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Woman threatened to ‘shoot up’ daycare, court documents say
DELHI TOWNSHIP, Ohio ( WXIX /Gray News) - An Ohio woman is accused of threatening to “shoot up” a Delhi Township daycare, according to newly filed court records. Jydan Rankin, 29, is held at the Hamilton County Justice Center on misdemeanor charges of inducing panic and aggravate...
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Midland man killed after pickup crashes into tree, fence
Joe Ezekiel Gonzalez Jr., 23, was killed Sunday night in Midland, Texas, after his pickup truck crashed into a tree and a fence on West Golf Course Road....
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Nearly 300 people may have been exposed to rabies from goats at a petting zoo
IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) — Hundreds of people in North Carolina may have been exposed to rabies after interacting with goats at a mobile petting zoo. The North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health said three baby goats at the petting zoo tested positive for r...
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Homeland Security special agent arrested on rape, sodomy charges
MOBILE, Ala. ( WALA /Gray News) - A Homeland Security Investigations special agent was arrested on multiple charges, including rape and sexual abuse. The Spanish Fort Police Department in Alabama said that Kent Blacklidge turned himself in to the Baldwin County Jail on Sept. 5. H...
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More than 30 arrested in Howard County over Labor Day weekend
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - More than 30 people were arrested in Howard County during the Labor Day holiday weekend on charges ranging from traffic violations and public intoxication to aggravated assault, drug offenses and evading arrest. According to our news partner KBest Media...
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Jimmy John’s worker accused of shooting 14-year-old girl after argument inside restaurant
ST. LOUIS, Mo. ( KMOV /Gray News) - A disagreement between a woman and individuals associated with a Jimmy John’s near the Saint Louis University Campus ended with a 14-year-old girl getting shot in the leg, police said. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police, just before...
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74-year-old university professor dies after being hit by boat
BENTON COUNTY, Ark. ( KY3 /Gray News) - A woman has died after she was hit by a boat while swimming in an Arkansas lake on Friday. According to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, the tragedy happened north of War Eagle Marina in the White River arm of Beaver Lake. Officials s...
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More than 80 people arrested after street takeover, deputies say
GREENVILLE, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) — More than 80 people were arrested Friday night following a street takeover in South Carolina. Deputies with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said the street takeover took place at the intersection of Locust Hill Road and Fairview Road a...
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Bill to help motorsports tracks back in spotlight following DC race
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race held August 23 in Washington has brought renewed focus in Congress to help permanent motorsports tracks across the country. The bill is called the Motorsports Fairness Permanency Act of 2025 . If it becomes law, it wi...
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31-year-old man driving a lawn mower hit and killed by 2 vehicles
CHEROKEE COUNTY, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) — A 31-year-old man driving a lawn mower died in a crash in South Carolina Sunday morning, troopers said. Officials with the South Carolina Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 6:35 a.m. on S.C. 329 near Ford Road. Both a Craftsma...
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7 injured, horse euthanized after SUV hits horse-drawn buggy
COFFEY COUNTY, Kan. ( KWCH /Gray News) — Seven people were sent to the hospital, and a horse was euthanized after a crash involving a horse-drawn buggy in Kansas. The Coffey County Sheriff’s Office said that the crash happened on Saturday evening. The investigation shows that a m...
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Why waiting to buy could save you money
( InvestigateTV ) — Nine out of 10 Americans are now waiting for a sale before making an online purchase, according to a new CouponFollow survey, as rising prices push shoppers to stretch every dollar. The survey of 1,000 people also found 61% are willing to hold out a month or l...
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Woman arrested after BAC hits nearly four times legal limit, sheriff’s office says
EVANSVILLE, Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) – A 53-year-old woman was arrested in Indiana after recording a blood alcohol concentration of nearly four times the legal limit, the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office said. The sheriff’s office received a call around 4 p.m. about a possible ...
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Midland man dies after wrong-way crash on Loop 250 service road
A 34-year-old Midland man died early Sunday morning after his vehicle struck a concrete barrier while traveling in the wrong direction on a Loop 250 service road....
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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Monday, September 7th, 2026
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Monday, September 7th, 2026: It’ll be a pleasant Labor Day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico. Highs will be milder for most with quiet conditions for the majority. High temperatures will warm into the 80s, 90s and 100s. M...
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Midland man killed in single-vehicle crash on Loop 250
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A Midland man died early Sunday after the car he was driving hit a concrete barrier on Loop 250. According to DPS, the crash happened around 12:30 a.m. Sunday at CR 1150, also known as Todd Road, and Loop 250. DPS says 34-year-old Eduardo Guadalupe Ruiz Me...
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Zero-trust approach can help protect against cyberattacks
( Aging Untold ) — Ransomware is malicious software that can lock users out of their data or device until a ransom is paid and spoofed phone numbers and artificial intelligence can make scams look and sound real. For older adults, families and businesses, one wrong click can crea...
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Retired firefighter carves swords to pay down student lunch debt
( Aging Untold ) — A retired Missouri firefighter is hand-carving swords and using the proceeds to help pay down student lunch debt at local schools. Chris Monroe, a bladesmith, started making swords for his grandchildren. Word reached other neighborhood kids and he began making ...
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Toddler dies after shooting himself with unattended gun; uncle facing charges
COLUMBIA, S.C. ( WIS /Gray News) - A 3-year-old boy died Thursday after accidentally shooting himself with a gun, and his uncle is now facing charges, authorities said. The Columbia Police Department said the accident happened on Bailey Street near The Colony apartments. Law enfo...
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Iowa woman’s a cappella anthem earns her Nashville recording session, national spotlight
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Gray News) — A 20-year-old Iowa woman is trading her hometown stage for a professional Nashville recording studio after winning a nationwide search for the country’s best a cappella performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Lily Schloss of North Liberty, Iowa, ...
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Two deaths reported at Burning Man event, organizers say
PERSHING COUNTY, Nev. ( KOLO /Gray News) - The Burning Man Project announced the deaths of two people at the 2026 event in the Black Rock Desert. The first death was an attendee in his mid-50s who died after experiencing a medical emergency at Black Rock City, according to the Bu...
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Boy with rare genetic condition meets donor whose bone marrow saved his life
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - A 5-year-old Alabama boy met the bone marrow donor who saved his life for the first time. Dewontis Groomster Jr.’s father, Dewontis Groomster Sr., said he knew something wasn’t right when his son was a baby . The signs were subtle at first: a...
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6 children taken to hospital after nearby lightning strike, officials say
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. ( FOX Carolina /Gray News) - Six children were hospitalized after a lightning strike hit near where they were playing outside, officials said. Deputies with the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a lightning strike near a group o...
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Man arrested at Texas A&M football game after police catch him secretly recording woman
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - An arrest report from Saturday’s Texas A&M football game reveals a disturbing incident on the third deck of Kyle Field, where a Brazos County man was caught allegedly taking non-consensual “upskirt” videos of a female fan. Manuel Ramirez, 61, was a...
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Man duct-taped, arrested following flight disturbance fired from real estate job
TUCSON, Ariz. ( 13 News /Gray News) - The Tucson man who was arrested on an American Airlines flight has been fired from his real estate job. 67-year-old Layne Arthur Lundeen made national headlines after he was arrested for being disorderly on the plane. Lundeen was said to have...
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Frito-Lay employee dies after shots fired through Sam’s Club
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - A Frito-Lay employee in Nashville died after the Metro Nashville Police Department said a bullet from gunfire went through a side metal wall at a Sam’s Club on Antioch Pike. A 55-year-old man, identified as Paris Carlock, of Murfreesboro, was...
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Two hospitalized after two-car crash in Midland
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Two people are in the hospital after a two-car collision on Sunday, according to the Midland Fire Department. MFD reported that they were called to the 5400 block of Andrews Highway. It’s unknown the severity of the injures....
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HCVFD responds to two grass fires
HOWARD COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Howard County Volunteer Fire Department responded to two grass fires on Saturday. According to HCVFD, it happened in the northern portion of the county. One on Highway 87 near CR 50 and another one on CR 9 near CR 46. HCVFD is reminding people th...
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Mother pleads for return of daughter’s stolen ashes
OWEGO, N.Y. ( WBNG /Gray News) - A New York mother is asking for the community’s help after her daughter’s ashes were stolen from a storage unit last month. Danielle Heidrich lost her daughter in 2017 and had her remains placed in a small heart-shaped urn. Last month, the urn was...
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DOJ agrees to $11M settlement after soldier’s baby suffers permanent brain injury at Fort Campbell hospital
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. ( WSMV /Gray News) - The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has agreed to pay $11 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the family of a Fort Campbell soldier whose daughter suffered a permanent brain injury during delivery at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital. T...
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Week Ahead in Washington: September 6
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - With November 3rd weeks away, a first-of-its-kind gathering is happening in Dallas this week: the first midterm convention in modern American history. Political parties typically hold conventions during presidential elections to conduct official business an...
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‘A predator and a pervert’: Former hotel clerk convicted of sexually assaulting guests
SPARTA, Wis. ( WBAY /Gray News) - A jury has convicted a 31-year-old former hotel clerk of sexually assaulting guests while he worked at a Wisconsin hotel. Venkatesh Nalabothula was found guilty Thursday on charges that included second-degree sexual assault and burglary. The conv...
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Girl, 14, among victims recorded on hidden bathroom camera; suspect faces several charges
LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( WDRB+WAVE /Gray News) - A Louisville man has been arrested after police said he secretly recorded multiple people, including a minor, using a camera hidden in a shared bathroom. Chad N. Spurlock, 38, has been charged with multiple felony counts, including promot...
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Men accused of diverting millions from students to help pay for their luxury cars and rental homes
PHOENIX ( KPHO /Gray News) — Two men allegedly used millions of dollars meant for students to buy luxury items, including a $30,000-a-month rental in Miami. According to federal prosecutors, Jonathan Larry Ballew, 62, of Phoenix, and Leondo Ramone Davenport, 50, of Cincinnati, we...
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12-year-old boy killed, sister critically injured after SUV hits their bicycles
LEROY TOWNSHIP, Mich. ( WILX /Gray News) - A 12-year-old boy is dead and his 13-year-old sister is fighting for her life after both were struck by an SUV while riding their bicycles, authorities said. Michigan State Police Lansing Post troopers said the fatal crash happened at 11...
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World War II veteran honored for service as he turns 100
EVANS, Ga. ( WRDW /Gray News) - A World War II veteran is being honored for his service as he turns 100. Jack Welsh was born in Macon, Georgia. He graduated from high school on D-Day, which inspired him to join the military. He went on to serve during World War II and the Korean ...
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6 band members treated for heat symptoms during high school game, district says
ST. LOUIS, Mo. ( KMOV /Gray News) - Six students were treated after experiencing heat-related symptoms Saturday during halftime at a high school football game, school officials said. According to the Riverview Gardens School District, Riverview Gardens High School was playing a f...
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Former attorney convicted of attempted murder after trying to shoot ex-wife in restaurant
TOLEDO, Ohio ( WTVG /Gray News) - A former attorney accused of trying to shoot and kill his ex-wife inside an Ohio restaurant full of patrons has been convicted, authorities said. A Lucas County jury found Matthew Exton , 43, guilty of attempted murder, two counts of felonious as...
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HIGHLIGHTS: No. 12 Texas Tech rolls past ACU in their home opener
LUBBOCK, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The No. 12 Texas Tech Red Raiders get their first win in their newly named 'Galaxy Stadium', defeating Abilene Christian 33-10. The Red Raiders rushed for 173 yards, while the Wildcats only rushed for 75. Quarterback Will Hammond went 26-for-33, threw...
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Man partially crushed by bulldozer after freak accident
OLYMPIA, Mo. ( KY3 /Gray News) - Luck may be what helped a Cedar County man survive an accident in Missouri when a bulldozer partially rolled over him. According to the Olympia Rural Fire Department , it happened around noon on Aug. 29. The 76-year-old man was driving up an emban...
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Moringa leaf powder recalled for potential salmonella contamination
( FDA /Gray News) - Foods Alive is recalling some moringa leaf powders due to possible salmonella contamination. Specifically, 8-ounce packages of organic moringa leaf powder with a freshest date of 110127 and the number 02726 printed below are under recall. The affected product ...
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Man sentenced for beating wife with Bible, threatening her with guns
KEIZER, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - An Oregon man was sentenced to six years in prison for beating his wife with a Bible and threatening her with guns, according to the Marion County District Attorney’s Office on Friday. According to the DA’s office, on the night of May 10, 2025, 4...
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Police officer accused of planting drugs, coercing another victim into having sex, authorities say
OAKDALE, La. ( KPLC /Gray News) - A police officer in Louisiana is accused of attempting to plant drugs and trying to coerce a victim into having sex. Jalen Melbert, 33, of Oakdale, was arrested Monday on charges of abuse of office and malfeasance in office. According to detectiv...
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Smithsonian program shows behind-the-scenes work of running a circus
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage is presenting three days of free programming over Labor Day weekend showing the work involved in running a circus. The program, called “Artistry, Education, and Labor of Circus Arts,” is held at the ...
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Search and rescue efforts underway for injured hiker
JEFF DAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Search and rescue efforts are underway in Jeff Davis County where the sheriff’s office is looking for an injured hiker. According to the Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office, officials are searching the area of the Fort Davis National Historic Site...
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Rick Harrison of ‘Pawn Stars’ reportedly undergoes emergency bypass surgery
(Gray News) - Rick Harrison, of the show “Pawn Stars,” is recovering after emergency bypass surgery, according to several reports. People reported that a spokesperson for Harrison’s family confirmed Friday that the 61-year-old underwent the surgery after going to the hospital for...
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Passenger arrested after being restrained with duct tape, zip ties during American Airlines flight, reports say
(Gray News) - A man was arrested for alleged unruly behavior on an American Airlines flight, causing it to divert to Baltimore, according to multiple reports. The incident took place on an American Airlines flight that took off from Dallas and was en route to Newark, ABC News rep...
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Students walk out of school when classrooms hit 91 degrees: ‘There has to be something done’
FINNEYTOWN, Ohio ( WXIX /Gray News) - Students at a school in Ohio took matters into their own hands to demand cooler conditions after their classrooms hit more than 90 degrees. Upperclassmen walked out of Finneytown Secondary Campus Thursday in protest of the sweltering classroo...
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Man accused of stealing lottery tickets during job interview at gas station, then tried to redeem them
HORRY COUNTY, SC. ( WMBF /Gray News) - A South Carolina man has been arrested after allegedly stealing lottery tickets from a gas station during a job interview and then attempting to cash them in at three stores. Antonio Levon Ricardo Stewart allegedly stole a pack of South Caro...
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‘His loss is deeply felt’: Odessa Fire Rescue mourns death of firefighter/paramedic
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa Fire Rescue announced the death of firefighter/paramedic Eric Handlin, who died at around 8:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4. Handlin had completed 25 years of service with Odessa Fire Rescue on July 2. He was 53. “Eric dedicated a significant part of his lif...
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Man dies after crashing into a pack of wild hogs, authorities say
STEPHENS COUNTY, Okla. ( KSWO /Gray News) — A man in Oklahoma died after driving into a pack of wild hogs. The crash happened sometime between Wednesday night and the early hours of Thursday morning. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said it does not know the exact time of the crash. T...
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Watch Live High School Volleyball as AHS hosts Lubbock-Cooper Saturday
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Amarillo High Lady Sandies try to stay perfect in district play Saturday against Lubbock-Cooper. The District 3-5A match begins at 12 noon at Amarillo High School. WATCH To watch the games live on TPSN , click on the live channels on the left side of ...
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High school football coach fired after alleged road rage shooting
MESA, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) — A high school football coach in Arizona has been fired after police say he fired a gun during a road rage dispute. Mesa authorities say Natrell “Natal” Curtis, 34, was arrested Wednesday and booked on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly we...
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Instructional assistant accused of assaulting child at elementary school
COVINGTON, Ky. ( WXIX /Gray News) - A Kentucky man has been arrested after being accused of assaulting a child at an elementary school. According to Covington police, Bryan Bundy, 61, was charged with second-degree criminal abuse against a child 12 or under after receiving report...
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Teacher assistant accused of assaulting child at elementary school
COVINGTON, Ky. ( WXIX /Gray News) - A teacher assistant in Kentucky has been arrested after being accused of assaulting a child at an elementary school. According to Covington police, Bryan Bundy, 61, was charged with second-degree criminal abuse against a child 12 or under after...
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8-year-old Girl Scout called a hero for helping friends escape deadly head-on crash
PIKE COUNTY, Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) - A young girl is being called a hero after helping her friends escape a crash that killed three people last weekend. Amelia Freeland, 8, was said to be riding home from a Girl Scout trip to Holiday World on Aug. 29 when the vehicle she was in...