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What's Happening — Aug. 17, 2026
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Two homes reportedly swept away as Hurricane Lala triggers flash flood emergency in Hawaii Island
HONOLULU ( KHNL /Gray News) - Two homes were reportedly swept away after torrential rainfall from Hurricane Lala triggered a flash flood emergency Saturday night in the Kau District of Hawaii Island. ‘Particularly dangerous situation’ According to the National Weather Service, ra...
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More than 1 million attic ladders sold at Home Depot, Lowe’s recalled after reported injuries
(Gray News) - More than 1 million attic stairway ladders, including those sold at home improvement stores such as Home Depot and Lowe’s, have been recalled after reports of falls and injuries. Which attic ladders were recalled? Louisville Ladder Inc. recalled 1,770,000 ladders, w...
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Emergency text feature saves 88-year-old driver, his dog stranded on muddy back road
YAVAPAI COUNTY, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) - Thanks to his phone’s emergency text feature, an 88-year-old driver and his dog were rescued after they got stuck in muddy conditions in a remote area of Arizona. Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office Forest Patrol deputies got an urgent r...
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Family mourning 13-year-old cheerleader’s sudden loss gets support from kids selling lemonade
LAMBERTVILLE, Mich. ( WTVG /Gray News) - As a Michigan family mourns the sudden loss of their 13-year-old daughter, the kids in their neighborhood are supporting them the best way they know how. Lainey Scroggs, 13, was a cheerleader and rising 8th grade student at Bedford Junior ...
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Man breaks into apartment by punching hole in wall, assaults 15-year-old girl, police say
ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) - A Georgia man was arrested after police say he broke into a family’s apartment by punching a hole in the closet wall then assaulted a teenage girl. Gainesville Police allege 29-year-old Obed Reyes broke into a family’s apartment just before 10 p.m. Wed...
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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Sunday, August 16th, 2026
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Sunday, August 16th, 2026: A typical summer day is expected to wrap up the weekend, with plenty of heat and mostly rain-free conditions areawide. SUNDAY Expect another typical summer afternoon, with highs into the 90s and 100s onc...
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PIGSKIN PREVIEW: Midland TLCA Eagles
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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PIGSKIN PREVIEW: Trinity Chargers
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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Teen dies after falling inside derelict high-rise, police say
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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Trailblazing teacher who taught during segregation turns 100
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 and lived for many years in ...
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Hospital patient shot and killed by husband in apparent murder-suicide
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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Hundreds of dog food bags recalled over salmonella concerns. Check to see if yours is included
( 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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Woman attacked by brown bear on popular hiking trail. See how she was able to escape
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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Police find shooting suspect hidden in closet on VSU campus
ETTRICK, Va. ( WWBT /Gray News) - The Chesterfield County Police Department said a 19-year-old Henrico man is behind bars after a mass shooting at Virginia State University on Saturday morning. Just before 1:30 a.m., officers were called to a reported shooting along Boisseau Stre...
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Teen dies after falling from top of moving vehicle, police say
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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Friends step in to fill void of brotherly support for girl who lost her older brother in crash
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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Construction workers find gold bars, coins buried in a cellar wall
(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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Missing hiker found dead days after never returning from morning hike, authorities say
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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Granola marketed towards breastfeeding mothers is recalled. Here’s why.
(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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Man arrested after allegedly shooting woman, driving 5-plus hours with body in passenger seat
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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Court documents: 18-year-old’s BAC nearly 3 times the legal limit after fatal high-speed crash
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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Couple had ‘premeditated plans’ to kill 4 children together in murder-suicide, officials say
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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Stolen bronze statue honoring boy who died from cancer recovered; 2 suspects arrested
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 church hosts first ‘Faith in Uniform’ event for first responders, military families
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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Midland juvenile justice center eyes new facility set to open in 2028
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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‘Keep them out of reach of children’: Law enforcement urges gun safety after Upton County toddler fatally shoots himself
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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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Saturday, August 15th, 2026
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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PIGSKIN PREVIEW: Greenwood Rangers
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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Firefighters engage kids at annual Wet n Wild event
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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Has your vehicle been searched by Flock cameras? Here’s how to check
(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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Sunset Youth Golf Center completes new driving range
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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PIGSKIN PREVIEW: Midland Christian Mustangs
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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Homeless man suing for $10 million after breaking into business and being shot by owner
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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First look at the new Idea Henry school
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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'Everybody is struggling': Jesus House serves through uncertainty as need grows
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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Driver hospitalized after Odessa collision
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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Man training to be deputy arrested on child sex charge, sheriff’s department says
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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Josh Abbott Band and Mike Ryan to perform at Midland County Fair
Josh Abbott Band and Mike Ryan to perform at Midland County Fair Permian Proud
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Pregnant woman, unborn baby killed in crash after truck slams into 4 vehicles, authorities say
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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PIGSKIN PREVIEW: Stanton Buffaloes
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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‘Hero to us all’: Family thanks teacher who gave his life to save 10-year-old caught in rip current
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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Man accused of sexually assaulting woman helping plan his wedding the day before the ceremony
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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Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges
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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Basin Gridiron Training Camp: Crane Golden Cranes
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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American missionary freed after nine months held captive in Niger
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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Kentucky woman faces felony charges in connection to WWII Memorial vandalism
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 County Fair to open with bull riding, karaoke and family activities
Midland County Fair to open with bull riding, karaoke and family activities Midland Reporter-Telegram
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TCU Men's Basketball to host exhibition in Midland
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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Man arrested for beating 3-year-old to death over potty training, sheriff’s office says
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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Criminals convicted of child sexual battery will now be eligible for the death penalty in this state
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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‘They’ll go to anything that’s green’: Goats’ owner speaks up after viral video shows animals boarding bus
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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Doctor forgets to drop grandchild off at daycare on her way to work, leading to baby’s death in hot car, police say
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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Middle School student agendas contain misspelled states and science errors, raising AI questions
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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Teen accused of killing mother, brother after using ChatGPT to explore ‘fantasy stories’ of family’s death
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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Woman accused of using forged check at Odessa Walgreens identified
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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City set to establish another sales tax collection record
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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Almost 23,000 car seats are under recall. Here’s what you should know
(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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Midland on track to break $70 million sales tax record
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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Man accused of urinating on people during Morgan Wallen concert arrested, police say
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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