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Man Dies After Crashing His Vehicle Into Big Spring Restaurant Video included

One man has died after crashing his vehicle into a Big Spring restaurant on Sunday morning. Our media partner, KBYG Radio in Big Spring, is reporting that accident happened at the Fire House Grill Restaurant on Highway 350 around 9 a.m.

Two Injured, One Behind Bars After Rollover Accident in Odessa Video included

Two people are in the hospital and one person behind bars after a rollover accident in the parking lot behind Target in Odessa. We're told the driver of the pickup was speeding through the parking lot when he lost control, rolled and hit a Mazda 6.

Three People Taken to the Hospital After High Speed Accident in Midland County Video included

Three people were taken to the hospital after a high speed accident in Midland County. Details about the accident are limited but we’re told the accident happened on West County Road 54 and FM 1788 in Midland County.

Man Recovering After Being Stabbed in Midland Video included

One man is recovering following a weekend stabbing in Midland. The stabbing happened around 5 p.m. Sunday afternoon at Riley’s on Wall Street.

Artesia Man Killed in Rollover Accident in Chaves County, N.M.

An Artesia man was killed in an early morning rollover accident in Chaves County on Sunday. We’re told the accident happened on State Road 2 at the intersection of Cherokee Road, just south of Dexter, New Mexico.

Neighbor Speaks Out About Odessa Shooting Video included

A woman who was shot in Odessa on Friday night allegedly at the hands of her boyfriend is still in the hospital. Kimberly Root suffered a major gunshot wound.

Odessa Woman in Critical Condition After Being Shot by Her Boyfriend Video included

An Odessa woman remains in the hospital fighting for her life after being shot by her boyfriend late Friday night. Police responded to the 900 block of West 23rd Street after a call came in of a gunshot victim. 23-year old Kimberly Root is at Medical Center Hospital in critical condition after being shot by her boyfriend.

Two Women Arrested Following Drug Raid in Odessa

We're getting a look at the two women involved in a drug raid at an Odessa home on Friday. 42-year-old Laura Leon was arrested on drug charges. Police tell NewsWest 9, Leon was hauled off to jail for having heroin.

UTPB Women's Basketball Coach on Administrative Leave

A UTPB basketball coach is currently on administrative leave due to an investigation. UTPB Officials tell NewsWest 9, Women's Basketball Coach Jerome Willis is on leave pending the outcome.

UPDATE: Fire Crews Respond to House Fire in Midland Video included

Fire crews in Midland were busy on Friday night with a house fire. The fire broke out just after 6:30 p.m. at a home on Cedar Springs. Officials tell NewsWest 9, the home was abandoned and it was fully involved by the time crews arrived.

Population Increase Making Water Levels Drop Video included

People are moving in and the water levels are going down. So the question is should Midland be worried about the possibility of water shortage? Should Midlanders be afraid with the lake levels being so low and the population on the rise?

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  • A stage at a Southern California high school collapsed during a student event and 30-40 people were rushed to hospitals with mainly minor injuries, authorities said.
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  • The brother of a North Texas man who was aboard the Malaysia Airlines flight that went missing over the South China Sea said Sunday his family is leaning on their faith as they wait for news about the man they last...
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    Mexico's government confirmed late Sunday that the leader of the Knights Templar Cartel was killed in an early-morning shootout with troops despite being declared dead by authorities in 2010.
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  • An Odessa woman remains in the hospital fighting for her life after being shot by her boyfriend late Friday night. Police responded to the 900 block of West 23rd Street after a call came in of a gunshot victim. 23-year old Kimberly Root is at Medical Center Hospital in critical condition after being shot by her boyfriend.
    An Odessa woman remains in the hospital fighting for her life after being shot by her boyfriend late Friday night. Police responded to the 900 block of West 23rd Street after a call came in of a gunshot victim. 23-year old Kimberly Root is at Medical Center Hospital in critical condition after being shot by her boyfriend.

  • We're getting a look at the two women involved in a drug raid at an Odessa home on Friday. 42-year-old Laura Leon was arrested on drug charges. Police tell NewsWest 9, Leon was hauled off to jail for having heroin.
    We're getting a look at the two women involved in a drug raid at an Odessa home on Friday. 42-year-old Laura Leon was arrested on drug charges. Police tell NewsWest 9, Leon was hauled off to jail for having heroin.

  • We have new information over the man accused of killing his girlfriend in Carlsbad. 33-year-old Robert Earley of Euless is heard on a 911 call saying the Dallas area teacher disappeared after threatening to leave with a man who “treated her right.”
    We have new information over the man accused of killing his girlfriend in Carlsbad. 33-year-old Robert Earley of Euless is heard on a 911 call saying the Dallas area teacher disappeared after threatening to leave with a man who “treated her right.”
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