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PIERCE COUNTY, Wis. ( WEAU /Gray News) - The parents of a 3-week-old baby from Wisconsin are facing charges after he died from methamphetamine toxicity. Jessie Lee Kittelson, 23, and Taylor Jae Olson, 26, are both charged with first degree reckless homicide and chronic neglect of...
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VICTORIA, British Columbia (Gray News) - A flight had to be canceled after a young child stayed standing in their seat and refused to put on a seat belt, Canadian airline officials say. A spokesperson for Porter Airlines says a Thursday flight from British Columbia’s Victoria Int...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Compass Academy Cougars held their annual watermelon feed this morning. At the event, the community was introduced to the football players, cheerleaders and the new dance team. Additionally, the Cougars annouced the captains for the football team f...
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GASTON, Ore. (Gray News) - A man in Oregon was arrested in connection with the 1994 cold case murder of his elderly neighbor. Randall Joseph Gall, 66, was arrested Tuesday at his home in Gaston for the murder of 85-year-old Veta Hardebeck, according to a press release. Hardebeck ...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Sunday, August 9th, 2026: Typical summer weather continues across the region to wrap up the weekend, with rain-free conditions expected for most of the region. SUNDAY Expect a typical August day with high temperatures warming into...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Fire Department was called to a shed fire on Saturday, according to MFD. MFD reported that it happened in the 3100 block of West Kansas Avenue. The cause of the fire is under investigation....
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Democratic incumbents in Congressional primaries across the country are fending off challengers calling for younger, and sometimes more progressive, lawmakers. The Democratic primary election for Connecticut’s first Congressional district highlights how age...
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BIG LAKE, Texas (KOSA) - The Reagan County Owls hold a similar characteristic to their school’s mascot. With an upperclassmen-heavy team, that characteristic seems to be wisdom. “We have a very large senior class and junior class, so they’re mature physically and they’re mature m...
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MCCAMEY, Texas (KOSA) - The McCamey Badgers went 3-8 in their 2025 season. The record is something that they are eager to put behind them. “Last season is over, and we’re just moving on to next season” said Trace McMurray, a McCamey quarterback, receiver, safety and corner. That ...
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ATLANTA, Ga. ( ANF /Gray News) - An Atlanta activist tied to the “Stop Cop City” movement faces up to five years in federal prison after a January 2025 encounter with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport that his attorney ...
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SAVONBURG, Kan. ( KWCH/ Gray News) - A 4-year-old in Kansas died after being electrocuted by a dryer, according to authorities. The Allen County Sheriff’s Office said that on Thursday night at around 9:30 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a 4-year-old child not breathing. T...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Incumbent Rep. John Larson (D-CT) and his primary challenger Luke Bronin sat down with Emma Wulfhorst ahead of their August 11 primary. Below is a transcript of the selected portions seen in the video above, all answers edited for length and clarity: EMMA W...
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(Gray News) - Thousands of AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon customers across the country reported service outages on Saturday. According to Downdetector , the three major cellphone carriers had outages reported during the 3 p.m. hour EST. AT&T and T-Mobile users also reported service i...
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CINCINNATI ( WXIX /Gray News) - A dog that spent more than eight months with Animal Friends Humane Society in Hamilton has been reunited with its owner. Shelter staff said they took in the dog, a stray with a badly cut leg, in November 2025. They ended up naming him Flash. The an...
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BURLINGTON, Vt. ( WCAX /Gray News) - A drugstore chain says it is scaling back its AI assistant after receiving hundreds of customer complaints. Kinney Drugs said customers have reported incoherent calls, wrong dosages and missed prescription notifications from the AI assistant. ...
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(Gray News) - Lexunder Inc., doing business as Food To Live of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling certain green powder products over possible salmonella contamination. Food to Live green powders sold nationwide and through online marketplaces like foodtolive.com and foodinbulk.com were i...
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APPOMATTOX COUNTY, Va. ( WDBJ /Gray News) - A sheriff’s deputy in Virginia was killed while assisting with a crash. Burlie W. Duvall III, an Appomattox County sheriff’s deputy, died at the scene of the crash in Campbell County, according to Virginia State Police. “Today, our Sher...
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GOODYEAR, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) — An Arizona homeowner says she has been dealing with air conditioner issues since purchasing a new unit last summer. According to Wendi Sinclair, she bought the AC unit from Summer Heating and Air, but it failed within days of being installed a...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) -There will be a major traffic pattern change at SH 302 and FM 181 beginning on Monday, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Starting on Monday, traffic at the intersection of SH 302 and FM 181 will transition to a Restricted Crossing U-Turn (...
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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. ( WMBF /Gray News) - A swimmer who helped rescue a young girl caught in a rip current has been found dead. Myrtle Beach authorities said just before 8 p.m. Friday, the girl became caught in a rip current near 10th Avenue South. A good Samaritan then jumped into...
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. ( WPTA /Gray News) - No charges will be filed in connection with the death of a 75-year-old Indiana woman who died following a physical altercation at a Tim Hortons. The Allen County Prosecutor’s Office announced Friday it will not file any criminal charges in co...
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DUPLIN COUNTY, N.C. ( WITN /Gray News) - The woman stripped of her Miss North Carolina USA title claims she was removed due to her political and religious beliefs. A Blaize Productions removed 27-year-old Brittany Boltinhouse from the title after reported previous inflammatory so...
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MORGANTON, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - A man and woman are accused of killing a couple over an inheritance after remains were found last month off a North Carolina nature trail. On July 25, deputies charged Jamar Propst and Tosha Lewis with two counts of first-degree murder and two...
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GLENDALE, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) — An Arizona woman got drunk and fell asleep while her home filled with smoke, according to court documents. Her toddler was then found barely conscious inside. Kallien Heathman’s ex-boyfriend called police after he arrived at the Sierra Str...
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GUSTAVUS, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - An Alaskan family’s peaceful night at anchor ended with a giant thud, a sinking boat and having to swim to shore in the dark. “My husband and I were asleep in our sailboat anchored in Glacier Bay, and our 23-year-old kid who was with us on th...
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The Ector County Sheriff's Office issued a warrant for Fraian Orella on a bestiality charge and requested public assistance to identify a second suspect in an ongoing investigation....
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MANDAN, N.D. ( KFYR /Gray News) - A 22-year-old mother in North Dakota is accused of killing two of her children and severely injuring another on Thursday. The Mandan Police Department said Kailey Erhart faces nine charges, including two counts of murder, attempted murder and thr...
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PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - Pecos football hasn’t had a winning season in six years. Despite their losing streak, the Eagles have plenty to be excited for this fall. Second year head coach Tony Pallanez want to see if the knowledge his team gained last year translates to the field. “We...
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The nonprofit Permian Paws in Need provides pet food and supplies to residents of Midland and Odessa struggling with rising costs and is scheduled to host its second annual Bags for Bowls fundraiser on August 15....
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POLK COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) - A Florida sheriff says a police dog remains hospitalized after suffering critical injuries while saving others in a shootout. According to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, K-9 Ace was shot in the leg when deputies were trying to take 27-year-old Ang...
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(Gray News) - The Department of War released its fifth batch of unidentified anomalous phenomena sightings, also referred to as UAP or UFO sightings. The Department of War released its fifth batch of unidentified anomalous phenomena sightings, also referred to as UAP or UFO sight...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) — An Odessa family’s mission to break the stigma surrounding mental health has reached a major milestone. Three years after starting their suicide awareness group, “BL3S SQUAD” is officially a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The group was founded in honor o...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Family YMCA hosted its monthly hygiene closet Friday afternoon in partnership with Superior HealthPlan. Running for four years, the closet opens on the first Friday of every month from March through November. Families can choose up to five essent...
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(Gray News) - The cause of death has been revealed for Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, according to multiple reports. Clarke died of an accidental overdose, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. It was determined that his cause of death was the combined ...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Saturday, August 8th, 2026: Typical summer weather continues across the region to start the weekend with a tiny chance of rain. High temperatures will warm into the 90s and 100s. Midland/Odessa are looking to reach a high temperat...
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BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - A west Texas woman is giving back to teachers in a big way ahead of the new school year. She’s delivering thousands of packs of pencils to help ease the cost of classroom supplies. Shiloh Salazar, a former educator, is making sure every public school di...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Ector County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in connection with an ongoing bestiality investigation, according to the agency. According to the sheriff’s office, a warrant has been issued for Fraian Orella in connection with the case. In...
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ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) — A woman is facing charges for allegedly throwing kittens out of her minivan while driving in the Atlanta area. Brookhaven police said they were called about a woman driving a Toyota Sienna who had tossed multiple kittens from her moving vehicle Wednesd...
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FOLLY BEACH, S.C. ( WCSC /Gray News) — New videos have been released of the woman who was sentenced for killing a newlywed bride in a DUI crash three years ago. Jamie Komoroski slammed into the back of a golf cart the night of April 28, 2023, at 10 p.m. in South Carolina. Samanth...
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BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - Big Spring ISD will offer free breakfast and free lunch to all students throughout the school year, according to the district. Important Announcement: As we have done for the past 5 years, Big Spring ISD will offer free breakfast and free lunch to all o...
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BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. ( WECT /Gray News) - An infant not even 6 months old was mauled to death by a dog at a home in Tar Heel on Wednesday afternoon. According to the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a call regarding the animal attack at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday. Fo...
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LAHAINA ( KHNL /Gray News) - A security guard has died in Hawaii, and a 20-year-old champion swimmer has been arrested for murder. Maui police said officers responded to the Sands of Kahana condominium complex at around 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, where they found the body of a 63-year-...
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ATLANTA, Ga. ( ANF /Gray News) - An Atlanta-area man dubbed by law enforcement as a “master of disguise” was arraigned Thursday on charges related to a monthslong armed robbery spree. Tracy Daryl Mingo, 33, of College Park, is accused of robbing 10 local businesses and their empl...
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INTERLACHEN, Fla. ( WCJB /Gray News) - Authorities have rescued three children from what they have called a “house of horrors” in Florida. Detectives responded to a home after a Department of Children and Families caseworker found that Jodie Cannon’s 6-week-old child was severely...
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PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Pecos has appointed Nicole Alderete-Ferrini as interim city manager, following a special city council meeting Thursday, Aug. 6. Alderete-Ferrini currently serves as assistant city manager for the City of Pecos and has held that role for approxima...
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BELLVILLE, Texas ( KBTX /Gray News) - An Austin County Sheriff’s deputy who was run over during a traffic stop earlier this year is now recovering at home, though her road to full recovery remains long. Deputy Alyssa Lopez continues to have weekly doctor visits and is scheduled f...
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ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - A man charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon following a reported stabbing at Lakeside Park has been given a $1 million bond. According to the Andrews Police Department , while officers were responding, they received more information that the...
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PORTLAND, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) – An arborist died after being hit by a falling tree in Portland earlier this week, according to Portland Fire and Rescue . Authorities said a member of an arborist team was clearing trees when a tree unrelated to their work uprooted and landed o...
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CULPEPER, Va. (Gray News) — Three teenagers in Virginia are credited with saving the lives of a family from drowning in a lake. The Culpeper Police Department said that on July 27, the three Eastern View High School students were on the Culpeper Country Club course for golf team ...
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( InvestigateTV ) — A new online tool is designed to help people find community repair events near them, as repair cafes, fix-it clinics and other volunteer-led programs continue to expand across the country. The tool, called the Community Repair Hub , is promoted by the U.S. Pub...
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CINCINNATI ( WXIX /Gray News) - Three people were arrested in Cincinnati after a 7-year-old was tortured and found dead inside a closet, according to authorities. A veteran homicide detective testified in court Friday morning that this was “the most disturbing” example of child a...
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The Big Spring Streets Department will temporarily close 11th Place from Goliad Street to Owens Street on Saturday, August 8, while crews paint crosswalks for the upcoming school year....
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PANAMA CITY, Fla. ( WALB /Gray News) — The parents of a 23-year-old Georgia man who was shot and killed inside a Panama City home said they won’t stop until they get justice against not only the man accused of killing their son, but also the police department they believe failed ...
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ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Two Odessan men were killed in a head-on crash Thursday morning on the North Service Road of I-20 in Ector County. According to DPS, the crash was reported at approximately 5:15 a.m. near mile marker 108. A Nissan driven by 52-year-old Agustin Montoya...
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Two drivers were killed in a head-on collision on IH-20 in Odessa, Texas, on August 6.
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VALDOSTA, Ga. ( WALB /Gray News) – A woman in Georgia says a tree removal service dropped a tree on her home, causing more than $46,500 in damage, and then stopped responding to her messages asking for repairs. Michelle Thomason said she hired Shannon Maine d/b/a Maine’s Tree Ser...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland police are asking the public to help identify two men accused of theft at a local HEB. The theft happened July 19 at the HEB located on W. Wadley, according to Crime Stoppers. If you have any information on this suspects, you can submit your tip HE...
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BATON ROUGE ( WVUE /Gray News) — Five people in Louisiana have died so far in 2026 from the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus , according to the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH). In addition to the five deaths this year, nine others were hospitalized. During the same pe...
