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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump delivered a prime-time address Thursday, claiming China obtained voter information by accessing records in several states and attempted to influence publi
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RUSKIN, Fla. (WWSB/Gray News) - Two Florida deputies were shot and flown to a hospital after a suspect ambushed them when they arrived to take him into custody Thursday.The suspect, identified as 34-year-old Chris Machowski, was also transported to Tampa General Hospital, where he was pronounced ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - It was a back and forth first half on Thursday night with the Heat dominating the opening minutes, while Texoma had some momentum going to the break, even if they were 0-0 at the break. The 2nd half would be a different story as Laredo finally breaks through with a score and...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump delivered a prime-time address Thursday, claiming China obtained voter information by accessing records in several states and attempted to influence public opinion against him, while outlining what he described as vulnerabilities in the American elect...
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, Wis. (WBAY/Gray News) — A construction worker was struck by a truck Wednesday, according to Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson.Nelson said the driver ignored the worker directing traffic. The worker was hit by the side-view mirror.The driver reportedly did not stop after hitt...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A White House teleprompter operator is under federal investigation after allegedly placing bets on the contents of President Donald Trump’s speeches, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Thursday.The operator was identified on Kalshi, a prediction market p...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A stabbing in downtown Laredo near the Plaza Theatre on Lincoln Street began as a domestic dispute between two unhoused women before escalating into a brawl that left multiple people with cuts and injuries, police said.Laredo Police Chief Miguel Rodriguez said others interve...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Webb County commissioners voted to apply for a federal grant worth up to $650,000 to fund the county’s Safe Haven program.The vote took place during a Commissioners Court meeting Monday, July 13. The funding would come from the U.S. Justice Department’s Office on Violence Ag...
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX/Gray News) — A former Mississippi educator is in custody after police say she had sexual relations with a student.Olivia Marie Smith has been charged with sexual battery and enticement of a child to meet for sexual purposes. Smith previously worked as a teacher at Ocean...
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM/Gray News) - A Fort Benning soldier and his girlfriend face life in prison after a federal indictment detailed a case of neglect that prosecutors said led to the starvation death of their infant son and a family pet.A federal grand jury returned an eight-count indictment again...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The moist air fueling rains and an upper level low will track further to the west, taking the rains into the north and western Hill Country tonight, and further west this weekend. We will have sunnier skies and 100F heat for quite a few days. Heavy rain redeveloped last nigh...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Elderly residents at a Laredo senior citizens’ home have been dealing with elevator breakdowns since 2024, and housing officials say fully modernizing the aging equipment could cost $500,000.The seven-story building near Jarvis Plaza houses roughly 88 apartments and is serve...
WASHINGTON (Gray News) - President Donald Trump is set to hold a primetime address to the country on Thursday, but not all major network television stations chose to broadcast it. Some stations have chosen to only air Trump’s speech on their streaming platforms. Two out of the three major televis...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - City leaders broke ground July 16 on Fire Station 16 in Buena Vista, moving the project a step closer to completion. The new station will be on Cuatro Vientos Road near the Buena Vista Sports Complex.Officials said the facility will expand emergency response capabilities and...
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) — Another child has died after exposure to carbon monoxide in a vehicle in Ohio, officials said.The update Thursday brings the death toll to four, including three children and one adult.One more child remains hospitalized.Toledo police said officers received a call W...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo fire officials are monitoring the Rio Grande after updated National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasts showed the river could reach moderate flood stage in the next few days, with a projected peak near 21 feet this weekend.Laredo is under a flood ...
PHOENIX (KPHO/Gray News) - Police say a toddler is dead after one of his parents found him inside a vehicle on Wednesday night in Phoenix.According to Phoenix police, officers were called to a home near Baseline Road and 24th Street for reports of a child left inside a parked vehicle. The 2-year-...
SWATARA TOWNSHIP, Pa. (Gray News) — A 5-year-old boy escaped a home in Pennsylvania where authorities said he was kept in a room locked with wooden boards and zip ties.Pennsylvania State Police said troopers were called to a street in Swatara Township on July 10 after a 5-year-old boy was found n...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Webb County commissioners voted to pursue more than $21 million in state funding for new water infrastructure.The vote, taken during a Commissioners Court meeting Monday, July 13, directs the county’s Economic Development Department to apply for the funding through the Texas...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Rio Grande is expected to rise significantly this weekend, and moderate to major flooding is possible, according to the National Weather Service.The City of Laredo and the Laredo Police Department have both issued advisories urging residents to take precautions.Police ur...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Rio Grande is expected to rise significantly this weekend, and moderate to major flooding is possible, according to the National Weather Service.The Laredo Police Department shared the advisory around 4:15 p.m. July 16.LPD advised residents along Mines Road and anyone wi...
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT/Gray News) - Two young brothers have lost their lives following a crash that authorities say was caused by a drunken driver. Omaha authorities said the collision happened on July 9 when a vehicle being driven by 28-year-old Tanner Hunt hit another car that was carrying the child...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Health Department confirmed seven cases of cyclospora in Webb County as of July 16. The parasitic illness causes severe stomach problems and intense diarrhea.No specific source has been identified. Past outbreaks have been linked to fresh produce, including bagged...
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NEW YORK (Gray Media) - From the Great Lakes to the East Coast, air quality is deteriorating as smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets large swaths of the United States. In New York City, a thick haze is creating hazardous conditions and prompting leaders to urge residents to limit time outdoors....
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4/Gray News) - A mother and father were arrested after police said their two children were found locked inside a feces-covered room in St. Louis.Court records show David Croft, 31, and Desiree Ching, 32, are each facing two first-degree charges of endangering the welfare of...
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4/Gray News) – A 65-year-old man was dragged by a car in front of a Jack in the Box after his wallet was stolen, and St. Louis police said they are looking for the suspect.The man was eating inside the fast food restaurant on South Kingshighway Boulevard on July 2 when his ...
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - An officer in North Carolina has been arrested after allegedly showing up to work impaired.According to the Huntersville Police Department, Officer Michael Ciarleglio was displaying signs of impairment when he reported to duty on July 15.Ciarleglio was subseq...
(InvestigateTV) — Federal student loan borrowers face a series of changes beginning July 1, and a debt relief attorney says now is the time to act — before those changes affect repayment plans or lead to delinquency.The changes apply to federal student loans. Borrowers with private student loans ...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC/Gray News) — A Memphis restaurant owner is defending his decision to deny service to National Guard members working as part of the Memphis Safe Task Force.Miles Tamboli, the owner of Tamboli’s Pasta & Pizza, confirmed reports of his decision Wednesday.Under state and federal l...
FULTON, Wis. (WMTV/Gray News) - An ATV driver was killed after being thrown from the ATV and hit by a passing truck Wednesday night in Wisconsin.According to the Rock County Sheriff’s Office, a call came in for a crash with injuries around 10 p.m. on N. County Highway F, in Fulton.Investigators s...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - U.S. Border Patrol agents in Laredo stopped a human-smuggling attempt at an immigration checkpoint, the agency said.During an inspection of a tractor-trailer, agents found eight people from Mexico hidden in the sleeper area.The U.S. citizen driver was arrested and is expecte...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Area Health Education Center (AHEC) is offering two educational programs next week for elementary and middle school students, with a focus on health care careers, stress management and mental health.The Mini Academy is open to 4th and 5th graders and begins July 23. The ...
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WFIE/Gray News) - A young boy remains at the hospital more than a week after being injured in a boating accident.Jentry Pace, 5, was with his family at Patoka Lake on July 5 when a boat’s propeller hit him. The boy’s father, John Pace, pulled Jentry from the water and brought him ...
WEBB COUNTY, Tex. (KGNS) - The Webb County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help locating Juan Carlos Valles, 41, who was last seen Sunday, July 12, 2026, near the 33-mile marker.Valles, also known as “JC,” is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall with hazel eyes and a tattoo on his neck.Tho...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Theater Guild International opens “Little Shop of Horrors” tonight, Thursday, July 16, with performances running over two weekends at the Texas A&M International University Fine and Performing Arts Center.The production follows a timid florist whose life is upende...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Marco Raya, a relief pitcher for the Minnesota Twins and a former United South Panther, returned to Laredo during the MLB All-Star break and spoke about his recent call-up to the majors.Raya was drafted into the Twins’ farm system five years ago and worked his way through th...
(Gray News) - A man was detained after he broke into the “Today” show studio on Thursday morning, according to reports.Several sources reported the man breached security and made his way into the NBC studio in Rockefeller Center. Deadline reported that he then confronted “Today” co-host Craig Mel...
BENNINGTON, Neb. (WOWT/Gray News) - An 11-year-old child is in the hospital after being struck by a pickup truck while riding a scooter.According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of 179th Street and Island Circle in Bennington,...
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ala. (WTVY/Gray News) - A 63-year-old woman died after she was hit by her own vehicle, according to authorities.Tammy Mears hooked a battery jump box under her hood and was attempting to get back in her SUV when it started to roll and trapped her, Houston County Deputy Coroner And...
(Gray News) - Actor Hal Williams, who starred in sitcoms such as “Sanford and Son” and “227,” has died, according to reports.He died on July 15 at his home in Rancho Mirage, California, a representative told Deadline. Williams was 91.Williams was best known for his role as Officer “Smitty” Smith ...
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