• Big Bend warns to bring plenty of water as temperatures continue to rise

    BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK (KMID/KPEJ) - As summer grows closer and temperatures continue to rise in the Basin, the Big Bend National Park is reminding visitors of the importance of bringing plenty of water while visiting the park. The National Park said it's a good idea to pack plenty of water to stay cool and []

  • Midland ISD’s newest ride-share service, HopSkipDrive

    MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - HopSkipDrive, think of a safe Uber for students It's a transportation business that partners with Midland ISD. We looked into the option for student transit to and from school, after school activities and how they're keeping students safe in the process. "You can't be in school if you do not have []

  • From South Korea to UTPB, Sangha Park is making a name for himself in the golf world

    ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The University of Texas Permian Basin Falcons golf team has made some noise this season, thanks to efforts from each player on the team. However, one player stands out compared to the rest and his name is Sangha Park. Park, who is originally from South Korea, said he fell in love []

  • Big Spring PD looking for repeat theft suspect

    BIG SPRING, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Big Spring Police Department and Crime Stoppers are looking to identify a male theft suspect. According to the Howard County Crime Stoppers the suspect has been stealing items on the north side of town for the past month. Authorities believe he may live somewhere on northeast 11th Street. If you []

  • MPD looking for two vehicle burglary suspects

    MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Police Department and Crime Stoppers are looking for information regarding two suspects involved in a vehicle burglary earlier this month. According to Crime Stoppers, on Monday, April 22, the two unknown males got out of a newer Black Chevy Traverse and entered the victim's vehicle. The suspects then stole []

  • Yes, it’s illegal to stand in the roadway and solicit: OPD is cracking down

    ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Odessa Police Department is cracking down on those standing in the roadway trying to solicit rides and money after receiving complaints from motorists about safety. In the last week, at least eight people have been arrested for violating Odessa's City Ordinance and the Texas Transportation Code, because of their "aggressiveness" when []

  • Big Spring leaders consider plans for new center amid Dora Roberts demolition

    BIG SPRING, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- City leaders in Big Spring are considering recommendations from a committee of community members tasked with presenting ideas on how the City should proceed with the construction of a new community center. On July 1, 2023, officers with the Big Spring Police Department and crews with the Big Spring Fire Department []

  • MPD investigating theft at Rodeo Western

    MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Midland Police Department is asking for help from the community to identify a group accused of theft. According to MPD, a male suspect, pictured below, was allegedly caught on camera stealing a pair of boots from Rodeo Western, located at 4511 N Midkiff Road. Investigators said tow women entered the store []

  • MPD investigating Kohl’s theft

    MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Midland Police Department is asking for help from the community to identify two women accused of theft. According to MPD, the women pictured below were allegedly caught on camera stealing merchandise from Kohl's. Investigators said they left the scene in a white SUV , also pictured below. Anyone with information is []

  • ‘Do a better job’: Murder suspect’s widow said she asked law enforcement for help prior to deadly crime spree

    HOBBS, New Mexico (KMID/KPEJ) - Ector County murder suspect, 26-year-old Trevor James Myrick, was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Irion County earlier this month after investigators said he killed a 74-year-old Odessa resident and stole multiple vehicles. Now Trevor's widow is speaking out about the events that led up to the officer-involved shooting that []

  • OC invites job seekers, community to annual ‘Community and College Career Fair’

    ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Odessa College is inviting job seekers and the community to its annual "Community and College Career Fair," with representatives from more than 40 area employers. Companies representing the healthcare, finance, trucking, oil and gas, electrical, higher education, hospitality, and law enforcement industries will be meeting with students and the public. Odessa []

  • UTPB football to hold kids camp

    ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The reigning Lone Star Conference champion Falcons are now taking registrations for its summer kids football camp. The Falcons will host kids from grades kindergarten through eighth grade to teach them on-the-field skills. The camp runs on June 3rd and 4th from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at UTPB's on-campus practice []