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Basin Women Heading to Oklahoma to Help Tornado Victims

Rhonda Tsesmelis and Lorrie Baker are two of the many people who have stepped up to help the victims of last week's tornado in Moore, Oklahoma.

Powerful Storm Hits Howard County

A powerful storm hit parts of Howard County on Thursday night. The winds were so severe it caused several power poles to be broken in half and one tree was uprooted.

Man Facing Federal Charges After "A Plane Ride to Hell"

"A plane ride to hell," that's how an unruly passenger described his Southwest flight. When he landed in Midland, police say he forced his way out and sprinted down the jetway.

First Case of West Nile Virus Reported in Texas

The West Nile Virus is back in Texas after the Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed the case on Friday. DSHS Officials tell NewsWest 9, the case was reported in Anderson County in East Texas.

Midland Police Searching For Theft Suspect

The Midland Police Department needs your help in locating a theft suspect. Police are searching for Bradley Lee Davis. Davis has been contracting himself through his business, Davis Signature Pools, to either build or repair swimming pools in Midland and surrounding areas.

Man Pleads Guilty to Three Charges of Arson in Odessa, Sentenced to Seven Years Behind Bars

One man has learned his sentence after pleading guilty to three charges of arson. Oscar Castillo pleaded guilty to the charges on Monday and was sentenced to seven years behind bars.

Man Behind Bars After Spitting Blood at Odessa Police Officer

Spitting blood in an officer's face cost an Odessa man a trip to jail. Police say they spotted 32-year-old Herman Melendez asleep in another person's car.

  • International

  • Chile's environmental regulator has stopped construction and imposed sanctions on Barrick Gold Corp.'s $8.5 billion Pascua-Lama project, citing "serious violations" of its environmental permit.
    Chile's environmental regulator blocked Barrick Gold Corp.'s $8.5 billion Pascua-Lama project on Friday and imposed its maximum fine on the world's largest gold miner, citing "very serious" violations of its...
  • Toronto Mayor Rob Ford denied Friday that he smokes crack cocaine and said he is not an addict after a video purported to show him using the drug. Ford did not say whether he has ever used crack.
    Toronto Mayor Rob Ford denied Friday that he smokes crack cocaine and said he is not an addict after a video purported to show him using the drug. The mayor of Canada's largest city did not say whether he has ever used...
  • The lawyer for ex-Guatemalan President Alfonso Portillo says he is being extradited to the United States to face money-laundering and embezzlement charges.
    Ex-Guatemalan President Alfonso Portillo was extradited on Friday to the United States to face charges of laundering $70 million in Guatemalan funds through U.S. bank accounts.

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