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McCAMEY, Texas (KOSA)- McCamey ISD and local law enforcement are investigating threatening text messages reportedly sent by students.In a post, the district said the messages are under investigation and the case has been turned over to law enforcement. Officers are on campus as a...
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(InvestigateTV) — A view from above gives first responders a new perspective on how to save lives. From rescues to arrests, InvestigateTV+ reveals how drones can help law enforcement, and addresses the privacy concerns that come with cameras in the sky. Plus, why a playground acc...
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Law enforcement is investigating after students allegedly sent threatening text messages, prompting an increased police presence on campus at McCamey Independent School District....
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(Aging Untold) — As we age, our needs behind the wheel can change. Newer vehicles, including cars with driver-assist technology, may make driving easier for older adults, but they still require thoughtful decision-making, according to the Aging Untold experts. Self-driving techno...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Thursday, June 25th, 2026: It’ll be another very hot day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with widespread triple digits expected once again along with isolated to scattered storm chances continuing, mainly across the nor...
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WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) - A man was killed in a crash involving a semitruck driven by a 15-year-old on Saturday. The Kansas Highway Patrol said a semitruck hauling a trailer was traveling on County Road 430 when it hit a 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe at an intersection around 7 p.m...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa College has been named a winner of the 2026 Blackboard Catalyst Award for Training & Professional Development, recognizing the college’s work to build student-focused learning experiences through technology.Blackboard presents awards each year to sch...
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ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - More details have been shared about the crash that killed one man and seriously injured a DPS trooper in Alpine. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, on June 23 at 7:36 a.m., a GMC Sierra pickup truck was driving west on U.S. 67 and a Chevrol...
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STARKE, Fla. (WCJB/Gray News) – A horse is recovering after firefighters rescued it when it overheated inside a trailer.Crews with Bradford County Fire Rescue immediately started helping the owner care for the horse as more resources were called. Dr. Mike Ricker, a veterinarian, ...
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CALIFORNIA CITY, Calif. (Gray News) – A 12-year-old boy was found dead in a lake after being attacked by two dogs, Mayor Marquette Hawkins said in a press release.Officers were called Thursday evening to respond to reports that four children had been attacked by two dogs and that...
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU/Gray Media) – A small plane made an emergency landing Monday in the Brooks Range, shortly after taking off from Coldfoot for Anaktuvuk Pass. According to the NTSB, the pilot reported the engine began surging and making an unusual whiny or groaning sound be...
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(Gray Media) - For billions of fans, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is more than a tournament, it’s personal.“Game and Glory” traveled to the world’s most soccer-obsessed nations to explore what drives that devotion: the rituals passed down through families, the rivalries that divide ci...
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(Gray Media) - For billions of fans, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is more than a tournament, it’s personal. “Game and Glory” traveled to the world’s most soccer-obsessed nations to explore what drives that devotion: the rituals passed down through families, the rivalries that divide c...
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CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (WITN/Gray News) – The remains of a missing 84-year-old woman were found in North Carolina earlier this month.Swansboro police said an autopsy confirmed that remains found on June 15 were those of Katy Hiatt, who had last been seen in October. She was report...
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BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A Monahans man died on Tuesday from a head-on collision with a Texas DPS trooper at US 67 in Brewster County. According to the Texas DPS, Erik Alberto Hernandez, 28 years old, was traveling westbound on US 67 when, for reasons unknown," drove ...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Hotter West Texas days mean mostly higher electric bills in the Summer. While temperatures climb across the Permian Basin, you don't have to break the bank to stay cool. According to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the average Tex...
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Lionel Messi celebrated his 39th birthday on Wednesday during a World Cup that, at least for now, has brought him nothing but joy: Defending champion Argentina has already qualified for the knockout stage, and its captain has become the tournament’s career scor...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Lawmakers unveiled a new time capsule on Capitol Hill Wednesday to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.The time capsule, dubbed the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule, was created by a law passed in...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Thanks to the U.S.-Iran interim peace agreement, crude oil has once again continued to flow through the Strait of Hormuz. And that has led to a further decline worldwide in oil prices.With the strait now reopened to all cargo ships, the price of crude fell ...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland College Athletics department announced staffing changes this afternoon, as head softball coach Angel Castro is promoted to the Assistant Athletic Director role, and assistant coach Liv Garza becomes head coach. Castro led the Lady Chaps fo...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- During Tuesday night's Odessa City Council meeting, Mayor Cal Hendrick signed a proclamation that recognizes June 23, 2026, as "Nathan Lloyd Day." Nathan stayed with a victim who was shot on November 28, 2023, right by his house, around Sherwood Park. "...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Today at the Sibley Nature Center, class was in session. However, the students were actually the teachers! Event Organizer and Education Director at Sibley Nature Center, Mitsy Thomason, was eager to host the event to give local teachers a free option ...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Earlier today, the Diamondback Energy Athletic Complex opened its doors as officials say the facility is already going to good use. Mayor Lori Blong says that the facility is already utilizing the space and has it booked with camps. "One of the things...
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LEXINGTON, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) - South Carolina authorities say the cause of death of a personal trainer whose body was found earlier this month remains under investigation.Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said an autopsy was performed on Elena Katherine Moore over the w...
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SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) — An Arizona woman is fighting for her life after a quick nap while tanning turned into a life-threatening emergency.Betty Lou Summer was at the Johnson Ranch community pool on June 11. Her family said she was by the pool for about an hour, ...
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POST, Texas (KCBD) - A man from Post was found guilty of murder after he shot his cousin in the face three years agoJody Hernandez will now await his sentencing with the punishment phase beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Jody Hernandez is accused of murdering Arthur...
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BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A multi-agency operation in Pecos led to the rescue of seven human trafficking victims and the arrest of 24 people, according to the Reeves County Sheriff’s Office.Investigators said the discovery was made during a June 13 search warrant execution ...
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POST, Texas (KCBD) - A man from Post was found guilty of murder after he shot his cousin in the face three years agoJody Hernandez will now await his sentencing with the punishment phase beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Jody Hernandez is accused of murdering Arthur...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Athletic Syndicate has officially opened the Diamondback Energy Athletic Complex, a new facility billed as a first of its kind in the Permian Basin.The 115,000-square-foot complex includes six full-sized basketball courts that can convert into ...
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IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Christian Pulisic says he feels “great” now after missing one World Cup match with a calf injury, and he hopes to play for the U.S. in its final group match against Turkey on Thursday night.Pulisic played a dynamic first half in the Americans’ historic 4-1 v...
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PORTAGE COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) — A winery owner in Ohio was seriously injured when he was attacked by a customer while trying to protect a bartender, officials said.According to Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski, Eric Blose was arrested Tuesday. The sheriff said Blose...
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ATLANTA (ANF/Gray News) — Marjorie Taylor Greene, a former state representative in Georgia and avid supporter of President Donald Trump, has announced that she is breaking up with the Republican Party.After a bitter parting of ways from the president, Greene said she is no longer...
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CLINTON CO., Iowa. (KWQC/Gray News) - Investigators identified the body, who they believed to be the longest known Jane Doe in Iowa.The body was identified as 15-year-old Cheryl Lynn Edwards.In April 1975, Clinton County sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a dead woman in...
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Matthew Jordan Pruitt, 36, was arrested and charged with online solicitation of a minor after a probation compliance check revealed he had been exchanging sexually explicit messages with an underage girl....
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WILBERFORCE, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) - The family of an 18-year-old filed a wrongful death lawsuit against an Ohio university, alleging she died during a hazing ritual.The family of Savanna Jones filed a lawsuit against Wilberforce University. Jones was a freshman living on the uni...
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The Midland Fire Department successfully extinguished a frac pump fire in South Midland on Tuesday, with no injuries reported.
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ST. LOUIS (KMOV/Gray News) - A Missouri man is being accused of distributing hundreds of videos and pictures containing child pornography online. Authorities note in a District Court of the Eastern District of Tennessee case that 37-year-old Brian Michael Ebbinghaus has been char...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A 43-year-old man previously wanted in connection with a shooting near Club Remy has been arrested in Lubbock and is currently in custody, according to Midland police.Midland police have said officers responded around 3:12 a.m. June 21 to a report of a gun...
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A 'Help a Hero' fundraiser has been launched to assist Texas DPS Canine Trooper Zachary Vasquez and his K-9 Guido, who were involved in a head-on crash in Brewster County, with 100% of the funds raised going to support Trooper Vasquez's recovery....
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(InvestigateTV) — Cancellations, delays and the Spirit Airlines fallout earlier this year is reminder for flyers to know their legal rights, especially as summer travel picks up.Attorney Wayne Hassay, managing partner at McGuire, Schneider, Hassay, said knowing your rights ahead ...
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MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A GoFundMe has been made to support the family of one of the victims killed in Monday’s workplace shooting at JAT Partner Logistics in Midland County.According to the GoFundMe, Iván was a devoted husband, father and provider who was known for his ki...
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BROKEN BOW, Okla. (KXII/Gray News) - An Arby’s manager in Oklahoma is accused of giving a customer herpes after spitting in her food.Amanda Hendricks was charged with felony poisoning with intent to injure after a customer reported her food had been contaminated during a late-nig...
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Odessa is hosting the 29th anniversary of Firecracker Fandango on July 4th, featuring family fun, contests, live music, and a fireworks display, open to the public and free to attend....
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COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM/Gray News) — A Dollar General store manager was shot and killed in Georgia, and the suspect was later killed after police said he opened fire on officers and a K-9 at a separate scene.Investigators said 44-year-old Alexis Hill was shot and killed at the Dollar...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland ISD marked a major construction milestone Wednesday morning as crews placed the final structural beam on top of the new Midland Lee High School.The “topping out” ceremony marked the completion of the building’s structural framework and recognized c...
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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR/Gray News) - Three former employees from OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center traded the operating room for a conference room on Tuesday. In their attorney’s office in Oak Brook, the women publicly shared their experiences at the Rockford hospital.“It’s been real...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- On Monday, June 22, Iván Duarte left for work like he always did. According to loved ones, he spent his life working to build a better future for his family, especially for his wife, who had been by his side for more than half of his life, and their tw...
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Midland County has installed new flashing 4-way stop signs at two intersections to improve driver awareness and reduce potential collisions due to increased traffic from the county's growth....
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Midland County installs new fo...
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BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying two women accused of stealing merchandise from a Big Spring retail store earlier this month.According to the Big Spring Police Department, officers responded June 1 to a reported theft at Bealls...
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MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A one-hour documentary examines the events that led to a deadly crash on June 1, 2026 in Midland involving Roberto Pando III and the deaths of James Baker and Anderson Aguilar.First Alert 7 Investigates uses exclusive interviews, court records and a...
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(Aging Untold) — In this episode of Aging Untold, we unpack the complexities of sundowning and share calming strategies for families. Plus, the emotional and practical benefits of downsizing and how a smaller space can bring more freedom. Then, the dramatic rescue of a man in car...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aging Untold) — Vinyl records surpassed CDs as the most popular physical music format in 2022 for the first time in more than three decades, and a Nashville record pressing plant is working to keep up with demand. United Record Pressing, America’s oldest and lar...
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BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (KBTX/Gray News) - The survivor of a highway crash is looking for the Good Samaritans who pulled him from his vehicle.Zach Seaback does not remember much about the moment his vehicle rolled over on Highway 6 in Texas. He does, however, vividly remember what h...
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Idea Public Schools in Odessa, Texas is offering free breakfast and lunches for kids 18 years old and younger throughout the summer, from May 29th to July 21st....
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MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County has completed the installation of new flashing four-way stop signs at two intersections southeast of Midland.The intersections are along the East County Road 173 corridor. The intersections at South County Road 1160 and South County R...
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BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The DPS trooper who was seriously injured in a head-on crash near Alpine on Tuesday has been identified.According to the Brewster County Sheriff’s Office, Trooper Zach Vasquez is currently receiving treatment for injuries sustained in the crash.DPS...
