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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland TLCA has yet to have a winning season in its six years as a program. New Head Coach Jack Shepherd hopes to lead the Eagles to victory this fall. He said developing a strong culture will lead to better results. “We’ve already laid a really good foun...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Chargers had a down season in 2025, finishing with a 1-9 record. It’s the worst finish of Head Coach Greg Koch’s tenure, but the team still took away some positive results. “These kids got so much experience because we had all those injuries, and I thi...
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NEW ORLEANS ( WVUE /Gray News) - A 17-year-old boy died early after falling from an open stairwell inside the derelict Plaza Tower in downtown New Orleans, police said. New Orleans Police Department Supt. Anne Kirkpatrick said a group of teens -- the exact number unknown -- broke...
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LARGO, Md. (Gray DC) - Barbara Ross turned 100 years old, and a ballroom full of guests traveled to Largo, Md. Saturday to mark the occasion for the trailblazing educator who taught during and after the era of school segregation. Ross was born in 1926 in Topeka, Kan. She is recog...
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HATTIESBURG, Miss. ( WDAM /Gray News) - Authorities in Mississippi are investigating a shooting at Forrest General Hospital. An apparent murder-suicide was said to have occurred at the hospital on Friday. Forrest County Coroner Lisa Klem reported the victims were a 67-year-old wo...
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( FDA /Gray News) - Hundreds of bags of dog food are under recall over possible salmonella contamination. Oma’s Pride announced one lot of Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe in 6-pound bags is being recalled. The affected lot, BB012729, was distributed in Arizona, California, In...
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - Authorities say a woman was sent to the hospital after being attacked by a brown bear, but it could have been worse. According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, the woman was trail running alone on the Wolverine Bowl trail Thursday ...
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TRENTON, Ohio ( WXIX /Gray News) - A 16-year-old boy is dead after falling from the top of a moving vehicle in Ohio. It happened about 10:30 p.m. Friday in Trenton, about 40 minutes southwest of Dayton. Trenton police and fire crews responded to reports that a teenager fell while...
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MANILA, Ark. ( KAIT /Gray News) - An Arkansas family says they are grateful for their friends who have helped fill the void left by the tragic death of a young family member. It’s been eight months since the Curtwright family lost their son, Brady, in a crash. Ashley Curtwright s...
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(Gray News) - A group of construction workers in Belgium made a surprising discovery while laying new sewage pipes in a building’s cellar. Local media reported that the group found a stash of gold bars and coins sealed in the cellar’s wall. According to the BBC , the stash is est...
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PORT ARMSTRONG, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - A multi-day search involving state and federal agencies has been called off for a missing hiker after a body was found. Alaska Wildlife Troopers identified the deceased as Ben Le. They said his body was found at the base of a cliff near...
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(Gray News) - Granola marketed to breastfeeding mothers has been recalled because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. Hampton Grocers has recalled its Lacnola Lactation Granola. The granola is promoted as helping support “healthy lactation” and providing “key minerals for pos...
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WAFB /Gray News) - A man has been arrested after he allegedly shot a woman in Louisiana and drove with the victim dead in the passenger seat to Tennessee. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, Tyronne Brazille, 50, was taken into custody after being pul...
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ETTRICK, Va. ( WWBT /Gray News) - Five people were injured in an early morning shooting at Virginia State University (VSU), prompting the campus to go on lockdown. According to VSU Police, the shooting happened around 1:28 a.m. Saturday in the Quad Annexes near Boisseau Street an...
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HEWITT, Texas ( KWTX /Gray News) - The blood alcohol content of an 18-year-old was three times the legal limit after he crashed and killed another driver in Texas, court documents allege. Cash Lee Stebner, 18, was arrested Thursday on a charge of intoxication manslaughter in conn...
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WICHITA, Kan. ( KWCH /Gray News) - A recently released report from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation sheds new light on a murder-suicide that left six family members , including four children, dead earlier this week. Agents with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation do not believe ...
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MIAMI LAKES, Fla. (Gray News) – Two people have been arrested for allegedly stealing a park statue that honors a boy who died from cancer. The now-recovered bronze statue was first reported missing from Jakey Duque Park in Miami Lakes, Florida, on Aug. 8, according to the Miami-D...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Saturday, August 15th, 2026: Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will be possible once again on Saturday for areas west of the Pecos River, with hot and sunny conditions continuing for the rest of the area. SATURDAY Expect another...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Greenwood had one of the best seasons in the entire Permian Basin last year. The Rangers put together an undefeated regular season and made it to the Class 4A-DII regional final. It was an incredible feat for head coach Bryan Hill, but the Greenwood leader...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Fire Department, along with Midland Health, hosted its annual Wet n Wild event that aims to promote health in the community. "So much of our job is just interaction with the public and letting them know we're there, letting them know we're...
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(Gray News) - A website is allowing drivers to see if Flock surveillance cameras have searched for their vehicle. HaveIBeenFlocked allows users to type their license plate number into a search bar to run through a series of “audit logs” within the Flock system, according to the w...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - After two years, the Sunset Youth Golf Center has recently completed construction of its new driving range. To celebrate the completion, the facility has offered local students a place to practice their golf swings. "This is a labor of love that we've ...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Phil Dawson and Midland Christian found success in his first year with the team. The Mustangs went 8-4 and made a push in the TAPPS postseason. 2025 set a good base that the program hopes to build off of in 2026. “Well I really think last year we laid the ...
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PORTLAND, Ore. ( KPT V/Gray News) - A homeless man who was shot multiple times after breaking into a Portland granite and marble shop is now suing the business and its owner. According to court documents filed in Multnomah County, Kenneth Voyles accuses Touchstone Granite & Marbl...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A new school is opening in Midland for students in grades K through 12th. That school is Idea Henry, and it will be open for the first day of school on Monday the 17th. The school is a state-of-the-art two-story building, and phase one is now complete ...
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Jesus House Odessa is struggling to meet the growing demand for food assistance as rising grocery prices and declining donations force the organization to reduce its services....
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Odessa Police Department responded to an two vehicle crash on Highway 191 that sent a victim to the hospital Thursday evening. According to OPD, officers repsonded to the accident at 3:24 pm on Highway 191 and Faudree where a white Infiniti QX80 an...
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COLUMBIA, S.C. ( WIS /Gray News) - A man who was training to become a sheriff’s deputy in Richland County has found himself on the other side of the law. According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, 38-year-old Kenneth Edmonds has been arrested and charged with criminal...
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GILBERT, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) — A pregnant woman and her unborn child were killed Thursday afternoon after a multi-vehicle crash on an Arizona freeway. The Arizona Department of Public Safety reported the crash occurred just before 3 p.m. on the Loop 202 Santan near Power Roa...
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STANTON, Texas (KOSA) - Last season, the Buffaloes finished with a 1-9 record. During that season, the Buffaloes dealt with a multitude of injuries, which led to many underclassmen having to step up into starting positions. The circumstances turned into a learning opportunity for...
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ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) — A 10-year-old girl and her family are thanking a DeKalb County teacher who helped rescue her after she got caught in a rip current while visiting South Carolina. Derrick Moore, 47, jumped into the water Friday evening after spotting 10-year-old Summer ...
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SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. ( WOWT /Gray News) - A Nebraska man is accused of sexually assaulting a woman a day before he was getting married. Tyler Weber, 33, was arrested on charges of first-degree sexual assault and first-degree false imprisonment after DNA results contradicted his clai...
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NEW YORK (Gray Media) - Luigi Mangione, the 28-year-old accused in the high-profile 2024 killing of former UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in a Manhattan courtroom on Friday. “Violence is not a legitimate instrument to promote any p...
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UPTON COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A tragic accident in McCamey left a three-year-old boy dead after he accidentally shot himself in the head. Now, local officials are reminding families how proper gun storage can help keep firearms out of the hands of children. According to the Upton ...
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CRANE, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Crane Golden Cranes enter a new phase in the program, as former Big Spring head coach Cannon McWilliams is now at the helm. During the first week of practice, McWilliams spent most of his time adapting to the new roster and was pleased with what he ...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A North Carolina-based mission organization, SIM, announced Friday that American missionary Kevin Rideout has been released after nine months in captivity in Niger. SIM said Rideout was kidnapped from outside his home in Niamey, the capital of Niger, in Oct...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A Kentucky woman faces felony charges after U.S. Park Police arrested her Friday in connection with the vandalism of the World War II Memorial in Washington. Melissa Farris, 40, of Elizabethtown, Ky.,is accused of spray-painting the phrase “clean hands – di...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Barbara Culver Juvenile Justice Center in Midland is preparing for a new facility projected to open in 2028, which will increase the center’s space by 40%. Vanessa Valdez, Midland County Juvenile Probation Chief, said the expansion will give young peop...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - TCU basketball is coming to the Tall City this fall, giving fans a chance to see the Horned Frogs in action for free. TCU will face Wyoming in an exhibition game Saturday, Oct. 17, at 2 p.m. at Midland College's Chaparral Center. Admission is free and...
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BELLE ROSE, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - Louisiana authorities say a man is facing charges in connection with the beating death of a 3-year-old girl. According to the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested Bernard JR Fleander, 26, on Thursday afternoon after the child ...
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JACKSON, Miss. ( WLBT /Gray News) — Mississippi has added sexual battery of a child under 12 to the list of crimes eligible for the death penalty. But some critics question whether capital punishment serves as a deterrent for criminals or creates barriers for victims. The new law...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A church in Odessa is hosting its first “Faith in Uniform” event this weekend, bringing together families of first responders and military members for a day of activities and fellowship. The event at Crossroads Church is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat...
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PORTLAND Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - The mystery behind two goats that recently tried to catch a TriMet bus in Southeast Portland may be solved. Rae Anderson said his 7-month-old goats, Billy the Kid and Billy the Goat, escaped their backyard Tuesday morning and went exploring. “Th...
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MADISONVILLE, Ky. ( WFIE /Gray News) — A Kentucky doctor accidentally left her grandchild unattended in a hot car for about eight hours, leading to the baby’s death, police said. Madisonville police said the death happened Thursday. Police said the baby’s grandmother picked the b...
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( WDRB /Gray News) - A student agenda distributed at Farnsley Middle School contains a map of the United States with misspelled state names, a distorted periodic table and unreadable phases of the moon, prompting questions from parents about whether artificial int...
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ACTON, Mass. (Gray News) - A 17-year-old boy in Massachusetts is accused of killing his mother and brother after using ChatGPT to explore “fantasy stories” of his family’s deaths. Arjun Aravind, 17, is facing two counts of murder and two counts of assault and battery on a househo...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A woman who is accused of using a forged check to purchase merchandise at a Walgreens has been identified. According to Odessa police, the woman has since been identified and the investigation is ongoing. Previous coverage The incident happened at the Walgr...
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The City of Midland is on pace to set a new annual record for sales tax collected for the third-straight fiscal year
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(Gray News) - Evenflo is recalling Revolve 180 Litemax NXT car seats manufactured until March 31, 2025, due to calibration issues. The recall was announced on Aug. 6 and applies to just under 23,000 models. According to the company, the level indicator may be miscalibrated in vio...
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The City of Midland is on track to set a new annual sales tax record for fiscal year 2026 after collecting $7.045 million in August.
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BOONE COUNTY, Mo. ( KMOV /Gray News) - One person was hurt when a semitruck carrying sea lions crashed in Missouri. The crash happened around 3 a.m. Aug. 13, on Interstate 70 in Boone County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said a semitruck carrying three...
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( InvestigateTV ) — A new report from the Consumer Federation of America finds homeowners in predominantly Black and Hispanic communities pay significantly more for homeowners insurance than those in predominantly white communities — a disparity the group says raises concerns abo...
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JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. ( WJHG /Gray News) — A nationwide search for a murder suspect ended Thursday when she was arrested in Florida . The Walton County Sheriff’s Office said Isabelle Johnson, 38, is charged with the murder of Jason Coulthart, 43. His body was found buried in a sha...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Tech Athletics is introducing a brand-new student ticket loyalty program beginning with the 2026-27 academic year. The new “Red Raider Loyalty” program will allow students to reserve seats in advance for home events at both Galaxy Stadium and United ...
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City of Big Spring crews are scheduled to replace a water valve at the intersection of W. 7th Street and San Antonio Street, which will result in low water pressure for nearby customers....
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A 50-year-old Big Spring man died in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 20 in Midland County early Friday morning.
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MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A Big Spring man died early Friday morning after his car veered off an on-ramp on Interstate 20, crossed a cable barrier, and caught fire, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Officers were called to IH-20 near mile marker 145 at appr...
