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Odessa woman dies after mechanical failure causes fatal crash
An Odessa woman died in Ward County after a detached wheel and tire from another vehicle struck her car on Interstate 20 following a mechanical failure....
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Midland woman accused of stealing more than $60,000 through business email scam
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A Midland woman is accused of stealing more than $60,000 from her employer after an employee changed payment information in response to a phishing email. According to an arrest affidavit, Kiyah Holman is charged with theft of property valued at $30,000 or ...
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Odessa woman dead after detached tire hits car in Ward County
WARD COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A 30-year-old Odessa woman is dead after a detached tire hit her vehicle on I-20 on Aug. 6, according to DPS. Officers responded to a crash at mile marker 89 on I-20 at 6:10 p.m. A Chevrolet 3500 was driving westbound and had a mechanical failure that ...
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Midland Animal Services reports 80% live release rate for July
Midland Animal Services achieved an 80% live release rate and reduced its average length of stay to 8.98 days during July.
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Animal Services posts positive outcomes during month of July
Midland Animal Services reported an 80% live release rate in July and a drop in the average length of stay to 8.98 days.
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Surveillance tech leads to apprehension of four immigrants in Terrell County
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Terrell County Sheriff’s Office and Sanderson Border Patrol agents apprehended a group of four immigrants from Guerrero, Mexico, using advanced surveillance technology, according to a post by Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland. An Autonomous Surveillance Tower ...
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Man dies after becoming trapped in burning grain bin at family farm, coroner says
MARSHALL COUNTY, Ind. ( WNDU /Gray News) - A man died Monday after getting trapped in a burning grain bin at a family farm. The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as Jonathon Hayn. According to the coroner’s office, Hayn was working inside a grain bin when he ...
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Missing girl found safe after leaving Odessa apartment
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A 12-year-old girl reported missing by the Odessa Police Department has been found safe. According to Odessa police, Ariyanna Stewart had left her family’s apartment during the early morning hours and had not been heard from since. Odessa police thanks the ...
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Powerball jackpot nears $1 billion territory after no ticket matched in Monday’s drawing
(Gray News) -The Powerball jackpot is nearly $1 billion after there was no winner during the last drawing. The jackpot has grown to an estimated $975 million, with a cash value of $422.3 million, following Monday’s drawing. The winning numbers for Monday’s game were 6, 37, 54, 55...
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Back to School: Ector County ISD kicks off new year with buses rolling and a brand-new middle school
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Thousands of Ector County ISD students headed back to the classroom on Tuesday morning, marking the official start of the 2026-2027 school year. At the ECISD bus barn early Tuesday, the pre-dawn darkness was filled with the rumble of engines and flashing ye...
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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, August 11th, 2026
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, August 11th, 2026: It’ll be a rather hot day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico today with isolated showers and thunderstorms possible for areas west of the Pecos. High temperatures will warm into the 90s and 100s...
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Lauren Boebert’s 21-year-old son arrested on child exploitation charges
(Gray News) - Tyler Boebert, the son of Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., was arrested on charges of sexual exploitation of a child, according to authorities . Tyler Boebert, 21, was arrested Sunday and later released on a $10,000 bond, according to the Garfield County Sheriff’s Offi...
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Mother accused of chasing her children with a knife, threatening to cut their throats, police say
ELKINS, W.Va ( WDTV /Gray News) - A mother is accused of chasing her children with a knife and threatening to cut their throats, according to police. Sara Daniels, 36, was charged with three counts of child abuse resulting in injury. What did the children report to police? Her ch...
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14-year-old killed in shooting just before first day of high school; best friend arrested
HAHNVILLE, La. ( WVUE /Gray News) - A 14-year-old Louisiana boy was killed in a shooting just before he was set to begin his freshman year of high school, according to his family. St. Charles Parish deputies found the 14-year-old around 2 a.m. Monday in Hahnville after responding...
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Parents accused of drunkenly leading young kids on long walk in 108-degree heat
GLENDALE, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) - An Arizona couple are facing child abuse charges after police allege they drunkenly led their young children on an hourslong walk in extreme heat after the Arizona Cardinals’ open practice. Ryan and May Mullin are charged with child abuse ...
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Ector County ISD releases breakfast and lunch menus for August
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Back-to-school season is officially here, and Ector County ISD has released its breakfast and lunch menus for August 2026 to help families plan for the return to the classroom. The school district’s menus, funded by the USDA and presented in partnersh...
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Middle school teacher charged with grooming student, sheriff’s office says
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. ( WKYT /Gray News) - An employee at a Kentucky middle school was arrested Friday after she was accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student. The Graves County Sheriff’s Office said 25-year-old Sadie Flores is charged with grooming a minor. The...
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Woman arrested for allegedly stabbing horse in front of child who was at ranch for therapy
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) – A Florida woman is charged with animal cruelty after allegedly stabbing a horse multiple times. Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey accused 69-year-old Shirley Zimmerley, of Cocoa, of using a knife to stab the horse in front of a child who was at ...
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Principal and 10-year-old child killed, 5 injured in car crash involving UTV
DUBUQUE COUNTY, Iowa ( KCRG /Gray News) - Iowa authorities said two people were killed and five others were seriously injured in a crash involving a car and a utility terrain vehicle on Saturday night. The Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office identified one of the deceased as 33-year-...
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PIGSKIN PREVIEW: Kermit Yellow Jackets
KERMIT, Texas (KOSA) -The Kermit Yellow Jackets are beginning their season with high hopes for what’s to come. “We’re excited about the year. So we’ve just got to take it day by day and you know it’s like we say just stack days and get better,” said head football coach Andy Hrnci...
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2 killed in Chicago elementary shooting
CHICAGO (Gray News) - Two people were found shot to death at a Chicago elementary school. According to fire officials, two people were found inside Mark Twain Elementary School with gunshot wounds, 5 Chicago reported . Police did not identify either person, but described them as ...
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Basin Gridiron Training Camp: Garden City Bearkats
GARDEN CITY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Garden City Bearkats are looking to reload in 2026 after losing several key playmakers from last season. Garden City went 6-5 last year, finishing just nine points behind Rankin for the district title. After a slow start, the Bearkats bounced ...
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Basin Gridiron Training Camp: Rankin Red Devils
RANKIN, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Rankin Red Devils are aiming to get back to the State Final, where they were a year ago. Last season, the team had a 12-3 record and claimed the 6-1A Division I district title. In the playoffs, the Red Devils took down Borden County, Nazareth, Whit...
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PIGSKIN PREVIEW: Wink Wildcats
WINK, Texas (KOSA) - The Wink Wildcats return for the 2026 season with a new set of seniors, 14 of them to be exact. With that amount of upperclassmen, there’s a chance for more leadership among the Wildcat team. “If you’re going to have that many kids that are experienced and kn...
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Odessa doctor offers SI joint fusion for hip and back pain
Dr. Mandeep Othee at Medical Center Hospital is offering SI joint fusion surgery to provide relief for patients suffering from chronic lower back, pelvic, or hip pain....
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Audiobooks help local students overcome dyslexia barriers
Midland County Libraries and the Texas Talking Book Program offer various audiobook resources to help students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities overcome reading barriers....
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47-year-old good Samaritan dies rescuing young girl caught in rip current at the beach, police say
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. ( WMBF / Atlanta News First /Gray News) - A Georgia teacher died after jumping into the ocean to save a young girl caught in a rip current in South Carolina. Horry County Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard identified the swimmer as 47-year-old Derrick Moore, o...
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Middle school students allegedly plotted armed robbery with homemade guns, explosives
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) – Two teenagers allegedly planned to use homemade weapons in an armed robbery attempt, according to Florida law enforcement authorities. The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office and the St. Johns County School District initially received informatio...
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OPD, TxDOT urge drivers to practice school zone safety as classes resume
Local officials in Odessa, Texas, are urging drivers to exercise extra caution and obey specific safety regulations as school zones see increased enforcement and activity for the start of the new academic year....
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FDA authorizes over-the-counter screwworm prevention spray for livestock
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization for a spray designed to prevent New World screwworm infestations in livestock. CLiK Extra, an Elanco brand wound spray, was authorized Friday. It is available over the counter and ac...
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‘We’re committed to helping’: Midland County drainage project working to reduce flooding
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County is moving forward with a major drainage project aimed at reducing flooding in west Midland County. The plan would move stormwater away from homes, businesses, and roads in an area that has seen repeated drainage problems during heavy rain. T...
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UTPB opens Maple entrance after year of construction as part of $45M campus revamp
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The University of Texas Permian Basin has reopened its Maple entrance following roughly a year of construction, with the project serving as part of the university’s $45 million campus revamp. The Maple entrance had been closed during construction as part of...
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Bond posted for ‘Chud the Builder’ after influencer charged with attempted murder outside courthouse
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - Dalton Eatherly, known as “Chud the Builder” on social media, bonded out of a Tennessee jail Monday morning. Eatherly, known for his provocative social media posts, had been in custody at the Montgomery County Jail for more than two months. A...
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Tripp Avenue expands to five lanes near new middle school
Ector County completed Phase III of the Tripp Avenue road expansion project just before the start of the 2026-2027 school year to improve traffic flow near the new Vasquez Middle School....
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Cowboys defensive lineman Quinnen Williams signs extentison with Dallas
OXNARD, California (KMID/KPEJ) - Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Quinnen Williams signed a 3-year extentison with the team this afternoon. Williams signed a 3-year, $105.9M deal to ensure his future in Dallas. Additionally, the deal also makes him one of the highest-paid defensi...
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Flock alters system tracking transparency while shadow of alleged misuse cases expands
This is the third installment in InvestigateTV’s ongoing investigation into Flock Safety. Earlier reports examined how Flock cameras are used to solve crimes and who oversees their use , and a discrepancy between Flock’s public claims about tracking people and what its own traini...
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Man released after conviction overturned in 2004 murders of family of 5, DA says retrial is impossible
MOULTRIE, Ga. ( WALB /Gray News) - A Georgia man whose conviction for the execution-style killings of five people was overturned has been released from prison. Alexander Woods III was released Aug. 8, according to records from the Georgia Department of Corrections. His 2013 convi...
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Chiefs’ Eric Bieniemy returns to training camp following wife’s shooting, son’s arrest
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. ( KCTV /Gray News) - Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy returned to training camp and received a warm welcome from both players and his fellow coaches. Monday’s practice was his first in St. Joseph since he suddenly left to be with his wife, Mia, after she...
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Midland police recover 57 guns, drugs after burglary investigation leads to 6 arrests
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Police Department recovered 57 guns, 35 ammunition cans and 469 grams of drugs and arrested six suspects following a burglary investigation that began July 1. According to Midland police, officers responded that day to a burglary on West Michig...
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EMS director drowns at North Carolina beach
NASH COUNTY, N.C. ( WITN /Gray News) - The head of a North Carolina emergency medical services department is dead after drowning at a beach on Saturday. Nash County EMS announced the passing of its director, Dale Griffin, saying in a Facebook post, “Director Griffin was far more ...
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Here are the airlines most likely to cancel or delay your flight
(Gray News) — All travelers know the frustration of flight changes, but according to a new analysis, JetBlue is the worst U.S. airline for cancellations and delays. The study analyzed more than 7 million domestic flights over 12 months, from June 2025 to May 2026. The study found...
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The Good Side: Fridays We Prance
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Working out can make you happier. One woman in Washington, D.C. started a workout group that turned into a movement. Instead of dancing, she and her buddies are prancing. Along the way, they’ve formed bonds that have carried their community through some of ...
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Odessa police seek public’s help identifying burglary suspect
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect involved in a burglary near E. 51st Street. According to police, a man used a crowbar to force entry into a home in the area. If you have any information or the identity of t...
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Police seek man who used crowbar in Odessa burglary
The Odessa Police Department is seeking an unknown male suspect who used a crowbar to force entry into a residence in the 4100 block of E. 51st Street....
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Midland burglary probe leads to six arrests, major gun and drug seizure
A multi-unit investigation into a July burglary in Midland, Texas, led to the arrest of six suspects and the seizure of 57 firearms, ammunition, and 469 grams of illegal drugs....
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Owens Street closure planned for Big Spring water repair
The City of Big Spring will begin emergency repairs to an 18-inch water line on Owens Street today, causing temporary road closures and water service interruptions....
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25 pounds of cocaine found inside auctioned storage unit
CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - An auction buyer reportedly discovered 25 pounds of cocaine inside a North Carolina storage unit on Friday. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said an auction buyer called officers on Friday, Aug. 7, to report finding packaged drugs hidden among the...
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Ector County breaks ground on Kellus Turner Community Center
Ector County officials broke ground on the new Kellus Turner Community Center in Odessa, Texas, a project that will be constructed entirely in-house by county personnel....
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How to prepare your finances before buying a home in a tough market
( InvestigateTV ) — High prices, high interest rates and stiff competition are making homeownership a challenge for many buyers — but a consumer lending expert says the right financial preparation can make a significant difference. Matt Vernon, head of consumer lending at Bank of...
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City of Alpine issues boil water notice after water leak
ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Alpine has issued a boil water notice following a water leak near West Highway 90. The city said the notice was issued as a precaution after the leak caused an isolated loss of pressure at the ground storage tank. City crews are currently repair...
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MPD: Investigative work leads to arrests, gun/drug seizures
MPD: 57 firearms, a large quantity of ammunition and 469 grams of drugs were recovered/seized and 6 suspects were arrested.
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Man arrested after allegedly burglarizing Kim Kardashian’s home, taking car on ‘joyride,’ reports say
(Gray News) - A man was arrested in connection with a burglary at a Hidden Hills property owned by Kim Kardashian, according to multiple reports. Deputies responded to the residence to investigate reports of a burglary around 3:45 p.m., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff...
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Odessa woman wanted for manslaughter after infant dies following bathtub incident
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - An Odessa woman is wanted on a manslaughter charge after an infant died following a bathtub incident on Tropicana Street. According to Odessa police, investigators initially believed 23-year-old Sienna Herrera left her infant child in a bathtub with two oth...
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West Texas Afternoon Weather - 8/10/26
Still some locations will experience triple digit heat however we will have scattered showers across West Texas, it is advised to avoid flooded roadways, turn around don't drown and drive through puddles....
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Former OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney takes plea deal in stabbing death of boyfriend
MIAMI (Gray News) – A former OnlyFans model accepted a plea deal Monday in connection with the April 2022 stabbing death of her boyfriend. CBS Miami reported that Courtney Clenney, 30, accepted the plea deal inside a Miami courtroom, which included a guilty plea to manslaughter w...