MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Police Department is hosting a Fraud Outreach event. According to MPD, there has been an increase in card skimmers, and they want to make sure to educate the elderly community on how to prevent these situations from happening to them. This event is being held A...
MIDLAND, Texas — The Permian Basin’s largest event is back. The 16th Annual Midland County Fair officially returns to the Horseshoe Arena this week, bringing a full slate of food, rides, entertainment, and a deep-rooted sense of community to Midland. While the modern incarnation of the fair is ce...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The City of Midland has annoucned that nearly 20,000 SeeClickFix tickets have been closed since its beginning in July 2024. During the month of July, approximately 1,081 tickets that were submitted through SeeClickFix were closed in CIty Council Distrcritcs across the...
GARDENDALE, Texas (KOSA) - Ector County is holding a public town hall to discuss the future of the Gardendale Community Center and Park. The county wants to hear from residents about the community’s needs, priorities and vision for the facilities. The town hall will provide an opportunity for res...
SARASOTA, Fla. ( WWSB /Gray News) - A former Florida police officer has been arrested and fired after an investigation into the alleged misuse of law enforcement databases. The Sarasota Police Department said Tuesday that 38-year-old Cory Waiters faces felony charges of offenses against users of ...
HAMPTON, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - Authorities in Tennessee responded to a deadly crash involving a car and a group of bicyclists Wednesday morning. Sixty-nine-year-old John Benfield, of North Carolina, was arrested in connection with the crash, according to District Attorney Steve Finney. Benfi...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - With the start of the high school football season just days away, the Mojo faithful gathered at Permian High School Wednesday night for a tradition that officially signals the beginning of another football season. The annual Watermelon Feed brought together players, co...
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (KCBD) - Two Lubbock businessmen left the San Antonio U.S. Courthouse in handcuffs, remanded into custody after a jury convicted them on all counts. It found Joshua Allen and Michael Cox, through Ferrum Capital, and related companies, preyed on many investors, using misdirectio...
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - More than $1 billion in federal funding will go to Texas rural communities to help improve health care. Members of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission hosted a public forum in Big Spring to discuss the Rural Texas Strong plan. The Rural Texas Strong plan is a...
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County Judge Terry Johnson was arrested Wednesday, that’s according to information from the Midland County Sheriff’s Office. Terry Johnson is charged with: Two counts of Misuse of Official Information, Fraud Use Possess Info. Less than 5 Items, Abuse of Offi...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Bulldogs struggled in 2025, going 3-7 and recording a losing record for the first time in four years. It’s a year that’s still weighing heavy on the team. “Everybody should have a chip on their shoulder,” said offensive lineman Jesus Garcia. “I want to show off...
MINNEAPOLIS (Gray News) - Billionaire Elon Musk is calling for the release of Derek Chauvin. Musk took to X on Wednesday, stating that “Chauvin was unjustly convicted of murder” and therefore “He should be freed.” The chief executive officer of Tesla also retweeted others who spoke out against Ch...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A handful of states held primary elections Tuesday to determine which candidates will move on to November’s midterms, including Florida, where results on both sides of the aisle pointed to a different kind of election year. State Rep. Angie Nixon, a progressive Democrat, wo...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - According to reports, Midland County Judge Terry Johnson was arrested by the Midland County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday. This comes after weeks of backlash Johnson has faced for revealing private personal information about Midland resident Christino "Nino America" R...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - At just 9 years old, Ava is confident, kind, energetic and always willing to try something new. She’s also a talented roller skater with big goals for the future. “I think I can go backwards.” Ava and I spent the day at MCM Rink and Roll, where we hit the rink, rode bumper ...
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COLUMBIA, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - County animal services in Tennessee says a dog recently needed emergency care after it was reportedly dragged behind a vehicle. According to Maury County Animal Services , it received a tip earlier this week about the injured animal. The animal care team said ...
FORT STOCKTON, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A new era has begun for the Fort Stockton Panthers, as the former Ralls head football coach Xavier Rangel takes the reins. Rangel is no stranger to West Texas, as he brings coaching experience from Permian, Lubbock Monterery and Plainview. He's bringing a new co...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Supreme Court is considering whether construction of a ballroom at the White House is within the president’s power, as historic preservation groups seek to block the project on an emergency basis. Justices heard arguments Tuesday on the case. Lawyers for the National Tr...
EAST WINDSOR, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) - A father in Connecticut was charged after his 1-year-old son died in a hot car at a strawberry farm, according to authorities. Kevin Pell, 47, is charged with risk of injury to a minor. His attorneys told a judge they are cooperating with police and the De...
BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection is pausing construction in Big Bend National Park while its commissioner tours the area himself. Commissioner Rodney Scott held a meeting in Alpine discussing the Big Bend border wall project. Local and state officials who attende...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Fire Department responded to a three-car crash Tuesday evening at Highway 80 and County Road 1140. According to Midland fire, one person was extricated from a vehicle at the scene. A total of four people were transported to Midland Memorial Hospital. DPS is inv...
GRETNA, La. ( WVUE /Gray News) - A Jefferson Parish deputy has been fired after the authorities say he misused their Flock camera system. Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe Lopinto said Nathan Rome admitted to using the agency’s Flock cameras while working as a deputy to track the movements of his form...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. ( KCTV /Gray News) - A Kansas City man has been charged with murder after allegedly starting a house fire that killed his mother. Ryan Willis, 36, is facing charges that include second-degree felony murder and first-degree arson following a deadly house fire on Tuesday. First res...
GREENVILLE, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) — Police officers were called to Hayden Panettiere’s boyfriend’s family home in Greenville on Wednesday morning, city officials said. According to the city, officers with the Greenville Police Department were at Brian Hickerson’s family home to conduct a welfar...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Four people were sent to the hospital following a three-car collision Tuesday evening at Highway 80 and County Road 1140. According to the Midland Fire Department, one person was extricated from their vehicle. Texas DPS is still investigating. We will conintue to upda...
SOMERS, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) - A man is under arrest and another is dead following an early-morning home invasion this week in Connecticut. State police said Joshua Freitag, 33, has been charged with murder, home invasion and two counts of risk of injury to a child. Connecticut authorities sa...
WINCHESTER, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) — A 16-year-old Tennessee girl is facing charges after authorities said she ran onto the field and tackled a middle school football player during a game Tuesday night. The game between South Middle School and Cornersville Middle School was held at Franklin Cou...
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HARNETT COUNTY, N.C. (Gray News) - A man in North Carolina is accused of kidnapping a 12-year-old girl from a sleepover, according to multiple reports. Harnett County Sheriff Wayne Coats said deputies arrested Daniel Francis Gear, 38, who they said kidnapped the girl from a home in Lillington. Je...
( InvestigateTV ) — The FBI is warning the public that scammers are impersonating employees of its Internet Crime Complaint Center, known as IC3, to target victims a second time. IC3 is where people who have been scammed online can report the crime. Paul Keener, a cybersecurity strategist at Guid...
JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. ( WAFF /Gray News) - A woman who worked payroll for an Alabama business is facing charges for stealing from employees. Jackson County authorities said Jasmin Vargas Levya faces 39 counts of theft. Sheriff Rocky Harnen said Levya was allegedly skimming from employees’ checks, ...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Wednesday, August 19th, 2026: Very hot temperatures are expected across West Texas and southeast New Mexico today with widespread triple digits by the afternoon and evening hours. Conditions are expected to remain dry through the day. High tempera...
The Odessa Police Department held a wreath-laying ceremony on Wednesday morning to honor fallen Corporal G.T. Toal, who died in a motorcycle accident while on duty in 1982.
Woman who kidnapped 2 young girls posed as babysitter in Facebook mom group to gain access to family, police say18h ago
Midland reports drop in fatal vehicle crashes18h agoODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - New footage shows damage to multiple vehicles after a 71-year-old woman crashed into four vehicles in Odessa on Aug. 14, according to the Odessa Police Department. The video shows significant damage on multiple vehicles at an iWash parking lot at Faudree and Eastridge. How ...
Midland officials are seeking public assistance to identify a man who allegedly stole over $300 worth of merchandise from a local HEB on August 18.
The number of fatalities on City of Midland streets is on pace to be the lowest total in at least five years.
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - Water main valves near a Big Spring intersection are being replaced Wednesday, which will result in temporary water service interruptions for nearby residents. According to the City of Big Spring, crews are working near the intersection of Belvedere and Crestline to rep...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A firefighter is recovering after battling a house fire in central Lubbock Tuesday night . Around 8 p.m., crews responded to reports of heavy smoke coming from home near 18th Street and Avenue V. Upon arrival, crews entered the home and began fire suppression operations. S...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Online payments for the city of Odessa will be unavailable for a few days this week. The city said it is performing scheduled system maintenance. Residents will not be able to pay utility bills online from Friday to Sunday. The city asks that residents pay online before 6 p...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The city of Midland has announced two lane closures coming up this week and next week. According to the city of Midland, a lane on Bluebird Lane from Kingston to Chapel Hill will close starting Friday, August 21, for utility work. Starting Wednesday, August 26, Wall Street...
COLUMBIA, S.C. ( WIS /Gray News) - A mother has been arrested after her 6-year-old was found Tuesday with a loaded gun on a school bus, according to authorities in South Carolina. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department said a resource officer at JP Thomas Elementary School was called around 7:3...
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ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. ( WIS /Gray News) - A school bus carrying more than 40 students crashed into a vacant mobile home in Orangeburg County on Tuesday morning, officials said. The bus had 42 students from Clark Middle School and Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School on board, according to the Orang...
Eight Midland County levies approved for 2027 Midland Daily News
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The City of Odessa is actively accepting applications for the inaugural Citizen's UniverCity. Through this 7-week intensive, the 25 selected residents will get an inside look at how various city departments operate.
KINGSTON, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - Property managers in Tennessee say they discovered something unexpected when cleaning out a vacated rental property over the summer. Authorities say the crew reported finding a cardboard box containing a collection of bones in July. A newly released forensic a...
ANDREWS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A new era is underway for the Andrews Mustangs as Jason Richters takes over as head coach for the 2026 season. Richters enters his first season as head coach after spending 11 years at Andrews, including time as the team's defensive coordinator. His familiarity with t...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Lee name returns for the 2026 Rebel football season. It’s a change that head coach Clint Hartman was eager to make. “[The kids] are happy and proud to be Lee,” said Hartman. “We’re known as the Lee Rebels and we’re happy to be back.” Hartman is heading into his...
Flock license plate reader cameras are operating across Midland and Odessa. Here’s how local police use them, how many are in West Texas, where to find reported camera locations and what Flock is changing after reports of misuse.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( WAVE /Gray News) - A family is speaking out after their 18-year-old son was struck by a hit-and-run driver on his way home from work, left in the road, and had his bike and phone stolen in the aftermath. Kingston Maestas graduated from Valley High School in May. He played four y...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Lee name returns for the 2026 Rebel football season. It’s a change that head coach Clint Hartman was eag…
Flock license plate reader cameras are operating across Midland and Odessa. Here’s how local police use them, how many are in West Texas, wh…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( WAVE /Gray News) - A family is speaking out after their 18-year-old son was struck by a hit-and-run driver on his way home…
PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD trustees unanimously approved calling a voter-approval tax rate election and bond election for…
The City of Midland is sad to announce that Bill Kirby – a long-time supporter of The Courses at Hogan Park -- has passed away.
RAY CITY, Ga. ( WALB /Gray News) — Georgia authorities are investigating after a family says a neighbor shot and slit the throat of their pe…
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department responded to a crash at 22nd and Santa Rosa this morning involving a school crossing gua…
BONNEAU, S.C. ( WCSC /Gray News) - A mom in South Carolina is accused of allowing her 4-year-old and 7-year-old daughters to be sexually ass…
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crime Stoppers is seeking public assitance in identifying a suspect involved in a hit-and-run accident …
BATON ROUGE, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - The remains of a missing Louisiana 15-year-old have reportedly been found in a landfill. DNA testing w…
CARLSBAD, N.M. (KOSA) - A woman faces multiple charges, including DWI Homicide by Vehicle, after police say she hit and killed a pedestrian …
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - An Odessa man is facing a capital murder charge following the death of a 1-year-old girl on July 26. According to the…
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