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PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - Couple of road closures are happening in downtown Pecos. According to the City of Pecos, there will be road closures in downtown Pecos on East 2nd Street near South Oak and Highway 285. These road closures are happening because of construction happening on o...
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If I had a song for today it would be rainy themed, maybe something like "Singing in the Rain" by Gene Kelly. Rain showers are almost done the last bit remains today just remember to turn around, don't drown....
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Back to school season is already here for our educators and First Alert 7 and the Garriga Law Firm are teaming up to help teachers get off to a great start.Norma Reyes, a Spanish teacher at Vasquez Middle School in Odessa, is the first of five teachers to w...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - On July 15, the Odessa Police Department opened its doors to members of the House of the Sycamore Tree, giving the group a closer look at how the department operates. Officers Destiny Jones and Steven LeSueur led the visit.House of the Sycamore Tree is a lo...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Monday, July 20th, 2026: Thunderstorm chances decrease across much of the region today, but isolated to widely scattered storms are possible for areas west of the Pecos. A warming trend begins today with highs back in the triple d...
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FINDLAY, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) - For one Ohio woman’s 105th birthday, her family surprised her with a motorcycle procession.At 105 years old, Eunice Minard has already lived a lifetime of memories, but her latest birthday surprise came with a little more horsepower.As family and ...
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MONAHANS, Texas (KOSA) - The Monahans Police Department says it’s increasing enforcement to address speeding.According to a post made by the Monahans police, they will be working with TxDOT and law enforcement to crack down on speeding starting July 18 and will end on August 3. T...
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3/Gray News) - A Missouri mother is facing multiple felony charges after police say she left three young children, including a 4-month-old baby, home alone for nearly 24 hours.Courtney Lynn Box was charged July 8 with three counts of first-degree endangering t...
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HONOLULU (WLOX/Gray News) - A pair of Mississippi band members on a patriotic trip halfway across the world became real-life heroes when they pulled a drowning man from the ocean.Griffin Johnson and Mason Crawford traveled with the Mississippi Lions All-State Band to Hawaii, wher...
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CINCINNATI (WXIX/Gray News) - A man is accused of strangling, punching and robbing a woman while on a date in Ohio in May.The attack happened in the Winton Woods Apartments parking lot on May 30.According to the affidavit, 29-year-old Troy Gover was on a date with a woman when he...
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CORINTH, Maine (WABI/Gray News) - A person died after a tree came down on their car in Maine during a thunderstorm on Thursday. Penobscot County Sheriff Troy Morton said it happened about 1:30 p.m. on Main Street. A branch broke off and went through the windshield, fatally striki...
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CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT/Gray News) - Deputies found the body of a juvenile Sunday, ending a three-day search, authorities said.Craighead County Chief Deputy Jason Allen said a call came in about 6:25 p.m. Friday about a juvenile boy who went under at an access point off High...
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Kylian Mbappé is now the owner of World Cup Golden Boots.Spain then won all the individual player awards Sunday, denying Lionel Messi not only a second World Cup title but also more personal hardware.Rodri won the Golden Ball as the tournament’s best ...
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(Gray News) - Nolan Wells’ mom says she’s receiving hate mail after the death of her 18-year-old son in Mississippi.Almost two weeks after Wells’ death, his mother, Christine Wonsley, has responded to mail from an anonymous sender.“Whoever sent this to my home, may the good Lord ...
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Spain substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give his team a 1-0 win over defending champion Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday.Spain was absolutely dominant in terms of possession and shot attempts. Lionel Messi and Argentina ...
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(AP) - Madonna opened the World Cup halftime show with her 2000 dance-pop hit “Music,” joined by star Brazilian soccer players of yesteryear, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. It started with an apparently pre-recorded piece in a roller rink before she rode into the stadium on a dune buggy...
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PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - Traffic is being diverted after a a crash near Pecos. Witnesses tell First Alert 7 that it happened in the westbound lanes on I-20 near Pecos by mile marker 53. Witnesses the interstate is shut down and cars are being detoured through Barstow. The Texas Depa...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The House of Representatives enters its last full week before the annual August recess with two committee hearings targeting the Smithsonian Institution set before lawmakers head home Friday.A House Oversight subcommittee will hold a hearing Tuesday to exam...
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BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (KBTX/Gray News) - Boxer Hannah “Hanarchy” Rapp was killed after being struck by a car while cycling in Brazos County, Texas.The Brazos County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a major crash involving a vehicle and a bicyclist just before 10 a.m. Saturday.Fi...
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TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD/Gray News) - Several people were critically injured after a shooting involving police in Tucson, Arizona.Authorities said the shooting happened early Sunday at Empire Pizza near Sixth Avenue and Congress Street.Officials said multiple victims and the suspect w...
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HONOLULU (KNHL/Gray News) - The brother of former National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard was arrested and charged Friday in connection with a stranger danger incident in Hawaii.Batari Gabbard, 55, was charged with custodial interference in the second degree.Police said he a...
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CORINTH, Maine (WABI/Gray News) - A Maine family is mourning the loss of a 49-year-old woman who was killed by a falling tree branch. She’s being remembered as a devoted mother, loving wife and cherished community member.Amy Tatlock’s husband, Andrew Tatlock, says her family is s...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Sunday, July 19th, 2026: Thunderstorm chances continue on Sunday across West Texas and southeast New Mexico, although coverage will be very isolated across the Permian Basin.SUNDAYTo start Sunday morning, a few showers/storms are ...
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — England and France delivered a thriller in a World Cup match that was supposed to be an afterthought.A day before Lionel Messi and Argentina were set to try and defend their title in a highly anticipated final, Bukayo Saka scored three goals to lead Eng...
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE/Gray News) - A jury has awarded a mother more than $104 million in a lawsuit against an online ghost-gun seller and its parent company.Laura Herp, mother of Henry Willis, was awarded $4.2 million in economic damages and $100 million in punitive damages in a ...
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BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - Four people formerly tied to Impact Charter School in Baker, Louisiana, and the non-profit it shared board members with are now criminally indicted in federal court in Baton Rouge.Chakesha Scott served as the former chief executive officer of I...
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TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) – A United States senator is threatening legislative action against Canada over the wildfire smoke choking the Midwest.“I’ll be introducing a bill next week to sanction Canada and the responsible Canadian government officials for this atrocity,” Sen....
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NASHVILLE, Ga. (WALB/Gray News) — A daycare teacher in Georgia has been arrested and charged with one count of cruelty to children.According to Berrien County jail records, Debora Schlueter, who worked at the Small World Education Center, was taken into police custody on Thursday...
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TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW/Gray News) - A family is mourning the loss of one of its dogs after a violent altercation in a southeast Topeka housing complex parking lot left a pregnant woman hospitalized with serious injuries.Topeka police said officers arrived at the Highland Park Townhom...
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LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) — Officers say Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents tried to arrest a man at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on Monday, but left before taking him into custody.The attempted arrest happened just after 6 p.m. on July 13, when Las Vega...
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FENTRESS COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT/Gray News) - Tennessee authorities are investigating after a juvenile died and three others were seriously injured in a crash Thursday evening.According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the collision involved an all-terrain vehicle that was traveling ...
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) - Memorial services have been scheduled for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.Graham, who represented South Carolina in the U.S. Senate since 2003, died on July 11 at the age of 71.A medical examiner said early findings found Graham’s death was the resul...
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NEW YORK CITY (Gray DC) - The FIFA World Cup has delivered an economic boost to businesses across the United States. Data from the Bank of America Institute suggests each of the 11 host cities have seen increased spending during the tournament.Joe Wadford, an economist with Bank ...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The House Budget Committee advanced a $95 billion legislative package Thursday, known as “Reconciliation 3.0,” as Republicans move to use the special budget process for a third time to bypass the Senate filibuster. The bill faces unified Democratic oppositi...
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ATLANTA (ANF/Gray News) — The Fayetteville Police Department fired three of its officers after they allegedly misused the Flock camera system, the department announced on July 17.According to police, testing of a new auditing feature revealed that the officers had conducted searc...
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ATLANTA (ANF/Gray News) — The Fayetteville Police Department fired three of its officers after they allegedly misused the Flock camera system, the department announced on July 17.According to police, testing of a new auditing feature revealed that the officers had conducted searc...
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3/Gray News) - A Missouri family is mourning the loss of a 5-year-old child after he drowned at an area campground pool.Lebanon police said a 911 call came in just before 7 p.m. Sunday from the Bennett Spring Campground. When emergency crews arrived, two adult...
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FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/Gray News) - A Michigan man has been arrested and charged with murder in Alaska in connection with the death of a man nearly 33 years ago.According to the Alaska State Troopers, 54-year-old Christopher Popps was indicted on two counts of second-degree murd...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa Fire Rescue has deployed six personnel to help with ongoing flood response efforts in the Texas Hill Country.On Wednesday, paramedics Elbis Nicolas and Will Moody deployed with the Texas Emergency Medical Task Force to support emergency medical opera...
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(Gray News) - The Mega Millions jackpot is still up for grabs.The jackpot now stands at an estimated $707 million, with a cash option of $307.7 million, after there was no winning ticket drawn Friday night.The winning numbers were 22, 34, 45, 48, 55, and the gold Mega Ball, 14.Th...
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(InvestigateTV) — They power our devices every day but when lithium-ion batteries fail the damage can be fast, violent and life-changing. Plus, clean air rules and companies asking for exemptions to stay running.Battery disposal gaps keep fueling firesFrom smartphones and laptops...
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BRECKENRIDGE HILLS, Mo. (First Alert 4/Gray News) - Relatives, friends and community members gathered for a candlelight vigil earlier this week to remember 52-year-old Rashad Rice, who was shot and killed while riding a MetroBus in Missouri on July 10.Breckenridge Hills police sa...
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ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4/Gray News) - A St. Louis man is facing charges, including murder, after police said he shot at a group of people rummaging through his parked car.Timothy Kemper, 39, is charged with first-degree murder, first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon and t...
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CRAIG, Alaska (KTUU/Gray News) - Two friends died following a dirt bike crash earlier this week. The father of one of the victims is now speaking out about the tragedy.Alaska State Troopers confirmed that 18-year-old Greyer Schwegel and 17-year-old Paul Lingley IV were killed Tue...
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BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Almost two decades ago, photographer Joan Monfort didn’t think much of his photo shoot of a teenage Lionel Messi bathing a cute baby boy in a plastic bathtub. Not until the remarkable twist of fate became clear years later, when that infant blossomed into ...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Andrew Rodriguez, a former Odessa High School Brocho, signed his national letter of intent with Angelo State University football on July 17, finalizing his decision to become a Ram. Andrew Rodriguez earned fooball offers from multiple programs, including UT...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Saturday, July 18th, 2026: Thunderstorm chances continue on Saturday across West Texas and southeast New Mexico, although coverage will be scattered.SATURDAYTo start Saturday morning, a few showers/storms are possible, although mo...
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CULLMAN, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) - A woman accused of poisoning her husband was placed back in jail after accusations that she had contact with her husband and tried to poison him again. Sara Baker, a former Alabama attorney, was arrested in November 2025 after she was accused of p...
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CHANDLER, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) — A former dental assistant has been sentenced for sexually abusing children who were under his care.According to Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell, Deion Garcia, 29, will spend 40 years in prison with lifetime supervised probation as part ...
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LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) — A Monday afternoon commute on the 215 Beltway in Las Vegas turned into a 14-mile emergency earlier this month after an electric vehicle began accelerating on its own, reaching speeds up to 90 mph with brakes that would not respond.Nevada State Police ...
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TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) - An Ohio mother is mourning the loss of her four young children and their grandmother, who have died following suspected carbon monoxide poisoning.Adriana Coleman says her children, Liberty, Storm, Legacy and Stone, and their grandmother, 36-year-ol...
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Alley Cats Rescue, a new nonprofit founded by Gabrielle Pessin, aims to address the Permian Basin's stray cat crisis through feline adoption and trap-neuter-return programs....
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - (7/17/2026) Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. “A sluggish little mid-level swirl overhead will spark scattered showers and storms this weekend, but summer says, “hold my sweet tea!” As the hot and dry weather returns nex...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – This week, Midland Community Theater put on Little Women the Musical with the help of the Pickwick Program. The program allows young actors from seventh grade up to the end of high school. Director of Education for Midland Community Theater, Emma Even...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Midland is warning residents about a potential scam involving individuals posing as members of the Sheriff’s Office.According to the city, scammers are contacting residents by phone and sending official-looking documents claiming the recipient ...
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NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC/Gray News) — A worker died Wednesday after a “bundle of steel beams” collapsed onto him at a steel service center in North Charleston, authorities said.Authorities responded to Allied Crawford Steel around 10 a.m. regarding an industrial accident. Upo...
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BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - A Baton Rouge man was arrested after East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office investigators say a months-long investigation revealed he was distributing cocaine in the area, including to students at Louisiana State University.Jordan Cole Langlois, 35,...
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