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BALTIMORE (Gray News) – A man in North Carolina was arrested Wednesday after police say he urinated on concertgoers, including an 8-year-old girl, during a Morgan Wallen show at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore last month. Jayson Reed, 33, faces four counts of second-degree assault,...
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(Gray News) - Spirit Halloween’s parent company announced it was acquiring the popular retail store Hot Topic. Spencer Spirit Holdings, Inc. announced it had reached an agreement with the private equity firm Sycamore Partners to purchase Hot Topic, Inc. and its brands: Hot Topic,...
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BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - According to the City of Big Spring, crews are working on replacing a water main valve at the intersection of West 7th Street and San Antonio Street. Because of this, customers in that area might have little to no water pressure while the work is being ...
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CORDOVA, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) – A 6-year-old girl died after being left behind in a hot daycare van, family members said. Officers with the Memphis Police Department found Winter Jones unresponsive at Kid University just after 3:15 p.m. The girl’s family said she was taken to ...
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UPTON COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A 3-year-old boy died after accidentally shooting himself in the head with a gun at a McCamey home. According to the Upton County Sheriff’s Office, on August 11, deputies and paramedics responded to a 911 call at around 8:55 a.m. The child was found w...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Friday, August 14th, 2026: Isolated thunderstorms will be possible once again today with hot temperatures and breezy conditions continuing across West Texas and southeast New Mexico. High temperatures will warm into the 90s and 10...
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LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KOSA) - New Mexico State Police and the Lea County Sheriff’s Office teamed up on August 12 to stop a reckless driver after a chase that stretched across two highways. According to the New Mexico State Police, it started when deputies tried to pull over a vehicle...
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MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Eastbound Interstate Highway 20 is closed at mile marker 139, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Traffic will be detoured at the mile marker 144 crossing near Sooner Pipe. South Service Road traffic will be redirected, and BI-20 tr...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Wood Drive between Meadowbrook and Midland Drive is closed for at least six hours, according to the City of Midland. The closure is in place to allow crews to repair a water main break in the area. The City of Midland has not released an estimated reopenin...
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. ( KCTV /Gray News) - Friends and family are expected to gather Friday to celebrate the life of a 73-year-old Missouri man who was killed when a rock broke through the roof of a Jeep at Glacier National Park last month. Rex Schowengerdt and his wife, Chris, drove ...
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MADISON COUNTY, Texas ( KBTX /Gray News) - A former deputy in Texas turned himself in on multiple felony charges, including the sexual assault of a child. According to Madison County Sheriff Bobby Adams, 24-year-old Jerry Reyes turned himself in Thursday to the Burleson County Sh...
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PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - Dog owners in Pecos will need to adjust their “zoomie” schedules next week as a popular local dog park undergoes some routine maintenance. The City of Pecos announced that Maxey Bark Park is getting some temporary “TLC” starting Monday, August 17. Crews will...
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MESA, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) — An Arizona couple is facing serious charges after authorities said they stole hundreds of books from the public library and resold them to a bookstore. Library officials contacted Mesa police on May 19 and reported a woman was trying to resell...
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GILBERT, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) — A death investigation is underway after the body of a mother of three was found inside her Arizona home last weekend. Cindy Miller’s ex-boyfriend now faces charges of concealing a dead body, burglary and trafficking stolen property. Kristop...
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BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. ( WECT /Gray News) - A North Carolina sheriff’s deputy and his K-9 partner were recognized for tracking down an endangered patient who fled a hospital over the weekend. The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office honored Sgt. John Smith and K-9 Tango for their wo...
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SALADO, Texas (KWTX) - A Fort Hood official confirmed the military helicopter crash that killed two soldiers near Salado, Texas, on Wednesday afternoon was a “maintenance test flight.” Fort Hood confirmed the aircraft was one of its AH-64 Apache attack helicopters. A 9-1-1 call c...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of stealing from a local shop. According to police, the theft happened on July 18 around 8:52 p.m. at Vape City on Andrews Highway. Authorities say the man entered the store and stol...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of stealing landscaping equipment from a truck outside a local café. Authorities say the theft happened on July 20 at O’diller Café on East Illinois. A victim had parked his t...
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GAFFNEY, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) - Three suspects are in custody following a shooting at a bus stop in South Carolina that left a 17-year-old dead. Cherokee County Sheriff Mueller said three people were involved in the death of 17-year-old Jomiltron Sentell Fair Jr. , who was sho...
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ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - Following Tom Harvey’s resignation in the spring, Andrews ISD began its search for the next Mustang head football coach. The man they went with already had quite the history with the program. Jason Richters was promoted to head coach in May after spending ...
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POPLARVILLE, Miss. ( WLOX /Gray News) — A Mississippi man was convicted Thursday on one count of touching a child for lustful purposes and four counts of sexual battery of a minor. Authorities said Daniel Joseph Chaplain III was sentenced to four life sentences without the possib...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Junior League and Conoco Philips partnered up to provide schools across the Permian basin with Pink Pantries. Pink Pantries is a resource for students to get free hygienic products so they can focus more on school. Katy Beth Dewinne President of t...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- For many people, their wedding day is the biggest day of their life. A gathering of loved ones celebrating a special connection. For the past 29 years, Carol Lopez has been providing the Permian Basin with those special days with Bride Smart. For Lopez,...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crime Stoppers is seeking public assistance in locating Jaime Cortez, 36 years old, who is wanted for Online Soliciation of a Minor. If you have any information regarding the location of Cortez, you are urged to contact the following:...
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MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released its 2026 accountability ratings for school districts across the state, including results for Midland ISD and Ector County ISD. Midland ISD results Midland ISD said 30 campuses improved or maintained thei...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Ridership is down for EZ-Rider in Midland, but fewer passengers aren’t the only challenge facing the transit system. They are also dealing with a shortage of drivers as it works to keep buses running and meet the community’s transportation needs. According...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Democratic National Committee is launching a new set of investments for southern state Democratic parties, aimed at helping them gain ground in the midterm elections and beyond. “The south is rapidly growing, and we as Democrats need to meet the moment ...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Fire responded to an apartment fire in the 3000 block of North Midland Drive earlier today. According to MFD, no injuries occurred, as multiple apartments were affected by the fire. The investigation is still ongoing. We will continue to updat...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Parents living in the Vander Ranch community say Greenwood Elementary and Intermediate schools are found next door to their neighborhood, yet their children are not allowed to walk to school. The reason: no sidewalk exists along the road connecting the two...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Fire Department responded to an apartment fire in the area of North Midland Drive on Thursday. Midland fire officials said multiple apartments were affected. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation....
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(Gray News) - A former professional boxer has died after suffering a devastating brain injury during a fight more than a decade ago. Prichard Colon’s father, Richard Colon, confirmed his son’s death Thursday on social media. “I regret to inform you of the passing of my son Pricha...
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CLIFTON FORGE, Va. ( WDBJ /Gray News) — A criminal in Virginia used a vehicle to pull a full gun safe through the wall of a house, according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office . Deputies were called Wednesday to a home in Clifton Forge for a report of a burglary. Deputies f...
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The number of airline passengers flying out of Midland International Air & Space Port appears headed toward 700,000 again.
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ATHENS, Ga. ( ANF /Gray News) — A stray cat survived more than 11 hours tucked underneath a college student’s car during a nearly 800-mile trip, traveling from New Jersey to Georgia without the driver’s knowledge. University of Georgia student Jadyn Sawyer had just returned to ca...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help finding a man wanted for online solicitation of a minor. 36-year-old Jaime Cortez, is wanted in connection with the charge, according to Midland Crime Stoppers. If you have any information, submit a ti...
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LOS ANGELES (Gray News) — Christy Knowings, who starred on Nickelodeon’s sketch comedy show “All That,” has died at age 46. TMZ first reported the news. Knowings’ manager also confirmed her death in a statement to Variety . TMZ said Knowings suffered an asthma attack that left he...
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Midland Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help to identify a man who stole a gas-powered blower from a truck bed outside an O'Siller Café.
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PECOS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Pecos Eagles are entering year two under head coach Tony Pallanez, looking to turn the page after back-to-back 3-8 seasons. Pallanez is hoping to guide the Eagles to their first winning season since 2019, but the challenge gets tougher in 2026 with ...
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Midland police are seeking public assistance to identify a man who allegedly stole over $200 worth of kratom products from Vape City on July 18.
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BIG SPRING, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A new era is underway in Big Spring as the Steers welcome back one of their own to lead the program. Stacey Martin, a 1993 Big Spring graduate, took over as head coach in May after spending last season as the defensive coordinator at Midland High. ...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland County Environmental Enforcement is asking for the public’s help identifying a vehicle connected to an illegal dumping investigation in Greenwood. According to Midland County officials, a large number of used tires were illegally dumped at the...
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CINCINNATI ( WXIX /Gray News) — A mother and two other suspects are facing additional charges in the killing of a young child, but they might not be facing the death penalty. Mother Kaitlin Evans, her partner, Kirby Rankin, and Nessa Keaney were said to be co-parents of 7-year-ol...
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GREENVILLE, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) - A man armed with a machete and pickaxe allegedly robbing a Costco was detained by South Carolina shoppers until cops arrived. The Greenville Police Department said they were called out to Costco on Aug. 13 for reports of an armed robbery. Off...
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( InvestigateTV ) — Flock Safety will be making updates to its automatic license plate reader database system as part of what the company says is a “continuation” of the company’s “commitment to both safety and privacy” — a move that comes after months of mounting public scrutiny...
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(Gray News) — The farm believed to be the source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak had not been inspected in seven years, according to a new report from CBS News. FDA officials have linked the outbreak to contaminated lettuce from Taylor Farms’ facility in the Mexican state of Guana...
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( InvestigateTV ) — A growing money trend called “loud budgeting” is gaining traction as summer spending climbs — and a personal finance expert says the concept is simpler than it sounds. Loud budgeting means being vocal about financial priorities and saying the hard part out lou...
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WARD COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A 13-year-old boy was killed and five others were injured Wednsday evening in a four-vehicle crash in Ward County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Officials said the crash happened around 7:40 p.m. on August 12 at the intersecti...
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WARD COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A teenager was killed and five others were injured in a crash at the intersection of FM 1776 and FM 1219 on Wednesday evening. According to DPS, the crash happened at around 7:40 p.m. on Aug. 12. A Ford F350 was traveling southbound on FM 1219 approach...
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(Gray News) – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning parents and caregivers that fake and counterfeit versions of the popular squishy toys could seriously hurt your child. The soft, squishy, squeezy toys are shaped like animals, food and other items. While they lo...
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Midland County Hospital District Police Chief Steven McNeill has been recognized by OSS Academy for his role in developing a new law enforcement training course focused on safety in high-risk environments....
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Midland ISD received an overall C rating in the state's preliminary 2026 accountability rankings, marking an improvement in its numerical score from previous years....
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland County Hospital District Police Department and Chief Steven McNeill are being honored for their help in developing a brand-new training course for law enforcement officers. Chief McNeill collaborated with OSS Academy to help create the course, ...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Ector County Environmental Enforcement has completed a cleanup of a property pit off 52nd, officials said, clearing what residents had flagged as an eyesore and a concern for the surrounding neighborhood. Cleanup effort The property has been cleared and is ...
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PRESIDIO, Texas (KOSA) - Presidio ISD announced an early release Wednesday, Aug. 13, and the cancellation of classes Friday, Aug. 14, due to a boil water order currently in effect for the City of Presidio. The district said the decision was made to ensure the safety of students a...
