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AT&T cell tower outage disrupts cell service in Big Spring
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - AT&T customers in Big Spring may be experiencing cellphone service problems after a network outage affecting a local cell tower. AT&T confirms outage AT&T confirmed to KBEST Media that a cell tower network is out of service and crews are working to reso...
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‘A lot of people knew her’: 18-year-old college freshman found dead in her dorm room
WICHITA, Kan. ( KWCH /Gray News) - A first-year student-athlete has been found dead in her dorm room over the weekend at Newman University. According to the university, a resident found 18-year-old McKenzie Rohr, a member of Newman’s new track and field team, in her room on Sunda...
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TPSN to Livestream Canyon vs Randall Regional Volleyball Tuesday
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - TPSN has been granted the video streaming rights to the Canyon versus Randall volleyball Regional Championship match. The contest will take place on Tuesday, October 10th beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Amarillo High School. The winner will head to the State Se...
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Woman speaks out after being seen making racist gestures outside Ole Miss students’ apartment
OXFORD, Miss. ( WMC /Gray News) — A woman who apologized after she was seen making racist gestures in a viral doorbell camera video outside an apartment where three Black Ole Miss students live has now been identified as Alaina Kunes. Kunes said in a statement sent to WMC that he...
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Trump moves to cut SNAP benefits for 6.3 million people
(Gray News) - The Trump administration proposed a rule that could cut food stamp benefits for 6.3 million people. The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposal , released Monday, would limit automatic eligibility for SNAP to low-income households that receive cash assistance throug...
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AI scanners at rental car lots are ‘definitely not perfect,’ watchdog says
( InvestigateTV ) — Several rental car companies are now using AI scanning systems to check vehicles for damage, and a consumer watchdog says renters should document the car themselves to avoid a surprise bill. The scanners look like a car wash at pick-up or drop-off. Cameras tak...
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Festival of Trees returns Nov. 14 to support seniors
The Permian Basin Adult Protective Services Advisory Board is scheduled to host its 4th Annual Festival of Trees at the Hall of Briarwood on Saturday, November 14th, to raise funds for services supporting elderly and disabled adults....
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‘Most rewarding’: 97-year-old who left school to take care of her family receives honorary diploma
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. ( WLOX /Gray News) — A Mississippi woman received her long-awaited high school diploma this week. Etta Mae Williams, 97, received an honorary diploma from the Bay-Waveland School District on Monday. Williams put on her cap and gown and accepted the diploma as...
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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, November 10th, 2026
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, November 10th, 2026: Conditions in the afternoon and evening look to be rather pleasant with seasonable temperatures and even sunshine across West Texas and southeast New Mexico. High temperatures will warm into the 60s a...
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DoorDash driver mysteriously disappeared after making his last delivery, reports say
BEAVER COUNTY, Pa. (Gray News) - Authorities are searching for a DoorDash driver who disappeared after making deliveries last month in Pennsylvania. Zachariah Schuck, 32, was last seen on the evening of Oct. 22 while working in the Monaca area, according to North Sewickley police...
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Cause of death revealed for 5-year-old Saylor Hayes 2 months after parents charged
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SC ( WMBF /Gray News) - The investigation into the death of Saylor Hayes has concluded. The Georgetown County Coroner’s Office determined the 5-year-old’s cause of death and announced it had concluded its investigation. Saylor was reported missing in August whi...
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Odessa College to host Turkey Trot Nov. 21
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa College will host its 2026 Turkey trot 5K Run and 1.7K Walk on Saturday, Nov. 21, at James Segrest Stadium. Gates open at 7 a.m. with registration beginning at 7:15 a.m. The 5K starts at 8 a.m. followed by the walk at 8:15 a.m. Registration cost $20 ...