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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Two RV fires in Midland County on Monday displaced a total of five people.According to the Midland Fire Department, firefighters responded to the first fire near the intersection of West County Road 150 and South County Road 1285, which is outside the Midl...
LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KOSA) - A juvenile died Friday after a possible drowning in Eunice.According to the Lea County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 4:35 p.m. June 27 to help Eunice police with a possible drowning victim. When deputies arrived, they learned the juvenile h...
AUSTIN Three of Texas’s 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders are back in custody following their recent arrests across the state. Authorities captured Eduardo Fuentes in Hidalgo, Kenneth Patterson in Plano and Leroy Lewis Jr. in Houston last week. A Texas Crime Stoppers reward will be pa...
WARD COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Two people were killed and two others were injured in a three-vehicle crash Saturday morning in Ward County.According to DPS, the crash happened at about 7:00 a.m. June 27 on FM 3398 near mile marker 353.Investigators found that a Ford F-150 was drivin...
Sister Leticia “Letty” Ugboaja was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials in McAllen. (Photo from social media) By Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville is working to gather information on Sunday’s arrest of a nun as she was wa...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - More details have been released in connection with a Midland club shooting earlier this month that left a 25-year-old man hospitalized.According to the arrest affidavit, Midland police responded around 3:12 a.m. June 21 after receiving reports of a gunshot...
BRYAN COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - A man wanted for murder out of Ward County, Texas, was captured and arrested in Bryan County after a multi-agency operation.Earnest Millard Jr., 57, of Wickett, Texas, was booked into the Bryan County Jail on June 26.According to the Bryan County Sher...
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — A roof collapse at a tutoring center under-construction in Pakistan’s eastern city of Lahore on Tuesday killed at least 14 schoolchildren, police and rescue officials said. Eight other children were also injured and were being treated at a hospital, senior...
ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - The Andrews Police Department will hold a memorial service to celebrate the life of K9 Iro on July 14 at 4 p.m.Iro was born Oct. 10, 2018, in the Netherlands and joined the Andrews Police Department in 2020, where he was partnered with Cpl. Escobar.Six yea...
As we celebrate Independence Day, let’s keep it safe and legal: Fireworks are illegal to possess, use, sell, store, or manufacture in the city limits of Odessa. Please remember to bring your pets indoors and make sure your pet has an identification tag. Don’t drink and drive. Hav...
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer Ford is recalling more than 741,000 vehicles in the U.S. because a transmission issue may damage the park system, which could increase the risk of a crash or injury. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report that t...
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Fourth of July is packed with celebration, but the holiday can be stressful for pets frightened by loud fireworks.The Ector County Sheriff’s Office says this time of year often leads to an increase in lost animals as some pets panic and run off. T...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - This Saturday marks America’s 250th birthday, and West Texas has no shortage of ways to celebrate. Here is a breakdown of events happening across the region.OdessaThe Firecracker Fandango kicks off Saturday at 6 p.m. in downtown Odessa. The event will featu...
According to authorities, a fight between two roommates last week led to the discovery of some stolen laptops, a stolen gun and three arrests. According to an Odessa Police Department report, officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of West 19th Street about a fight around 10 a...
Texas (KCBD) - Texas State Police are in the running for a national title in the American Association of State Troopers’ (AAST) annual “Best Looking Cruiser” contest.Voting is now open and runs through July 11, 2025. Members of the public can vote once per day, per device by visi...
A nation only turns 250 once and it’s time to go all out with the festivities. The City of Odessa and others are ready to celebrate with a number of family-friendly events from a downtown parade to concerts to lighting the night sky with fireworks. Saturday is the big day with an...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Children in Odessa beat the heat over the weekend, at a barbeque event, where they played in cascading water of the fire department’s hose. Odessa Fire Rescue and Odessa Police hosted their final Police Athletic Leagues [PAL] youth program for the seaso...
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Multiple law enforcement agencies were seen at a local business in connection with a traffic stop that resulted in an arrest, according to the Ector County Sheriff’s Office.The sheriff’s office said the Odessa Police Department collaborated with the E...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A former preacher in New Deal has been arrested accused of sexually abusing a minor from 2019 to 2020, according to court documents.48-year-old Brian Townsend was arrested and booked into the Lubbock County Detention Center on June 26. He’s charged with on...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A suspect was arrested after driving a stolen vehicle that was involved in a hit-and-run crash in Odessa.According to the Odessa Police Department, police said the incident began with a hit-and-run crash at the intersection of Grant Avenue and Clements Stre...
K-9 Iro, a loyal partner of the Andrews Police Department, has passed away after 16 years of service, and the department is mourning his loss.
ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - The Andrews Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own, K9 Iro, after the police dog passed away.According to the Andrews Police Department, K9 Iro was born on Oct. 10, 2018, in the Netherlands and joined the department in 2020, where he was ...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The public is invited to attend the 29th annual Firecracker Fandango on July 4 in downtown Odessa.The event will feature live music, food, games, activities, and fireworks.Performers and scheduleZZ Nation is scheduled to perform at 6:30 p.m. on the CNB Stag...
PECOS COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Pecos County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam in which callers claim to be deputies and say the recipient missed jury duty.The caller identifies themselves as “Deputy Wilson” and tells the recipient they must pay a fine or ...
TERRELL COUNTY , Texas (KOSA) - Five immigrants were arrested in Terrell County on Sunday after being caught during a night operation, according to a Facebook post by Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland.Cleveland said a group of immigrants was apprehended on June 29, but their guide escap...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A 13-year-old driver and a 15-year-old passenger were taken into custody Sunday afternoon after a stolen vehicle pursuit ended in a crash on the South Loop 289 westbound access road.A Lubbock Police officer spotted the stolen vehicle near 40th Street and A...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — At least 14 people were killed in Saudi Arabia when a helicopter carrying them crashed on Sunday, killing everyone aboard, according to the Saudi Ministry of Energy. The accident occurred around 6 am local time, and all of the people killed were...
BERLIN (AP) — France saw around 1,000 additional deaths last week at the height of its record-smashing heat wave, the country's public health agency said Sunday, as Europeans elsewhere were suffering through yet another day of new temperature highs that sparked wildfires in Germa...
BEAVER, Utah (AP) — Wildfire activity has intensified across the western United States, as consecutive days of hot, dry and windy weather have fueled flames in Utah, Arizona and elsewhere as new fires popped up across the region. The largest blaze, the Cottonwood Fire, was burnin...
TERRELL COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A man has been arrested in Terrell County for evading arrest and reckless driving, according to the Terrell County Sheriff’s Office. According to officials, a deputy encountered a man east of Sanderson after observing a traffic violation and initiat...
ANDREWS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A Midland man died Friday afternoon in a head on collision along FM 1788, mile marker 312. According to Texas DPS, Adriel Eli Spencer, 22 years old, was traveling southbound on FM 1788 attempting to pass another vehicle in the southbound lane when it ...
ANDREWS COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - One person is dead and another is injured after head-on crash in Andrews County on Friday morning around 11:00 A.M., said the Texas Department of Public Safety.Preliminary information reports a 2022 Ford F-150 was driving northbound on FM 1788, acco...
Midland ISD has issued a statement confirming that no ICE agents were present at any of its construction sites and no arrests were made, contrary to social media posts claiming otherwise....
PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - A woman is recovering after being shot multiple times early Friday in Pecos, and police say they have identified a person of interest as the investigation continues.According to the Pecos Police Department, officers were called around 2:23 a.m. Friday, June ...
A San Angelo man was arrested after he allegedly helped his daughter hide the dismembered remains of a 34-year-old she is accused of murdering and with whom she had been living with....
MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - If you missed The Deadly Crash when it aired at 8 p.m. on June 25, you can now watch the documentary on demand through the First Alert 7 app on Roku and Amazon Fire TV.The one-hour documentary examines the events leading up to the deadly June 1, 202...
Pecos Police Department officers are investigating a shooting after receiving notice about an active shooter, and a female victim was airlifted to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while a person of interest has been identified....
A 50-year-old woman was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon after a man was found suffering from non-life-threatening gunshot wounds in Pecos, Texas....
PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - A Pecos woman was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after a man was found with gunshot wounds in the area of S. Cypress Street.According to the Pecos Police Department, officers were called to the area around 1:21 a.m. Friday after reports...
Morris Lynn Conner Jr. was arrested for criminal attempt to commit sexual assault after allegedly grabbing and attempting to sexually assault a woman during a domestic disturbance....
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Centers for Children and Families has been serving the Permian Basin since 1957, and its most high-ranking employee arrived almost by accident.She wandered on to the property a little over eight years ago and employees kept her around to keep mice and crit...
BEIJING (AP) — Beijing’s tallest building showed signs of damage on Friday as images and videos shared on social media appeared to show debris from a small aircraft near the skyscraper. While the images were consistent with the location, it was not possible to independently confi...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Authorities in the United Arab Emirates on Friday sounded an incoming missile alert for Dubai. It wasn’t immediately clear what sparked the warning just after 5:15 p.m. local. Iran is suspected of launching a drone attack against a tanker off th...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers is asking for help identifying two men accused of taking boots from Boot Barn.According to the Midland Police Department, on June 15, the two men entered Boot Barn at 812 E I-20. While inside, both men selected and tried on a pair of...
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Ector County Emergency Services District No. 1 Board unanimously approved nearly $89,000 for critical protective equipment for the West Odessa Volunteer Fire Department during its June 18 meeting.The funding will go toward bunker gear, commonly kn...
The San Angelo Police Department has announced that a second suspect has been arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation into the killing and dismemberment of a San Angelo man....
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Just in time for the 250th birthday of the United States of America, Mr. W Fireworks opens its doors to customers this week for all of their festive needs. With an explosive selection, customers are sure to find exactly what they are looking for, and ma...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A subcontractor working on a construction project at Odessa College died Tuesday, June 23, following a workplace accident at the Odessa campus.In a statement from Odessa College, the college said the construction site was immediately secured and work in the...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crimestoppers is seeking public assistance in identifying the driver of a truck involved in a hit-and-run accident. According to Midland Crimestoppers, the incident occurred on June 21, 2026, at approximately 3:56 am, when a white Ford F150 wa...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crimestoppers is seeking public assistance in locating 20-year-old Joseph Coleman. Coleman is wanted for Injury To A Child. If you have any information on the whereabouts of Coleman, you are urged to contact Midland Crimestoppers....
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Area experts are sharing a few solutions to keep pets and livestock calm during a noisy night of July 4 celebrations and fireworks in the Panhandle. Owners should check fences and gates to make sure they are secure. Less-experienced owners of horses and o...
A subcontractor was killed in a workplace accident at an Odessa College construction project earlier this week, and an investigation is underway with the cooperation of the college, contractor, and OSHA....
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that caused extensive damage to a parked vehicle.According to Midland Crime Stoppers, the crash happened around 3:56 a.m. on June 21 in the area o...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s help finding a 20-year-old man wanted on an injury to a child charge.According to Crime Stoppers, Joseph Coleman is wanted for injury to a child.If you tip lead to an arrest you could earn a reward of up t...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of stealing about $500 worth of patio furniture from a home.According to crime stoppers, the suspect stole around $500 worth of patio furniture before leaving the area in a bl...
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - A father has been arrested after his 14-year-old daughter, who was the subject of a statewide Amber Alert, was found safe.According to our news partners KBest Media, 48-year-old Steven D’Wayne Rich was taken into custody and faces a charge of interferen...
McCAMEY, Texas (KOSA)- McCamey ISD and local law enforcement are investigating threatening text messages reportedly sent by students.In a post, the district said the messages are under investigation and the case has been turned over to law enforcement. Officers are on campus as a...
