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Father, child found dead following Amber Alert for the 4-year-old boy
GAINESVILLE, Texas ( KXII /Gray News) — A father and 4-year-old child were found dead in Texas on Wednesday amid a search connected to an Amber Alert issued out of Oklahoma. The Gainesville Police Department said that early Wednesday morning, they got in contact with a relative o...
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2 women file lawsuit accusing former US Rep. Matt Gaetz of sex trafficking, reports say
(Gray News) — Former Republican congressman Matt Gaetz has been accused of sex trafficking two young women in a new lawsuit filed Thursday in Florida. Gaetz resigned from Congress in November 2024. The allegations are the latest of a long-running sexual abuse scandal involving Ga...
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Lea County deputies respond to fatal early morning crash
LEA COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Lea County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a fatal crash earlier this morning. Deputies responded to the intersection of New Mexico Highway 128 and Orla Road at approximately 2:00 am. According to LCSO, the crash resulted in fatalities. No a...
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Police seek duo after Midland gym and pump thefts
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crime Stoppers is seeking public assistance in identifying two suspects wanted for theft. According to Midland Crime Stoppers, a female suspect, along with an unidentified male suspect, broke into Midland Pound for Pound Boxing Gym, stealing i...
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City of Midland and TxDOT urge drivers to avoid several roads and highways after 29 reported rescue calls
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Midland says that Midland Fire crews reported 29 water rescue calls today. The 29 water rescue calls were between 10:49 a.m. and 1;21 p.m., Midland Officials say. TxDOT The underpass at BI-20 and Business State Highway 349-C in Midland has been...
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Deputies: 9 kids endured day-long wall squats in house of ‘horror’
ETNA TOWNSHIP, Ohio ( WOIO /Gray News) - Nine children have been removed from what investigators describe as “appalling and unsafe living conditions” in Ohio. “The living conditions were horrific, disgusting,” said Captain Jay Cook with the Licking County Sheriff’s Office. Detect...
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Hilary Swank, 52, is pregnant with third child
(Gray News) - Hilary Swank is pregnant with her third child at the age of 52. The “Million Dollar Baby” star and her family shared the news on social media with a video showing them dancing with glowsticks taped to their bodies, which then revealed the mom’s baby bump. The captio...
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’Some sus s--- going on’: What Nolan Wells’ friends said in texts after he mysteriously disappeared
(Gray News) - Phone records reveal how Nolan Wells’ friends privately talked about his death and what they planned to tell police. Wells went to Horn Island in Mississippi with friends to celebrate the July 4 holiday but never came home. His body was found two days later on the s...
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Why now is the time for a pre-holiday debt audit
( InvestigateTV ) — Carrying credit card debt into the holiday season can quickly spiral into a painful “debt hangover” come January. Debt relief attorney Leslie Tayne said now, before the holiday pressure sets in, is the time to review budgets for the upcoming season. Tayne said...
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Innocent bystander, 81, killed in gunfire outside Walmart, police say
ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) — Georgia authorities are investigating after police say an innocent bystander was gunned down outside a Walmart in Gainesville this week. Gunfire broke out in the parking lot of the store on Shallowford Road just after 7 p.m. Wednesday, striking 81-year...
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Aging Untold: Decoding Medicare Advantage
( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we break down Medicare Advantage to help you navigate coverage options, costs and hidden limits. We also explore the complex world of autoimmune conditions, what happens when the immune system turns on itself and tips for manag...
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Man arrested for sitting on roof of elementary school with knife, warrants show
UNION, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) — A man was arrested after sitting on the roof of a South Carolina elementary school with a knife, officials said. According to Union Public Safety, 20-year-old Christopher Dean Ingle Jr. is facing charges of carrying a weapon on school property and...
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New 'Care Kits' provide comfort for Odessa Hospital patients
Medical Center Hospital and the Junior League of Odessa have partnered to launch a 'Care Kits' initiative providing essential supplies to mastectomy patients and sexual assault survivors....
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3 teens rescue stranded drivers after Odessa flooding
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A storm flooded streets in Odessa on Tuesday night, stranding vehicles including pickup trucks, SUVs and low-profile cars in high water. Isaac Rodríguez, Yavier Guerrero and Jorge Borrego helped rescue stranded drivers from the rising water....
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Listen to the emergency calls made after Christa Pike’s failed execution
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - Authorities have released emergency calls made from Riverbend Maximum Security Institution the night of Christa Pike’s attempted execution. Metro Nashville Emergency Communications Center released the audio on Monday. The Nashville Department...
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Firefighter who defecated in box while working at airport no longer with department
ST. LOUIS ( KMOV /Gray News) — A firefighter who spent more than 30 years with the St. Louis Fire Department is no longer employed there after he defecated in a cardboard box while working fire protection at Lambert International Airport. The firefighter was put on administrative...
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Crash that killed multiple people under investigation in Lea County
LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KOSA) - Deputies with the Lea County Sheriff’s Office responded to a deadly crash at the intersection of New Mexico Highway 128 and Orla Road at around 2 a.m. Thursday. According to the sheriff’s office, the crash resulted in fatalities. The incident remains und...
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Man charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child in Ector County
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A man was charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child following an investigation by the Ector County Sheriff’s Office. An investigation by the Ector County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of Rey Hinojosa Olivas on Oct. 14, on a charge of continuous s...
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R.U. OK? Older adults living alone in Arizona get daily check-in calls
PHOENIX ( Aging Untold ) — A program in Phoenix is ensuring that older adults who live alone have a lifeline in case of an emergency. Each year, there are about 3 million emergency room visits due to falls among older adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Preve...
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Lamesa ISD bus driver arrested on assault, unlawful restraint involving 13-year-old girl
A Lamesa Independent School District bus driver was arrested Wednesday and charged with felony assault and unlawful restraint of a 13-year-old student....
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CAR T-cell therapy offers new hope for lupus patients
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. ( Aging Untold ) — A treatment first developed to fight cancer is now being used in a clinical trial at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine to treat lupus, an autoimmune disease that affects an estimated 1.5 million Americans. What is lupus? Lupu...
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Bear wanders into hospital, stops to eat Halloween candy
ANCHORAGE, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - A bear walked into a hospital early Monday and treated itself to Halloween candy. A black bear roamed the hallway at a hospital on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson around 2 a.m., stopping only when it found a bucket of donated Halloween candy...
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Hoda Kotb to appear on ‘Aging Untold’ in Gray Media partnership
(Gray News) - Gray Media is teaming up with journalist Hoda Kotb and her wellness company Joy 101 to bring new health segments to local newscasts and “Aging Untold” starting in January 2027. The partnership centers on a weekly feature called “The Doctor’s In with Joy 101.” The se...
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Why autoimmune disease is harder to catch in older adults — and what helps
( Aging Untold ) — Autoimmune conditions like type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus can be especially tricky to spot for older adults because the immune system naturally changes with age. The good news is that early diagnosis can make a real differen...
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While you were asleep Weather - 10-15-26
Good morning Friends! The showers are not done with us today as we will still have some areas that will receive severe thunderstorms this afternoon so please remember to turn around don't drown and avoid flooded roadways. Temperatures are going to begin to drop this afternoon as ...
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Chick-fil-A is adding its first new sauce in a decade. Here’s when you can get it
(Gray News) - Chick-fil-A is getting a brand-new sauce for the first time in a decade. Spicy Chick-fil-A sauce is joining the menu permanently on Nov. 16. Its sauce features the restaurant’s classic Chick-fil-A sauce infused with spicy peppers. The sauce will be available in the ...
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InvestigateTV+: Flock camera concerns
( InvestigateTV ) — InvestigateTV+ digs into the mass surveillance network known as Flock, recording every car that passes, how that data is stored and who gets to see it. Then, we’ll explain the questions to ask when determining a loved one final wishes after death. Also, an art...
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Meet the 81-year-old artist behind thousands of painted rocks
TUALATIN, Ore. ( InvestigateTV ) - Every morning, rain or shine, painted rocks appear around Tualatin’s Jurgens Park like Easter eggs waiting to be found. The artist behind the rocks has been a mystery until now. Phillip Roberts, 81, has spent the last eight years hiding thousand...
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Crash closes all lanes on Highway 128 in Lea County
LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KOSA) - All lanes are closed after a crash on Highway 1288 and Orla Road Thursday morning. The Lea County Sherrif’s Office said deputies are responding to the crash. Drivers are asked to avoid the area, find another route and watch for emergency crews. No other ...
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Ex-fiancé charged nearly 15 years after mother who was on ‘People’s Court’ vanished
ORLANDO, Fla. (Gray News) - Nearly 15 years ago, a Florida mother vanished after she and her former fiancé appeared on “The People’s Court.” Now, he’s accused of her murder. Orlando Police say 55-year-old Dale Smith Jr. was arrested Wednesday on a charge of second-degree murder i...
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Water cooler stops falling tree just inches away from crushing man and his dog
PRESCOTT, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) - A water cooler miraculously saved a man and his dog from a falling tree in Arizona, authorities say. Deputies with the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office responded Sunday afternoon to reports that a massive tree fell onto a van parked in a ca...
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A 14-year-old was shot in the face, losing his eye. His friend is now facing charges
CHARLESTON, S.C. ( WCSC /Gray News) - A 14-year-old South Carolina boy is traumatized after he was shot in the face and lost an eye. His 17-year-old friend is now facing charges, police say. Derrick Simmons, 14, is facing a long road to recovery after he was shot in the face Frid...
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Man accused of shooting at teens toilet papering neighbor’s house in prank gone wrong
ARNAUDVILLE, La. ( KATC /Gray News) - A Louisiana man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he shot at a group of high school students during a toilet-papering prank gone wrong. Travis Frederick, 71, was arrested and booked on charges of attempted manslaughter, aggrava...
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PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Kayden Vickers
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Kayden Vickers is an Odessa native. He grew up watching the Panthers and learning the legacy of Permian football. Now as a senior captain, Vickers gets to lead the team at quarterback. “Being a Permian Panther, it’s really an unreal feeling,” said Vickers. ...
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1 person hospitalized, another in custody after rollover in Odessa
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Texas Department of Public Safety has released preliminary information about a rollover that happened Wednesday near Alvarado and Third Street. The rollover took place west of Odessa, around 5 p.m. According to DPS, the incident occurred on private prop...
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College student killed in crash after being hit by car going 94 mph in 35 mph zone
ATLANTA ( Atlanta News First /Gray News) — A Clark Atlanta University student died after a crash Tuesday night, and the driver of the other vehicle was arrested, police said. Officers responded to the crash at Hank Aaron Drive and Glen Street around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, where 21-y...
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‘He’s not violent’: 911 call made before man allegedly kills aunt, grandmother with chainsaw
MOBILE, Ala. ( WALA /Gray News) — Transcripts reveal a call for help was made before police in Alabama said a 47-year-old man killed two of his family members. Crime scene tape surrounded a home on Carolina Court in Mobile on Oct. 12 as investigators canvassed the area. 911 call ...
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Country star Hudson Westbrook to play in the Tall City
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Out West Midland welcomes country superstar Hudson Westbrook to the Horseshoe in Midland this Friday as the company begins to wrap up its final leg of the concert season. Westbrook has been making waves all across the country scene with hit songs like...
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Odessa voters to decide on venue tax increase, city charter amendments
Odessa residents will face 44 local propositions on their November 3 midterm election ballots, including a proposed hotel occupancy tax increase for the Odessa Sports Complex and numerous amendments to the city charter....
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Monahans VFD respond to tank battery fire
MONAHANS, Texas (KOSA) - Monahan’s Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD) put out a tank battery fire just East of town. MVFD responded to the fire East of Monahans overnight. Pyote responded to the area the following morning to provide mutual aid. Lightning was reported in the area ov...
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Athlete of the Week: Stanton sophomore Karter Barrera
STANTON, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Stanton sophomore Karter Barrera made his presence felt on both sides of the ball Friday night, helping lead the Buffaloes to a dominant 77-0 victory over Anthony. For his performance, Barrera has been named Big 2 News’ Week 7 Athlete of the Week. The...
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Ector County celebrates topping out of new Juvenile Justice Center
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) — Ector County hosted a topping out ceremony for its new Juvenile Justice Center, celebrating the placement of the facility’s final structural beam. County officials, community members and construction workers gathered at the site, where attendees signed the ...
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Former T.J. Maxx employee accused of hiding camera in dressing room facing new charges
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. ( WIFR /Gray News) - A former T.J. Maxx worker accused of hiding a camera in the women’s dressing room at the store faces new charges. Jeffrey Wallin, 37, of Loves Park, was charged in March with unauthorized video recording and live video transmission, unlaw...
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Cleanup underway after microburst storm causes major flooding, building damage in Odessa
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Efforts are underway to address large amounts of damage and flooding in both the city and the county following last night’s storm. The microburst was strong enough to uproot trees in the area. Further north, massive flooding along Andrews Highway and 67th S...
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Pope Leo XIV shares first message following lung cancer diagnosis
(Gray News) - Pope Leo XIV released his first message since undergoing surgery for lung cancer in Rome. “As you know, I have been unable to be among you during these days,” Leo wrote in a statement . “I thank you warmly for your prayers and for the work you have done together. Yo...
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Six Flags Over Georgia set to reopen on Friday after deadly roller coaster accident
ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) — Six Flags Over Georgia is set to reopen on Friday, just four days after a man was killed when he fell off a roller coaster. Six Flags Over Georgia’s website shows the park will reopen Friday. In a statement, the park’s management called safety its “hig...
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Ector County jury sentences man to 20 years of failing to register as sex offender
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - An Ector County jury found a man guilty of two counts of failure to comply with sex offender duty to register. The jury sentenced Christopher Anderson to 20 years in prison. Background of the case In 2003, Anderson was convicted of aggravated sexual assault...
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Confirmed tornado moved through Pecos County/Fort Stockton area
PECOS COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A confirmed tornado moved through the Pecos County/ Fort Stockton area earlier today. On Wednesday evening one of our viewers Jasmin Diaz sent us a video of the tornado on Highway 1053 in Fort Stockton. Confirmed tornado moves through Pecos County/For...
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Sex offender fails to register; gets 20 years in prison
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Christopher Anderson has been found guilty by an Ector County jury of two counts of Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Duty to Register – 2nd Degree Felony. In 2003, Anderson was convicted of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child. As part of his ...
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WATCH: Tornado touches down near Fort Stockton
WATCH: Tornadic activity reported near Fort Stockton PECOS COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- As storms continue to move through the Basin Wednesday evening, we've gotten confirmed reports of a tornado touching down in Pecos County, near Fort Stockton. Check out the video above, sent to ...
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Six Flags Over Georgia rides were inspected before season, commissioner says after fatal fall
ATLANTA ( Atlanta News First /Gray News) — The Georgia Insurance and Fire Safety Commissioner said his office is investigating the death of a man at Six Flags Over Georgia. “Our very professional inspectors have inspected every one of those before the park season even started, an...
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Early voting in Ector County: Everything you need to know
Early voting for the upcoming election in Ector County, Texas, is scheduled to begin on Monday, October 19.
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Father sentenced for killing 9-year-old daughter after claiming she was abducted while on vacation
ELIZABETHTOWN, N.Y. ( WCAX /Gray News) - A Montreal man was sentenced Wednesday to 25 years to life in prison for killing his 9-year-old daughter and concealing her body in New York. Luciano Frattolin, 45, was convicted by a jury in August for killing his 9-year-old daughter, Mel...
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Odessa voters will face 44 ballot propositions this November: What you need to know
Odessa voters will consider 44 propositions on the November 3 general election ballot, including updates to the City Charter and funding for a new sports complex via a hotel tax....
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Bush family home hosts annual pumpkin walk Oct. 28 in Midland
The Bush Family Home State Historic Site is hosting its annual Pumpkin Walk on Wednesday, October 28, featuring a pumpkin decoration competition with prizes for various categories....
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This is the worst-rated McDonald’s in the US. See why customers have reviewed it so poorly
SURPRISE, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) — The worst-rated McDonald’s in the country is in Arizona, according to reviews. With an average rating of 1.55 stars on Google , the McDonald’s on North 163rd Avenue in Surprise has the fewest positive reviews. “By far the worst service of any ...