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EL MIRAGE, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) — Authorities in Arizona say several adults were injured by a lightning strike at an elementary school bus drop-off Friday morning. First responders said they were called just after 8:30 a.m. for reports of a lightning strike at El Mirage Eleme...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - At every school, there are some students who receive medals, certificates, trophies. They rack up recognition they’ve worked hard for. But what about those kids who bring character, joy, understanding? Our Chad Douglas takes us to a place where teachers use...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - This water skiing squirrel is part of a 50-year family tradition. The Best family conceived of the idea after they rescued a squirrel that was blown from its nest after a storm. One remote control boat, a willing squirrel, and lots of practice launched this...
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( Aging Untold ) — Recent research suggests that the long-held medical advice to avoid peanut products for young children may have been exactly the wrong approach. New studies indicate that introducing peanut products to infants between 4 and 6 months old can significantly reduce...
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BUCKEYE, AZ. ( AZFamily /Gray News) - An Arizona man is accused of sending another man to sexually assault his fiancée while she was home with her children, according to police. Zarian Dyer, 23, was arrested at his job Thursday morning and charged with aggravated assault, sexual ...
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KANSAS CITY ( InvestigateTV ) — As people age and their health changes, families can face the question of when a loved one should stop driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports older drivers are more likely than younger drivers to be involved in a car ac...
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( InvestigateTV ) — A new report from Environment America found bacteria levels were potentially unsafe on at least one day at 69% of more than 4,500 river and lake testing locations in 17 states. John Rumpler, clean water director and senior attorney at Environment America, said...
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BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A multi-agency rescue team used a U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter Friday morning to evacuate a boater in medical distress from a remote section of the Rio Grande. Brewster County Dispatch first received an emergency satellite text from a Garmin devi...
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( Aging Untold ) — Spending time in nature can be a healthy reset, according to a doctor who also practices wilderness medicine. Dr. Nathaniel Mann, a Prisma Health emergency doctor, said time spent outdoors is one of the most powerful treatments he has seen, and he supports pres...
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PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - The Loboes left Reeves county with their fourth-straight district victory. Monahans and Pecos both needed a win in week 10 to stay in contention for the district title. The Eagles got on the board first thanks to an Amare Griffin rushing touchdown. The Loboe...
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FOREST CITY, N.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) – A round of drinks turned into a medical nightmare when three customers ordered margaritas and immediately suffered chemical burns inside and around their mouths. Health officials investigating the incident at a Chili’s Grill & Bar in Forest ...
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( Aging Untold ) — Dating, intimacy and connection can be an important part of emotional and physical well-being for older adults. That includes people who are divorced, widowed, remarried or dating again for the first time in decades. The Aging Untold experts are addressing the ...
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(Gray News) - Ground cinnamon is being recalled in 14 states ahead of the holiday season. SLR Food Distribution Inc said it’s voluntarily recalling Wise Wife Brand Ground Cinnamon because it could be contaminated with elevated levels of lead, according to a recall alert. The affe...
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LORAIN COUNTY, Ohio ( WOIO /Gray News) - Moments after a celebrated college professor and his wife were shot to death inside their Ohio home, prosecutors say the suspect knocked on a stranger’s door and asked to be recorded on video confessing to the killings. Asia Nguyen-Duy, 31...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Multiple Trunk or Treat events have been cancleed due to incliment weather. ODESSA POLICE DEPARTMENT The Odessa Police Department’s Trunk or Treat scheduled for today (Oct. 30, 2026) from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. has been noted as canceled due to inclement we...
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AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Texas Panhandle Sports Network and NewsChannel 10 will have livestreams of high school football games throughout the season. To follow the football scores of the week, click here. WATCH To watch the games live on TPSN , click on the live channels on t...
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( Aging Untold ) — Caregiving promises are sometimes made during emotional moments. When a loved one says, “I’ll never put you in a home,” or “You can always live with me,” the words may come from love, but health, safety, money and caregiver capacity can change over time. The Ag...
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( Aging Untold ) — Many people think the first sign of shingles is a bad rash, but it can start with intense pain in the body. ‘Intense amount of burning’ Gerontologist “Sam” Cradduck said she had shingles twice and it was tied to an autoimmune condition, and described the pain a...
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DALE, Wis. ( InvestigateTV ) — A Wisconsin family runs a distillery in an old fire station along Highway 96 in Dale, with a business designed to support the fire departments that keep them safe. Volunteer firefighter Alex Hopfensperger works at the family business, Old Station 31...
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WINNECONNE, Wis. ( InvestigateTV ) — Seventh graders at Winneconne Middle School are painting pet portraits for a community project. Students in Susan Meunier’s new leadership class are tracing and painting portraits of pets. Vaughn Wurtz and her classmates are working on the pro...
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. ( InvestigateTV ) — A doctor and research scientist at the University of Missouri-Kansas City said he has discovered a potential alternative to blood transfusions for people with severe blood loss. He calls the treatment “better than blood.” When someone experien...
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( Aging Untold ) — Stress can turn into sharp words when you are a caregiver for someone you love. The Aging Untold experts are sharing advice on how to communicate in a way that keeps dignity intact, builds cooperation and helps caregivers reset when a conversation escalates. St...
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( Aging Untold ) — Clinical trials can be a proactive way to explore new treatments, but studies show older adults are often left out of them, even though many conditions affect older adults more often. The Aging Untold experts hosts are discussing what to look for when choosing ...
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Good morning friends! A flash flood warning has been issued by the National Weather Service please avoid flooded areas on your morning drive. We are expecting to receive 1 to 3 inches of rainfall total by the end of today. Showers will taper off this afternoon but still have your...
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( InvestigateTV ) — InvestigateTV+ takes you inside a peer-led prison program helping incarcerated veterans rebuild purpose through discipline and mentorship and talk to the supporters who say it’s breaking the cycle. Plus, how art is helping dementia patients reconnect and commu...
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ANDRESON, S.C. ( InvestigateTV ) - Do you only go to the doctor when you have an ache or feel sick? For many women that answer can be “yes.” A 2025 survey said that every one in six women say they missed or may have missed a routine cancer screening within the past year. A South ...
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WALDORF, Md. ( InvestigateTV ) — A 1-year-old dog named Blueberry and a 10-month-old cat named Meadow were adopted together after they met at the veterinary hospital run by Last Chance Animal Rescue in Waldorf, Maryland. Rachel Clarke, who adopted both animals, said Blueberry “lo...
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WILMINGTON, N.C. ( InvestigateTV ) — Some doctors and caregivers are using art to help people with memory loss stay calm, engaged and connected. Research published by the National Library of Medicine shows drawing and painting can sometimes stimulate memories in people with demen...
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PRESIDIO COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A bus is blocking both lanes of US Highway 67, causing traffic delays. According to Presidio County Sheriff’s Office, deputies are working with the Texas Department of Transportation to remove the bus and restore traffic. Drivers are urged to use c...
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) — A fatal head-on collision on an Alaska highway last week killed a Fairbanks couple. According to Alaska State Troopers, 38-year-old Sasha Hart and her husband, 41-year-old David Hart, were killed in the Oct. 19 crash on the Parks Highway nea...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Lady Cougars finished off the Lady Bronchos in four sets. It was Odessa’s first postseason appearance in 16 years. The Lady Bronchos finished second in the district and earned the opportunity to host their bi-district round. It was a back-and-forth batt...
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MCMINNVILLE, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) — Three people are dead after two helicopters crashed into each other Thursday afternoon near an Oregon airport, officials said. Crash location and road closure The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office said the crash was reported around 2:15 p.m. n...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) -Midland, with a chance at earning their second straight bi-district championship, welcomed El Paso Eastwood to Tall City for the start of the playoffs. Every set was a battle for both the Lady Dawgs and the Troopers, the difference in each set result was de...
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ODESSA, TEXAS (KMID/KPEJ) – Just off of second street is a small storefront you most likely have driven past without a second glance multiple time. However, inside the shop is home to Hanoi Colinas livelihood. Colinas runs HC Bat Company with his wife where they make custom baseb...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Some midterm election candidates have recently been promoting their ability to win over voters from across party lines but experts say it may not be enough to change outcomes in November. In recent weeks, Democratic candidates in several states have promote...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - 19 Permian Basin teams competed in the first round of the playoffs. Class 6A-DI Franklin def. Odessa 3-1 Permian at Eastlake: 10/30 at 5 p.m. Class 6A-DII Midland def. Eastwood 3-0 Class 4A-DI Andrews vs. West Plains: 10/30 at 5 p.m. Greenwood def. Hereford...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Ector County will begin the Tripp Avenue Phase II roadway reconstruction and widening project Monday, Nov. 2. The county said the project is part of its ongoing commitment to improving local transportation infrastructure and roadway safety. Ector County has...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa College will induct six people into its inaugural Athletics Hall of Fame class at the 2026 OC Honors Hall of Fame & Scholarship Gala Nov.12. The honorees come from women’s basketball, men’s basketball and rodeo. Individual tickets are $350 and may be...
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PEORIA, Ill. ( 25News Now /Gray News) - A youth sports coach has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl he coached. Aydan Trueblood was sentenced Wednesday after pleading guilty to predatory criminal sexual assault in August, according to ...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Today's gas prices (10/29/2026) across Texas average $3.70 of a gallon of regular unleaded gas. According to AAA Texas, the price is six cents less than a week ago (10/19-23) and $1.10 more per gallon than on this day last year. Texas is now one of 16 ...
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PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - A warrant was issued for a teenager in Pecos for a reported sexual assault Officers were dispatched at 5:07 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, to the Pecos Police Department to speak with an individual regarding a sexual assault. Investigators continued their investigat...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The 2026 midterm elections are set to be historic. More women are on state and federal ballots this cycle, with a record number running for the House of Representatives, according to Kelly Dittmar of the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers Uni...
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BEAUFORT, S.C. ( WCSC /Gray News) — A man is expected to spend two decades behind bars for shooting a woman in the head after a verbal argument in an apartment parking lot in 2023. This week, Bernard “Berney” Garvin Jr., 35, was found guilty of attempted murder and possession of ...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The 2026 midterm elections have become the most expensive election cycle in U.S. history when it comes to political advertising, surpassing even the 2024 presidential election. With Election Day less than a week away, an estimated $11.21 billion has been sp...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Governor Greg Abbott was scheduled to make a campaign stop in Midland on Thursday afternoon for his “Roll Out: Get Out the Vote” tour, but a last-minute change of plans kept him from attending in person. Supporters completely packed Michael’s Charcoal Gril...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa Fire Rescue has launched Community Connect, a program that allows residents to give first responders information about their homes or businesses ahead of an emergency. Odessa Fire Rescue said the program was created to give first responders important...
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WICHITA, Kan. ( KWCH /Gray News) - A 79-year-old man was killed in a crash involving a fire truck. Police said Wichita Fire Department Engine 20 was driving with emergency lights and sirens activated when a black Honda CRV driven by the 79-year-old man entered an intersection the...
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Midland Health Services is approaching or met some impressive milestones after three quarters of the calendar year.
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump and Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) are accusing Democrats of intentionally trying to confuse Alaska voters, after two candidates named Dan Sullivan appeared on the state’s midterm election ballot for U.S. Senate. Trump is among several ...
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CHICAGO — Authorities are reportedly investigating the death of a baby after a teen girl gave birth at an elementary school in the Chicago area on Wednesday. Chicago police shared that a 15-year-old girl gave birth at Aldridge Elementary School on East 131st Street, but the baby ...
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PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - The Pecos Police Department is asking the public for help finding the legal next of kin of a man who died early October. According to Pecos police, 54-year-old Adam Eugene Garcia died in the area of South Willow. Police believe he may have family in the Fres...
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AUDUBON, Iowa ( KCRG /Gray News) - A teen is dead after being thrown from a tractor in a crash with a semi-truck. Iowa State Patrol said it happened Sunday night on Highway 71, just south of Audubon. A crash report said a semi-truck hit the back of the trailer that the tractor wa...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Eastbound lanes of Interstate 20 are blocked at mile marker 98 in Ector County due to a crash. According to DPS the incident is considered a major crash. Eastbound drivers should take Exit 93 and use alternate routes to avoid the affected area. DPS said dri...
