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Man arrested in Gaines County homicide investigation
GAINES COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Gaines County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that occurred at a home in Gaines County. The victim was taken to Yoakum County Hospital, where the Gaines County Sheriff’s Office was contacted. According to the sheriff’s office, the su...
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Shorter days can affect mental health, Midland expert says
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - As the days get shorter, some people may experience changes in their mood, sleep and daily routines. Kristi Edwards, CEO of Centers in Midland, says help is available for those experiencing seasonal affective disorder. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, ...
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Video shows aftermath of shooting at MCM Grande Hotel in Odessa
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - New video shows the aftermath of a shooting at the MCM Grande Hotel Fundome, where officers responded at about 10:30 p.m. Saturday to reports of shots fired. Odessa police are looking for a 20-year-old man they say shot someone during a confrontation at the...
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Police investigate drive-by shooting at Midland home
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland police responded to a drive-by shooting in Midland. The shooting took place at about 4:05 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in the area of South Fort Worth Street. According to the Midland Police Department, shell casings were found in the street. When Midlan...
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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: Expect patchy dense fog early Tuesday morning, giving way to abundant afternoon sunshine and seasonable afternoon temps. TUESDAY Heading into Tuesday morning, temperatures stay cool, moisture stays el...
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Ring camera video shows women making racist gestures outside Ole Miss student’s apartment
OXFORD, Miss. ( WMC /Gray News) - A disturbing video circulating on social media is drawing attention across the Ole Miss campus after women were caught on a Ring doorbell camera making racist gestures outside an apartment where three Black students live. The video belongs to the...
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Police investigating after drive-by shooting hits Midland home with eight people inside
Three masked individuals in a pickup truck carried out a drive-by shooting at a Midland, Texas home occupied by eight people early Saturday morning.
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Big Spring Sanitation Department short 2 drivers, causing trash collection delays
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Big Spring said that its Sanitation Department is short two drivers, and some residents may experience delays in their regularly scheduled trash collection. The city said in a public service announcement that the department is experiencing s...
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SCOTUS and the high stakes North Dakota case
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) -A Supreme Court case out of North Dakota could have major implications for landowners everywhere. If justices side with federal law over state law, landowners likely would lose any incentive to pursue fair payment when the government takes their land, and th...
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‘A Christmas miracle’: Stolen nativity scene found miles away
PALMER, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - Community tips led to the recovery of a valuable nativity scene that apparently was stolen earlier this week, miles from where it was last seen. The nativity scene, which sits inside a handcrafted wooden crèche cabin valued at tens of thousands...
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Ector County Sheriff’s Office to hold active shooter training at Odessa school
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Ector County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a multiagency active shooter response training exercise on Saturday, Nov. 14. The training will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Buddy West Elementary School. What the public should expect: An increase in law ...
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HIGHLIGHTS: UTPB def. Arlington Baptist 99-44
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - UTPB Women’s Basketball welcomed Arlington Baptist University to the Falcon Dome for their first game of the season. The Falcons were on fire from start to finish, scoring more than double the amount of points the Patriots had in each of the first three qua...