Two arrested, dozens of roosters seized in Lamesa cockfighting investigation
Two men were arrested in Lamesa, Texas, following a police investigation into alleged organized cockfighting activities.
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‘I need help’: Restaurant staff shields and protects woman from man following her on walk
MONONA, Wis. ( WMTV /Gray News) - A Wisconsin woman says a routine evening walk along Monona’s Lake Loop quickly escalated into a frightening situation. Carly Major was out walking with her dog last Saturday evening when she said she noticed a man approaching her who then began t...
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US military withdraws from Iraq, ending years-long mission
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The U.S. military has formally ended its mission against ISIS in Iraq, completing the withdrawal of American and coalition forces from the country after a 12-year campaign. U.S. Central Command announced Wednesday that U.S. forces and equipment had complete...
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Plane goes down near Winston Airport in Snyder
SNYDER, Texas (KOSA) - A plane went down Wednesday afternoon near Winston Airport in Snyder. According to our news partners, KBest Media , first responders were called around 2:12 p.m. about a report of an aircraft off the road north of the airport. Emergency crews found the plan...
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Woman charged after 2 children found dead inside home by deputies, authorities say
LADSON, S.C. ( WCSC /Gray News) — A homeowner in South Carolina is facing charges after authorities say two children were found dead at the home on Tuesday. Justine May, 31, was booked into the Charleston County jail on two counts of homicide by child neglect, court records showe...
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Odessa man dead, suspect charged for murder after fight in Lea County
LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KOSA) - A man is dead and another man faces a murder charge following an fight in Lea County. According to the Lea County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to help the Jal Police Department at around 2:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29, on what was initially...
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Police ask for help identifying Odessa package thief
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department is asking for the publics help in identifying a man who stole a package worth around $170. The package was stolen from the porch of a home in the area of Whitaker. Anyone who recognizes the suspect shown in the video is asked to...
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Teen killed in I-20 crash, driver flees before being found in Ward County
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A 16-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene after being hit by a vehicle on I-20 West early Tuesday. According to DPS, the crash happened around 2:45 a.m. on Sept. 29, at mile marker 100 in Ector County. A 2015 Dodge Challenger was driving wes...
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Midland police investigate body found near Loop 250 West and I-20
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland police are investigating a body found near Loop 250 West and I-20. According to Midland police, a body was found in the area of Loop 250 West. No more details have been released. We will update you as soon as the details are available....
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2 killed, 1 injured after man allegedly shoots 3 coworkers at United Rentals, police say
AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. ( WHSV /Gray News) - A man in Virginia is accused of killing two of his coworkers at United Rentals. Marvin Grant, 37, was wanted for a shooting in Manassas City that was reported at 7:11 a.m. Wednesday. Manassas City Police Department said Grant shot his cowo...
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Bond denied for man accused of killing Kentucky trooper
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. ( WSMV / WKYT /Gray News) - A judge denied bond for the 51-year-old Tennessee man charged with murder in the shooting of Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips. Emonnie Branch of Portland, Tennessee, appeared in a Warren County court in Kentucky Tuesday ...
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Midland College & Odessa College baseball learning from fall scrimmages
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Both programs reached new heights during the 2026 baseball season. The Chaparrals and Wranglers are playing scrimmages throughout September and October. Each team had to replace talent lost to graduation and the transfer portal. These games allow the teams ...
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Border Patrol agents rescued after rockslide near Presidio
PRESIDIO COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - U.S. Border Patrol agents were rescued by first responders after a rockslide was reported in Presidio. According to PCSO, deputies responded to an emergency involving an accident that occurred on the top of a cliff along River Road FM 170 east...