DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Saturday after the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saw open calls for his killing, further underlining the tensions gripping the Mideast as an interim deal to end the war buckles under repeated cros...
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Saturday after the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saw open calls for his killing, further underlining the tensions gripping the Mideast as an interim deal to end the war buckles under repeated cros...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – 7/10/2026 Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3! That’s your 7-day Forecast +3! Staying on top of your weather forecast is easy—just visit YourBasin.com or download the Your Basin app for the latest updates anytime.
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Fellow passengers pulled back a man who was partially sucked out of a dislodged airplane window on Friday, a few minutes after takeoff on a flight from northern Greece to Germany. The plane subsequently returned to the airport in Greece. The incident happened on a morn...
LONDON (AP) — British police on Friday arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of murder in the killing of Ann Widdecombe, a former British member of Parliament and reality TV contestant. Widdecombe, 78, was found dead on Thursday in her Haytor Vale home on the edge of Dartmoor National Park in s...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Odessa Fire Rescue held its pinning ceremony Friday morning, celebrating cadets as well as honoring fallen firefighters. Watch the video above for the ceremony and hear from Fire Chief Jason Cotton.
It's taken weeks of scouting online auction websites, perusing newly unveiled sets and even waiting for completely new kinds of bricks to drop, but Amada Pinlac almost finished with his latest LEGO creation. Pinlac began stacking LEGO in 1999 and has bringing his builds on tour with the Brick Co...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Community is something the Permian Basin thrives on here in West Texas, and the perfect example of that can be seen at today's Midland Pop Up Market Hosted by Boost Mobile at the 2101 N Big Spring St Location 49 vendors came to set up their own booths and to bring the...
The Salvation Army of Midland and Odessa is experiencing a "summer slump" in donations, while the need for assistance increases due to the heat, and is asking the community to help bridge the gap by donating money, bottled water, snacks, hygiene products, and volunteers.
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Odessa College students underwent some frightening, real-world emergency simulations involving mass casualties and were taught what to do in the event of a disaster that threatens the lives of many. Students in the school’s Allied Health Programs received hands-on trai...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Gas prices are ticking back up this week, and the trucking industry is feeling the pressure.Transportation expert and radio host, Dan Ronan, said the situation in the Middle East is driving prices in the wrong direction.“The situation with Iran, and specifically the uptick ...
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk tried to sow doubt about the case on Friday, while a prosecutor countered that authorities have “overwhelming” evidence including DNA tests and apparent confessions by the defendant. Judge Tony Graf said ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A Midland man was arrested for indecency with a child by exposure and driving while intoxicated, according to an arrest affidavit.On July 9, Midland police were called about a report of a man who had exposed himself in public while sitting in a black vehicle.According to t...
FRISCO, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Texas Tech is set to kick off the 2026 season on September 5, 2026, at home against Abilene Christian. Sports Director Trey Francis sat down one-on-one with head coach Joey McGuire ahead of the new season to discuss the expectations heading into year five, the offseaso...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The summer months can be a difficult time for nonprofits as donations tend to drop while the need remains high. The Salvation Army is now asking the community to help bridge that gap. They call it the “summer slump” a time when donations often decline despite a continued n...
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Students abducted in May by Islamic militants in Nigeria's southwestern Oyo state have been rescued, the government said Friday. Government spokesman Bayo Onanuga did not specify the total number of students rescued, but authorities said at the time of the abductions on May ...
Odessa Police Department is searching for Andres Laabs, who is wanted for stealing approximately $400,000 from the Odessa Housing Authority and has a first-degree felony warrant for theft.
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department is searching for a man accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from the Odessa Housing Authority.According to the Odessa police, 42-year-old Andres Laabs is wanted on a first-degree felony theft warrant. Investigators calim Laabs st...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The northbound lanes on Andrews Highway have reopened following a crash investigation.According to the Odessa Police Department, police were investigating a crash at the intersection of 100th Street and Andrews Highway. Both northbound lanes had been closed while the invest...
NEW YORK (AP) — Attorneys for the family of a Mississippi 18-year-old who was found dead after a July 4 boat trip with friends to an island off the Gulf Coast called for a deeper investigation and greater transparency at a news conference Friday with the Rev. Al Sharpton, saying many of the detai...
ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - The Texas Rangers are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in Andrews County on June 12.According to the Andrews County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at around 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 12, to a home in the area of Southeast 2700 after receiving a report of a ...
The Texas Rangers are investigating a fatal shooting that took place in Andrews County on June 12th, resulting in the death of Matthew Cody Kintzel.
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Members of the Texas Anti-Gang Center (TAG) – Permian Basin arrested three wanted men in Midland County on Thursday, according to a news release.TAG officials said Gabriel Alexander Alvarado-Torrez was arrested during a traffic stop near Midkiff Road and Illinois Av...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A 21-year-old man is in stable but critical condition after being shot in the head during an aggravated robbery at a Midland smoke shop early Friday morning.According to the Midland Police Department, officers responded around 3:55 a.m. Friday, July 10, to Holy Vape & Smok...
President Donald Trump has chosen not to sign a sweeping housing affordability bill Friday, in protest of Congress not approving a strict voter ID bill that lacks sufficient support to pass. The housing measure will become law without Trump’s signature because he didn’t veto it. Still, the presid...
The Odessa Police Department is investigating a crash at 100th St. and Andrews Highway, and both northbound lanes on Andrews Highway are currently shut down, with motorists advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes.
A 21-year-old man was shot in the head during an aggravated robbery at a Midland smoke shop and remains in stable but critical condition, with the suspect still at large.
Three wanted fugitives were arrested in Midland County, Texas by the Texas Anti-Gang Center-Permian Basin task force on charges of indecency with a child, indecent exposure, and sexual assault.
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Who says Santa only shops in December? At Miss Cayce’s in Midland, Christmas starts five months early.Stepping inside Miss Cayce’s Wonderland feels like walking onto a movie set—packed with holiday decorations, twinkling displays, and seasonal charm. The store’s “Christmas...
MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A joint law enforcement operation led by the U.S. Marshals Service and the Texas Anti-Gang Center-Permian Basin (TAG) resulted in the arrests of 32 wanted suspects in the Midland-Odessa area during a four-day fugitive roundup.According to the release by the U.S. Mar...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department is marking the retirement of Captain Darryl Smith, who dedicated more than 33 years of service to the department.During his tenure, Smith served in the Patrol Division, the Criminal Investigation Division, and the Professional Standards Unit.Smi...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department offers its deepest condolences to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and the family of fallen Deputy Erika Serrato.The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says Deputy Serrato was hit and killed last week while investigating a crash on I-45 ne...
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s pledge to give Ukraine a license to produce Patriot air-defense systems could mark a major breakthrough for Kyiv, but experts and Ukrainian officials warn that turning the idea into real weapons would likely take years. Speaking Wednesday alongsi...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock County Historical Commission will unveil a new Texas Historical Marker on Saturday, July 11 at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place at the northeast corner of University Avenue and Baylor Street.Professional baseball came to Lubbock in 1922 with the team known ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland police are asking the public to help identify a man suspected of stealing alcohol from an H-E-B store earlier this month.Detectives said the man stole alcohol from the H-E-B on July 2 at approximately 7:44 p.m. He then left the scene with another man in a white 200...
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