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AT&T cell tower outage disrupts cell service in Big Spring

BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - AT&T customers in Big Spring may be experiencing cellphone service problems after a network outage affecting a local cell tower. AT&T confirms outage AT&T confirmed to KBEST Media that a cell tower network is out of service and crews are working to reso...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 10, 2026

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‘A lot of people knew her’: 18-year-old college freshman found dead in her dorm room

WICHITA, Kan. ( KWCH /Gray News) - A first-year student-athlete has been found dead in her dorm room over the weekend at Newman University. According to the university, a resident found 18-year-old McKenzie Rohr, a member of Newman’s new track and field team, in her room on Sunda...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 10, 2026

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TPSN to Livestream Canyon vs Randall Regional Volleyball Tuesday

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - TPSN has been granted the video streaming rights to the Canyon versus Randall volleyball Regional Championship match. The contest will take place on Tuesday, October 10th beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Amarillo High School. The winner will head to the State Se...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 10, 2026

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Trump moves to cut SNAP benefits for 6.3 million people

(Gray News) - The Trump administration proposed a rule that could cut food stamp benefits for 6.3 million people. The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposal , released Monday, would limit automatic eligibility for SNAP to low-income households that receive cash assistance throug...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 10, 2026

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AI scanners at rental car lots are ‘definitely not perfect,’ watchdog says

( InvestigateTV ) — Several rental car companies are now using AI scanning systems to check vehicles for damage, and a consumer watchdog says renters should document the car themselves to avoid a surprise bill. The scanners look like a car wash at pick-up or drop-off. Cameras tak...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 10, 2026

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Festival of Trees returns Nov. 14 to support seniors

The Permian Basin Adult Protective Services Advisory Board is scheduled to host its 4th Annual Festival of Trees at the Hall of Briarwood on Saturday, November 14th, to raise funds for services supporting elderly and disabled adults....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Nov 10, 2026

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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: Conditions in the afternoon and evening look to be rather pleasant with seasonable temperatures and even sunshine across West Texas and southeast New Mexico. High temperatures will warm into the 60s a...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 10, 2026

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DoorDash driver mysteriously disappeared after making his last delivery, reports say

BEAVER COUNTY, Pa. (Gray News) - Authorities are searching for a DoorDash driver who disappeared after making deliveries last month in Pennsylvania. Zachariah Schuck, 32, was last seen on the evening of Oct. 22 while working in the Monaca area, according to North Sewickley police...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 10, 2026

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Cause of death revealed for 5-year-old Saylor Hayes 2 months after parents charged

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SC ( WMBF /Gray News) - The investigation into the death of Saylor Hayes has concluded. The Georgetown County Coroner’s Office determined the 5-year-old’s cause of death and announced it had concluded its investigation. Saylor was reported missing in August whi...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 10, 2026

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Odessa College to host Turkey Trot Nov. 21

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa College will host its 2026 Turkey trot 5K Run and 1.7K Walk on Saturday, Nov. 21, at James Segrest Stadium. Gates open at 7 a.m. with registration beginning at 7:15 a.m. The 5K starts at 8 a.m. followed by the walk at 8:15 a.m. Registration cost $20 ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 10, 2026