The FBI has discounted some of the ransom notes that surfaced after the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie as nothing more than extortion attempts, but the agency said Wednesday it's still evaluating others that might be legitimate. The FBI did not specify how many ransom notes have been received, ot...
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VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican responded aggressively Thursday to a traditionalist society that consecrated bishops without the pope’s consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicating its bishops and priests and warning its faithful they too face the harshest sanctions in ...
The FBI has discounted some of the ransom notes that surfaced after the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie as nothing more than extortion attempts, but the agency said Wednesday it's still evaluating others that might be legitimate. The FBI did not specify how many ransom notes have been received, ot...
New general manager John Chayka’s transformation of the Toronto Maple Leafs isn’t dependent on youth alone. Days after selecting play-making 18-year-old forward Gavin McKenna with the first pick in the NHL draft, Chayka added veteran depth — with Stanley Cup Final experience — in a series of move...
ECONE, Switzerland (AP) — A group of traditionalist Catholics directly defied Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday by consecrating four bishops without his consent, dismissing the resulting excommunications and break with the Holy See by saying it was necessary to defend the Catholic faith. The Society of S...
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - UPDATE: The suspect has been identified and is currently detained by the Ector County Sheriff's Office. ECSO is conducting a welfare check on the child involved in today's incident. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - The Federal Correctional Institution in Big Spring and its satellite camp will permanently close as part of a nationwide restructuring announced Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Federal Bureau of Prisons.The Bureau of Prisons said it is closing six faciliti...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Ector County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a person and vehicle connected to an assault investigation.According to the sheriff’s office, the individual shown in released photos was involved in an incident Tuesday in the Ector County Sherif...
PERMIAN BASIN, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - (7/1/2026) Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. “High temperatures warm back up for day 2 of July Thursday.” That’s your 7-day Forecast +3! Staying on top of your weather forecast is easy—just visit YourBasin.com or download the Your...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - More than 5.7 million people are expected to travel for the 4th of July holiday weekend, according to AAA Texas. "The vast majority of those who are going to be taking a trip this Independence Day will be going by automobile. About 4.9 million Texans will be driving so...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - As the price of gas continues to fall, President Trump wants those prices down “immediately.” In a Truth Social post Monday, The President urged gasoline retailers to drop prices to $2.50/Gal. He attributes the declining oil prices should translate to low prices at the...
Local fire officials are urging Permian Basin residents to be mindful of fireworks safety guidelines, such as keeping a bucket of water nearby and avoiding alcohol consumption, in order to prevent injuries and property damage.
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Oil Patch Kids Golf Tournament is back in the Permian Basin. The volunteer organization, strive to provide funds to the organizations that serve children who are victims of abuse, neglect or poverty and are considered at-risk within the community. The tournament wi...
KERR COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - One year after floodwaters swept through the Texas Hill Country on July 4, 2025, killing more than 100 people, a Kerr County woman is processing the tragedy through faith — and putting it into words.Dr. Sandy Kirk lives along the Guadalupe River. She was asleep when th...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A major lawsuit over Texas hemp regulations is headed to trial this month, and shop owners across the Permian Basin are keeping their heads down to make sure their products are compliant with the ever-changing law.The Texas Department of State Health Services banned smokab...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - In honor of America’s 250th birthday, Music City Mall is giving away 250 dollars to a new winner each day in July. Music City Mall has a freedom giveaway sign that will move from store to store each day on how to win. When you see the display, scan the QR code to be given a...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- With the recent passing of House Bill 2844, or more commonly known as the Food Truck Freedom Act being implemented today, food vendors across the state have responded with mixed reactions. Part Owner of La Tres Amigas, Laura Armendariz, expressed how the passing of the ...
PHILADELPHIA, Penns. (KMID/KPEJ) - Infielder Leo De Vries and left-handed pitcher Jamie Arnold have been selected to play in the MLB Futures Game during All-Star weekend. Despite Arnold having a 4.24 ERA and a 3-5 record, He's started 14 games this season and has 73 strikeouts in 70 innings. As f...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former CIA Director John Brennan sued the Trump administration Wednesday, demanding a court order that would require officials to preserve records from investigations that he says are targeting him for “what amounts to phantom criminal conduct.” The lawsuit says the records woul...
President Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Tuesday shows, locking in profits while his investors were socked with losses. Mere startups when he took the oath of office, the new ventures have now eclipsed in revenue much of hi...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. and Iranian negotiators met separately on Wednesday with Qatari and Pakistani mediators, with “positive progress made,” and they agreed to continue discussions, host Qatar said. The next meeting will be scheduled “at the earliest possible time” after the fu...
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - U.S. health officials are tracking a seasonal spike in cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness that can cause “explosive” diarrhea, among other symptoms.The spike in cases occurs when people eat contaminated food or drink contaminated water. The Centers for Disease Co...
WARD COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Drivers should expect delays after a multiple-vehicle crash on I-20 eastbound in Ward County.According to Reeves County officials, eastbound traffic is being diverted off the interstate at Exit 58 while first responders and law enforcement work to clear the scene.DPS s...
FRISCO, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - In the bottom of the third inning in game one of the series between the Midland RockHounds and Frisco RoughRiders, RockHounds outfielder Ryan Lasko collided with Devin Taylor in an attempt to make a diving catch. After the two crashed into each other, Taylor bounced up...
WARD COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Reeves County first responders are currently on scene at a multi-vehicle crash along I-20 and near mile marker 60. Eastbound traffic is being diverted off the interstate at Exit 58. Drivers are to be cautious in the area as rain has created hazardous conditions on...
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — In Kimberley Kausen’s home, a passed “sell by” date on a jug of milk means different things to different family members. For her daughter, it means the jug belongs in the trash. For her husband, it means the milk is still good for a few more days. Kausen, a chef and [...]
The Big Bend Sentinel has put its physical newspaper on an indefinite hiatus due to rising production and distribution costs, but will continue to provide news online and through email newsletters.
The Big Spring Police Department is warning community members and business owners to be extra vigilant when accepting cash as a form of payment, after several reports of counterfeit money being used in the area.
JEFF DAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s help after receiving reports of illegal dumping along Painted Trees Road, including debris dumped directly into Limpia Creek.According to the sheriff’s office, dumping trash or other materials int...
NEW YORK (AP) — Advice columnist E. Jean Carroll asked a judge Tuesday to require President Donald Trump to pay her $5 million from a jury verdict that concluded Trump sexually abused her in 1996 and defamed her after she publicly described the attack in 2019. Carroll's lawyers said in papers fil...
FRISCO, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - In the bottom of the third inning in game one of the series between the Midland RockHounds and Frisco RoughRiders, RockHounds outfielder Ryan Lasko collided with Devin Taylor in an attempt to make a diving catch. After the two crashed into each other, Taylor bounced up...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Chamber of Commerce is inviting everyone to come and celebrate Independence Day at the 2026 Star-Spangled Salute, presented by ExxonMobil, this Saturday, July 4 in downtown Midland.Organizers say this year’s celebration will have an added dose of patriotism as ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland is about to have a brick-tacular weekend.According to a press release, Midland will host its first-ever fan convention with LEGO. The convention runs July 11–12 at the Midland Convention Center, and organizers say it’ll be a can’t-miss chance to click with fellow b...
PRESIDIO, Texas (KOSA) - Presidio County Sheriff’s deputies were called out around midnight after a driver got stranded in Terneros Creek on FM 170 east of Presidio.Heavy rain north of the area had the creek moving fast when John Rakowitz, 49, of Grand Prairie, tried to cross. His vehicle got stu...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A Midland man is facing a felony charge after investigators say he stole more than $51,000 from a local 4-H organization’s bank account over an 18-month period.Matthew Clinton Keys has been charged with misapplication of fiduciary property, according to a probable cause af...
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 Sheriff’s Office, Mil...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tourists from Chattanooga check into beach resorts in Cancun. Canadian auto parts feed factories in the American Midwest — and vice versa. Happy hour revelers raise glasses of Mexican tequila and mezcal at bars in Seattle. It adds up. The United States trades $1.9 trillion a yea...
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Mourners gathered Wednesday in Pakistan’s eastern city of Lahore to bury 14 schoolchildren who were killed when the roof of a tutoring center collapsed on Tuesday. Police are investigating whether negligence during ongoing construction work caused the collapse that left an...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Trash collection will not happen on Friday, July 3, according to the City of Midland, which has released its holiday schedule ahead of Independence Day weekend.Holiday trash collection scheduleThe city’s adjusted schedule is as follows:Monday — Regular trash pickupTuesday ...
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