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CADDO PARISH, La. ( KSLA /Gray News) - A Louisiana high school teacher has been arrested following an investigation into allegations that he showed inappropriate photos to a student. The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office (CPSO) began its investigation Aug. 25 after reports of alleged...
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REEVES COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Emergency personnel are currently at the scene of an accident that occurred on Interstate 20 between Mile Markers 31 and 32 eastbound in Reeves County. Fire responders and law enforcement are clearing the incident and urge motorists to reduce sp...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - This weekend, local boxing promotion Gorilla Heavy Hitters will be hosting its "Night of Champions" event. Multiple local boxers will be featured, showcasing West Texas talent, as Big Belt Champion and featherweight contender Conrad Martinez headlines ...
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SMITH COUNTY, Texas ( KLTV /Gray News) - Deputies in Texas have arrested two parents in Tyler after they left their 13-month-old in a vehicle following a day with family. Sue Ellen Rose Strizich, 26, and James Stanley Tabor, 29, were each charged with second-degree injury to a ch...
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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (Gray News) - A highway patrol trooper in North Carolina is accused of killing a deputy as part of a years-long love triangle with a woman both men had dated, according to authorities. North Carolina State Highway Patrol Sgt. Nekime Matu Oxendine, 44, was indic...
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ADAMSVILLE, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - An Alabama man wanted on warrants from three different counties was arrested after two chases in Adamsville on Tuesday night, according to police. Adamsville police went to Walmart around 10:30 p.m. after reports of a suspected shoplifter. Wh...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) -A new federal rule reclassifies several types of airline delays as outside of airlines’ control, a change that could affect whether travelers receive compensation. Currently, if a significant delay or cancellation is deemed within an airline’s control, most ...
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AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - One man is showcasing the spirit and grit of the Panhandle by joining a national bike ride to honor and support first responders. Tod Mayfield, a founding member of the 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle, is taking on the five-day First Responder Ride for Re...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A Midland man has been arrested for multiple child pornography charges. According to Midland County Sheriffs Office, on September 9, Texas Anti-gang (TAG) members found Briton Alexandre Lewis in the area of La Cresta Avenue. Lewis was wanted for thirteen c...
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MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A Midland man was arrested Wednesday evening on 13 felony warrants for Possession of Child Pornography, according to a news release from the Texas Anti-Gang Taskforce. On September 9, TAG agents found Briton Alexandre Lewis in the area of 10 La ...
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(Gray News) — The Little Tikes Company is giving some of its most popular toys a modern makeover. The company is launching the Little Tikes Cloud Collection, which “reimagines the brand’s best-selling classics in a sophisticated, trend-forward palette of soft neutrals designed to...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A group of House Democrats introduced legislation that would ban members of Congress and the executive branch from owning and trading stock. Members of Congress are currently allowed to trade stock. They are required to disclose those trades to comply with ...
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( InvestigateTV ) — Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer’s, affecting more than 10 million people worldwide, according to the National Institutes of Health . Driven by an aging population and environmental factors, cases are exp...
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( InvestigateTV ) — Probate, the court process used to settle an estate, can be a long and expensive process for families after a loved one dies. Taking a few steps in advance can help ensure a home, car and savings go directly to family members without court involvement. Michael...
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( Aging Untold ) — For many families, an adult child moving back home after a major life setback feels like the obvious solution. But without clear boundaries, a short-term stay can quietly turn into a long-term strain on parents, the household and the relationship itself. The Ag...
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( InvestigateTV ) — More than 90% of Americans now own a smartphone , but some people are purposefully trying to dial back their use. It comes as a growing body of research links excessive screen time and social media use with increased irritability, anxiety, depression and disru...
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HENRICO COUNTY, Va. ( WWBT /Gray News) - A Virginia family’s Ring camera caught an SUV passing a stopped school bus as children were getting off on Sept. 3. Erin Rebmann stepped onto her porch last Thursday afternoon, to watch her daughter get off the bus. She works from home in ...
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(Gray News) - The remains of a Delaware woman who died in 1907 have been identified nearly 15 years after they were found in a wooded area. New Castle County Police identified the remains as belonging to Hannah Graham Kleitz, 29, who died from a medical illness, according to a pr...
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( InvestigateTV ) — A gene that can be passed down from parent to child often increases the risk of certain cancers, sometimes without any warning signs. Kristin Crowley, a reporter for InvestigateTV, has known for nearly a decade that she carries a BRCA gene mutation. The gene m...
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RADFORD, Va. ( WDBJ /Gray News) — A truck driver from Virginia has received his third Highway Angel award, an honor given by the trucking industry to drivers who go above and beyond to help people in need. Keith Rahn has been a truck driver for nine years. “I just saw it as a job...
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DALLAS, Texas (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump used the first night of the Republican Midterm Convention to make the case that Republicans deserve continued control of Congress. With the midterm election less than two months away, Trump touted his accomplishments and worked on ...
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The intersection of Windcrest Road and Windhaven Street in Odessa is scheduled to close for two weeks starting Monday, September 14, for concrete reconstruction and drainage improvements....
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( Aging Untold ) — Deciding when to have an estate sale is rarely just about logistics. It’s about emotional readiness, family history and, sometimes, hidden surprises tucked away in a closet. When is the right time to start? “First thing I think about is my emotions. Like, are y...
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( Aging Untold ) — Aging Untold experts — board-certified physician Dr. Rhea Rogers, gerontologist Sam Cradduck and aging-well coach Katherine Ambrose — have personal journeys with weight loss and they are sharing them publicly. Dr. Rhea’s transformation Dr. Rhea Rogers’ personal...
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan. ( InvestigateTV ) - Growing up, George Morgan was the kind of older brother who gifted his younger sister an introduction to The Beatles and poetry structure. On the outside, George and his sister, Brie Morgan Bauer, are like the typical brother and sister rel...
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( Aging Untold ) — Ty Lewis, a dementia practitioner, takes care of her mother, Gertrude, who is in the end stages of Alzheimer’s while raising her children. She has been sharing her journey online with a community of more than 120,000 people online. Lewis, a member of the “sandw...
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(Gray News) — Thursday marks the first anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s death. Kirk was shot and killed Sept. 10, 2025, while speaking to a crowd in Orem, Utah. Trump delivered a keynote address Wednesday that covered various topics. Republicans at the midterm convention broke out i...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - In honor of Firefighter/Paramedic Eric Handlin, The City of Odessa offices will have a late opening on Monday September 14. The late opening will be from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., to provide City employees with the chance to attend Handlin’s Funeral and pay r...
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One year after conservative figure and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was assassinated on a Utah college campus, Following Leads goes behind the headlines to examine the tragedy through a different lens: true crime reporting. Arizona’s Family Chief Investigative Reporter ...
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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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( Aging Untold ) — When a long marriage ends later in life, it rarely affects just the couple. Adult kids, extended family and close friends often get pulled into the fallout too — and it’s rarely as sudden as it looks from the outside. The Aging Untold experts are breaking down ...
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Three industry professionals shared their personal recollections of the September 11th attacks and discussed the subsequent evolution of the Permian Basin energy sector during a segment of Big 2's Powering the Permian....
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Thursday, September 10th, 2026: Well above average warmth continues through the start of the weekend, with near record heat in the forecast on Saturday. Isolated showers and thunderstorms will be possible for parts of the region a...
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REEVES COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A Reeves County grand jury has indicted the owner and operator of a Pecos oil company on theft and money laundering charges. 44-year-old Derek Zubeldia the owner of Zubeldia Energy Services LLC was indicted on charges of theft of petroleum product, m...
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LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (Gray News) - A Pennsylvania mother is accused of causing her 5-month-old daughter’s death when officials say she drunkenly put the baby in a hotel spa tub in which she drowned. Diontae Nicole Beckett, 25, faces charges of involuntary manslaughter and endang...
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MESA, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) - A pair of newly married high school sweethearts and their two young sons were driving back to Arizona from a holiday weekend but never made it home. Giovanni Huerta, 26, and his wife, 26-year-old Kiah Begaye, were driving back home Monday afte...
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(Gray News) – The defense attorney for Lindsay Clancy gave an interview Wednesday, less than a week after a Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial because the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict in the child killings case. Kevin Reddington spoke with CNN’s Anderson Cooper a...
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COAHOMA, Texas (KOSA) - Coahoma’s week one loss to Forsan was a bit of a reality check for the Bulldogs. The team responded in a big way week two, defeating Brownfield 37-0. Quarterback Austin Joslin also improved in that matchup. He threw for 304 yards and three touchdowns again...
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Dr. Sahar Ashraf, a psychiatry resident at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Permian Basin, advises parents to monitor behavioral changes and maintain open communication with their children regarding mental health and suicide risks....
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Mental health experts advise individuals to take all suicidal thoughts seriously and encourage open communication and early intervention to prevent crises....
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Five deputies at the Ector County Sheriff's Office undergo specialized training to handle mental health crises and encourage law enforcement officers to seek help for their own mental health challenges....
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KMID/KPEJ news director Erica Miller shares her personal journey of losing her father to suicide to advocate for mental health awareness and the importance of providing crisis resources....
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TOPEKA, Kan. ( WIBW /Gray News) - A family is in mourning following the death of a 9-year-old child after a mobile home fire in Kansas on Labor Day . Chelsea Fisher told WIBW she was in Kansas City when she received a call about the fire at her cousin Susan Honea’s home. “My hear...
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GREENVILLE, S.C. ( FOX Carolina /Gray News) - A beloved South Carolina police officer is returning to duty months after surviving a head-on collision that claimed the lives of her wife, her parents and two others. Greenville police Sgt. Diana Munoz is stepping back into public se...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Petroleum Club of Midland hosted the first Elevate Her conference in West Texas, with more than 200 women in attendance. The event featured networking, financial literacy and leadership programming, along with a panel of successful women who shared adv...
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DALLAS, TEXAS (Gray DC) - Texas politics took center stage at the 2026 RNC Midterm convention, specifically, the Texas race for US Senate is getting a lot of attention. The race between Ken Paxton, Republican and James Talarico, Democrat, is unusually close. At an event in Dallas...
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JACKSON, Miss. ( WLBT /Gray News) - A routine lottery purchase turned into a life-changing win for a Gulfport man who claimed a $1 million top prize on the Mississippi Lottery’s $30 Millionaire Maker scratch-off game, lottery officials said. The winner bought his ticket Monday at...
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WINFIELD, Mo. ( KMOV /Gray News) — A Missouri foster parent accused of trading a child for an exotic animal and who pleaded guilty to a child endangerment charge may not go to prison. Brenda Deutsch, of Winfield, was charged in April 2025 with felony counts stemming from allegati...
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RUTLAND CITY, Vt. ( WCAX /Gray News) - A Vermont man was arrested after police said he attempted to kidnap a child in Rutland, according to police. Investigators say James Traynor, 70, of Rutland City, tried to lure the child into his vehicle on South Street. One neighbor, Curt E...
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Midland Community Theatre is hosting simultaneous productions of "The Boys" and "Come From Away," along with a memorial exhibit, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks....
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Odessa faces a seven-day period of intense heat and sunshine, with temperatures expected to peak at approximately 102 degrees on Saturday before slightly cooling down by Tuesday....
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Odessa Fire Rescue is planning to build Firehouse 10 on three acres of land donated by resident Larry Bell, which is expected to be operational by mid-2028 to help improve emergency response times....
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CRANE, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - We're already through two weeks of the high school football season, and the Crane Golden Cranes are off to a perfect start. After opening the season with a win over Compass, Crane defeated Kermit 40-34, improving to 2-0 on the season, and leading the wa...
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - Memphis police have arrested a pet groomer who is accused of killing several dogs. According to a Shelby County arrest affidavit, Keaton Stuckey was hired as a groomer for Adrianna Gruins’ five Yorkies on Aug. 24. Gruins said that Stuckey had be...
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. ( WPTA /Gray News) - A 45-year-old Indiana woman is facing felony charges in connection with a deadly crash on Monday. Kandice Baker is charged with operating while intoxicated, causing death and possession of methamphetamine. Baker is accused of hitting and kill...
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TAZEWELL, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - Tennessee authorities are investigating after they say a woman was caught on camera at a restaurant stealing from a donation jar that was meant to support an area animal shelter. Tazewell Police Chief Jeremy Myers said the stolen money was in ...
