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8-year-old Girl Scout called a hero for helping friends escape deadly head-on crash

PIKE COUNTY, Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) - A young girl is being called a hero after helping her friends escape a crash that killed three people last weekend. Amelia Freeland, 8, was said to be riding home from a Girl Scout trip to Holiday World on Aug. 29 when the vehicle she was in...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 5, 2026

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HIGHLIGHTS: McCamey def. PlainS 53-28

MCCAMEY, Texas (KOSA) - The McCamey Badgers played their first home game of the 2026 season against the Plains Cowboys. Within the early stages of the game, the McCamey defense was prominent, keeping the Cowboys at bay. This allowed for the offense to work, which shows in the 53-...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 5, 2026

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HIGHLIGHTS: Andrews def. Big Spring 42-34

ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - The Mustangs came back from a 20-point deficit to defeat the Steers. This was a big game between two new head coaches in Big Spring’s Stacey Martin and Andrews’ Jason Richters. Both offenses were firing right away. Colin Mikels scored a rushing touchdown f...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 5, 2026

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STANDOUT PLAYER: Andrews junior athlete Tommy Evans

ANDREWS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Andrews junior athlete Tommy Evans is our standout player of the game from our game of the week against Big Spring. In the week two contest, Evans found the endzone twice, helping to lead his team to a 42-34 victory. Watch the video above to hear abou...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 5, 2026

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HIGHLIGHTS: Odessa def. Coronado 19-11

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Bronchos have their first 2-0 start under Head Coach Erik Hartman. Odessa struggled early in its game against the Thunderbirds, giving up a safety, field goal and touchdown. Big Red began to fight back with a 50-yard touchdown connection between Phillip...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 5, 2026

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Game of the Week Postgame Interview: Andrews head coach Jason Richters

ANDREWS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Andrews completed the come-from-behind victory, taking down the Big Spring Steers 42-34, improving to 2-0. Watch the video above to hear from Andrews' head coach, Jason Richters....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 5, 2026

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POSTGAME INTERVIEW: Crane Head Coach Cannon McWilliams

CRANE, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Crane defeated Kermit 40-34 in week two to improve to 2-0. Watch the video above to see the postgame interview with Crane head football coach Cannon McWilliams....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 5, 2026

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HIGHLIGHTS: Big Spring vs. Andrews

ANDREWS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Andrews Mustangs defeated the Big Spring Steers 42-34 at the Mustang Bowl. The Steers fall to 0-2, while the Mustangs improve to 2-0. Next week, the Mustangs travel to face Mineral Wells, and the Steers host Sweetwater. Watch the video above for t...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 5, 2026

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HIGHLIGHTS: Iraan vs. Junction

JUNCTION, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Iraan Braves fell to the Junction Eagles 45-30 on the road. The Braves fall to 1-1 on the season. Next week, Iraan hits the road to take on Crane. Watch the video above for the highlights....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 5, 2026

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HIGHLIGHTS: Rankin vs. Water Valley

WATER VALLEY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Rankin Red Devils fell to Water Valley 93-90 in a shootout in enemy territory. The Red Devils are now 1-1 on the season. For week three, the Red Devils are at home hosting Westbrook. Watch the video above for the highlights....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 5, 2026

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HIGHLIGHTS: Midland Lee def. Franklin 48-17

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Mildand Lee welcomed El Paso’s Franklin to Astound Broadband Stadium for their home opener and rematch of last year’s first round of playoffs. The Cougars got on the board first with a field goal. They wouldn’t be the only ones on the board for long, as Ja...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 5, 2026

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HIGHLIGHTS: El Paso Coronado vs. Odessa

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Odessa Bronchos topped their win total from 2025 with a 19-11 victory over El Paso Coronado. Running back Ayden Garcia had 121 yards and a touchdown, and quarterback Phillip Carrasco had 236 yards and two touchdowns. Next week, the Bronchos hit the...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 5, 2026

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HIGHLIGHTS: El Paso Franklin vs. Midland Lee

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Lee Rebels have their second win of the season, defeating the El Paso Franklin 48-17. Quarterback JP Reyes threw four touchdowns on the night, and the offense fired on all cylinders. Next week, the Rebels are on the road to face El Paso Ea...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 5, 2026

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8-year-old rescued from drug lab; 3 arrested on multiple charges, sheriff’s office says

TIPTON COUNTY, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - Tennessee authorities say three people are facing numerous charges in connection with a steroid manufacturing laboratory in a home that had a large amount of narcotics. According to the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office, a search warrant was ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 5, 2026

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HIGHLIGHTS: Jarrell vs. Midland Christian

JARRELL, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Christian Mustangs fell to Jarrell 36-30 on the road. The Mustangs fall to 1-2 on the season, and they are on the road to face Brock next week. Watch the video above for the highlights....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 5, 2026

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HIGHLIGHTS: Garden City def. O’Donnell 52-50

O’DONNELL, Texas (KOSA) - The Bearkats notched their first win of the season Thursday night. It was a back-and-forth battle between the two six-man programs. Garden City took a 52-42 lead late in the fourth quarter. The Eagles scored a last minute touchdown, but a failed two-poin...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 5, 2026

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Watch Week 2 of the Friday Night Blitz 2026 here

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - You can watch week 2 of Friday Night Blitz LIVE here on Friday, Sept. 4. 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 week’s hig...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 5, 2026

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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Saturday, September 5th, 2026

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Saturday, September 5th, 2026: Conditions will be a touch milder heading into the weekend, but still rather hot. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible for southwestern parts of the region. SATURDAY Saturday will feature ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 5, 2026

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Reporting from the streets of Washington on September 11

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Twenty-five years ago, on a beautiful September day, Priscilla Huff walked into her office at a small news agency and realized that she was watching the second plane crash into the World Trade Center. A quick conversation with the boss and he sent ger to Ca...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 5, 2026

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25 years after 9/11, cyclists ride nearly 1,300 miles to honor victims

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Cyclists gathered at the Pentagon on June 13, 2026, for the 9/11 National Memorial Trail Bike Tour, marking 25 years since the attacks on the World Trade Center. Joseph Holland, of Roswell, New Mexico, was one of a few dozen cyclists who took part. “My frie...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 5, 2026

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Patrick Mahomes Sr. files motion to amend probation to let him travel for NFL games

TYLER, Texas ( KLTV /Gray News) - Patrick Mahomes Sr. is seeking approval to see his son’s NFL games, according to a motion filed Friday in the 7th District Court in Tyler, Texas. Court records show Mahomes Sr. filed the motion requesting permission to travel out of state to see ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 5, 2026

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First responders still dying from 9/11 related illnesses

NEW YORK (Gray DC) - On September 11, 2001, more than 400 first responders ran into the Twin Towers to save others and never came out. In the 25 years since, ten times that many have died from 9/11-related illness. EMT Danny Casey is one of them. Nicole Casey met her husband Dann...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 4, 2026

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Red Raider Minute: No. 12 Texas Tech opens 2026 with expectations at an all-time high

LUBBOCK, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - After a historic 2025 season, the Texas Tech Red Raiders are back on the field Saturday with expectations higher than ever. Texas Tech went 12-2 last season, captured the first Big 12 championship in program history and made its first appearance in th...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 4, 2026

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Two former defensive coordinators go head-to-head

ANDREWS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - It's a battle of two first-year head coaches, as Andrews head coach Jason Richters takes on Big Springs' head coach Stacey Martin. Richters previously served as the Mustangs' defensive coordinator for four years, and he got his first win last week aga...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 4, 2026

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Trump threatens trade action over Fed interest rates

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump said he will cease trading with every country the U.S. has a trade deficit with if the Federal Reserve does not cut interest rates. Trump made the threat on Truth Social Friday following a jobs report that most economists believe will...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 4, 2026

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Crews continue to monitor for hotspots after wildfires in Winkler County

WINKLER COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - UPDATE 11:30 p.m. 9/3/26: The fire that was closest to Kermit along Highway 302 has been contained. Crews will continue to monitor for hotspots overnight, that’s according to the Chief of Kermit Volunteer Fire Dept. The fire near the Winkler/Andrews...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 4, 2026

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‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer fired days after suspension. Here’s what we know

(Gray News) - “Wheel of Fortune” announcer Jim Thornton was fired by Sony days after he was suspended. The suspension came after TMZ posted photos that appeared to show Thornton wearing a Wheel of Fortune jacket while on a computer in an airplane. On the screen was what looked li...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 4, 2026

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Widow recalls what she’s learned about grief

NEW YORK (Gray DC) - Three hundred and forty-three New York City firefighters died on September 11, 2001. Danny Suhr was one of the first. His widow, Nancy, has spent 25 years learning to live with loss and is now sharing what she’s learned. “He’s part of my life every single day...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 4, 2026

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Reagan County Sheriff’s Office warns community on viral ‘Cat in the Hat’ hoax

REAGAN COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Reagan County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a viral “Cat in the Hat” trend that is circulating on social media. According to the Reagan County Sheriff’s Office, the office said they receiving concerns regarding images tied to the tr...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 4, 2026

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Reporter recalls witnessing 9/11 attacks as a child in New York

NEW YORK CITY (Gray DC) - It has been 25 years since the September 11th attacks killed nearly 3,000 people. While people around the world watched the attacks unfold on television, millions witnessed them firsthand in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania. Washington Correspondent...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 4, 2026

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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Friday, September 4th, 2026

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Friday, September 4th, 2026: Near-record heat is expected once again on Friday afternoon. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible for some as well. FRIDAY A few afternoon/evening thunderstorms are expected once again from ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 4, 2026

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Prison inmates help to pay down school lunch debt

NORTON, Kan. ( KWCH /Gray News) - A northwest Kansas school district’s unsettled lunch debt was substantially paid down, thanks to an effort from a group of inmates at the Norton Correctional Facility. At the end of the 2025-2026 school year, Norton Community Schools, USD 211, ha...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 4, 2026

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Stream Tx Panhandle high school football LIVE 9/3 and 9/4

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...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 4, 2026

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Permian Basin Fair marks 50th anniversary

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Preparation is underway for the 50th anniversary of the Permian Basin Fair. The fair brings carnival rides, fair food and entertainment to Odessa. Permian Basin Fair Director Sara Hinshaw said the community is responsible for the milestone. “If we didn’t ha...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 4, 2026

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1 dead after train slams into SUV at railroad crossing, officials say

HICKORY, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - Charges are pending after a train slammed into an SUV at a North Carolina crossing, killing one person. According to Hickory police, Norfolk Southern train hit the passenger side of a dark-colored Cadillac SUV just before 3:30 a.m. on the tracks...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 4, 2026

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Family member dies in car line to pick up student from school, officials say

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. ( FOX Carolina /Gray News) - A family member experienced a medical emergency and died while in a car line to pick up a student at a South Carolina high school. Dorman High School Principal Joshua Dawkins sent a message to families on Thursday saying the d...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 4, 2026

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Mistrial is declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case after jury deadlocks

PLYMOUTH, Mass. (Gray News/AP) — A judge declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial Friday after jurors said they could not reach a unanimous verdict on whether she was criminally responsible for killing her three young children. The mistrial, in the seventh day of de...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 4, 2026

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61-year-old killed when part of a tree falls on top of him, officials say

ADAMS COUNTY, Ohio ( WXIX /Gray News) – A 61-year-old man died earlier this week when a tree fell on him, officials said. First responders found the man with serious injuries when they got to him Monday, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office said. Authorities said it looked like the ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 4, 2026

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What to know before hiring a contractor, after homeowners say they lost thousands

( InvestigateTV ) — Several homeowners in south Mississippi say they hired the same man for home repair projects, paid him for the work, and were later left with delays or incomplete projects. Michelle Ring-Hanson and her husband, Gary, said they hired the man last year to remode...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 4, 2026

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Mystery animal attacks at least 3 times. Here’s what witnesses think it is

LEBANON, N.H. (Gray News) – There have been at least three reported wild animal attacks in New Hampshire this week, according to police. Officials with the Lebanon Police Department said witnesses described the animal as either a gray fox or a fisher. They also said the animal is...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 4, 2026

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City of Alpine reports progress on water system; Stage 2 restrictions remain in effect

ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Alpine will continue operating under Stage 2 Water Restrictions as municipal water system conditions remain stable and ongoing improvement projects move forward. System improvements The city’s Million-Dollar Pump is operating without any major i...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 4, 2026

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Horizon Organic chocolate milk recalled for potential spoilage. Here are the impacted cases

(Gray News) - A popular milk brand is recalling cases of its chocolate milk because the cartons could cause the milk to spoil before they are opened. Horizon Organic is recalling more than 50,000 cases of its shelf-stable organic 1% chocolate milk. According to the company, some ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 4, 2026

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Frozen berries sold at Walmart are recalled. Here’s what to know

(Gray News) - You may want to check your freezer; some frozen berries sold at Walmart have been recalled. Packages of the Great Value brand of organic triple berry blend has been recalled due to possible E. coli contamination. The blend includes strawberries, blackberries and blu...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 4, 2026

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Woman calls police after seeing girl crying for help in SUV; man facing kidnapping charges

HAWLEY, N.D. ( KVLY /Gray News) - A North Dakota man is facing several charges after police say he forced a 17-year-old girl into his vehicle and assaulted her. Preston Thomas Larson, 18, was charged Thursday in Clay County District Court with two counts of kidnapping, domestic a...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 4, 2026

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Troopers stop truck hauling horses bound for Canadian slaughterhouse

DEKALB, New York ( WWNY /Gray News) - A Pennsylvania truck driver is facing charges after police say they stopped him with a trailer of horses that were being taken to Canada to be slaughtered. According to the New York State Humane Association, multiple horses were being transpo...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 4, 2026

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HIGHLIGHTS: Ballinger vs. Compass

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Ballinger defeated Compass 27-20 Thursday night. The Cougars kept it close from start to finish but ultimately came up short, as they now fall to 0-2 on the season. Next week, the Cougars will look to pick up their first win when they hit the road to ...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 4, 2026