ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - The Lobos began their switch to Division II in 2023. The NCAA announced on Friday that Sul Ross State had proved it had the governance, compliance, academic success, financial stability and student-athlete welfare to compete in Division II. The decision ends the school’s th...
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FLINT, Texas (KLTV/Gray News) - Four people have died and a toddler is in critical condition after a head-on crash in Texas. Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Adam Albritton says the collision occurred on Highway 155 when a Toyota Highlander crossed over the centerline for unknown reasons an...
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MONROE COUNTY, Ill. (KMOV/Gray News) - Authorities say a father and his adult son were killed in a plane crash after attending an MLB game. According to the National Transportation Safety Board, an investigation into the crash of a Beech 95-B55 airplane has been opened. Investigators say they bel...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Odessa Fire Rescue held its pinning ceremony Friday morning, celebrating cadets as well as honoring fallen firefighters. Watch the video above for the ceremony and hear from Fire Chief Jason Cotton.
ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - The Lobos began their switch to Division II in 2023. The NCAA announced on Friday that Sul Ross State had proved it had the governance, compliance, academic success, financial stability and student-athlete welfare to compete in Division II. The decision ends the school’s th...
It's taken weeks of scouting online auction websites, perusing newly unveiled sets and even waiting for completely new kinds of bricks to drop, but Amada Pinlac almost finished with his latest LEGO creation. Pinlac began stacking LEGO in 1999 and has bringing his builds on tour with the Brick Co...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Community is something the Permian Basin thrives on here in West Texas, and the perfect example of that can be seen at today's Midland Pop Up Market Hosted by Boost Mobile at the 2101 N Big Spring St Location 49 vendors came to set up their own booths and to bring the...
The Salvation Army of Midland and Odessa is experiencing a "summer slump" in donations, while the need for assistance increases due to the heat, and is asking the community to help bridge the gap by donating money, bottled water, snacks, hygiene products, and volunteers.
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Odessa College students underwent some frightening, real-world emergency simulations involving mass casualties and were taught what to do in the event of a disaster that threatens the lives of many. Students in the school’s Allied Health Programs received hands-on trai...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The allow the 21st Century Road to Housing Act is set to become law without President Donald Trump’s signature. In a social media post Friday, Trump cited “protest” as his reason for standing aside as the bill takes effect 12:00 a.m. Friday night / Saturday morning.The legi...
CLEVELAND (WOIO/Gray News) - Authorities in Ohio say a wanted sex offender was arrested early Friday morning at the same home where a missing Tennessee mother was found dead last week. According to authorities, Matthew Hensley, 43, was wanted by the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department for failin...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Gas prices are ticking back up this week, and the trucking industry is feeling the pressure.Transportation expert and radio host, Dan Ronan, said the situation in the Middle East is driving prices in the wrong direction.“The situation with Iran, and specifically the uptick ...
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX/Gray News) — New details have been released following the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, whose body was found Monday after going missing on Horn Island over the Fourth of July weekend. Wells’ parents, Christine and Elmore Wonsley, joined a press conference on Friday...
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SALINA, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) — A mother and father in Kansas are accused of leaving their six children in a hot car outside a restaurant Wednesday, which was one of the hottest days of the year so far for the area.The Salina Police Department said officers responded to a call at about 2 p.m. reg...
ELLSWORTH COUNTY, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) — The parents of a small child who allegedly shot and killed two siblings with an unsecured gun are now facing charges, investigators said.The shooting happened at a home in Brookville, Kansas, on March 28.The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) said inves...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A Midland man was arrested for indecency with a child by exposure and driving while intoxicated, according to an arrest affidavit.On July 9, Midland police were called about a report of a man who had exposed himself in public while sitting in a black vehicle.According to t...
FRISCO, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Texas Tech is set to kick off the 2026 season on September 5, 2026, at home against Abilene Christian. Sports Director Trey Francis sat down one-on-one with head coach Joey McGuire ahead of the new season to discuss the expectations heading into year five, the offseaso...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The summer months can be a difficult time for nonprofits as donations tend to drop while the need remains high. The Salvation Army is now asking the community to help bridge that gap. They call it the “summer slump” a time when donations often decline despite a continued n...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa Geek Fest is back at the Ector County Coliseum this weekend for its third year, bringing together anime lovers, gamers and pop-culture fans for a convention built around community — and organizers say this year could be their biggest yet.Co-founder Alecta Carter, CEO...
HONOLULU (KHNL/Gray News) - A family in Hawaii says a routine trip to the airport to pick up a family member turned into a nightmare and frightening situation. Lawrence Ching went to Terminal 1 on Wednesday evening to pick up his wife at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, something he do...
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) - Health officials are warning people to take precautions as a cyclospora outbreak continues to spread in several states.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of July 9, there have been 843 reported cases across 31 states. Michigan and Ne...
Odessa Police Department is searching for Andres Laabs, who is wanted for stealing approximately $400,000 from the Odessa Housing Authority and has a first-degree felony warrant for theft.
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department is searching for a man accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from the Odessa Housing Authority.According to the Odessa police, 42-year-old Andres Laabs is wanted on a first-degree felony theft warrant. Investigators calim Laabs st...
ADDIS, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - A 7-year-old girl died after police say she suffered multiple blunt force injuries during a domestic violence incident inside a Louisiana trailer, and her mother and her mother’s boyfriend now face murder-related charges in the case.The West Baton Rouge Parish Corone...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The northbound lanes on Andrews Highway have reopened following a crash investigation.According to the Odessa Police Department, police were investigating a crash at the intersection of 100th Street and Andrews Highway. Both northbound lanes had been closed while the invest...
(Gray News) - Friday is National French Fry Day, and several fast-food chains are offering free or discounted fries to mark the occasion.Here’s how you can score discounted or even free fries at your favorite fast-food restaurants.McDonald’s Rewards members can receive a free order of fries throu...
ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - The Texas Rangers are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in Andrews County on June 12.According to the Andrews County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at around 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 12, to a home in the area of Southeast 2700 after receiving a report of a ...
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (Gray News) — A man was sentenced Thursday to 120 years in prison for kidnapping a young woman from a Starbucks parking lot and raping her at knifepoint.The assault happened at a Starbucks in Collinsville, Illinois, in November 2022.According to KTVI, prosecutors said Timothy J...
The Texas Rangers are investigating a fatal shooting that took place in Andrews County on June 12th, resulting in the death of Matthew Cody Kintzel.
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Friday, July 10th, 2026: It’ll be another hot and breezy day with most areas remaining rain-free once again.TODAYHigh temperatures will warm into the 90s and 100s across the region. Midland/Odessa are looking to reach a high temperature of 97 degr...
(InvestigateTV) — Summer travel costs can add up fast, and nearly half of Americans are counting on credit card rewards to help cover the bill — but consumer experts say choosing the wrong card can do more harm than good.A WalletHub survey found 44 percent of Americans plan to use credit card rew...
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Members of the Texas Anti-Gang Center (TAG) – Permian Basin arrested three wanted men in Midland County on Thursday, according to a news release.TAG officials said Gabriel Alexander Alvarado-Torrez was arrested during a traffic stop near Midkiff Road and Illinois Av...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A 21-year-old man is in stable but critical condition after being shot in the head during an aggravated robbery at a Midland smoke shop early Friday morning.According to the Midland Police Department, officers responded around 3:55 a.m. Friday, July 10, to Holy Vape & Smok...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Gray DC) - An Iowa farmer says domestic fertilizer companies are price gouging producers already strained by global supply disruptions tied to the war in Iran, and federal regulators are now investigating whether collusion is to blame.Lance Lillibridge operates a 1,300-acre fa...
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT/Gray News) — The remains of a 4-year-old girl were dissolved with chemicals by her parents and “poured” into a South Carolina lake, Aiken County Sheriff Marty Sawyer said.While some of Javeayah Harris’ remains were found, the sheriff said it is unlikely that authorities wil...
The Odessa Police Department is investigating a crash at 100th St. and Andrews Highway, and both northbound lanes on Andrews Highway are currently shut down, with motorists advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes.
A 21-year-old man was shot in the head during an aggravated robbery at a Midland smoke shop and remains in stable but critical condition, with the suspect still at large.
Three wanted fugitives were arrested in Midland County, Texas by the Texas Anti-Gang Center-Permian Basin task force on charges of indecency with a child, indecent exposure, and sexual assault.
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Who says Santa only shops in December? At Miss Cayce’s in Midland, Christmas starts five months early.Stepping inside Miss Cayce’s Wonderland feels like walking onto a movie set—packed with holiday decorations, twinkling displays, and seasonal charm. The store’s “Christmas...
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