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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia’s first press briefing operated much differently from a standard Karoline Leavitt briefing. The press conference lasted 14 minutes and included questions from only three outlets - Breitbart News Network, The Daily ...
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BATON ROUGE, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - Authorities in Louisiana say a man has been taken into custody in connection with the death of his 92-year-old father. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, the victim was identified as Larry Salisbury. Police said he was found with...
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - Five people were killed in a crash involving a Memphis police car, according to authorities A total of five people were killed early Sunday when their vehicle collided with a Memphis police car at Hickory Hill and East Raines roads. The vehicle ...
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HOWARD COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A woman was found dead from her injuries after Howard County Sheriff's deputies received a domestic dispute call Monday morning. The woman was identified as 38-year-old Elizabeth Cervantez. According to HCSO, at approximately 9:27 am, Howard Cou...
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PRESIDIO COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) -U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Presidio Station arrested three men who were in the country illegally. Agents worked with the Horse Patrol Unit to apprehend the suspects and stop them from continuing to enter the United States illegally, accordin...
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The City of Big Spring announced that no late fees or service disconnections will be imposed due to computer system issues affecting its water department's billing schedules....
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LAS VEGAS ( KVVU /Gray News) — Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been sentenced in the 1996 shooting death murder case of Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. On Tuesday, Judge Carli Kierny sentenced Davis to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of Shakur. A jury found Davis gui...
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Ector County collected $1.3 million in 911 fees in 2025 to support critical emergency communication infrastructure and dispatching technology.
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A 42-year-old Odessa man was killed Monday evening after being hit by a pickup truck whose driver fled the scene, according to DPS. The crash occurred at around 7:00 p.m. Monday near the intersection of West 16th Street and North Moss Avenue in Odessa. DPS ...
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Spectrum of Solutions' Children's Therapy Center is scheduled to host a free trunk-or-treat event for children with special needs this Saturday, Oct. 17, at Inspiration Park in Midland....
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The first livestreamed execution in American history has forced the country to ask itself an uncomfortable question: is this who we are? Nidal Hasan is scheduled to be executed by firing squad December 3 at Fort Hood. Hasan killed 13 people and wounded 32 o...
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HOWARD COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A man is facing murder charges after a brief pursuit in Howard County. According to the Howard County Sheriff’s Office, dispatch received a call reporting a domestic dispute at 811 Debra Lane at around 9:27 a.m. Monday. When deputies arrived, they fo...
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( InvestigateTV ) — Outlet malls can still offer real savings, but only for shoppers who know certain tricks, according to Kyle James, a writer for ConsumerAffairs. James said outlet malls are skilled at creating the appearance of a great deal . “You see these huge signs everywhe...
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Richmond, Ky. (Gray News) - Eight adults in Kentucky charged after police said they abused seven children in their home, according to authorities. Police said the seven children and eight adults lived in a home where feces and urine were allegedly smeared on the floors, stairs an...
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ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) - Police have identified the man who died on a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia Monday afternoon. Cobb County police identified the victim Tuesday as 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem of Atlanta. According to witnesses, the man fell to his deat...
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A 42-year-old pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run on West 16th Street in Odessa, resulting in the arrest of the driver.
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LOUISA, Ky. ( WSAZ /Gray News) - A maintenance worker was struck and killed by a semitruck at a Kentucky gas station Monday morning. The Louisa Police Department said a worker at a gas station along U.S. 23 told police they noticed a body around 5:50 a.m. and reported it. A few m...
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( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we look at how nutrient absorption changes as we age, what warning signs to watch for and the key vitamins to keep on your radar. We also explore the mental health benefits of spending time solo and how embracing “me time” can ...
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( InvestigateTV ) — Some of the loudest voices in artificial intelligence have warned the technology could someday threaten humanity. A global AI security leader told us those catastrophic headlines are drowning out threats that are already here. Adam Ely, general manager of AI s...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( Aging Untold ) — Lower Broadway is known for high-rise honky tonks and rooftop bars that draw crowds late into the night. Under a large red boot sign sits Robert’s Western World, a bar that plays only traditional country music. Robert’s Western World has operat...
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. ( Aging Untold ) — Cancer is increasing in people under 65, and women are now more likely than men to develop it, according to the American Cancer Society. Brittany Auclair, of Tallahassee, was diagnosed with breast cancer at 29, shortly after her son Brayden wa...
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(Gray News) - A SpaceX rocket launch from Florida early Tuesday morning lit up the sky in several states including Georgia, Virginia and North Carolina. A Falcon 9 rocket launched a robotic Dragon capsule at 6:33 a.m. from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Shortly aft...
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( Aging Untold ) — A little “me time” isn’t selfish — it can be empowering. The Aging Untold experts are sharing why solo time gets easier — and more necessary — as we get older, and how to turn alone time into one of life’s most confident experiences. Why alone time matters more...
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( InvestigateTV ) — Construction work can quickly turn to catastrophe when crews break ground before natural gas and power lines are properly marked. InvestigateTV+ uncovers a rise in utility line strikes and what you need to know before you dig. Plus, we examine the specialized ...
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BATON ROUGE, La. ( InvestigateTV ) - An estimated four million people in the U.S. receive radiation therapy, an effective way to kill cancer. But this treatment can bring an uncomfortable and sometimes painful side effect: radiation burn. One in five people who receive radiation ...
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GREENVILLE, S.C. ( InvestigateTV ) - Home ownership has been the bedrock of the American dream, mainly driven by single homeowners. But corporate buyers are changing that landscape, according to The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and the Center for Geospatial Solutions. In a 20...
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LAS VEGAS ( InvestigateTV ) — A Las Vegas group called the Sassy Seniors has spent the past year showing up to community events across the valley dressed in pink and carrying pom-poms. The group was founded by a woman named Kathy Yanke, who wanted to find others her age to do com...
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TUCSON, Ariz. ( KOLD /Gray News) - Court documents have revealed gruesome new details after a man allegedly beat and stabbed his pregnant wife to death in their Arizona home. Warning: This article contains disturbing details that may be upsetting to readers. Deputies with the Pim...
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PHOENIX ( AZFamily /Gray News) - Two Phoenix police officers responded to reports of a scam that left a father penniless days before his 2-year-old daughter’s birthday – then used their own money to buy her presents, moving him to tears. Officers Alessandro Figuccio and Tanner Sc...
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(Gray News) - Six Flags has temporarily closed nine roller coasters across six amusement parks after police say a person was killed and several others were injured in an incident involving a coaster in Georgia. Witnesses say a man fell to his death late Monday afternoon from the ...
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BURLINGTON, Vt. ( WCAX /Gray News) - A Vermont man is facing charges after police say he bludgeoned his wife to death with a large flashlight. Burlington Police say they received multiple 911 calls just before 6 a.m. Saturday reporting a fight. They responded to an apartment and ...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock County Justice of the Peace Susan Rowley says County Judge Curtis Parrish made unwanted sexual advances toward her in 2024. Parrish called the allegations “preposterous” and said he had no comment. Rowley first made the claims public on the Faceboo...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A Texas district court has awarded a man more than $11 million for a years-long campaign of false accusations against him. According to our news partner, the Odessa American , Wallace Dunn was awarded $11 million in the Dunn v. Coday case after the court fo...
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SWEET HOME, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - A 54-year-old man was killed Saturday when a bullet passed through his home, according to authorities in Oregon. The Linn County Sheriff’s Office believes the shot came from a nearby hunter. Deputies found a partially dressed deer near where ...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump heads West on Tuesday to campaign for Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska). The Alaska Republican is in a tough fight for re-election. Alaska is traditionally a ruby red state. President Trump won Alaska by 13 and a half points in 2024. Bu...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The U.S. labor market appears to have stalled. Several recent months have seen negative job growth, and just 29,000 jobs were created last month. The Bank of America Institute looked into their job data, and believes, despite poor top line numbers, there is...
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SAVANNAH, Ga. ( WTOC /Gray News) - A newborn baby was found alive in a trash can near the Quality Inn on Abercorn Street early Saturday morning, according to Savannah police. Three people are now facing charges. What happened Chatham EMS Director Chuck Kearns said crews initially...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Federal agents carried out a pre-dawn raid Monday at the Washington home of Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar. The exact location is not being disclosed out of respect for her privacy. It is not immediately clear what homeland security agents were lookin...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Capitol Hill lawmakers have recently been marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month by sharing their stories and pushing for legislation to combat the disease. “So many women, more than 1 in 10 women are going to get breast cancer eventually. And so you want to...
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PRESIDIO COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Presidio Police Department is informing residents that Texas Pacifico Railroad will soon begin operating trains through the community. The department said train activity will take place Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, through Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026. ...
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Residents of Big Spring, Sand Springs, and Coahoma will experience temporary water outages starting Tuesday, October 13, as crews repair a major leak on Auburn Avenue....
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A motorcyclist in Midland was charged with evading in a motor vehicle after crashing during a traffic stop. According to the Midland Police Department, officers initiated a traffic stop for speeding at 12:39 p.m. near South Loop 250 West. Police say the mo...
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PHELPS COUNTY, Mo. ( KY3 /Gray News) - A woman was sent to the hospital after a crash on a Missouri interstate Friday evening. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol , the crash happened at the 170-mile marker on Interstate 44 in Phelps County at around 5:25 p.m. Troopers...
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A Midland, Texas facility called WTX Brain Gym uses neurofeedback therapy to help patients manage conditions like ADHD, anxiety, and epilepsy.
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) — A historic pumping unit donated by Diamondback Energy has a new role as an educational exhibit at the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum. The pump jack was unveiled during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the museum. Though no longer in operation, the unit will he...
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ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) — One person was killed and several others were injured in an incident involving a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday, according to the Cobb County Police Department. Police have not said what happened, but witnesses said a man fell to hi...
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A 35-year-old Midland motorcyclist, Josue Puello, was arrested for evading police after a pursuit ended in a crash on Monday.
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Odessa Council Member Craig Stoker is conducting a public poll and hosting an upcoming work session on Tuesday, October 13th, to gather community input on whether to keep or remove Flock cameras in the city....
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KOSA) — Local veterans got the chance to embark on an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington D.C., courtesy of the Permian Basin Honor Flight. Send-off Veterans, families and guardians gathered Wednesday night at the MCM Grande Hotel in Odessa for a send-off dinne...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A new dual brand restaurant combining IHOP and Applebee’s is now open in Midland, offering customers IHOP breakfast foods and Applebee’s dinners in one location. The restaurant is also donating a check to the West Texas Food Bank to help the Midland commun...
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LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Miss. ( WMC /Gray News) - Two people, including a 17-year-old, were arrested after an investigation into alleged child abuse at a Mississippi daycare, authorities said. The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office said deputies received a report on Sept. 22 about a chi...
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ALBANY, Ga. ( WALB /Gray News) — A deacon for a church in Georgia, who is also a teacher, is facing charges after allegedly kicking a group of young kids off his bus and leaving them on the side of the road. According to the incident report from the Albany Police Department, offi...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - What happened the night Christa Pike’s attempted execution failed? Authorities released the transcript of the 911 call made from Riverbend Maximum Security Institution that night, providing new details about what occurred. Metro Nashville Eme...
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BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Big Spring notifies residents that repairs to a large water leak will start on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. The leak is on Auburn Avenue, and the water line is the same one that supplies water to Sand Springs and Coahoma. Residents in these areas...
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The Ector County Library has been accredited by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for the 2027 fiscal year.
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(Gray News) - Actor and disability rights activist RJ Mitte, known for his role in “Breaking Bad,” has died. He was 34 years old. Representatives for Mitte confirmed his death on Monday, saying he died in Texas. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of bel...
