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(Aging Untold) — We all consider moving at some point in life, and sometimes going smaller makes sense. But downsizing does not have to feel like a loss. With a plan, it can become a choice that supports freedom, safety and emotional closure while helping older adults think clear...
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(InvestigateTV) — Millions of children have a condition that can cause lifelong health issues: obesity. InvestigateTV+ examines what doctors call a health crisis as some turn to GLP-1s as a solution. Plus, families learn to live a new normal with a life-threatening disease. Then,...
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(Aging Untold) — If you care for someone with memory loss, late afternoons and evenings may bring changes that feel sudden or hard to understand. Sundowning is when confusion, anxiety or behavior changes increase later in the day. The Aging Untold experts are offering ways caregi...
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POLK COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) - A woman was arrested after she allegedly stashed 28 bags of fentanyl inside her body, according to the authorities.Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said Gina Redding, 48, passed a roadblock that was set up while utility crews were working on power li...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Wednesday, June 24th, 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 storm chances continuing, mainly across the northern Permia...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Fire Department crews responded to two separate incidents, including a crash involving a home and a frac pump fire, according to posts from the Midland Fire Department.On June 22, Midland Fire Department (MFD) responded to a crash involving a house ...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The city of Midland has announced several upcoming lane closures for road improvements, construction and utility work.According the release, lanes on Fairgrounds Road from Wadley Avenue to Pecan Avenue will be closed through July 17, for improvements, the ...
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MIDLAND , Texas (KOSA) - Midland ISD says it’s making several instructional technology updates for the 2026-27 school year, with a focus on cutting down on screen time, tightening online safety and creating more time for direct, teacher-led learning.According to Midland ISD, the ...
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU/Gray News) – A pregnant fin whale was found dead on the bow of a cruise ship in Alaska last week. A necropsy performed over the weekend by NOAA Fisheries, the Alaska SeaLife Center and Alaska Veterinary Pathology Services found blunt force trauma to be the...
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BEACHWOOD, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) – A toddler died after she was hit by a car while eating outside with family members at a restaurant in Ohio on Father’s Day. Beachwood police said an 18-year-old was driving through the parking lot of a shopping center when she left the road, cro...
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AUBURNDALE, Fla. (Gray News) – Detectives rescued a dog with its muzzle duct-taped shut and several other animals from deplorable living conditions, officials with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said.An investigation began when members of the sheriff’s office saw a picture of t...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Texas Tech Guard Christian Anderson was selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the 18th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Anderson played 2 seasons with the Red Raiders, totaling 40 games. Last season, he averaged 19 points per game and shot 47% fro...
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AUSTIN, Texas (KWTX) - State lawmakers are demanding answers about how much water Texas data centers are actually using, and why the state still doesn’t have a clear number.The Texas House Committee on Natural Resources met Tuesday in Austin to take up the issue, hearing from Tex...
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(AP) - The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country two days before its next match, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday.The team will still be required to leave after Friday’s match in Seattle, a dep...
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ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - A DPS trooper was seriously injured and a pickup truck driver was killed in a head-on crash Tuesday morning on U.S. Highway 67 east of Alpine.According to DPS, the crash happened about five miles east of Alpine in Brewster County and involved a DPS car and ...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Here's your 7-day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. That's your 7-day Forecast +3! Staying on top of your weather forecast is easy—just visit YourBasin.com or download the Your Basin app for the latest updates anytime. - Chief Forecaster ...
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A Texas DPS trooper was seriously injured and another driver was killed in a head-on crash along U.S. Highway 67 east of Alpine, with the cause of the crash still under investigation....
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First responders from across the country gathered in Odessa to honor the life and legacy of Odessa Fire Rescue Lt. Isaí Huerta, who died in the line of duty on June 14, 2026, and was remembered for his dedication to public service and his vibrant personality....
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Petroleum Museum is hosting hands-on learning experiences throughout the summer. Camps are aimed at ages 6-15. Offerings include Expedition Earth, which looks at different minerals and weather systems, and Microscopic Marvels, an explorati...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) -The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a devout Rastafarian man cannot sue Louisiana prison officials who forcibly shaved off his dreadlocks while he was incarcerated.In a 6-3 opinion, the court’s majority found that former Louisiana prison inmate Damon Landor...
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AUSTIN, Texas (KCBD) - Texas authorities are warning millions of hunters and anglers that their personal information may have been exposed in a cybersecurity incident involving a vendor that runs the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s license sales system.Texas Cyber Command s...
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(AP) - The federal government can’t block benefits from the nation’s largest food aid program from being used to buy candy, soda and other sugary drinks, a judge ruled.Monday’s ruling scuttles restrictions now in place or planned for the federally funded and state-run Supplementa...
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LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) — A Las Vegas visitor is heading home a multimillionaire after hitting a massive jackpot.The unidentified tourist from Atlanta was said to have won a jackpot worth $10,292,912.32 while playing an IGT Megabucks machine at the Westgate Las Vegas hotel-cas...
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Midland, Texas has the lowest unemployment rate in the state at 3.1% for May 2026, which is lower than the state and national averages of 4.3% and 4.1% respectively....
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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - Authorities in North Carolina say a mother is facing numerous charges following a crash that resulted in the death of her children. According to Fayetteville police, the crash happened on June 3 when officers were trying to conduct a traffic ...
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HOUSTON (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments on Tuesday by getting two goals in Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan.The 41-year-old Ronaldo made history in the sixth minute when João Cancelo crossed it to him and he shot ...
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(Gray News) — Olympic skier and gold medalist Bode Miller was arrested earlier this month on drug possession charges, according to multiple reports.TMZ and People confirmed Miller’s arrest, which took place June 6 in Idaho.Miller, 48, was reportedly charged with two misdemeanors:...
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PHOENIX (KPHO/Gray News) — A father is mourning the loss of his pregnant daughter and grandson who died following a crash over Father’s Day weekend in Phoenix.Authorities said Leila Potts, 19, was a passenger in a car that ran a red light and crashed into another vehicle late Sat...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The United States Postal Service will be holding two job fairs to fill Rural Carrier Associate positions in Midland. USPS states the job description as: "Rural Carrier Associate (RCA) - starting pay $21.89 - An RCA serves families and businesses in ru...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers is looking for a woman who is accused of stealing a $450 valued item from Dick’s Sporting Goods.According to Midland Crime Stoppers, on May 25, at around around 7:20 p.m., a woman entered Dick’s Sporting Goods found at N. Midkiff.Off...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Midland officials are asking the public for help in identifying a woman who was seen on video stealing over $400 worth of merchandise from a local sporting goods store last month. According to Midland Crime Stoppers, the misdemeanor theft occurred on M...
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(Gray News) - A 13-year-old boy reportedly had to be sent to the hospital after he got out of a log ride at Disneyland and went down a 50-foot drop on his own. According to multiple outlets, the reported mishap occurred on Sunday evening on one of the park’s most popular rides, T...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Supreme Court handed the Trump administration a victory Tuesday in a closely watched immigration case dealing with the government’s power over green card holders accused of crimes.The 6-3 decision centered on Muk Choi Lau, a lawful permanent resident wh...
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(InvestigateTV) — Having a direction for savings is important, according to a NerdWallet study that found people who have a savings goal saved more than those who did not.NerdWallet Lead Wealth Writer Kate Ashford said the study found 75 percent of people with a money goal are sa...
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - A Charlotte father of seven died over the weekend, leaving a sudden void in the family. According to Carlos Abrahams’ wife, Ronjera, her husband died over the weekend. She shared the news in an emotional social media post. “To my forever love, m...
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WALCOTT, Iowa (KWQC/Gray News) — An Iowa woman is facing multiple charges after deputies said she pushed a naked child outside and filmed it.Court documents alleged that Melissa M. Ware, 43, has verbally and physically abused children continuously over the past few years.Deputies...
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UNION, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) - Two Wendy’s employees in South Carolina are accused of spitting and serving food from the trash, according to authorities.According to the Union Public Safety Department, 23-year-old Aaliyah Shuntai Sanders and 19-year-old Trinity Lashell Rice were ...
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NEW ORLEANS (WVUE/Gray News) - A New Orleans man became the first person in Louisiana to be functionally cured of sickle cell disease through gene therapy.Daniel Cressy, 23, underwent the procedure at Manning Family Children’s Hospital, with doctors saying the disease is now no l...
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The Midland MSA again posted the lowest unemployment rate in the state during the month of May
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ATLANTA (Gray News) — Big Tigger, the longtime radio personality and former host of BET’s iconic “Rap City,” was arrested over the weekend, online records show.Records from the Fulton County Jail in Georgia show that Big Tigger, whose real name is Darian Morgan, was arrested Satu...
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(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we focus on the challenges of neurodiversity later in life and practical ways to cope, build skills and reset expectations for older adults and the loved ones who care for them. Plus, how cognitive baseline testing can track brain...
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MANSFIELD, Mass. (Gray News) - A man is accused of secretly recording under a girl’s skirt at a concert in Massachusetts.Brandon Cora, 27, is charged with photographing sexual or intimate parts of a child.Officers working at Xfinity Center during a Black Crowes concert were notif...
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WASHINGTON (Aging Untold) — A nonverbal autistic artist held his first gallery exhibit, sharing his perspective through abstract paintings and poetry composed on a letter board. Charles Lenny Lunn’s work opened at Lost Origins Gallery in Washington, D.C., marking the first time h...
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BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - Residents in parts of Big Spring may experience low water pressure or temporary water service interruptions Tuesday as city crews repair main water valves.According to the City of Big Spring, the city’s Distribution & Collection Department is conducting...
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SUAMICO, Wis. (Aging Untold) - A Wisconsin woman, who we’re only identifying as Janet, said she was coerced into believing she lost her Medicare benefits and had to cooperate to get them back.This elaborate scheme is targeting seniors and their Medicare benefits.Janet said she wa...
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(Aging Untold) — Cognitive baseline testing offers a powerful way to measure your thinking and memory at a specific point in time, allowing you to track changes over the years and catch potential issues early. Think of it like taking your blood pressure or checking your temperatu...
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(InvestigateTV) — InvestigateTV+ takes in-depth look at how cities transform eyesores into food forests and explains how this urban oasis improves climate and boosts food security. Plus, three generations fail a state-required drug test, but they insist they don’t use. We investi...
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(Gray News) - Savannah Guthrie is asking for information about the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, after another ransom note claims she is dead.“We need your help ... We love our mom. We will never stop looking for her. Ever,” Savannah Guthrie said Tuesday morning on ...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Ector County will close county operations from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, in honor of Lt. Isai Huerta and to give county employees the chance to pay their respects during funeral services.According to the press release, all Ector County buildings w...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - IDEA Public Schools is serving free meals to any kid 18 and under, whether they go to IDEA or not.The program runs through July 31 at select IDEA campuses. Kids can get free breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Frid...
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(Aging Untold) — For neurodiverse older Americans, staying focused and on track can get harder when retirement or health changes take away routines. The term neurodivergent refers to people who process information in a way that is not typical for their age, according to Northwest...
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OMAHA, Neb. (InvestigateTV) - The biggest barrier for healthier eating isn’t knowing what to cook, it’s simply being able to find fresh food nearby.A lack of access to healthy food can contribute to poor diets, high levels of obesity, and other diet-related diseases, according to...
