign that ended with an NJCAA National Championship. While many of last season’s players are gone,...
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LAS VEGAS ( FOX5 /Gray News) - The man accused of stealing and injuring a flamingo from the Las Vegas Strip was found guilty by a jury on Monday. Mitchell Fairbarn, 34, was present in court and appeared emotionless. His wife and friend were also seen inside the courtroom as the v...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A National Guard member who attempting to break up a fight near the U.S. Capitol was shot and injured on Sunday night, police said. Interim D.C. police chief Jeff Carroll said the shooting happened around 11:10 p.m. while guard members were sitting in a par...
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EMMONS COUNTY, N.D. ( KFYR /Gray News) - A landlord is behind bars after authorities say he broke into a home, exposed himself, and chased three young girls with his car while driving drunk. Court documents show Emmons County, North Dakota, deputies were sent Tuesday afternoon to...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - As the fall weather slowly looms back over the Permian Basin, organizations all across West Texas are looking for unique ways to celebrate the fall season. All 4 Lions Clubs within Midland have partnered up to bring back their annual Trunk or Treating...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - In its fourth public presentation, 'Produced Water 101' was held at Golf Course Road Church (GCR) on Monday. Known as PW 101, the informational session touches on questions like "What is produced water?" and "How can this be reused safely?" Jonna Smoo...
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ATLANTA, Ga. ( Atlanta News First /Gray News) — For about 40 years, KFC has exclusively served Pepsi beverages — but next year, that’s set to change. On Thursday, the fast food giant said its thousands of U.S. locations are switching to a partnership with the Atlanta-based Coca-C...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - A 4-month-old baby was left in a car over the weekend while his father went out to the popular bar area, Broadway, in downtown Nashville, according to Metro Nashville Police. Jordan Hayley, 25, is accused of leaving his infant in the front se...
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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. ( KMOV /Gray News) — A husband and wife from Texas are facing charges in connection with the death of a 17-year-old who was shot on Interstate 170 in Missouri. Willie Herndon, 42, and his wife, Taiya Herndon, 45, were charged in connection with the shooting ...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - With a little over two weeks until Election Day, a number of high-profile Republicans are breaking with President Trump on his approach to Russia and President Vladimir Putin. In many cases, these are Republican senators in unexpectedly tight re-election ra...
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BATON ROUGE, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) — A 21-year-old Louisiana State University student and her fiancé were killed when they were hit by a car. The Baton Rouge Police Department said Mia Camille Dawson, 20, was driving a 2016 Nissan Rogue around 2:40 a.m. Sunday when she veered of...
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ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - An Odessa boy accused of shooting his girlfriend’s mother and siblings to death last December pleaded guilty to three counts of murder Monday and was sentenced to three concurrent life sentences in Ector County District Court. According to the arrest ...
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) — A 20-year-old man has been charged after he allegedly dressed up as a security guard to sneak into the University of Tennessee’s football game against Alabama on Saturday. According to court records, officers saw a man, later identified as Bl...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Basin Theatre Works will hold its Boo Ball fundraiser Oct. 22 at the Odessa Country Club. Tickets are on sale now at buy.ticketstothecity.com The event will include a costume contest, a DJ, dancing, food, a bar and a magician. Entry into the costume contest...
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ATLANTA ( Atlanta News First /Gray News) — An Atlanta mother is calling for increased security at her apartment complex after her 13-year-old son survived his second shooting there in a year. “This can’t keep happening,” Shantavia Battle said. Teen shot while sleeping Battle said...
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MARTINEZ, Ga. ( WRDW/WAGT /Gray News) — Three Augusta residents are facing robbery charges after deputies said they stole a PlayStation 5 during a Facebook Marketplace meetup. Columbia County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called Friday afternoon to Fierce Fitness for a reported ...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - There are multiple upcoming road/lane closures in Midland. The following roads/lanes will be closed: Franklin Avenue between Kelly and Crestview will be closed Oct. 25, 2026, to allow for a special event. Lanes of Bankhead Highway from Kentucky to Midkiff ...
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EAU PLEINE, Wis. ( WSAW /Gray News) — Deputies in Wisconsin said a man admitted to killing his neighbor’s goats in 2024 over a property dispute. Dean Ress, a farmer, said he found some of his goats shot and killed in October 2024. He said the goats are like his family. “I’ve been...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - From answering calls and texts to checking in on athletes, Becky Lucas plays an important role behind the scenes for the Permian Panthers, helping support the football team and every other sport at the school. As Permian’s athletic clerk, Lucas handles...
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BAYOU L’OURSE, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - A dog has died after a man allegedly attacked the animal with a machete during a domestic disturbance in Louisiana, during which he also tried to strike a woman, authorities said. Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon said deputies arrest...
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CLEVELAND COUNTY, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - A fire tore through a North Carolina church Sunday morning, collapsing the roof and forcing cancellation of services. The fire broke out shortly after 7 a.m. on Oct. 18 at Dover Baptist Church on Polkville Road in Shelby. “No services t...
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Layne's Chicken Fingers is scheduled to host its grand opening in Midland, Texas, on Saturday, October 24th, featuring giveaways and benefiting Midland High School....
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( InvestigateTV ) — Buying a new home before selling a current one can leave homeowners juggling two mortgages, or without a place to move into right away. A current home could sell quickly, while finding and closing on the next one may take longer in a competitive market. Kate W...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - For the past 11 years, Chaquisha Dawson has been a familiar face behind the scenes at Odessa High, helping coaches and athletes with everything they need, both on and off the field. As the school's athletic secretary, Dawson supports not only the footb...
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Miami, Florida ( InvestigateTV ) — In the hours after an Amazon cargo plane overshot the runway at Miami International Airport in September, crashing through a fence and hitting two vehicles on a road bordering the facility, investigators from the National Transportation Safety B...
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The third-annual Chalk the Block community event took place on Oct. 17, 2026, at and around Centennial Plaza.
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Monday, October 19th, 2026: It’ll be a rather pleasant start to the workweek with lots of sunshine, quiet conditions and nice temperatures. High temperatures will warm into the 70s and 80s. Midland/Odessa are looking to reach a hi...
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MOORESVILLE, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - Three people were injured after a startled horse jumped while pulling a wagon at Lazy 5 Ranch, officials said. The incident happened Saturday during a horse-drawn wagon ride at the ranch, a popular drive-thru zoo in North Carolina. According...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - On Monday, Texas Tech Athletics announced the home game against No. 25 Arizona will be an 11:00 a.m. kickoff on October 31. The game will be televised on either ABC or ESPN. On Sunday, Texas Tech football climbed up in the weekly AP Poll , up to No. 8. Tec...
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County Road 1 in Lea County, New Mexico, was closed on Sunday morning following a loss-of-containment incident at a Chevron well site near Cotton Draw....
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( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we look into the emotional and financial realities grandparents face when stepping in to raise their grandchildren full-time. We also examine the root causes of nurse burnout, hear how two frontline caregivers launched a program...
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The Texas Department of Public Safety is reminding drivers to follow safety laws during National School Bus Safety Week, which is scheduled to run from October 19 to 23....
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(Gray News) - The United States Air Force identified the service member who died in a rappelling accident at a college football game on Saturday. Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson was attempting to rappel from the rafters as part of a demonstration before the football game between the Uni...
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LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KOSA) - Lea County officials have closed County Road 1, also known as Orla Road, between New Mexico Highway 128 and Battle Axe Road following a loss-of-containment incident at a Chevron well site about one mile north of Cotton Draw. According to information prov...
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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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MONTPELIER, Vt. ( Aging Untold ) — Nathan Longo plays an Italian accordion from the early 1960s, an instrument he said he plays most often. Longo said performing in front of people gives him stage fright. Small workshop, growing demand Longo repairs accordions in a small workshop...
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( Aging Untold ) — The emotional weight of nursing can be immense, but burnout is not caused by one factor alone. Workload, staffing shortages, safety concerns, documentation demands and the loss of meaningful connection with patients are all pushing experienced nurses away from ...
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PORTLAND, Ore. ( Aging Untold )— Oregon faces a nursing crisis that experts say stems not from a lack of licensed nurses, but from workplace conditions that drive healthcare workers away from frontline positions. The U.S. will see nearly 200,000 job openings for registered nurses...
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( Aging Untold ) — Photographs are powerful. For photographer Mikel Conrad, they are a way to tell the story of those who put their lives on the line for the country’s future. Ron Camillo is one of hundreds featured in Conrad’s “250 Faces of Service & Sacrifice.” “Active duty 195...
