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2 families sue hospital, alleging staff members switched newborns at birth 36 years ago

GRAFTON, N.D. (KVLY/Gray News) - Two families are suing a hospital in North Dakota, alleging staff switched two newborns at birth more than 36 years ago.The complaint was filed July 7 in Walsh County District Court, naming Christian Unity Hospital Corporation, doing business as U...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 14, 2026

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Renderings released for new Ector County Courthouse

ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Four renderings for the new Ector County Courthouse have been released on social media on Tuesday afternoon. The new courthouse will be located at the current USPS site on Texas Ave. In a Facebook post, Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett said, "Pr...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 14, 2026

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Sheriff provides new details on investigation into Nolan Wells’ death

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX/Gray News) - After many questions and immense public pressure, a Mississippi sheriff is speaking about the death investigation of 18-year-old Nolan Wells.Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter said his department has conducted witness interviews and has bee...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 14, 2026

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TRAFFIC ALERT: SH 158/Wadley Intersection Project

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Texas Department of Transportation has announced that beginning Wednesday, July 16, crews will be working on the SH 158/Wadley Intersection Project. The road along Wadley Avenue will be closed as it is necessary to allow crews to install drainage ...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 14, 2026

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Teen wants a cell phone? Financial experts say make them part of paying for it

(InvestigateTV) — When a teen starts asking for a cell phone, experts say parents should have a financial plan in place before stepping foot in a store.Cherry Dale, vice president of financial education at Virginia Credit Union, said the key is not just which phone to buy — it is...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 14, 2026

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Murder suspect arrested after going to police department to file stolen vehicle report

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC/Gray News) — A murder suspect was arrested in Louisiana after authorities said he went to a police station to report a stolen vehicle.Lake Charles police said the family of Jermaric Andrus, 27, reported him missing on July 7.Detectives found his body in a ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 14, 2026

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Retired doctor becomes oldest person to summit Kilimanjaro at age 90

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU/Gray News) - A retired doctor became the oldest person to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, summiting the peak on his 90th birthday.Upon reaching the summit of Africa’s highest peak early Monday morning, Dr. Arthur Ulene celebrated with a birthday cake and some sin...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 14, 2026

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US Marshals rescue girl who was missing for nearly 4 months thanks to anonymous tip

PHOENIX (KPHO/Gray News) — A federal task force was able to rescue a girl in Phoenix who had been reported missing for nearly four months.U.S. Marshals Service Arizona Wanted Task Force members rescued the girl on July 9 after an investigation that was triggered by an anonymous c...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 14, 2026

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3 killed in pontoon crash, including 2 firefighters, authorities say

WABASHA, Minn. (WEAU/Gray News) — A Minnesota community is in mourning after a pontoon crashed into a commercial barge over the weekend.Three people were killed in the tragic accident on Lake Pepin, which is on the Mississippi River along the Minnesota-Wisconsin border.Two of the...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 14, 2026

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Odessa community rallies around family after tragic loss of toddler

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Odessa community is coming together to support the family of Leiah Isabel Gordils Gonzalez, a 2-year-old who died on July 13 after sustaining injuries in a car accident four days earlier at the intersection of Andrews Highway and 100th Street. Follo...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 14, 2026

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Police department phone lines down in multiple West Texas cities

Texas (KOSA) - Multiple police departments across West Texas cities are reporting internet outages and down phone lines, impacting non-emergency contact numbers.Here are the alternate numbers residents can use for non-emergency calls:Kermit: (432) 999-0376Winkler County: No non-e...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 14, 2026

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Third newborn in a week surrendered to a Safe Haven Baby Box

WOODLANDS, Texas (Gray News) – A newborn was safely and anonymously surrendered Monday using a Safe Haven Baby Box at a fire station in Texas. This was the third baby given up to the program in a week.The Woodlands Fire Department followed all established Safe Haven Baby Box prot...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 14, 2026

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Here’s what health experts believe could be linked to ‘explosive diarrhea’ outbreak

(Gray News) - Health experts believe they may have found a source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak as more cases of the “explosive” diarrheal illness are reported.The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said it identified lettuce and other salad greens as a potential s...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 14, 2026

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Former ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ star Joe Amabile says he has brain tumor

(Gray News) - Former “Bachelor in Paradise” star Joe Amabile has been diagnosed with a brain tumor.In a video he shared Monday, Amabile said doctors discovered what appears to be an early-stage glioma brain tumor.“So a little medical update. I didn’t share my Prenuvo results beca...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 14, 2026

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Big Spring PD non-emergency lines down during phone system upgrade

BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - The Big Spring Police Department’s non-emergency phone lines are temporarily unavailable while new phone equipment is being installed.Temporary contact numbersResidents needing non-emergency police assistance can call (432) 466-3883 or (432) 466-4225 du...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 14, 2026

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Monahans Police Department phone lines currently down

MONAHANS, Texas (KOSA) - The Monahans Police Department’s phone lines are currently experiencing technical difficulties, according to the Monahans police post on Facebook. Residents experiencing an emergency should dial 911.For non-emergency situations requiring police assistance...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 14, 2026

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You can get a free entrée from Chick-fil-A Tuesday. Here’s how to get yours

(Gray News) – Chick-fil-A is bringing back its annual Cow Appreciation Day on Tuesday, and customers who show up dressed like a cow will score a free entrée.The promotion runs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time at participating Chick-fil-A restaurants nationwide. Customers dressed ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 14, 2026

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Andrews police asks for video in July 11 minor shooting investigation

ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - The Andrews Police Department is asking for the public’s help in an ongoing shooting investigation that left a minor hospitalized.Police and EMS were called to a shooting at a home in the 700 block of NW 13th Street around 3:50 a.m. July 11. Officers say t...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 14, 2026

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Deputy US Marshal shot and killed while serving arrest warrant to fugitive

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB/Gray News) - Authorities say a deputy U.S. Marshal was shot and killed while trying to serve an arrest warrant on a fugitive in Louisiana.The U.S. Marshals Service confirmed the shooting happened Monday afternoon in a south Alexandria neighborhood.Dozens of ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 14, 2026

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Woman, 23, killed in hit-and-run while heading to barrel race competition, authorities say

SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. (AZFamily/Gray News) - An Arizona family is devastated after a hit-and-run claimed the life of a 23-year-old woman who was headed to a barrel race competition.Kyrsten Sovereign, 23, was on her way to a barrel race competition Friday in San Tan Valley when th...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 14, 2026

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FC Dallas West Texas send players to national championships

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - FC Dallas West Texas, a club associated with the FC Dallas Youth Soccer Club Affiliate Program, gathered in Beal Park tonight after practice to send off 37 of their athletes to Denver, Colorado. There, they will be participating in US Club Soccer’s 2026 Na...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 14, 2026

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7/13/2026 7-Day Forecast +3: Wet week ahead

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – 7/13/2026 Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. “The atmosphere is loaded with moisture. The sky is basically a giant sponge right now. So, expect scattered showers and storms to keep popping up.” That’s your 7-day Forecast ...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 14, 2026

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UTPB announces 2026 Athletics Hall of Fame class

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Falcon Athletics will welcome four new inductees in its second Hall of Fame ceremony. UTPB created the Athletics Hall of Fame in 2025 as a way to preserve the history and heritage of the Falcon sports family. After beginning the tradition with six people, f...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 13, 2026

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Local health experts caution against skipping shower after swimming

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A summer debate is going viral again. Does swimming count as a shower or bath? "I always take a shower and bath afterward because I always feel itchy and dry. I make sure I clean all the chemicals off," said Cayleb Medina, a Midland resident. Some peop...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 13, 2026

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Free online course trains New World screwworm inspectors as Texas threat grows

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - As the New World screwworm threat grows in Texas, a free online course is training potential inspectors and helping animal owners stay ahead of the issue.Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, in partnership with the Texas Animal Health Commission and the USDA, deve...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 13, 2026

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Talarico unveils border security plan backed by Republican sheriffs, local leaders

State Rep. James Talarico and local leaders from different political backgrounds have come together to propose a commonsense border security plan that focuses on hiring more Border Patrol agents, adding immigration judges, investing in surveillance technology, and targeting viole...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 13, 2026

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Odessa man arrested after evading officers near 52nd Street gas station

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa police arrested a man Monday after he fled on foot from officers responding to a criminal trespass call near a gas station on 52nd Street.According to Odessa police, officers were called at around 1:15 p.m. on July 13 to the area of 52nd Street at an...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 13, 2026

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Odessa College pitcher Peyton Fiene drafted by the Houston Astros

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa College pitcher Peyton Fiene earned his chance to play in the big leagues on July 12th, being the 331st pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Fiene was selected by the Houston Astros in the 11th round.Fiene now joins former Wrangler Daniel Lopez as the second ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 13, 2026

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Midland Fire Department responded to Dove Avenue structure fire

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the area of Dove Avenue on July 11.Images posted by the Midland Fire Department showed the garage sustained extensive fire damage and the roof collapsed.According to Midland Fire Department offic...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 13, 2026

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Federal grant to improve safety at Midland County intersection

Midland County, Texas has received a $4 million federal grant to improve safety at the Five Points intersection, which will include the installation of traffic lights and a new four-way intersection design....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 13, 2026

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U.S. to impose 20% toll in Straight of Hormuz

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced the U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is back in effect, and for the first time the U.S. will charge a 20% toll for each ship allowed to pass. Trump said the payment is in exchange for safety in the st...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 13, 2026

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UTPB announces 2nd annual athletics Hall of Fame Class

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The University of Texas Permian Basin announced its second class for the Athletics Hall of Fame. There are two former student-athletes, a coach, and a team being inducted into the class of 2026. The induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, Octob...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 13, 2026

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Former RockHound Nick Kurtz to start in MLB All Star Game

PHILADELPHIA, Penn. (KMID/KPEJ) - Former Midland RockHound Nick Kurtz is selected to start in his first-ever All-Star Game. Initially, Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was supposed to start, but he came down with an injury. Kurtz has 89 hits, 20 home runs, an...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 13, 2026

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Big Things Taking Shape: Ector County unveils new courthouse renderings

ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Ector County officials have released the latest renderings of the county’s future courthouse.The new courthouse is planned with an emphasis on functionality, efficiency and timeless architectural design, reflecting the county’s long-term commitment to...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 13, 2026

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Big Spring mayor pledges support to those impacted by prison closure

Big Spring Mayor Robert H. Moore has pledged his support for employees and families affected by the planned closure of the Federal Correctional Institution Big Spring, and has created the Big Spring Transition Task Group to help the community navigate the transition....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 13, 2026

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Warning in Lea County: Deadly cocaine-fentanyl mix found

The Lea County Drug Task Force has issued a public health warning after a joint operation led to the discovery of a deadly cocaine-fentanyl mixture.

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 13, 2026

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Big Spring mayor forms task group after federal prison closure announcement

BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - Big Spring Mayor Robert H. Moore announced the creation of a local transition task group following the federal government’s decision to close the Federal Correctional Institution Big Spring and its satellite camp.In a statement released Monday, Moore sa...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 13, 2026

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Officers find toddler unharmed inside house where adults died in apparent murder-suicide

VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB/Gray News) — A toddler was found alive and unharmed in a Georgia home where police responded to a murder-suicide.The Valdosta Police Department said officers responded to the home Sunday morning after receiving a call about a man threatening to harm himself.Wh...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 13, 2026

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Monahans police urge drivers to avoid flooded roads following heavy rain

MONAHANS, Texas (KOSA) - While recent rainfall has provided much-needed moisture to the area, it has also created hazardous driving conditions across Monahans.The Monahans Police Department is urging motorists to use extra caution and avoid traveling through low-lying areas that ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 13, 2026

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How ‘convenient spending’ may be silently draining your budget

(InvestigateTV) — Subscriptions, takeout, delivery apps and coffee on the go may seem like small expenses, but a personal finance expert says those purchases can quietly drain a budget by hundreds of dollars.The pattern is known as convenient spending — using money to save time o...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 13, 2026

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GOP Senate majority narrows after McConnell, Graham updates

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The GOP’s narrow Senate majority has become even tighter after Sen. Mitch McConnell broke his silence following a month-long absence from Capitol Hill.On Sunday, the Kentucky Republican disclosed that he;d suffered a fall in June, was briefly unconscious an...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 13, 2026

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Talarico continues Frontera Tour with border security event in Sanderson

SANDERSON, Texas (KOSA) - Texas gubernatorial candidate James Talarico is continuing the third day of his Frontera Tour on Monday with a series of stops across West and South Texas, beginning with a “Commonsense Border Security” press conference in Sanderson.We will have live cov...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 13, 2026

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Women stole gold chain from victim while praying in Midland parking lot

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Police Department and Midland Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s help identifying two women accused of stealing a gold chain from a person while they prayed together.According to police, on May 16, the two women approached someone in an...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 13, 2026