A radioactive capsule was found in Midland County.
The capsule has been recovered.
For more information on this incident, readers can refer to Audacy, the source of this news. Details about the discovery and recovery are available from them.
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PHOENIX ( KPHO /Gray News) — A 17-year-old’s dying words to first responders became the foundation of the case against two people accused of killing him. Joshua Armstrong and Luis Gonzalez, both 18, were arrested on charges of first-degree murder and armed robbery. Their arrests ...
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Texas Top 10 Most Wanted sex offender captured; Ector County warrant dates back to 2022
ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - A man who had been on the DPS Top 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender List has been captured near the U.S.-Mexico border. The U.S. Marshals Service Lone Star Fugitive Task Force, working with several federal and state agencies, apprehended Salomon Olivas Marquez on...
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Midland airshow to honor Vietnam War veterans this weekend
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - This weekend will be the 35th annual High Sky Wing Commemorative Air Force Airsho at the Midland International Air and Spaceport. This year's Airsho will be a tribute to Vietnam War veterans. In addition, aircrafts that were used during the Vietnam Wa...
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Out of Darkness walk to promote suicide awareness in Midland
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - We take a look at the upcoming local event "The Out of Darkness Walk," where the goal is to raise awareness about suicide prevention. Watch the full video above to learn more....
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9/10/2026: The heat isn't letting up anytime soon
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Check out today's 7-day forecast with our Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. We're looking at some scorching afternoons to wrap up the workweek, with temperatures flirting with record territory Friday and Saturday. Friday brings plenty of sunshine and anot...
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Permian Basin Women in Energy trade office wear for hard hats on exclusive rig tour
COYANOSA, Texas (KOSA) — Members of the Permian Basin Chapter of the Women’s Energy Network (WEN) stepped away from their desks and onto the field for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at an active drilling rig in Coyanosa. Swapping standard office attire for steel-toed boots ...
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Town & Country drug eager for upcoming move
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Town and Country Drug has been a staple within the community of the Permian Basin for several Decades. However, the business has recently been going through a rough patch. In 2024, the strip mall the building was in caught fire, damaging the building an...
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Amarillo man completes 343-mile ‘Ride for Resilience’ for first responders
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35th annual High Sky Wing AIRSHO honors Vietnam veterans this weekend in Midland
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The 35th annual High Sky Wing AIRSHO is coming to Midland this weekend, honoring veterans and showcasing historic aircraft. The Commemorative Air Force event takes place Saturday and Sunday at the Midland International Air and Space Port. This year’s show ...
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Man has died after hit by car while crossing street in Midland
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3rd death reported at Burning Man, marking an unusually high toll for the annual festival
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