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InvestigateTV+ Weekend: AI changing how rental cars are inspected

( InvestigateTV ) — AI is changing how rental cars are inspected. But Rachel DePompa found when a system flags damage, renters can be left fighting a bill they don’t understand. Plus, when the power goes out, the clock starts – for food, medical equipment and daily life. Then, ut...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 19, 2026

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Woman becomes trooper after husband killed by drunk driver

PHOENIX ( AZFamily /Gray News) — An Arizona woman who recently graduated from the state’s Department of Public Safety academy cited her husband’s death as motivation for joining. Tracy Murphy graduated from the Arizona Department of Public Safety academy as part of Class 39, beco...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 19, 2026

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HIGHLIGHTS: Kermit def. Alpine 34-14

KERMIT, Texas (KOSA) - Kermit Yellow Jackets welcomed the Alpine Bucks for their homecoming game, and seemed to use the extra spirit on the field. Kermit beat the Bucks 34-14, getting their first win this season and with head coach Andy Hrncir. Alpine heads into their bye week ne...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 19, 2026

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HIGHLIGHTS: Midland Lee def. Liberty Hill 28-21

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Rebels clinched a homecoming victory in week four. Midland Lee started the game firing on all cylinders. The team scored on its opening drive thanks to a Santi Mendoza rushing touchdown. LHS didn’t have to wait long to go back on offense. The Panthers ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 19, 2026

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HIGHLIGHTS: McCamey def. Reagan County 38-22

BIG LAKE, Texas (KOSA) - The Reagan County Owls were hoping to capitalize on the homecoming spirit as they took on the 3-0 McCamey Badgers. The Owls made a statement early thanks to a deep ball from Marcus Vargas to Carter Graves, putting Reagan County on the board first. McCamey...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 19, 2026

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HIGHLIGHTS: Stanton def. Iraan 28-26

IRAAN, Texas (KOSA) - The Buffaloes picked up their first win of 2026 against the Braves. Stanton got out to an early lead in Iraan. Back-to-back rushing touchdowns from Luis Anaya and Kaiden Bernal gave the Buffaloes a good advantage. Iraan clawed back in the fourth to make it a...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 19, 2026

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HIGHLIGHTS: Greenwood def. Wichita Falls Legacy 43-42

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Rangers survive a homecoming shootout to pick up a big win. It was a great day for Greenwood running back Tripp Martin. The sophomore scored the team’s first two touchdowns. Andrick Rodriguez joined him on the scoreboard in the second half. His rushing...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 19, 2026

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HIGHLIGHTS: Cooper def. Odessa 34-14

ABILENE, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Bronchos, after a no-contest finish against Johnson last week, turned their attention to the Cooper Cougars. The Cougars were dominant on offense thanks to Markquel Sims, who was excellent in running the ball, and Tayden Bender, both players fin...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 19, 2026

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Game of the Week Standout Player: McCamey WR/DB Steven Rodriguez

BIG LAKE, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - McCamey's junior wide receiver and defensive back Steven Rodriguez is our standout player from our game of the week between McCamey and Reagan County. Rodriguez was unstoppable and helped lead his team to a 38-22 victory, keeping them undefeated. Wat...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 19, 2026

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HIGHLIGHTS: Borden County vs. Rankin

RANKIN, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Rankin Red Devils were unsuccessful in getting their second home win of the season as they fell to a tough Borden County team 82-36. Next week the Red Devils are back at home taking on Sterling City. Watch the video above for the highlights....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 19, 2026

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HIGHLIGHTS: Lamesa vs. Crane

CRANE, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Crane Golden Cranes bounced back after a loss last week and defeated Lamesa 42-22. The Golden Cranes are now 3-1 on the season. In week five Crane is on the road to face Brownfield. Watch the video above for the highlights....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 19, 2026

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HIGHLIGHTS: Stanton vs. Iraan

IRAAN, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Stanton got off to a hot start and after a late surge from Iraan, the Buffaloes got the job done, winning 28-26. With the win, the Buffaloes improved to 1-3, and the Braves fell to 2-2. Next week Iraan is at home against Tahoka and Stanton is on a bye w...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 19, 2026

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HIGHLIGHTS: Compass vs. Merkel

MERKEL, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Compass Cougars went on the road looking for their first win of the season and they came up short, falling 47-30. The Cougars are now 0-4 and in week five the Cougars are once again on the road facing Muleshoe Watch the video above for the highligh...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 19, 2026

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HIGHLIGHTS: Pecos vs. San Angelo Lake View

SAN ANGELO, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Pecos Eagles took their unbeaten record on the road and had a tough task against San Angelo Lake View. In the end, the Chiefs defeated the Eagles 35-24. Next week Pecos is at home taking on Lubbock Estacado. Watch the video above for the highig...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 19, 2026

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HIGHLIGHTS: Monahans vs. Shallowater

SHALLOWATER, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Monahans Loboes fell to 2-2 after a 35-21 loss on the road against Shallowater. Next week the Loboes are back on the road to face the Andrews Mustangs. Watch the video above for the highights....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 19, 2026

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HIGHLIGHTS: Permian def. Pebble Hills 38-24

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - After two weeks on the road, the Permian Panthers find home turf again to take on the Pebble Hills Spartans. The game started off with both teams forced to kick a field goal, in which both the Panthers and Spartans missed. This was followed up in the second...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 19, 2026

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UPDATED: Juvenile rescued from collapsed cave at Lake Alan Henry

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A juvenile trapped inside a collapsed cave at Lake Alan Henry was safely rescued Friday night following a multi-agency operation involving local and state first responders. Lubbock Fire Rescue responded just before 9 p.m. to a mutual aid request from Garza...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 19, 2026

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New federal bill aims to ban wage garnishment for medical debt

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. ( WAFF /Gray News) -An unexpected trip to the emergency room can leave families facing thousands in medical bills, and for many, that burden quickly follows them right to their paycheck. A new federal proposal, the Protecting Workers’ Wages from Medical Debt Act ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 19, 2026

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5-year-old hit, killed walking home from school

EAST HAVEN, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) - A 5-year-old boy was killed after being hit by a car while walking home from school Thursday afternoon, according to East Haven police. Police said the boy, identified as Cooper Villano, was struck around 3:20 p.m. at the intersection of Fox...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 19, 2026

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‘Devastating’: Grandparents, 2 grandchildren dead following house fire

FOUNTAIN, Fla. ( WJHG /Gray News) - Two grandparents died in an early-morning house fire on Friday along with their two grandsons. According to Bay County Fire Rescue, the house was already engulfed in flames by the time crews arrived. The Bay County Sheriff’s Office said deputie...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 19, 2026

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Man who died after being run over in cemetery identified, arrests made

LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( WDRB+WAVE /Gray News) — Two men are in custody in connection with a hit-and-run at a southwest Louisville cemetery earlier this week . However, that is not enough of an explanation for the loved ones of the man killed. The victim’s brother, Charles Barbe, identi...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 19, 2026

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Construction worker hit and killed while working on the interstate, police say

CINCINNATI ( WXIX /Gray News) - A construction worker is dead following a crash on Interstate 275 in Ohio Friday morning. According to the Springdale Police Department, the collision occurred just before 4 a.m. near Route 747 on I-275. Joshua Christopher Holland, 27, of Adams Cou...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 18, 2026

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Dog rescued in Midland gets second chance, prepares to help soldiers in South Korea

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- When Lupe Rayos slipped a leash around an injured dog standing alone in a field outside Midland, the animal collapsed at his feet. Rayos and his wife, Veronica, had no idea then how far that dog would eventually go and were not sure if he would even su...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 18, 2026

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Junior Athlete Kobe Walker leading the way for McCamey

MCCAMEY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - McCamey junior athlete Kobe Walker has been on a tear this season, leading the Badgers to a 3-0 start in 2026. He has scored at least one touchdown in every game he has played so far, as the Badgers have averaged 50 points per game. Despite impressive...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 18, 2026

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A look at 55 years of the Kennedy Center

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is the site of a dispute between President Donald Trump and the Washington community and arts community. The center is currently shut, with rising concerns that Trump will try to knock the building down. Tr...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 18, 2026

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Missing Odessa teen has been found safe

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa Police Department have safely found a teen who was reported missing on Sept.16. According to Odessa Police, Bethany Cousin has been safely found, Police thank the public for their help in this investigation....

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 18, 2026

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Boy born with limb difference pursues sports dreams with help from Shriners Children’s

ST. LOUIS ( KMOV /Gray News) - An 8-year-old named Zane was born with a limb difference, but that hasn’t stopped him from playing the sports he loves. Shriners Children’s St. Louis is assisting Zane and his family, who were first referred to the hospital when he was just 4 months...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 18, 2026

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Peanut butter drive benefits West Texas Food Bank

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The West Texas Food Bank is preparing for its annual peanut butter drive, with donations benefiting the organization ahead of a September 24 collection event. Brent Oden, program director at the West Texas Food Bank, said staff and volunteers inspect every ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 18, 2026

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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Saturday, September 19th, 2026

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Saturday, September 19th, 2026: Scattered showers and thunderstorms return on Saturday! Most of the afternoon is dry, with the evening featuring the best chance of rain across the Basin. Afternoon highs remain rather hot. SATURDAY...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 18, 2026

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Lea County encourages residents to sign up for their Hyper-Reach Emergency Alerts

LEA COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Lea County is encouraging people to sign up for their Hyper-Reach Emergency Alerts. The county is using Hyper-Reach as a more modern and effective way to notify the public about emergencies. The system works through different emergencies like , Severe w...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 18, 2026

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A menopause knowledge gap leaves many women with few answers

( InvestigateTV ) — Up to 2 million women in the United States go through menopause every year, according to the Mayo Clinic. For some, the transition brings symptoms that can make daily life difficult, including hot flashes, sleep problems, anxiety, fatigue and joint pain. Despi...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 18, 2026

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Red Raider Minute: Texas Tech, Houston set for Top-25 showdown in Lubbock

LUBBOCK, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - No. 13 Texas Tech and No. 22 Houston are preparing for a top-25 showdown Friday night in Lubbock, with both teams beginning Big 12 play. For Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire, the short week creates an added challenge after the Red Raiders played on ...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 18, 2026

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The Anesthesiologist’s Wife: What Cameras Caught Months Before Her Death

Allie Hummel was a 36-year-old nurse who went to sleep on June 23, 2026, and never woke up. Her husband, Dr. Andrew Hummel, is a board-certified anesthesiologist, a physician professionally trained in sedation and putting patients to sleep. In the hours following her death, he is...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 18, 2026

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Watch Week 4 of the Friday Night Blitz 2026 here

MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - You can watch week 4 of Friday Night Blitz LIVE here on Friday, Sept. 18. 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 w...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 18, 2026

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Car dealership fires 2 workers after racial slurs were printed on service stickers

WICHITA, Kan. ( KWCH /Gray News) - A long-running auto dealership in Wichita says two employees have been fired after racial slurs were found to be printed on service stickers. Rusty Eck Ford confirmed that the situation impacted four customers, each of whom the company has reach...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 18, 2026

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College volleyball player dies just 3 months after being diagnosed with rare disorder

RICHMOND, Ky. ( WKYT /Gray News) - A 20-year-old college volleyball player in Kentucky died just 3 months after being diagnosed with a rare disorder According to a tribute from the Holy Cross women’s volleyball team, Amanda Mack died on Wednesday, Sept. 16. In July, Mack revealed...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 18, 2026

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Midland Crime Stoppers seeks help after Kent Kwik theft

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crime Stoppers is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a theft at Kent Kwik on S. Rankin. According to reports, the suspect stole a gorilla cart. If you have any information, contact the following:...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 18, 2026

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Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi says she is cancer-free after successful hysterectomy

(Gray News) — Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi said she is cancer-free. She made the announcement in an interview with People published Friday morning. Polizzi, 38, was diagnosed with stage 1 cervical cancer just seven months ago. She had a successful hysterectomy on July 31. “As of right...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 18, 2026

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Balmorhea ISD launches probe into employee conduct

BALMORHEA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A Balmorhea ISD employee was removed from the district after allegations of improper conduct at another school district last school year. BISD administration received this information on Wednesday and has initiated an internal investigation amid the...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 18, 2026

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Small act of kindness honored by Gaines County sheriff

GAINES COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Two community members thanked a Gaines County Sheriff's Office Dispatcher for his act of kindness last month in Seminole. Dolores and Samuel Mosauer stopped the Sheriff's Office yesterday with loaves of banana bread and a handwritten letter afte...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 18, 2026

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12-year-old girl dies after SUV backs into her in church parking lot, authorities say

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. ( WMBF /Gray News) - A church service in South Carolina sadly ended in tragedy Wednesday after a vehicle backed into a 12-year-old girl in the parking lot. South Carolina Highway Patrol said the crash happened that night at the Cedar Branch Missionary Baptist C...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 18, 2026

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40 pigs rescued from poor conditions, owner facing dozens of charges

LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - A man is facing dozens of animal cruelty charges after deputies were called out to a property in Louisiana to investigate reports that pigs were running loose and damaging property. According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, d...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 18, 2026

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Federal tax incentive hopes to keep film production in U.S.

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A bipartisan group of lawmakers is working on legislation that would create a 20% federal tax incentive for movies and television shows filmed in the United States. Jon Voight, an actor serving as special ambassador to Hollywood, said the shift of film proj...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 18, 2026

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Concerns over Kennedy Center’s future renewed

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The doors to the historic Kennedy Center are closed, with fences put up and the public kept out after the building closed without warning earlier this week due to alleged safety risks. Supporters of the center worry the “temporary” closure could be permanen...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 18, 2026

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What clean eating really means

( Aging Untold ) — The term “clean eating” gets thrown around a lot, but it’s not about pricey health food stores or perfect diets. We are breaking down what clean eating actually means, why frozen and canned vegetables still count and how small swaps can help your body work with...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 18, 2026

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What to know about causes for thinning hair, hair loss

( Aging Untold ) — Thinning hair can be frustrating, and it’s not always tied to getting older. With so many possible triggers behind hair loss, from hormones to stress to nutrition, it’s easy to spend money on treatments before knowing what’s actually causing the problem. Hair l...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 18, 2026

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Midlife can be a season of self-discovery rather than a crisis

( Aging Untold ) — As we age, life brings transitions and, for some, it can be a chance to reconnect with who they are and what they want. While this is sometimes called a midlife or later-life crisis, it can also be growth or a second bloom. Why later life opens the door to self...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 18, 2026

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Man run over by ICE patrol car while running from agents, state patrol says

DOUGHERTY COUNTY, Ga. ( WALB /Gray News) — A person was allegedly hit by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicle in Dougherty County in what began as a traffic stop. According to Georgia State Patrol, the situation started when ICE agents tried to stop a van on the Liberty...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 18, 2026

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Married and living apart: Some couples redefine what marriage looks like later in life

( Aging Untold ) — Marriage doesn’t look the same for every couple. Some happily married couples stay together but live in separate homes. Marriage is about connection, not an address Gerontologist Sam Cradduck said couples shouldn’t assume sharing a home is what makes a marriage...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 18, 2026

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Man run over by ICE patrol car while running from officers, state patrol says

DOUGHERTY COUNTY, Ga. ( WALB /Gray News) — A person was allegedly hit by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicle in Dougherty County in what began as a traffic stop. According to Georgia State Patrol, the situation started when ICE agents tried to stop a van on the Liberty...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 18, 2026