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Man killed in shooting at Midland's Club Remy

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A 30-year-old man died Sunday morning after being shot in a Midland club. The man was identified as Eric Mitchell Davis III. At approximately 1:59 am, Midland Police were called to Club Remy in reference to gunshots being fired. According to MPD, Davis III was transpo...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 14, 2026

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Investigation underway after Midland apartment fire

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Fire Department responded to an apartment fire Friday evening. The fire occurred in the 2600 block of North Midland Dr. According ot MFD, no injuries were reported. FD is investigating the cause....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 14, 2026

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MFD battle 10 acre fire Saturday afternoon

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Fire Department responded to a 10-acre brush fire near Interstate 20 and Midkiff Road Saturday afternoon. MFD were able to contain the fire....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 14, 2026

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One dead and no suspect identified after shooting in Midland

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A man is dead after a shooting near a club in Midland, said the Midland Police Department. MPD reported that they were called to Club Remy, 200 N. Lee St. around 1:50 A.M. about gunshots being fired. The victim, Eric Mitchell, 30, was taken to Midland Memo...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 14, 2026

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One dead and another seriously hurt after motorcycle crash in Ector County

ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A serious crash has left a woman dead and another in critical condition on Sunday morning. The Texas Department of Public Safety said the crash happened around 12:20 A.M. near E. Cottonwood Road and Lariat Trail. A Chevrolet Camaro was driving westbou...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 14, 2026

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Texas Tech remains at No. 13 in AP Poll following win against Oregon State

LUBBOCK, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - After defeating Oregon State last night, the Texas Tech Red Raiders remain at No. 13 in the AP Poll. In their game against the Beavers, the Red and Black held Oregon State to 55 yards rushing. Tech running back J'Koby Williams had a solid outing, with...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 13, 2026

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Hayden Panettiere’s boyfriend detained, brother arrested following assault inside restaurant

GREENVILLE, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) — The Greenville Police Department said the boyfriend of late actress Hayden Panettiere and his brother were detained following an assault inside a restaurant Saturday night. Police said officers were called to the Wild Wing Cafe on Woodruff Road around 9:10 p....

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 13, 2026

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DPS investigating crash involving marked DPS vehicle

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Texas Department of Public Safety investigated a traffic crash involving a marked DPS vehicle on Friday night. According to DPS, they were investigating at the intersection of FM 1936 and FM 2020 around 10:20 P.M. A marked DPS Chevrolet Tahoe was travel...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 13, 2026

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Week Ahead in Washington: September 13

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Both chambers of Congress return to Capitol Hill this week for the first time since July. It will also be the last time the House and Senate are both in session until mid-November. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has canceled the remaining two weeks of th...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 13, 2026

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Elementary school students work to get postcards from all 50 states. Here’s how to help

NEW MADRID, Mo. ( KFVS /Gray News) - Students at a Missouri elementary school are working to collect postcards from all 50 states in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. New Madrid Elementary School counselor Casey Rost said students have received postcards from a range of state...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 13, 2026

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Newly unveiled Charlie Kirk statue vandalized at Turning Point USA headquarters

PHOENIX ( AZ Family /Gray News) - A brand-new statue of Charlie Kirk unveiled earlier this week was vandalized overnight Sunday. The eight-foot statue, located at Turning Point USA’s headquarters near 48th Street and Baseline Road in Phoenix, was installed Thursday to mark the on...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 13, 2026

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Athlete dies after medical emergency during Ironman 70.3

MADISON, Wis. ( WMTV /Gray News) - An athlete died while competing in the Ironman 70.3 in Madison, Wisconsin, on Saturday. Ironman USA said the athlete experienced a medical emergency. “We extend our heartfelt condolences to the athlete’s family, friends, and loved ones during th...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 13, 2026

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Lyft driver’s late-night ride turns dangerous as he chases down hit-and-run suspect

PHOENIX ( AZFamily /Gray News) - While waiting on a customer, a Lyft driver witnessed a hit-and-run and immediately took off in hot pursuit of the suspect who he alleges hit the victim three times. Octave Gwin, a Lyft driver, was waiting on a passenger around 1 a.m. Friday in Pho...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 13, 2026

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2 charged after 11-year-old boy locked in cage for hours at a time, court docs say

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. ( WDTV /Gray News) - A man and a woman from West Virginia are facing charges after an 11-year-old boy told authorities he was locked in a cage for hours at a time and hit with a paddle, leaving bruises. Michael Gibson, 44, and Angela Gibson, 48, have both been c...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 13, 2026