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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The future of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is in question days after the midterm elections. The Democrats have won back control of the House and the Senate, with some states still counting votes. President Donald Trump has said repeatedly that Hegseth is ...
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(Gray News) - About 29,000 bottle sterilizers are under recall for burn hazards. Baby Brezza announced the recall of its SuperFast Sterilizer Dryer on Nov. 5. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the dryers can overheat and pose a burn hazard. The dryers are used ...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - ICE/ERO agents conducted enforcement operations in a Walmart parking lot in Midland on Friday, Nov.6. Several employees said agents were at the store for more than an hour and that people were detained. The activity was reported between about 1:00 p.m. and...
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FARGO, N.D. ( KVLY /Gray News) — A woman was rescued in North Dakota after being chained to a bed for years when a maintenance technician working in the apartment building heard her cries for help. According to court documents, Fargo police were called to an apartment complex Tue...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Supreme Court is set to hear a case about landowners’ rights that centers on North Dakota but could apply to property owners elsewhere. The central question is whether a government-backed company should have to pay a property owner’s legal fees if the o...
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MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - You can watch week 11 of Friday Night Blitz LIVE here on Friday, Nov. 6. 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 we...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump announced Friday he’s making a major personnel change - promoting Stephen Miller to White House Chief of Staff. Trump announced the move Friday in a Truth Social post . Miller’s first day on the job will be Monday. He’s replacing outg...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Junior League of Odessa is welcoming shoppers back to the 43rd annual Merry Marketplace, set for Nov. 5-8 at the Ector County Coliseum. The market brings together local and regional merchants offering holiday décor, apparel, jewelry, specialty foods and...
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( InvestigateTV ) — Nitrous oxide abuse is leading to a spike in deaths and injuries across the United States, but the product is still being sold legally at shops and online. Nitrous oxide, a product known as “laughing gas”, is used for legitimate purposes in dental and medical ...
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The Midland Veterans Partnership is scheduled to host its second annual veterans' celebration this Saturday, featuring a parade, fireworks, and a free concert by the Eli Young Band....
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The Odessa Police Department issued a reminder regarding City Ordinance 12-5-3, which restricts heavy trucks to Loop 338 and Interstate 20 to maintain traffic safety and protect local infrastructure....
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SNYDER, Texas (KOSA) - The Snyder Police Department was involved in a standoff lasting up to seven hours Thursday, Nov. 5, with a suspect who had a felony warrant. According to Snyder police, officers from the department and deputies from the Scurry County Sheriff’s Office went t...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - No. 13 Texas Tech is preparing for another Big 12 challenge as the Red Raiders welcome West Virginia to Lubbock for a night matchup at Galaxy Stadium. Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire knows the Mountaineers bring a dangerous offense, one that can cr...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - After a 0-3 start, the Midland Bulldogs have turned their season around, winning five of their last six games and securing a playoff spot. The turnaround began with three straight victories, including a 49-0 shutout over Bastrop and a 44-7 win against...
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CAMP VERDE, AZ ( AZFamily /Gray News) — An arrest has been made following an investigation involving several horses that died during recent flooding in Arizona. The Camp Verde Marshal’s Office said on Thursday that the suspect, whose name has not been released, is facing animal c...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has confirmed that a man seen in a video of an apparent immigration-related detention in Midland is of Venezuelan origin and was taken into custody Thursday. The video shows the detention at about 12:09 p.m. Thursda...
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FRISCO, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Dallas Cowboys are looking to bounce back after suffering a heartbreaking 33-30 overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 8. Now, Dallas hits the road with hopes of getting back in the win column as they take on the Indianapolis Colts. The Cow...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Lee Rebels have many familiar faces on their roster, and that experience has helped them succeed. Senior quarterback JP Reyes leads the Rebel offense, and he emphasizes bringing the lowerclassmen up to speed with the program. "My leadershi...
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BATON ROUGE, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - An eighth-grader was shot and killed in Louisiana, according to authorities. Officers were called around 11:39 p.m. when they located 13-year-old Madison Harris. Harris was taken to a hospital, where she later died from her injuries. Investig...
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EATON RAPIDS, Mich. ( Aging Untold ) — For 10 years, George Doxtader has made a difference in his community by spreading joy with a thumbs-up. The 78-year-old sits on a bench at the corner of State and Main streets in Eaton Rapids and lifts his thumb to greet passersby. “He gets ...
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( InvestigateTV ) — More than half of Americans, about 52%, think inflation is going to ruin their holiday season, according to a WalletHub survey . John Kiernan, managing editor at WalletHub, described the finding this way. “We found that more than half, around 52% of Americans ...
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BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - Big Spring City Hall will close early Friday, Nov. 6, for a scheduled pesticide application. According to city officials, City Hall, located at 310 Nolan St. will close at 4 p.m. The city apologizes for any inconvenience....
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( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we address sexual health after 60, discussing essential screenings and how older adults can stay protected while dating. We explore how creative outlets like music, dance and art can support mood, dignity and connection for lov...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Friday, November 6th, 2026: It’ll be a cool end to the workweek across West Texas and southeast New Mexico ahead of more changes for the weekend where temperatures will be even cooler along with increased rain chances. High temper...
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BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Big Spring will conduct maintenance and testing on its emergency warning siren system Friday, Nov.6. According to city officials, sirens will sound in short intervals between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. as crews work to ensure the system is function ...
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( Aging Untold ) — Dementia can change how families talk, plan and get through a normal day, and many caregivers are working out what to do in real time. Teepa Snow, a nationally recognized dementia care educator, occupational therapist and founder of Positive Approach to Care , ...
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COAHOMA, Texas (KOSA) - The city of Coahoma has issued a boil water notice for customers on an east of Salem Road. According to city officials, the notice was issued due to low chlorine levels in the water system while crews recoat the inside of a water tower. Residents are advis...
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Eagle Propane & Fuel advises customers in Odessa, Texas, to stock up on propane supplies ahead of the busy winter season to avoid potential shortages and price increases....
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - U.S. job growth accelerated in October, beating economists’ expectations, while the unemployment rate edged lower. Employers added a seasonally adjusted 165,000 jobs, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. That was nearly three times the 59,000 eco...
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( Aging Untold ) — When a loved one starts to need extra support, admitting how much has changed is one of the hardest hurdles families face. Denial can step in naturally to protect us from overwhelming grief, but avoiding reality for too long can risk caregiver burnout and compr...
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MILWAUKEE (Gray News) - A jawbone found in Milwaukee has been identified as belonging to a 19-year-old woman who was killed and dismembered after a first date. Sade Robinson’s mother, Sheena Scarbrough, said at a news conference Thursday that a pedestrian found her daughter’s jaw...
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( Aging Untold ) — If prescription costs have you doing the math every month, there are options to explore to bring the price down and still get the medication you need. Start with the health care question Sam Cradduck, a gerontologist, said prescription affordability is a health...
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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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PORTLAND, Ore. ( Aging Untold ) — In the 1980s and 1990s, the mall was a place to gather beyond shopping, and one Oregon woman is bringing vibes from that era back to the Lloyd Center mall in Oregon. Krista Catwood started the Food Court 5000 walking group. Participants wearing s...
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GREENVILLE, S.C. ( Aging Untold ) —Some patients are choosing to pay cash for medical procedures rather than file insurance claims, saying it can be significantly cheaper for certain services like MRI scans. Greta Fuller faced this decision when her 10-year-old son needed an MRI ...
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( InvestigateTV ) — Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, has no cure, and the number of cases is projected to rise. The number of people in the U.S. with the disease is not known because doctors are not required to report cases to their health departments. A growing number of s...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - An Odessa teen who was arrested on a capital murder charge on his 17th birthday was sentenced Wednesday to 25 years in prison, two days before his 20th birthday. According to Odessa American, Akias Kwentae Clarrett pleaded guilty in Ector County District Co...
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NEW ORLEANS, La. ( InvestigateTV ) — A program at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans is helping families learn about their loved ones’ service by tracking down veterans’ official records. Researchers can find details that include training, medical history, units, bat...
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SCOTTSDALE, AZ ( InvestigateTV ) — People frozen for years then thawed out and awake in a different time. It’s a common scene in popular science fiction movies. But this isn’t the script of a blockbuster, a nonprofit in Arizona is attempting to make it a reality. Since the 1970s,...
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Midland Animal Services reported an increase in its live-release rate during October 2026, driven by a rise in both adoptions and rescue partner transfers....
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( Aging Untold ) — Music, dance, poetry, storytelling and art can still tap into emotion and long-held experiences for someone with dementia. While they do not cure dementia, they can support mood, dignity and connection. Start by looking locally Amy O’Rourke, an aging expert, sa...
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KINGMAN, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) — A school janitor in northwestern Arizona is accused of giving vape pens and alcohol to girls in exchange for naked photos of them. The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday that Pierce Anthony Eller, 41, is facing more than a dozen charg...
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DANSVILLE, Mich. ( InvestigateTV ) - Gil Ames calls his Chevy Equinox a $34,000 canvas. The vehicle is painted all over, including tigers on the side. Inside his home in rural Ingham County, actual paintings on canvas line the walls. Ames made all the picture frames and did all t...
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October brought good news to Midland Animal Services, as the live-release rate climbed 3 percentage points.
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( InvestigateTV ) — Once declared eliminated in the U.S., measles is making a comeback as cases reach a decades-high peak. InvestigateTV+ digs into the highly contagious disease’s return and how one state is fighting its worst outbreak in years. Plus, Black women who integrated i...
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ROANOKE, Va. ( InvestigateTV ) - America’s population is aging and a recent study found there may not be enough senior-friendly homes to meet demand. In 2019, one in six Americans were 65 or older and by 2060 it will be one in four. A 2019 U.S. Census data analysis found that “th...
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NEW ORLEANS ( InvestigateTV ) - Just over 60 years ago, the country took a step toward making good on a promise that all Americans are created equal. The passage of the Civil Rights Act in 1964 desegregated schools, workplaces, and public spaces all while creating protections aga...
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( InvestigateTV ) — The CDC reported 4,852 measles cases in the U.S. between Jan. 1 and Oct. 30, 2026, the most the country has seen since an outbreak that stretched from 1989 to 1991. According to the CDC, cases are at a 35-year high. Measles is one of the most contagious diseas...
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TOPEKA, Kan. ( WIBW /Gray News) - A principal at Jardine Middle School was arrested for suspected child sex crimes on Thursday. According to the Topeka Police Department, officers arrested Todd W. Haag, 56, at Jardine Middle School. Haag was booked into the Shawnee Co.Department ...
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COLUMBIA, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) - A South Carolina death row inmate is petitioning to have his execution pushed back to after the holidays. Steven Bixby was convicted in 2007 of killing State Constable Donnie Ouzts and Sergeant Danny Wilson of the Abbeville County Sheriff’s Off...
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IMPERIAL, Texas (KOSA) - The Red Devils clinched their second-straight district championship with a Thursday night victory. Rankin didn’t slow down for a second in this matchup. The Red Devils scored on every single offensive possession against the Longhorns. Senior Matthew Ramos...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Jim Ned took care of the Cougars on their senior night. Compass tried to fight back in the first quarter. Good plays from Remington Hinsley, Mason Hicks and Avier Payen kept the game close early. However, Jim Ned eventually got away with a 38-7 victory. Th...
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GREENVILLE, N.C. ( WITN /Gray News) - A former Greenville police officer pleads guilty to child pornography possession On Wednesday, Dominic Olivares pleaded guilty in court to two counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. Six other counts, including first- and secon...
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HAZELWOOD, Mo. ( First Alert 4 /Gray News) - Two juveniles are in custody after a pizza delivery driver was robbed at gunpoint in Missouri. According to police, the driver was robbed in Hazelwood shortly after 8 a.m. on Thursday. Police said that two suspects, ages 11 and 15, wer...
