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In this episode of Following Leads, we sit down with Jessica Woolbright, LCSW, Executive Director of Saint Martha’s, a St. Louis organization supporting women and children impacted by domestic violence. Together, we explore: What domestic violence looks like behind closed doors W...
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Sponsored — The following content is created on behalf of Oak Street Health and does not reflect the opinions of Gray Media or its editorial staff. To learn more about Oak Street Health, visit www.oakstreethealth.com/. The way we think about growing older is changing. The old ide...
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( Aging Untold ) — As more school districts across the country ban students from using cell phones, an unexpected upside may be emerging from the digital detox: a reading revival. Students at Pleasure Ridge Park High School are checking out books at a rate librari...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Two people face theft and evading charges following a recent arrest in Ector County. According to Ector County Sheriff’s Office, 31-year-old Alejandro Chavez is charged with evading arrest with a prior conviction, resisting arrest and theft of property. Cha...
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Good morning Friends and happy Wednesday! It's officially fall and all-weather conditions point to it, we've got cooler and wetter mornings since Tuesday. Today will be another day this time showers are expected this afternoon into this evening mostly in the Guadalupe Mountains a...
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( InvestigateTV ) — Grandparents step up to keep children out of foster care. InvestigateTV+ examines the financial and social services families need and the groups working to help close those gaps. Plus, we examine a new partnership helping first responders talk about trauma on ...
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( InvestigateTV ) - Two years after an ambush in east Charlotte killed four officers , a mental health initiative for first responders is launching its first program. The April 29, 2024, shooting left Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Joshua Eyer, North Carolin...
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SCOTTSDALE, AZ ( InvestigateTV ) — Families making decisions about assisted living care for their loved ones are seeing more facilities advertise a boutique hotel-style feel with more personalized care. Boutique-style homes are typically small, with 10 residents or less. Some are...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. ( InvestigateTV ) — A nonprofit is teaching students engineering skills by having them design, build, code and compete with robots. Fourteen-year-old Helen Sullivan is preparing for her next robotics competition. She said she did not always know she wanted to be ...
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(Gray News) - Frozen pasta sold at Walmart under the Bettergoods brand name is being recalled because it may be contaminated with listeria. Two lots of Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine have been recalled , according to the Food and Drug Administration. The f...
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WICHITA, Kan. ( KWCH /Gray News) - The granddaughter of a Kansas woman whose body was found inside a suitcase brought to a fire station is speaking out as the investigation continues. Alexis Trotter says she’s still processing the death of her grandmother, 67-year-old Loretta Moo...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - After two away games, the Midland Lady Dawgs were back on home court to start their district play against Odessa. The Lady Dawgs were able to finish the game in three sets: 25-20, 25-18, 25-13. Although the game was a shutout, multiple players stood out on...
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SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. ( WSAZ /Gray News) - Loved ones are mourning after a 12-year-old boy was hit and killed by a car while walking with friends in West Virginia. Hunter Combs, 12, died at the hospital after he was hit by a car while walking with friends around 7:30 p.m. Monda...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Lady Panthers started district play with a home sweep. Permian looked dominant in the first set. Points from Mikalynn Rodriguez and Ada Anderson helped the team early. Midland Lee found its footing in the second set. Lady Rebels like Olivia Ramirez and ...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Top Democratic lawmakers heard testimony Tuesday from families and loved ones of five people fatally shot by federal immigration agents. Witnesses from across the country said they want justice and accountability from the government. “My daughter should sti...
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ST. LOUIS ( First Alert 4 /Gray News) - A Missouri resident was preparing for her father’s funeral last June when she got a call. The funeral home told her that her father’s body was ready to be seen, she recalled. The funeral service was scheduled for the following morning. Bran...
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. ( KCTV /Gray News) - A woman in Kansas City was sentenced after she placed her 1-month-old in an oven rather than a crib. Mariah Thomas was sentenced to 13 years for the felony charge of endangering the welfare of a child resulting in death. Thomas pleaded guilty...
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ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A microburst took place this evening in West Odessa, causing damage to multiple properties. The microburst occurred in the 700 block of South Sir Barton Drive. No injuries have been reported, as Ector County Emergency Management and multiple loca...
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( WDRB+WAVE /Gray News) — Officials in Kentucky say they are investigating after more than 20 people were sent to the hospital after becoming ill at an area high school. Emergency crews said the situation started Monday morning when they responded to the tech buil...
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GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Actor Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl, and had been in rehab just weeks before, according to a coroner’s report obtained by The Associated Press. Panettiere, 36, was found unresponsive in an apartment...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Bynum School hosted its annual Fall Finds Market, selling handmade items crafted by adult program participants. Becky Patton, director of adult programs at Bynum School, said events like this teach the adults life skills through crafting. “That teaches the...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Much of Texas is experiencing gas above the $4 mark, but experts have tips to help drivers save at the pump. According to AAA, the average price for regular unleaded in Odessa is $4.05. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, said many driv...
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Cinergy Theatres is scheduled to screen an extended version of Avengers Endgame, titled Avengers Endgame Encore, featuring new footage and a special post-credit scene starting Thursday, September 24th....
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AUSTIN, Texas (KOSA) - Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management, or TDEM, to activate state emergency response resources ahead of heavy rainfall and flooding threats. That are expected to affect portions of West Texas and the Texas Panhandle over the n...
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JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. ( WLOX /Gray News) — The parents of Nolan Wells and their legal team are continuing to call for an “honest, transparent, and fair” investigation into their son’s death, despite a Mississippi grand jury issuing a no true bill. Wells went to Horn Island with f...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A bipartisan bill in Congress would direct federal literacy grants toward reading programs based on phonics. Rep. Erin Houchin (R-Ind.) is sponsoring the Science of Reading Act of 2026 . It prioritizes federal literacy grants for programs using the science-...
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(Gray News) - Lionel Richie is taking some time off after undergoing a medical procedure. The R&B legend recently underwent a heart procedure for atrial fibrillation following heart issues while touring. “Lionel underwent a common procedure for atrial fibrillation (AFib),” a repr...
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JENNINGS, Mo. ( KMOV /Gray News) - A Missouri family is pleading for answers after a minor traffic crash over the weekend escalated into a violent attack. St. Louis County Police said they responded to the reported crash Saturday evening at an intersection in Jennings. Investigat...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding two people who are accused of breaking into a car, stealing a credit card and using it at several businesses. The theft happened in the area of Coronado. The suspects stole the victim’s...
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KERR COUNTY (Texas Tribune) - The Texas Rangers appear to be pursuing criminal charges against Camp Mystic, saying in a search warrant affidavit they believe camp leadership committed crimes including manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide when 27 girls and counselors die...
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. ( KY3 /Gray News) - A Missouri woman became a new mother without even knowing she was pregnant. Anna Wolfe thought she was having a normal night in August, but suddenly became a parent with only two hours to prepare. “Just been normal,” Wolfe said. “Living life t...
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ALBANY, Ga. ( WALB /Gray News) - A man in Georgia was found dead behind an old Red Lobster, according to authorities. The man found dead behind the old Red Lobster in Albany has now been identified as 31-year-old Jarrod Lamar Holden. According to the incident report, officers res...
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - Brackets have been revealed for the 12th annual Fat Bear Week, with the first matchups starting on Tuesday. Fat Bear Week is an annual online tournament that celebrates the health and survival of brown bears at Alaska’s Katmai National Park ...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Both directions of Dixie, just south of 2nd Street, are shut down after power lines came down and are blocking the road, according to Odessa police. Drivers are being told to avoid the area and use alternative routes....
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Odessa Police Department is asking drivers to avoid the area of Dixie Boulevard following a roadway hazard that has forced a full closure of both northbound and southbound lanes just south of 2nd Street. According to the Odessa Police Department, t...
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AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The top two teams in the 3-5A volleyball race collide on Tuesday at Tascosa as the Lady Rebels host Amarillo High. The Lady Sandies are undefeated in district play at 8-0 while Tascosa holds down 2nd place at 7-1. TPSN will livestream the match beginning ...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Traditional artists use paint brushes, charcoal, or watercolors. A man in Kentucky skips all that and uses a natural resource. The Good Side’s Maira Ansari introduces us to the artist who literally lets the sun sign his work....
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - There’s a talented craftsman in Louisiana who’s still building boats just like he used to – even though he is now well into his late 80s. The Good Side’s Dave McNamara shows us how he keeps this art, afloat....
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - (News release from Texas Tech University) Texas Tech University made another significant jump in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings released Tuesday (Sept. 22), marking the fourth straight year the university has risen in the rankings...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Sak Yiengjuntuek was going through this cabinet when he found a wad of cash inside a sunglass case. It wasn’t just a couple bucks, it was $12,000. He knew it belonged to the man who sold him the restaurant. He reached out, but the number was disconnected Th...
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(Gray News) - Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday the Trump administration is stopping Obamacare enrollment for about 750,000 people it believes are fraudulently enrolled in the program. Vance said the Trump administration is also conducting additional verification on about 419,...
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ALBANY, Ga. ( WALB /Gray News) - Georgia police are investigating a stabbing at an Albany-area Cracker Barrel. According to Albany police, officers responded to the restaurant on Westover Boulevard last Friday for reports of a man being stabbed. Officers said once at the scene th...
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(Gray News) - If you own an iPhone, you may be eligible for part of a class-action settlement related to Siri’s AI rollout. Apple was accused of falsely advertising Siri’s advanced features before they were ready. According to the settlement’s website , customers expected the pro...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026: Conditions will be cooler, cloudier and a bit rainy across West Texas and southeast New Mexico behind a cold front that has moved through the region, perfect for the first day of fall. High temperatu...
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SALEM, Ore. (Gray News) – A couple in Washington state is suing Salem Health and an emergency room doctor for $10 million. Aleksandr and Nataliya Yeremeyev say staff forced them to take their baby’s remains home in their family car, instead of holding him in a morgue. Michael Yer...
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( InvestigateTV ) — The Department of Education is quadrupling its autopay discount for federal student loan borrowers, but enrollment must happen by Sept. 30 to qualify. Autopay allows borrowers to link a bank account so student loan payments are deducted automatically each mont...
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PEORIA, AZ. ( AZFamily /Gray News) - A father and stepmother in Arizona are accused of tying up, torturing and neglecting the man’s two daughters. Jennifer and Jose Carrillo were arrested Sept. 17. Both are charged with two counts of child abuse. Jennifer also faces one count of ...
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( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we break down how your central nervous system signals and shapes your emotions, where stress shows up in your body, and how to support it as you age. Plus, we speak with the National Alliance for Caregiving about the growing ca...
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CUMBERLAND, Va. ( Aging Untold ) — A teacher in Virginia started volunteering at a thrift store after retiring from a 30-year career in education. Barbara Daniels now leads the volunteers at Cumberland Clothes Closet, which she says gives purpose to each purchase. The store sells...
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GEORGETOWN, Ky. ( WKYT /Gray News) — A Kentucky man who claimed a $167 million lottery prize last year was arrested for the fifth time since his big win. According to court records, 51-year-old James Farthing was arrested in the parking lot of a Walmart in Georgetown, Kentucky, e...
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McCamey Independent School District will increase its law enforcement presence on campus following a threat after officials identified the individual allegedly responsible....
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MCCAMEY, Texas (KOSA) - McCamey ISD releases a statement after a threat was made to the school yesterday. According to the district, law enforcement was notified immediately and the person was identified. The situation has been handled, McCamey ISD said. School will resume as nor...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump announced over the weekend that he is creating an “AI Force” without offering many details about its purpose. In a social media post Saturday, Trump said he is “forming the AI Force, much like I did Space Force…” and is appointing a n...
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MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County Road and Bridge crews are working with the City of Midland Fire Department to strengthen fire response in rural areas. The departments met this morning to test the connections between the county’s water tanker trucks and the fire depa...
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MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - East County Road 160 is closed approximately one mile east of FM 1379 after an underground bore compromised the road. Midland County crews are on scene working to reopen the road. It is unknown how long the closure will last. Drivers are asked to av...
