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Former manager accused of illegally selling Odessa company’s equipment

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A former general manager of JAB Services is accused of selling a company control valve valued at about $38,000 without the owner’s consent and was booked this week on a felony theft charge, according to jail records. Jesus Enrique Sanchez Jr., also known as...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 7, 2026

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7-month-old child dies after being kicked by pony, authorities say

HARMONY, Minn. ( KTTC /Gray News) - A 7-month-old girl in Minnesota died after being kicked in the head by a pony, according to authorities. The Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office said it happened on Tuesday around 2 p.m. According to the initial investigation, the child and an adu...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 7, 2026

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3 adults, 1 teen charged after throwing pineapple at passing Tesla, police say

WEST CHESTER TOWNSHIP, Ohio ( WXIX /Gray News) — Four people have been charged after allegedly throwing a pineapple at another vehicle in Ohio, police said. Jacob Braun, 18, Bronson Moore, 18, Danden Schlake, 18, and a 17-year-old were charged after West Chester Township police r...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 7, 2026

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Road worker, 24, dies after being hit by 2 trucks in work zone crash, troopers say

BENTON TWP., Mich. ( WILX /Gray News) - A road worker was killed while on the job Tuesday afternoon in Michigan. According to Michigan State Police, troopers were called around 2:30 p.m. to Lansing Road near Nixon Road for a reported crash in a roadwork zone. Road crews had tempo...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 7, 2026

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Why your retirement plan shouldn’t depend on an inheritance

( InvestigateTV ) — Millions of Americans are expecting an inheritance someday, but Matt Schulz, a consumer finance analyst with LendingTree, said that money should not replace a personal savings plan. “It’s a luxury if you have it,” Schulz said. “But it’s really, really importan...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 7, 2026

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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Wednesday, October 7th, 2026

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Wednesday, October 7th, 2026: It’ll be another pleasant fall day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with pleasant temperatures, lots of sunshine and quiet conditions expected for most. High temperatures will warm into the ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 7, 2026

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Youth pastor dies after collapsing during marathon days before his birthday, family says

PORTLAND Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - A 24-year-old youth pastor in Portland died after collapsing during a marathon, according to his family. Thousands flocked to the Rose City for the annual Portland Marathon on Sunday, including Treyton “Trey” Lara. His wife, Audrey Shin-Lara, sa...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 7, 2026

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Aging Untold: How to find support when trauma resurfaces with age

( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we explore how trauma can resurface later in life and look at where to find essential support for managing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. Plus, find out how to make peace with shifting priorities and move forward w...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 7, 2026

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What a former doctor says about Christa Pike being awake and talking after failed execution

NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - Christa Pike is alive, awake and talking after her botched execution, according to her legal team. Paul Allen, a former doctor, said he was not surprised by the news. “I wasn’t surprised at all,” Allen said. Defense questions drug delivery Pi...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 7, 2026