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Winkler County News

Local news for Winkler County, Texas, county seat Kermit. Every story is from a local paper or regional outlet, with a plain-language bottom line on what it means for residents and a link to the original reporting. Updated daily.

Oct 14 · Public safety · NewsWest 9 (Midland-Odessa)
Man arrested in Winkler County for reckless driving, unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon
A 34-year-old man was arrested in Winkler County on Tuesday for reckless driving and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
Original at NewsWest 9 (Midland-Odessa) ↗
Oct 14 · Public safety · CBS7 Odessa
Man arrested in Winkler County on reckless driving and felon-in-possession-of-a-firearm charges
Winkler County deputies arrested 34-year-old Leroy Anthony Montoya on Tuesday, Oct. 13, for reckless driving and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon after a traffic stop on State Highway 302.
Original at CBS7 Odessa ↗
Oct 8 · Public safety · NewsWest 9 (Midland-Odessa)
Road briefly closed following Winkler County trailer accident
A passenger truck collided with a trailer blocking the roadway in Winkler County, causing a brief road closure.
Original at NewsWest 9 (Midland-Odessa) ↗
Sep 14 · Public safety · CBS7 Odessa
Body of oilfield worker found inside car on drill site in Winkler County
Winkler County investigators found the body of a 38-year-old oilfield worker inside a vehicle at a drill site near Little Joe Road. No foul play was suspected, and an autopsy has been ordered to determine the cause of death.
Original at CBS7 Odessa ↗
Aug 29 · Sports · CBS7 Odessa
HIGHLIGHTS: Monahans def. Stanton 36-12
Monahans defeated Stanton 36-12 in their home opener on August 29, 2026. The Loboes secured their first win under new head coach Brandon Jones.
Original at CBS7 Odessa ↗
Aug 20 · Public safety · NewsWest 9 (Midland-Odessa)
Roadway closed following vehicle rollover in Winkler County
State Highway 18 in Winkler County is partially closed following a vehicle rollover incident. A person was ejected from the vehicle during the crash.
Original at NewsWest 9 (Midland-Odessa) ↗

Man arrested in Winkler County for reckless driving, unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon

Man arrested in Winkler County on reckless driving and felon-in-possession-of-a-firearm charges

Road briefly closed following Winkler County trailer accident

Body of oilfield worker found inside car on drill site in Winkler County

HIGHLIGHTS: Monahans def. Stanton 36-12

Roadway closed following vehicle rollover in Winkler County

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