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Odessa police honor fallen Corporal G.T. TOAL
The Odessa Police Department held a wreath-laying ceremony on Wednesday morning to honor fallen Corporal G.T. Toal, who died in a motorcycle accident while on duty in 1982....
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Woman who kidnapped 2 young girls posed as babysitter in Facebook mom group to gain access to family, police say
ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) — The woman accused of abducting two young girls in Georgia waived her first court appearance Tuesday, hours before Atlanta police released body camera video showing officers rescue the children and arrest her. Lakesha Brown, 42, is charged with kidnappi...
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Midland reports drop in fatal vehicle crashes
Traffic fatalities in Midland through July 2026 were down from the previous year, placing the city on pace for its lowest fatality rate in at least five years....
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‘It was a traumatic experience’: New footage shows damage from Odessa four-vehicle crash; woman charged with DWI
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - New footage shows damage to multiple vehicles after a 71-year-old woman crashed into four vehicles in Odessa on Aug. 14, according to the Odessa Police Department. The video shows significant damage on multiple vehicles at an iWash parking lot at Faudree an...
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Man wanted for stealing over $300 in beer and meat from Midland H-E-B
Midland officials are seeking public assistance to identify a man who allegedly stole over $300 worth of merchandise from a local HEB on August 18.
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Midland PD: Fatalities on city streets are down so far in 2026
The number of fatalities on City of Midland streets is on pace to be the lowest total in at least five years.
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Water main valve replacement happening in Big Spring
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - Water main valves near a Big Spring intersection are being replaced Wednesday, which will result in temporary water service interruptions for nearby residents. According to the City of Big Spring, crews are working near the intersection of Belvedere and...
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Firefighter recovering from heat exhaustion after central Lubbock house fire
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A firefighter is recovering after battling a house fire in central Lubbock Tuesday night . Around 8 p.m., crews responded to reports of heavy smoke coming from home near 18th Street and Avenue V. Upon arrival, crews entered the home and began fire suppress...
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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Wednesday, August 19th, 2026
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Wednesday, August 19th, 2026: Very hot temperatures are expected across West Texas and southeast New Mexico today with widespread triple digits by the afternoon and evening hours. Conditions are expected to remain dry through the ...
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‘You can see everything’: Hurricane Lala unearths graves, remains at Hawaii Island cemetery
NĀʻĀLEHU, Hawaii ( HawaiiNewsNow /Gray News) - Residents in the rural town of Nāʻālehu on Hawaii Island’s south side could never have imagined a once peaceful resting place for their loved ones would be unearthed by weather. A torrent of water from Hurricane Lala brought a wall o...
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$300 in beer and meat missing from Midland HEB
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland police and Crime Stoppers needs your help finding this man. According to Midland Crime Stoppers, this man is accused of stealing beer and meat packs worth more than $300 from an HEB off Andrews Highway and Loop 250. The theft happened August 18 aro...
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Border construction paused in Big Bend during on-site review
TERRELL COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Border agency pauses Big Bend construction during commissioner’s visit Commissioner Rodney Scott toured the area for an on-the-ground evaluation U.S. Customs and Border Protection is pausing construction in Big Bend National Park while its commissio...
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Odessa online payments unavailable this week for maintenance
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Online payments for the city of Odessa will be unavailable for a few days this week. The city said it is performing scheduled system maintenance. Residents will not be able to pay utility bills online from Friday to Sunday. The city asks that residents pay ...
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City announces upcoming lane closures on two Midland streets
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The city of Midland has announced two lane closures coming up this week and next week. According to the city of Midland, a lane on Bluebird Lane from Kingston to Chapel Hill will close starting Friday, August 21, for utility work. Starting Wednesday, Augus...
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Midland police needs help identifying hit-and-run driver
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland police are asking for help identifying a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash. Officials said the crash happened June 29 at about 5:33 p.m. A white pickup was headed south on North Lamesa Road when the driver turned right in front of a Ford Musta...
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Mother charged after 6-year-old found with loaded gun on school bus
COLUMBIA, S.C. ( WIS /Gray News) - A mother has been arrested after her 6-year-old was found Tuesday with a loaded gun on a school bus, according to authorities in South Carolina. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department said a resource officer at JP Thomas Elementary School was ...
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School bus carrying 42 students crashes into South Carolina home
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. ( WIS /Gray News) - A school bus carrying more than 40 students crashed into a vacant mobile home in Orangeburg County on Tuesday morning, officials said. The bus had 42 students from Clark Middle School and Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School on board, accor...
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8/18/2026: 7-day forecast, Back-to-school heat bringing 100s all week
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - It’s a quiet stretch of classic West Texas summer weather, so let’s walk through it. Wednesday is full‑on sunshine and heat, topping out near 100°, and that south wind keeps on cruising at 10 to 15 mph. Wednesday night looks almost identical — mostly c...
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New initiative aims to increase engagement in local government
The City of Odessa is actively accepting applications for the inaugural Citizen's UniverCity. Through this 7-week intensive, the 25 selected residents will get an inside look at how various city departments operate....
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Box of bones belonging to at least 5 people found in home, investigators say
KINGSTON, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - Property managers in Tennessee say they discovered something unexpected when cleaning out a vacated rental property over the summer. Authorities say the crew reported finding a cardboard box containing a collection of bones in July. A newly re...
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Basin Gridiron Training Camp: Andrews Mustangs
ANDREWS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A new era is underway for the Andrews Mustangs as Jason Richters takes over as head coach for the 2026 season. Richters enters his first season as head coach after spending 11 years at Andrews, including time as the team's defensive coordinator. His f...
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PIGSKIN PREVIEW: Midland Lee Rebels
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Lee name returns for the 2026 Rebel football season. It’s a change that head coach Clint Hartman was eager to make. “[The kids] are happy and proud to be Lee,” said Hartman. “We’re known as the Lee Rebels and we’re happy to be back.” Hartman is...
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Flock cameras are in the Permian Basin: Everything you need to know
Flock license plate reader cameras are operating across Midland and Odessa. Here’s how local police use them, how many are in West Texas, where to find reported camera locations and what Flock is changing after reports of misuse....
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‘How can someone do that?’: 18-year-old suffers serious injuries in hit-and-run crash, left in road
LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( WAVE /Gray News) - A family is speaking out after their 18-year-old son was struck by a hit-and-run driver on his way home from work, left in the road, and had his bike and phone stolen in the aftermath. Kingston Maestas graduated from Valley High School in May....
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Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD calls November bond election, names lone superintendent finalist
PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD trustees unanimously approved calling a voter-approval tax rate election and bond election for Nov. 3, during Monday’s school board meeting. The voter-approval tax rate is presented as Proposition A. Six separate bond propositions, B ...
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UTPB football debuts at No. 18 on D2Football.com Preseason Top 25 Poll
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Falcons finished 2025 at No. 3 in the D2Football.com rankings. The team also landed at No. 18 on the American Football Coaches Association Division II Preseason Poll . UTPB is one of three Lone Star Conference teams to make the D2Football.com list . Cen...
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The Courses at Hogan Park mourns Kirby's passing
The City of Midland is sad to announce that Bill Kirby – a long-time supporter of The Courses at Hogan Park -- has passed away.
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‘Worst scream I’ve ever heard’: Family’s pet pig shot, throat slit in front of children
RAY CITY, Ga. ( WALB /Gray News) — Georgia authorities are investigating after a family says a neighbor shot and slit the throat of their pet pig in their backyard. Angela Burnett said she was resting before a night shift when her children alerted her that something was happening...
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BREAKING: Jury finds Allen, Cox guilty on all counts in multimillion-dollar Ferrum Capital case
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (KCBD) - A jury in the federal courthouse in San Antonio has found Lubbock businessmen Joshua Allen and Michael Cox guilty on all counts in a multimillion-dollar investment scheme. This complicated case of their company Ferrum Capital, and related companies, in...
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Mom accused of allowing daughters, 4 and 7, to be sexually assaulted by men for money, drugs
BONNEAU, S.C. ( WCSC /Gray News) - A mom in South Carolina is accused of allowing her 4-year-old and 7-year-old daughters to be sexually assaulted in exchange for money and drugs. Helena Nichole Hoyle, 27, was arrested by the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office on Aug. 14 for two co...
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Midland Crime Stoppers seeks help in Lamesa Road hit-and-run
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crime Stoppers is seeking public assitance in identifying a suspect involved in a hit-and-run accident in the 1400 block of N. Lamesa Rd. According to Crime Stoppers, the accident occurred on June 29th at approximately 5:33 pm where a white pi...
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Odessa school crossing guard injured in crash at 22nd and Santa Rosa
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department responded to a crash at 22nd and Santa Rosa this morning involving a school crossing guard. According to Odessa police, at around 7:44 a.m., a Chevrolet Silverado pulling a trailer was traveling eastbound on 22nd Street when it ...
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Odessa crossing guard hospitalized after truck crash
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A crossing guard was sent to the hospital this morning after being struck by a truck infront of Pease Elementary. According to the Odessa Police Department, officers responded to 22nd and Santa Rosa at 7:44 am in refrence to a crash. OPD's investigatio...
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Mother accused of purposefully leaving 2-year-old son home alone in hot garage, exposing him to drugs
MESA, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) — A mother in Arizona is facing child abuse charges for allegedly leaving her toddler in a sweltering garage and exposing him to dangerous drugs late last month. Police said that on July 29, a neighbor called 911 and reported that Amy Shellhammer, 3...
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8-year-old child dies after being hit by car while checking mailbox
TAYLOR COUNTY, Wis. ( WEAU /Gray News) - An 8-year-old child died Monday afternoon after being struck by a car while checking a mailbox in Wisconsin, according to authorities. Deputies responded to the scene at approximately 3:05 p.m. along with multiple local police, fire, and e...
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Couple marry in hospital after groom’s father paralyzed in ATV crash
DULUTH, Minn. ( Northern News Now /Gray News) - A couple in Duluth moved their wedding to a hospital room Saturday so the groom’s father could be present for the ceremony. Ross and Dallas Garner had originally planned a venue wedding but changed course after Ross’s father, Darrin...
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Commissioner Craddick elected chairman of Texas Railroad Commission
AUSTIN, Texas (KOSA) - Railroad Commission of Texas commissioners today unanimously elected Commissioner Christi Craddick to serve as chairman of the three-member commission. “I am deeply honored by the confidence my fellow Commissioners have placed in me,” Craddick said. “Texas ...
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ZZ Top’s longtime drummer Frank Beard dies at 77
(Gray News) — Frank Beard, ZZ Top’s longtime drummer, has died at age 77. The band confirmed his death in an Instagram post . “…the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas. His signature backbeat was key to keeping ZZ on top,” th...
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‘Such a special kid’: Thousands of dollars raised for family after son dies in crash while riding bike
ANCHORAGE, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - An Alaskan family is receiving support from their community and around the county after tragically losing their son in a crash. According to the Anchorage Police Department , officers were called last Wednesday night about a bicyclist being ...
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Alaska Senate race tightens ahead of primary
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump won Alaska in all three of his White House runs, but the state’s Senate election this November is competitive. Dan Sullivan is seeking a third term as Alaska’s junior senator. Affordability is a major concern for Alaskans as th...
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Odessa Police: Woman charged with DWI after hitting 4 vehicles
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A woman was charged with driving while intoxicated after a four-vehicle crash in Odessa on Aug. 14. According to Odessa police, officers responded to the crash at Faudree and Eastridge at around 9:37 p.m., police said. Investigation revealed a white GMC Yuk...
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Changes are coming to checkout lanes at Publix. Here’s what to expect
( ANF /Gray News) — Changes are coming to checkout lanes at Publix. The Florida-based retailer is doing away with the “10 items or less” rule for its express checkout lanes. Publix said the change will give its employees greater flexibility in managing checkout lines. “Rather tha...
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UTPB standout wide receiver Ben Patterson signs with the Cleveland Browns
CLEVELAND, Ohio (KMID/KPEJ) - Former UTPB wide receiver Ben Patterson has found his next NFL opportunity, signing with the Cleveland Browns after being waived by the Jacksonville Jaguars earlier this month. Patterson spent his college career at UTPB, where he recorded 98 receptio...
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Dedicated working grandmother among those killed in massive industrial fire, family says
TOLEDO, Ohio ( WTVG /Gray News) - Authorities in Ohio say two have died following an explosion at an industrial facility Tuesday morning. Family members identified one of the workers killed as Mary Allen, saying she died in the fire. Allen was described as a loving mother and gra...
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When to claim Social Security and how married couples can maximize it
( InvestigateTV ) — The age at which someone claims Social Security can mean a difference of tens of thousands of dollars over the course of retirement, and a financial advisor says understanding the tradeoffs is critical before filing. For anyone born in 1967 or later, full reti...
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Lineman dies while on the job, investigation underway
HENDERSON, Mich. ( WILX /Gray News) - A lineman in Michigan died while on the job in Henderson, the company he worked for said. According to the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the 48-year-old worker was performing overhead electrical work Aug. 13 when he ...
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Odessa man charged with capital murder after baby dies of skull fracture
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)-An Odessa man is facing a capital murder charge in connection with the death of a baby girl who suffered a fatal skull fracture, according to an Ector County Sheriff's Office affidavit. Braidyn Montoya was arrested on a warrant on August 8 and booked int...
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Dog miraculously survives 50-foot fall into cave
HARRISON COUNTY, Ind. ( WAVE /Gray News) - A coonhound is back home safe after falling 50 feet into a cave in Indiana. Multiple agencies assisted in rescuing Remi Friday night. The dog had taken a tumble into a pit on private property in Harrison County Friday night. Remi’s owner...
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Odessa man faces capital murder charge in 1-year-old’s death
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - An Odessa man is facing a capital murder charge following the death of a 1-year-old girl on July 26. According to Odessa American , deputies were called to Medical Center Hospital on July 24 after the child arrived with a skull fracture to the back of her h...
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ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93
(Gray News) - Bill Rasmussen, the co-founder of ESPN, died on Tuesday. He was 93. The sports network said he died from the effects of Parkinson’s disease, according to a press release. In the late 1970s, Rasmussen was fired as communications director of the New England Whalers, a...
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Officer accused of misusing Flock cameras to track estranged ex-wife more than 700 times, police say
HAINES CITY, Fla. ( WWSB /Gray News) - A police officer is accused of using Flock cameras to track his estranged ex-wife while on and off duty. Christopher Goodson faces two criminal charges after an investigation found evidence that he allegedly misused Flock cameras while on an...
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Hayden Panettiere’s boyfriend, his brother were with her during final moments, incident report shows
GREENVILLE, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) — Actress Hayden Panettiere’s boyfriend and his brother were with her during her final moments, according to an incident report. Panettiere was found dead in a Greenville apartment on Sunday afternoon, according to the Greenville City Police De...
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Crash closes both lanes of Highway 128 in Lea County
LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KOSA) - The Lea County Sheriff’s Office has responded to a crash on Highway 128 at mile marker 40. The westbound and eastbound lanes are closed at this time, according to the sheriff’s office. Officials ask drivers to seek alternate routes....
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Deadly pedestrian crash leads to arrest in Carlsbad
CARLSBAD, N.M. (KOSA) - A woman faces multiple charges, including DWI Homicide by Vehicle, after police say she hit and killed a pedestrian and fled the scene on Aug. 13. According to the Carlsbad Police Department, officers responded to the area of South Canyon Street around 8:1...
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Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland talks Big Bend construction pause LIVE on Wake up West Texas
TERRELL COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection is pausing all construction activity in Big Bend National Park while Commissioner Rodney Scott conducts what the agency calls a personal, on-the-ground evaluation of the area. Watch the video above for the full liv...