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Midland fire department phases out PFAS chemicals in equipment
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Fire Department is making changes to the type of equipment its firefighters use, officials said during a news conference about a man-made chemical used in the equipment and plans to phase it out. The chemical, called PFAS, is commonly used amon...
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Crews clearing debris after Alpine bridge hit again
ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - Crews are currently clearing debris after a bridge near Alpine was hit again. According to the Alpine Police Department, at around 2:45 p.m., the railroad bridge on West Highway 90 was hit again. The bridge was last hit on August 10th. Police said the bridg...
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2 dead, youngest son lone survivor after fishing boat goes missing, family says
SAVOONGA, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - Two boaters who went missing on a fishing trip in Alaska over the weekend have died, with a third surviving. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, it began searching for the boaters near St. Lawrence Island after Alaska State Troopers notified w...
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Girl Scouts debuts 2 new cookie flavors. Here’s what they are
(Gray News) - Two new Girl Scout cookies are coming next year! Girl Scouts of the USA announced that two new cookies will be available during its 2027 cookie season. “There’s no party like a Girl Scout Cookie party, and this year is sure to be the best on record. Two exciting new...
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Man accused of catfishing victim into getting engaged by using AI, voice-changing technology
ATHENS, Ga. ( WHNS /Gray News) - A man in Georgia reportedly spent months believing he was engaged to a female sheriff’s deputy he had never met, eventually giving the catfish suspect money and even allowing the use of his vehicle. Police said the woman never existed. Investigato...
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Animal Services reports milestones for adoptions, transfers
The number of animals adopted out has reached 700 this year and the number of transfers to animal rescues topped 1,000
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MAC appeals result of Michigan-Western Michigan game that ended in controversy
ANN ARBOR, Mich. ( WILX /Gray News) - The Mid-American Conference is officially appealing Michigan’s controversial last-second win against Western Michigan Saturday night. MAC Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher released a statement on Tuesday on behalf of the conference, saying that i...
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Man admitted to beating mother with bat because she wouldn’t cook him food, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - A 27-year-old man is facing attempted murder charges after police in Tennessee said he beat his mother with a baseball bat because she wouldn’t fix him a meal. DeAngelo Billingsley is being held at the Shelby County Jail on $52,000 bond. He is c...
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'First time we've had a drive-thru': Vehicle crashes into Barn Door Steakhouse
A black Toyota 4Runner crashed into the entrance of the Barn Door Steakhouse in Odessa on Tuesday morning, forcing the long-standing restaurant to temporarily reroute customers through its exit....
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GoFundMe created for family of Odessa motorcyclist killed in crash
A GoFundMe has been launched to support the wife and three children of 32-year-old Leeroy Gardea following his fatal motorcycle accident in Odessa, Texas, last Saturday....
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Snoop Dogg hiring ice cream taste tester who will earn $30K (yes, I’m serious)
(Gray News) - Snoop Dogg’s Dr. Bombay ice cream brand is looking for an International Ice Cream Taster, and the three-month gig pays $30,000. Yes, this is a real job. The position, posted by Dr. Bombay/Bosslady Foods, is open to applicants around the world. According to the listi...
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University band member taken off life support after collapsing in heat during game, family says
IOWA CITY, Iowa ( KCRG /Gray News) - The family of a University of Iowa marching band member said their son has been taken off life support after he collapsed in the heat during Saturday’s Hawkeye football game. Derek Phillips collapsed in the heat and suffered a sudden cardiac a...
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More commuters on the road could mean higher auto insurance rates
( InvestigateTV ) — Traffic on the way to work is not just costing commuters time — it may be costing them money too. A new NerdWallet analysis finds a record number of vehicles are now being used just to commute, and that increase could be a factor in rising insurance costs. Acc...
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City of Big Spring warns residents of road closure due to water line break
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Big Spring is warning the public about a road closure due to water line break. According to the City of Big Spring, there will be a road closure at the intersection of Goliad and North of FM-700 for an emergency water line repair. Citizens i...
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Odessa police holding wreath-laying ceremony for fallen officer
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa police will be holding a wreath-laying ceremony to pay tribute to a Fallen Corporal. The ceremony will be starting at sunrise on September 12, at the Odessa Police Department Front Lawn - Memorial Statue and will be open to the public. On Sept. 12, 2...
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Man dies after being involved in motorcycle crash in Odessa
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A man died after being involved in a motorcycle crash with a Ford F-250 in Odessa. According to Odessa police, on September 5, at around 2:23 p.m. a motorcycle driven by 32-year-old Leeroy Gardea was traveling south on Grandview. A blue Ford F-250 was at a ...
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Flock worker calls police on InvestigateTV reporter filming public camera installation
MILTON, Georgia ( InvestigateTV ) — Flock Safety has felt the heat this summer from coast to coast as criticism of its automated license plate readers and AI-powered security technology has increased, and a growing number of alleged misuse cases have further turned up the tempera...
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Odessa man used Snapchat to find girl before sexual assault, affidavit says
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa police arrested a man on a charge of aggravated sexual assault of a child after a 12-year-old girl reported being assaulted. According to the arrest affidavit, on July 15th, Odessa police officers responded to a report of a sexual assault of a child ...
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Driver hospitalized after crashing into Barn Door Steakhouse in Odessa
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A driver was taken to the hospital after crashing into The Legendary Barn Door Steakhouse Tuesday morning. According to Odessa police, officers responded at around 8:02 a.m. to the Andrews Highway area about a crash. Odessa police say, a black Toyota 4Runne...
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Odessa man killed in motorcycle crash on Grandview Avenue
A 32-year-old Odessa man died Saturday afternoon after his motorcycle collided with a Ford F-250 that failed to yield the right of way at the intersection of 61st Street and Grandview Avenue....
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Wrestling legend Bill Dundee dies at 82, family confirms
MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - Wrestling legend Bill Dundee died early Sunday morning, his family confirmed. He was 82. No cause of death has been released. Dundee was born in Scotland, raised in Australia, and began wrestling in the Memphis territory in 1974. Dundee was know...
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Woman dies after being hit by car in Midland
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A woman died after being hit by a car in Midland Monday morning. According to Midland police, at around 6:47 a.m., police and Midland fire crews responded to the area of Caldera about a crash involving a 1998 Toyota and a pedestrian. During the investigati...
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Breaking the Silence: Intimacy, Libido, and Hormones in Your 60s and Beyond
( Aging Untold ) — In this episode of The Aging Untold Podcast , our experts talk honestly about sex and intimacy as we age. The experts explore why sex can be considered “medicine without a prescription,” boosting heart health and releasing feel-good hormones. Learn how a drop i...
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After mistrial, Patrick Clancy’s attorney warns of ‘misinformation and defamation’
(Gray Media) – The ex-husband of the Massachusetts woman who was on trial for killing her three young children in 2023 is warning of legal action over what his attorney calls an “escalating campaign of misinformation and defamation.” The judge declared a mistrial in the murder ca...
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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, September 8th, 2026
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, September 8th, 2026: It’ll be another pleasant day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with hot temperatures and quiet conditions expected for most under mostly sunny skies. High temperatures will warm into the 90s...
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Lindsay Clancy’s attorney asks President Trump to pardon his client
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. (Gray Media) – Defense attorney Kevin Reddington spoke about the Lindsay Clancy trial in a...
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Former DHS leaders revisit department’s post-9/11 origins
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Sept. 11 terrorist attacks led to sweeping changes in how the federal government protects the nation. At the center of those efforts, was the creation of the Department of Homeland Security. President George W. Bush created the White House Office of Hom...
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2-year-old dies after being found unresponsive in pool
DAVENPORT, Iowa ( KWQC /Gray News) - A 2-year-old girl has died after being found unresponsive in an outdoor pool, authorities said. According to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, the toddler fell into the pool Sunday and was submerged for an undetermined amount of time before f...
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‘Just born to ride it’: Boy with rare genetic disorder defies diagnosis, races ATVs
MANSURA, La. ( KALB /Gray News) - After being diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder, Brendan Scallan is defying the odds by racing ATVs. Brendan Scallan has the only known case of FoxP1 syndrome in Louisiana, according to his family. They are looking to be one of 50 families tak...
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More than 20 dogs, 2 people rescued from house fire
SWANSBORO, N.C. ( WITN /Gray News) - Two people and more than 20 dogs were rescued after a heavy fire broke out at a home in North Carolina, officials said. Officials said the house fire drew a multi-agency response. The Swansboro Fire Department was dispatched to the home at app...
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Midland woman dies after being struck by pickup
A 27-year-old woman died Monday morning in Midland after being struck by a pickup truck that veered off the road on Caldera.
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Ward Memorial Hospital Expansion Keeps Patients Local
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Ward Memorial Hospital in Monahan's is treating more patients and keeping them local with the help of a major expansion. In Monahan's, Ward Memorial Hospital is the only access to care for many patients, with the next major hospital about 35 miles away...
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Local, state candidates visit with voters as part of Labor Day Luncheon
Candidates for both local and statewide offices visited with constituents as part of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) annual Labor Day Luncheon....
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50th annual Permian Basin Fair opens in Odessa
The doors are open for the 50th annual Permian Basin Fair & Expo at the Ector County Coliseum through Sunday, Sept. 13.
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Abilities Ranch uses horses to help people with disabilities build life skills
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Abilities Ranch, founded in 2021, is a program that uses horses as a partner to help individuals with disabilities overcome personal challenges and gain life skills, including confidence, through a free program. Jason Current and Regina Martinez have made ...
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Permian Basin Central Labor Union holds 70th annual Labor Day luncheon
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Permian Basin Central Labor Union held its 70th annual Labor Day luncheon Monday. Laborers met up at Chito’s Restaurant in Midland. The union represents the interests of working people at both the state and local level. Former President Dan Holbrook sa...
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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...