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WATCH: Kansas police rescue 14-month-old child stuck in underground pipe
MOUNDRIDGE, Kansas (KMID/KPEJ) – Rescuers saved a 14-month old child who fell into a PVC pipe and became trapped underground on Sunday. The Moundridge Police Department got the call of a juvenile needing assistance just before 2 p.m. They found a pipe approximately 12 inches in diameter and 10 to 12 feet deep. “He was […]
WATCH: ISS crew attempts Olympic games in space
INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION (KMID/KPEJ) – The crew of the International Space Station was seen trying their hand at Olympic sports while passing a fireless torch, in footage released by NASA on Friday, July 26. “We, of course, have had the benefit of weightlessness. We can`t imagine how hard this must be, to be such a […]
Zoo Midland looks to ‘build excitement’ through decoration of signal boxes
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Zoo Midland is wrapping 10 signal boxes throughout the city in vibrant animal patterns, all in an effort to connect the community and build excitement for the upcoming project. “Zoo Midland is more than just a zoo; it’s a destination that will foster pride and joy within the community. ‘Zoo Midland […]
MISD Police conduct safety training to better protect students & staff
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Midland ISD Police Department conducted training over the past two weeks to prepare themselves, and other law enforcement, for the upcoming school year. The training is called “ALERRT” or Active Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training. It is mandated by the state of Texas for all peace officers. “It shows real […]
ECSO’s rescue pup turned K-9 officer is ready to serve and protect
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Before coming to Ector County, Daisy, a chocolate lab, lived life in a rescue shelter in Lubbock, awaiting her forever home. Now, the rescue pup turned K-9 officer is living her best life among deputies and jailers at the Ector County Law Enforcement Center. Typically, a K-9 officer would have cost […]
Odessa teen heads to New Zealand for World Junior Championships
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Robert Orta is a local teen headed to New Zealand in September to represent the United States at the 2024 Predator World Pool Association World Junior Championships. Orta was introduced to the game at a young age, thanks to a tabletop gift that he received from his father at three. He […]
These US states have the most aggressive drivers in the country, according to Forbes
(KDVR/NEXSTAR) — Anyone who has ever sat behind the wheel of a car has witnessed that one other car on the road driving way too aggressively. You know the one, it’s the car weaving in and out of traffic, cutting other cars off, and yelling at anyone in their way. The driver who you’d say […]
Meta agrees to $1.4B settlement with Texas for biometric data usage in Facebook images
Meta has agreed to pay Texas a record $1.4 billion in settlement funds over the state's lawsuit claiming the tech giant used biometric data of users without their permission, Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Tuesday.
Permian Strategic Partnership urges citizens to comment on Odessa District funding after TxDot unveils UTP 2025 Draft
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Permian Strategic Partnership is encouraging public participation to secure funds after TxDot recently unveiled its Unified Transportation Program 2025 draft. According to the Permian Strategic Partnership, TxDots’s Unified Transportation Program (UTP) is a “roadmap” that is used to prioritize and assign funding for thousands of Texas transportation projects- with $3.9 billion […]
Big Spring man finally sentenced following courthouse escape
HOWARD COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A Big Spring man facing two counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault was convicted and sentenced earlier this month following a brief escape from court. According to court documents, during the trial, Morgan reportedly ran out of the back door of the courtroom and tried to escape custody as he ran through […]
Police investigating Big Spring suspects after ATV theft
BIG SPRING, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Big Spring Police Department and Crime Stoppers are looking to identify two suspects involved in the theft of an ATV on Monday. Crime Stoppers said that at about 6 a.m. on Monday, July 29, the two suspects stole an ATV from a property in the 2100 block of South […]
Landgraf provides update on water situation following Odessa chemical fire
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) State Representative Brooks Landgraf provided an update Tuesday following a fire at a chemical storage company last week that left many Odessa residents without drinkable water. The fire happened July 23 at Permian Basin Containers and left residents in the area of 81st Street and West County Road dealing with a “nuisance” in […]
OFR members head to California to help battle wildfires
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Two members of Odessa Fire Rescue headed to California Tuesday morning, where they teamed up with more than 100 firefighters across Texas, including crews from San Angelo and Travis County, to help battle ongoing wildfires. Lieutenant Elbis Nicholas and fire fighter Clayton King, of OFR, stepped up to help after Governor Greg […]
TxDot to resume Big Spring Street mill and inlay project
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Texas Department of Transportation announced that it will resume its mill and inlay project on Big Spring Street in Midland. City officials reported that TxDot will start the mill and inlay project at Big Spring Street and Wadley Avenue and move south on August 5th. According to reports, the best route […]
City of Odessa responds after credit rating is withdrawn
ODESSA, Texas (KMID / KPEJ) – The city of Odessa is speaking out after Standard & Poor’s, a rating agency that ranks creditworthiness, withdrew its bond rating. Odessa City Manager John Beckmeyer said a delay in the city’s 2022 and 2023 audits led to the withdrawal. “There wasn’t anything wrong with the accounts – it […]
TCEQ continues investigation of Permian Basin Containers fire
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Nearly one week after a fire scorched Permian Basin Containers and forced many to evacuate their homes, the cause of the fire is still unknown. However, those in the area say they are still feeling the effects. A meeting was held Monday evening with State Representative Brooks Landgraf, Ector County Commissioner […]
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