Midland County Judge-elect Jay Marquez is now in office four months ahead of schedule following action from the commissioner's court Wednesday.
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland County Commissioners Court has appointed Jay Marquez as acting county judge. The appointment follows the suspension of current Midland County Judge Terry Johnson by a state commission last month. Marquez was sworn in early Wednesday morning during a special com...
Midland County Fire Marshal Justin Bunch has been deployed to Palo Pinto County as part of an Incident Support Task Force to assist with the Ross Fire response.
GATLINBURG, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - A man reported missing in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for more than a week has been found safe, officials said. Marcin Bachleda-Blaszczak was found safe Tuesday afternoon in North Carolina outside the park, according to park officials. He was rep...
EVANSVILLE, Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) - A farm in Indiana is featuring the late Charlie Kirk in a corn maze this year. Goebel Farms in Evansville said it chose to honor Kirk because he believed that disagreement should lead to conversation, not violence. Officials with Goebel Farms said Kirk spent ...
FORT STOCKTON, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Several first responders are currently at the scene of a truck fire near Exit 256 on I-20. Authorities are asking travelers to please use caution in the area. We will continue to update once more information is available.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas ( KBTX /Gray News) - A woman was arrested after police said she drove drunk through a highway construction zone and dragged a worker Monday night. Mary McGhee, 64, was charged with a third-offense driving while intoxicated and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. She re...
WAYNESBORO, Va. ( WVIR /Gray News) - Authorities in Virginia say the suspected gunman in an elementary school shooting is dead. The Waynesboro Police Department identified the suspect as Anthony I. Ignatiadais-Isabelle. Authorities said they found Ignatiadais-Isabelle dead from an apparent self-i...
The area will experience a period of hot and sunny weather through Tuesday, with daily highs expected to reach near 101 degrees before settling in the mid-to-upper 90s.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) -Bill Hoover, a 99-year-old World War II veteran, traveled to Washington on an Honor Flight after seven years on the waiting list. The trip marked the first time he saw the memorial built to honor his fellow service members. Hoover was greeted in Washington by several members...
PIEGON FORGE, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - Dollywood officials announced what’s next for the park following the death of its co-founder and country music icon Dolly Parton. Dollywood President Eugene Naughton announced Wednesday that the upcoming renovations and current plans will continue to honor...
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Today is day two of the trial for Roman Aguilar Alvarado in connection with the 2019 shooting death of Brandon Swinney. DAY 1: Witnesses testify in Swinney murder trial The prosecution called several witnesses to the stand in the murder trial, including Swinney’s son,...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump said Wednesday he plans to travel to Alaska to campaign for Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) ahead of the November midterm elections. Sullivan, a two-term Republican, finished second in last month’s primary. He will face former Congresswoman Mary Peltola ...
2-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Cassandra Wilson dies at 706h ago
Man dies in machine accident at Kentucky plant6h ago
The City of Odessa held a memorial service on Wednesday to honor seven employees who died over the past year, including Odessa Police Officer Bailey Martin who perished in Kerr County flooding.
Midland Crime Stoppers and the Midland Police Department are seeking public assistance to help solve the 2009 cold case homicide of James "Sidewalk" Thomas.
CEDAR HILL, Texas (Gray News) — An armed customer at a bank in Texas shot and killed an attempted robber, police said. According to the Cedar Hill Police Department , the shooting happened Monday morning at a Chase Bank. Officers were called to the bank just after 9 a.m. regarding a robbery in pr...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers and the Midland Police Department are asking for the public’s help solving a cold case homicide. According to Midland Crime Stoppers, investigators are taking a fresh look into the homicide of James “Sidewalk” Thomas, who was killed on Oct. 6, 2009, ...
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. ( ANF /Gray News) — A Georgia couple is offering a message of forgiveness after police arrested a driver accused of killing their unborn child during a summer street racing crash. Symeon Izaguirre and his pregnant wife, Samantha, were involved in a reported serious crash in J...
(Gray News) - A woman whom Florida authorities are dubbing “Black Widow” is accused of targeting men on dating apps for money and drugging them. Samantha Adams, 39, was arrested Aug. 27 at a shopping center in Davenport after she agreed to meet the 69-year-old man there. According to the press re...
The Texas Department of Public Safety conducted Operation C.A.R.E. over Labor Day 2025, issuing more than 63,015 warnings and citations to promote road safety.
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. ( FOX Carolina / Atlanta News First /Gray News) - A suspect wanted out of Georgia for killing a 36-year-old police officer and crossing state lines is dead, according to authorities in South Carolina. Anderson County Sheriff Chad McBride said deputies were told around noon W...
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LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. ( KY3 /Gray News) - A powerboat going more than 200 mph across the Lake of the Ozarks suddenly went airborne and crashed while competing in a boat race. The powerboat was competing in the 38th annual Lake of the Ozarks Shootout on Saturday. According to event organizers, t...
BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina (KOSA) - Gardner-Webb announced on Wednesday that Kris McCullough’s contract had been terminated. The former UTPB Falcon Head Coach was put on suspension by the university Sunday following ‘off-the-field’ allegations. Kris McCullough coached just one game for the R...
BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina (KMID/KPEJ) - Former UT Permian Basin head football coach Kris McCullough is out at Gardner-Webb University after just one game at the helm of the Runnin' Bulldogs. McCullough was suspended Sunday pending the outcome of an investigation. Less than three days later,...
The Odessa Police Department is searching for an unknown male suspect who stole approximately $572 worth of merchandise from Northern Tool & Equipment.
CORNELIUS, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - An Oregon man has been charged with attempted murder and sex abuse after an assault investigation. According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, a juvenile victim ran to the Cornelius Police Department last Thursday to report an assault. Deputies went t...
NHL draft pick will likely not recover after collapsing during team workout in extreme heat, lawyer says9h ago
‘You’re a hero!’ Crossing guard shields mother, 2 kids from car speeding toward school crosswalk9h ago
FORT STOCKTON, Texas (KOSA) - Multiple cooling centers opened in Fort Stockton after several power outages affected the community. Power has since been restored. Fort Stockton ISD reported that Alamo, Intermediate and Butz Academy were experiencing power outages.
(Gray News) – President Donald Trump indicated he wants his name on one of the most contested waterways in the world. The president suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz to “Trump Strait” in a post on Truth Social Wednesday , arguing the U.S. has effectively seized control of the passage amid i...
( InvestigateTV ) — A simple phone call could save credit card holders money, according to a new LendingTree survey. Matt Schulz, chief consumer finance analyst at LendingTree, said asking for a lower interest rate is a step many people overlook. “It is incredibly important for people to speak up...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026: Not a lot of change is ahead through the next 10-days as highs remain in the upper-90s and triple digits. Slight storm chances continue through the extended forecast, although most will remain dry. High temperatures...
ST. LOUIS ( KMOV /Gray News) - A personalized Missouri license plate bearing a derogatory term toward Asians is drawing criticism. James, a second-generation Asian American, said seeing the license plate brought back painful memories. “I was constantly called that word. And so growing up was kind...
Midland city offices to close for Labor Day on Sept. 712h ago
Midland County fire marshal deployed to Ross Fire13h agoThe City of Midland offices will be closed on Monday (Sept. 7, 2026) in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A new creative lab called Artist to Entrepreneur is launching to help independent artists turn their passion into a sustainable business. Randy Ham, of Cultural Compass Consulting, had the idea to help artists learn how to build a sustainable business from their craft. Whe...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The US Marshals Service and Odessa Crime Stoppers are asking for the publics help in finding a man who is wanted for sexual assault of a child. According to Odessa Crime Stoppers, Joaquin Santos Nave was wanted since March 27. If you have any information on his whereabouts,...
(Gray News) - A recall for grill brushes has been expanded to include more than 3.6 million brushes that were sold at Walmart, Amazon, Burlington, TJ Maxx, Ross and online at Cuisinart. Why are the grill brushes recalled? The grill brushes are recalled because the small metal wire bristles can de...
MONAHANS, Texas (KOSA) - Monahans police have arrested two suspects after finding marijuana grow operation inside a home. According to the Monahans Police Department, a home in the area of North Doris Street police found an indoor marijuana grow operation. Investigation details During the investi...
Man asked about lithium batteries at airport gate replies, ‘No, but I have a bomb,’ authorities say16h ago
Father bitten in face by bear during hunting trip: ‘I could hear all the bones crunching’18h agoATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) - The family of a 14-year-old Georgia girl who was beaten with a golf club during a fight is calling for justice as two teenage sisters and their mother face charges. Kiera Harps, 14, needed staples in her head after she was beaten with a golf club during a fight Monday ...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Lady Panthers kept their momentum going with a home victory. Permian took the first two sets of this contest. The Hawks tried to complete a reverse sweep, but the Lady Panthers got it done in the final set. With the win, Permian improves to 14-6 on the season. The Lady ...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The fall sports season is underway at the Division II level, and the Falcons community came together Tuesday night for the second annual Freddyville Tailgate. The event brought student-athletes, coaches, students, and fans together on campus for an evening filled with ...
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. ( WMBF /Gray News) - The parents of Saylor Hayes, the 5-year-old nonverbal girl found dead near a popular South Carolina beach, have now been charged after investigators allege they misled deputies during the search for their daughter. John Hayes III and Geordyn Hayes were...
ST. LOUIS, Mo. ( First Alert 4 /Gray News) - Two kittens were discovered in a duffel bag after being thrown from a moving pickup truck Monday afternoon in Missouri. A good Samaritan who saw the duffel bag being thrown out the window of the vehicle near Manchester Road and Knox Avenue stopped to i...
Dolly Parton’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star vandalized, replacement underwayYesterday
Longtime ‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton suspended, reports sayYesterday
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Check out today's 7-day forecast with our Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. Your hump day Wednesday brings plenty of sunshine and another hot afternoon, with highs pushing close to 100 degrees. South winds around 10 to 15 mph will add a little breeze, but it's still going...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Midland West Rotary Club is a local nonprofit service organization and chapter of Rotary International. The club does a lot in the community through fundraisers, community service projects, and scholarships for Midland College students. The club has awarded more than 2...
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - An Alabama man flew to Thailand to avoid prosecution on state charges accusing him of sexually abusing a child for years. Lance Michael Beck was charged on Aug. 24 with sexual torture/abuse, first-degree sodomy, first-degree rape, first-degree human tra...
WASHINGTON PARK, Ill. ( First Alert 4 /Gray News) - Officials in Illinois set out traps Monday to capture a pack of dogs that killed a 68-year-old man last week. Attack details James Gibson, of East St. Louis, was mauled to death last Thursday night on North 49th Street after the dogs dragged him...
IRAAN, Texas (KOSA) - Iraan-Sheffield ISD will close at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday because of a water main burst affecting the entire district. The district said it hopes to have the line repaired Tuesday. An update on the status of school for Wednesday, Sept. 2, will be updated later this evening. Parent...
UTPB invites community to Freddyville eventYesterday
Presidio County sheriff says border wall unnecessary in rugged terrainYesterdayODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa police are looking for a man accused of causing thousands of dollars worth of vehicle damage. According to Odessa police, a man poured an unknown substance into a gas tank of the victim’s car while it was parked in the area of E. 8th Street. The damages and repairs w...
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IRAAN, Texas (KOSA) - Iraan-Sheffield ISD will close at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday because of a water main burst affecting the entire district. The d…
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - UTPB is inviting the community to Freddyville later this afternoon at the football field next to the Kirk Building. A…
PRESIDIO COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Presidio County Sheriff Danny Domínguez has submitted a letter to government officials expressing concerns a…
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County has been placed under a 90-day burn ban. According to the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department,…
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa police are looking for a man accused of causing thousands of dollars worth of vehicle damage. According to Ode…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - A Memphis-area bank teller has been arrested following accusations of stealing thousands of dollars from …
A six-time felon named Michael Anthony Coppage was sentenced to eight years in prison and fined $1,000 for stealing a gold 1980 El Camino in…
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The United States struck targets tied to Iran hours after Iran attempted to attack American targets in the Middle Eas…
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A jury has sentenced a man to eight years for one count of unauthorized use of a vehicle. According to the Mi…
PLEASANTON, Kan. ( KCTV /Gray News) - A longtime pastor with a decades-long ministry spanning several states is facing multiple felony sex a…
(Gray News) — A federal judge in Wisconsin has ruled that AI-generated child sexual abuse material is protected by the First Amendment, but …
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