"We have to adapt," local game stores see shift in business as gaming companies move digital
Local video game stores in the Permian Basin are seeing a shift in clientele and product demand as more and more games are sold digitally. T…
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7/27/2026: 7-day forecast, heat advisories across the Basin
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - (7/27/2026) Here’s your 7-Day Forecast from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. “We’re seeing heat advisories in plac…
More women are pregnant after 40: Local mom shares experience, doctor explains risks
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The age of childbirth is changing as more women are starting families later in life, including women in the Permi…
Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A tornado struck northeastern Wisconsin on Monday, blackening the midday sky and sending workers sheltering in office b…
AT&T, Boys and Girls Club give away 100 laptops to Permian Basin students
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - AT&T and the Boys and Girls Club of the Permian Basin are distributing 100 laptops to students ahead of the upcoming…
Suspect arrested in connection with deadly assault of man outside Lubbock motel room
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A murder suspect has been arrested in connection with the death of 60-year-old Arnold Tomlunson. 37-year-old David T…
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Trump administration urges Supreme Court to allow order targeting mail-in voting before midterms
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to clear the way for an executive order from President Donald T…
80-year-old Lamesa woman arrested after search uncovers drugs, 90 roosters in cockfighting investigation
An 80-year-old Lamesa woman was arrested after a police investigation into alleged cockfighting activities led to the seizure of drugs, cash…
This week in court: 6 high-profile cases from the Tate brothers to D4vd
A series of high-profile criminal cases are in court this week for hearings that could prove pivotal. Four of the six have celebrity defenda…
Odessa chocolate business feels impact of rising cacao costs
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - On Friday, President Trump announced new tariffs on 60 countries. The tariff policy creates uncertainty for businesse…
Midland police arrest suspect after 2 injured in shooting
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A 20-year-old man was arrested after two people were wounded in a shooting early Saturday morning in Midland. Accord…