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PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - The Pecos City Council voted during its July 30 meeting to place City Manager Charles Lino on administrative leave, effective immediately, following an executive session. According to a social media post by the city, the council exercised the “Unilateral Sev...
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) — A veterinary hospital employee is facing theft charges after she was caught stealing multiple vials of fentanyl from her work, according to court records. Records show 41-year-old Alison Klafehn was arrested Monday morning at the University o...
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JACKSON, Miss. ( WLBT /Gray News) - The official autopsy in the death of Nolan Wells is complete, according to officials. Results from the state medical examiner’s office have not been made public and will now be sent to a grand jury. On July 23, the office of District Attorney A...
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(Gray News) - CBS has announced that Tony Romo has been placed on indefinite leave after he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. According to ESPN reporter Adam Schefter , CBS said Friday Romo is on leave “until further notice.” It is also reported that JJ Wa...
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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. ( KJCT /Gray News) – A 25-year-old woman died after falling out of a moving vehicle in Colorado. The Grand Junction Police Department said Vivian Mora fell out of the vehicle around 12:40 a.m. on Thursday. Mora’s autopsy confirmed that her injuries from the ...
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BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - Birdwell Lane is now open. According to a post made by the City of Big Spring, the road is reopened to through traffic. The City of Big Spring has announced a temporary road closure starting Friday morning. Beginning at 10:30 a.m. on July 31, Birdwell L...
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STANTON, Texas (KOSA) - The countdown to the new school year is on, and Stanton ISD is reminding parents to lock in their student’s transportation for the 2026–2027 school year. School bus registration is open. Stanton ISD officials say securing a spot early is crucial for planni...
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LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KOSA) -A two-vehicle crash on Highway 62/180 has closed the westbound lanes near Mile Marker 82, according to the Lea County Sheriff’s Office. Injuries have been reported. Multiple emergency agencies are on scene, including the Lea County Sheriff’s Office, Hobbs...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Friday, July 31st, 2026: The heat wave continues across West Texas and southeast New Mexico to wrap up July. Slight rain chances return to parts of West Texas and southeast New Mexico by Saturday. FRIDAY HEAT Heat levels will rema...
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BROWNFIELD, Texas (KCBD) - The man wanted in connection with a shooting in Brownfield turned himself in to the Terry County Jail Thursday night. Brownfield police say Shacoby Hill was booked into the jail and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Two men have been...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - If you’re looking for a way to spend your Saturday morning, the City of Odessa has an event that is sure to hook the whole family! The annual Family Fishing Fest is happening Saturday, August 1. There is no trout about it —it is going to be a reel-y great t...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - If you’re hunting for a cool way to keep your middle or high schooler active and engaged this year, Midland’s Bush Family Home Historic Site has some great news. They are rolling out an expanded lineup of student programs for the upcoming school year, feat...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Two Odessa residents are facing felony fentanyl charges after a traffic stop on July 24. According to the Odessa Police Department, officers pulled over a vehicle for speeding near Highway 385 and East 100th Street. The driver, Gregory Brooks, and passenger...
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MIDLAND/ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Eastbound drivers on Interstate 20 between Odessa and Midland should expect a traffic switch this weekend. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, starting tonight at 7 p.m., eastbound traffic will merge into the right lane before the J...
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TUCSON, Ariz. ( 13 News /Gray News) - The Arizona woman injured in a brutal attack last week has died, and the suspect has now been charged with murder. The Tucson Police Department confirmed 61-year-old Susan Gehrke died from her injuries following a July 24 incident. According ...
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HONOLULU ( HawaiiNewsNow /Gray News) - A Hawaiian woman was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in prison for beating her 11-year-old adopted daughter to death. Before hearing her sentence in Honolulu Circuit Court, Sina Pili broke down in tears and apologized to her community, her f...
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MIDLAND/ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A new food franchise has entered the Permian Basin. Small sliders have opened up in town in Midland and Odessa. The new food spot offers a new take on how sliders should be served in a fast-food style, and the answer is simple yet delicious. Gr...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Hundreds of Medical Center Hospital employees received a sweet surprise on Thursday during the celebration of Miracle Treat Day, a long-standing partnership between Dairy Queen and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. The annual event raises critical funds...
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BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - City of Big Spring Water Department crews are responding to a large water main leak at the intersection of 11th Place and Birdwell Lane. Customers in the surrounding area may experience low water pressure or a temporary loss of water service while repai...
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - A man who sexually abused multiple young children while working as a babysitter was sentenced Tuesday to 30 years in prison, the Alaska Department of Law announced. DanelJohn Capid Santos, 29, was sentenced July 28 by Anchorage Superior Cour...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) -Two Odessa teens were arrested this afternoon in connection with an aggravated robbery in Northeast Odessa. One was identified as 17-year-old Tarrington Turner. The other suspect involved was a 16-year-old male who was not identified. At approximately 1...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The morning of June 12th started with the sounds of gunfire, sirens, and a community that would now be torn. However, the evening of June 12th ended with music, dancing, and a refreshed sense of community. Out West Midland, a local entertainment brand...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Medical Center Hospital held its Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day in an effort to raise funds for the hospital. MCH partners with Dairy Queen and the Children's Miracle Network at Medical Center Health System to bring awareness to Children's Miracle Netwo...
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. ( WECT /Gray News) — A husband and wife have been found dead inside a North Carolina home early Thursday morning after an automated smartwatch emergency call was made to authorities. According to the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded...
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OXNARD, Calif. (KLTV) - Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is headed into his 11th season at the helm, and he is not shying away from the high expectations this season. Speaking with the media after practice on Thursday, Prescott explained why he wore a Super Bowl XXX T-shir...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Electricity bills are rising and many West Texans are wondering why. In Texas, consumers can choose between multiple energy providers and rate plans. Fixed rates lock in a set kilowatt-per-hour price. Variable rates can change dramatically from month to mon...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Young performers are taking center stage this weekend as they bring a Disney classic to life. After weeks of rehearsals, the cast is ready to perform “The Aristocats” featuring students from the River Fine Arts. Students spent the last few weeks learning m...
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BIG SPRING, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Utility crews from the City of Big Spring are currently working to repair a large water main leak. The leak is located at the intersection of 11th Place and Birdwell Lane. Residents in the area may experience low water pressure or even temporary lo...
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CINCINNATI ( WXIX /Gray News) - Cincinnati police say a Spectrum worker was critically injured in a street robbery while he was out on a job early Thursday morning. According to authorities, the employee was on a call at about 5 a.m. in a Cincinnati neighborhood when a dark blue ...
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LEXINGTON, Ky. ( WKYT /Gray News) — A man who killed a 6-year-old boy in 2015 but was found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity has been released from prison. Ronald Exantus was released from prison on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Kentucky Department of Correction...
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WILLISTON, Vt. ( WCAX /Gray News) - A woman who devoted her life to creating a loving home in Vermont for dozens of children has died. Theresa Tomasi adopted her first child in 1962. She went on to adopt a total of 27 children. She broke through adoption barriers early on in the ...
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ATLANTA, Ga. ( ANF /Gray News) - A mother was arrested after her baby was found dead inside a hot car after she said she forgot to drop him off at a Georgia daycare. Lawrenceville police were called to Northside Gwinnett Hospital shortly before 4 p.m. July 29 after receiving repo...
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ALBANY, Ga. ( WALB /Gray News) — Georgia authorities are investigating after a man was reportedly found dead behind a car wash in Albany earlier this week. According to the Albany Police Department, the unidentified man was found naked and lying down with his back on the ground T...
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UNDERWOOD, Minn. ( KVLY /Gray News) — A teacher in Minnesota was sentenced Tuesday after he stepped on students’ backs during a lockdown drill as a form of punishment. Jason Lowell Rogers, 49, was sentenced Tuesday to two years’ probation. He must surrender his teaching license i...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Families can get a jump on the new school year during the Back-to-School Bash from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at the north entrance stage of Music City Mall. The free community event will be hosted by Patsy Casas of Telemundo 20, alongside Isa...
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CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (KMID/KPEJ) – The former LHS Rebel Chris Brazzell II went down with a no-contact injury during the 7-on-7 drill on Wednesday. It was later revealed that the rookie wideout would miss eight weeks with a moderate LCL tear in his left knee. On Thursday, it ...
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CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (KOSA) - The Carolina Panthers announced that the Midland Lee alum will undergo surgery for a lateral collateral ligament tear in his left knee. The non-contact injury happened during 7-on-7 drills at training camp. While team doctors initially thought i...
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A New Mexico man was arrested in Ector County following a traffic stop that uncovered more than two pounds of methamphetamine, cocaine, and two handguns, one of which had been reported stolen....
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A man is in federal custody after a traffic stop in Ector County resulted in a drug bust. According to the Texas Anti-Gang Center - Permian Basin, on Wednesday, July 29, members conducted a traffic stop in the area of West University Boulevard in Ector Cou...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Senators in Washington are now trying to advance a major food and agriculture policy package known as the farm bill after years of delays. The bill, that establishes national farming and nutrition polices, could soon reach its closest point to passage since...
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SHIPSHEWANA, Ind. ( WNDU /Gray News) - As police continue to investigate the death of a baby, the infant’s mother has been arrested. Indiana State Police detectives reported they were called to a home in Shipshewana on April 6 to investigate the death of an infant. Months later, ...
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CANTON, Ohio ( WOIO /Gray News) – Two people were hospitalized after an Ohio home exploded early Thursday morning. The explosion was first reported shortly before 4 a.m. on Thursday in the town of Canton. The home was destroyed by the time firefighters got to the scene. The fire ...
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GREEN BAY, Wis. ( WSAW /Gray News) - Former Green Bay Packers running back Ahman Green revealed he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Green made the diagnosis public this week on an episode of ”Go Long" with Tyler Dunne after he said he received the diagnosis last year....
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - A female brown bear was caught on camera killing and eating a spring cub at an Alaskan national park. Park rangers said the intentional killing of the offspring was caught on Kat’s River View live feed early Tuesday morning at Katmai Nationa...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary and South Elementary will open for classes Tuesday, Aug. 4 . According to a social media update from Midland ISD District 4 Trustee Dr. Matt Friez, the Midland ISD Board of Trustees had been informed that both ...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - We are aware of a SWAT situation at Tanglewood and Springbrook Drive. A crew has been sent to the area. This is a developing story. We will update you with more details once it becomes available....
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( InvestigateTV ) — Entry-level job postings are down 11 percent from this time last year, according to new data from the job site Indeed — and new graduates are feeling the squeeze. In a low-hire, low-fire market, the instinct may be to apply everywhere. Priya Rathod, a workplac...
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) — A Tennessee state representative running for governor said he would work to ban mosques and what he described as “pagan religions” — including Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism — if elected, arguing the First Amendment does not prevent states from do...
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The Bush Family Home State Historic Site in Midland is expanding its youth programming by adding new science and history clubs alongside returning advisory and docent programs....
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - A 19-year-old has been sentenced for killing two people and injuring a child in a December 2025 high-speed crash in Charlotte. On Wednesday, 19-year-old Jason Anthony Scott pleaded guilty to two counts of involuntary manslaughter and assault w...
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DOTHAN, Ala. ( WTVY /Gray News) - A woman wanted for kidnapping a child in Florida is behind bars after drones and license plate readers tracked her to Alabama. Jenay Dominique Burns, 38, was taken into custody without incident Wednesday. Investigators with the Dothan Police Depa...
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MOORESVILLE, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) — Police say a man allegedly shot and killed his 19-year-old girlfriend inside her car in what investigators believe may have been a murder-suicide pact. The shooting happened Sunday afternoon on Interstate 77 in Iredell County, North Carolina...
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PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - The Pecos Police Department is warning residents to be cautious after receiving a report of a fraudulent rental listing using the address of a local property owner. According to the Pecos Police Department, the property owner discovered a TikTok video advert...
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TERRELL COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Terrell County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about scam calls from individuals falsely claiming to be with the Sheriff’s Office. According to the Terrell County Sheriff’s Office, officials said the caller ID may even display the Sheriff’...
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SHERMAN COUNTY, Neb. ( KSNB /Gray News) - A person died in a grain bin accident in Nebraska on Tuesday. In a media release dated July 29, Sherman County Sheriff Joel Bergman said Emergency Management and 911 received a call at about 5:11 p.m. requesting grain bin extraction equip...
