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PHOENIX (KPHO/Gray News) — A female inmate tried to escape a Phoenix hospital this week, but it didn’t go the way she planned.According to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, the woman was at the Va
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Independence Hills Regional Park has been vandalized twice in less than six months, and Laredo police say surveillance cameras are the solution.Two incidents, no arrestsIn November, someone damaged three light tunnels along the park’s Christmas light trail. In March, suspect...
You listened, and you voted! Now, it’s time to announce the winner of The Star-Spangled Sing-Off!Local Gray stations around the country accepted Star-Spangled vocal submissions, and you voted for your favorite local singers! Then, our voters had the chance to choose their favorite regional voice!...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Local leaders in Laredo are raising concerns about the future of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) after the U.S. declined to renew the deal, warning that instability could affect jobs and cross-border commerce.Texas State Representative Richard Peña Raymond,...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo police responded June 28 to a motel in the 5300 block of San Bernardo Avenue after a caller was reported making inaudible statements and not cooperating, according to police.Officers identified the caller as Alejandra Soledad Loredo, 34, and said they found her inside...
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Gray News) - An 8-year-old girl in California died after being struck by fireworks during a Fourth of July display.On Wednesday, 47-year-old Earl Decastro was charged with one felony count of involuntary manslaughter, along with recklessly setting fire causing great bodily inju...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is reminding parents and caregivers to watch children around water this Fourth of July holiday weekend and throughout the year, both indoors and outdoors.DFPS said 44 children have died in water-related incidents ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Mexican Consulate in Laredo has confirmed the death of a Mexican migrant who attempted to illegally cross the U.S. border near Laredo last month.The man was identified as Jose Manuel Barrientos. Consulate authorities said his family has been notified, and the medical exa...
(Gray News) - Amazon Prime members are getting a new fuel discount in time for the Fourth of July. Here’s how it works.Prime, Prime Access, and Prime for Young Adults members can only use this one-time discount between July 2 and 5 at participating bp, Amoco, ampm and Thorntons locations across t...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The City of Laredo has issued an update regarding the water main break that is causing low-pressure outages throughout the city.The Lyon Tanks are continuing to refill following a repair to a 36-inch water transmission line, but the process is moving slower than anticipated,...
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN/Gray News) - Authorities say a group of teens is facing charges in connection with vandalizing a produce stand last weekend. Court documents state that a 15-year-old who was turned in to authorities by her mother was part of the group accused of destroying Kelly’s Produce. Acc...
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WVLT/Gray News) - A tractor-trailer carrying live crabs caught fire on an interstate in Tennessee Wednesday morning, closing an off-ramp.A preliminary report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol said the driver was traveling north on I-81 when he saw a fire break out near the rear...
(Gray News) - JCPenney is helping customers stretch their budgets with a one-day Fuel Up and Save event that turns a gas station receipt into real savings.On Friday, customers who bring any gas station receipt, digital or printed, into any JCPenney store will receive $10 off a $10 purchase.The co...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A crash between a box trailer and an SUV left the trailer on its side and temporarily closed both lanes of Corpus Christi St. on Wednesday afternoon, July 2.The crash happened near 1800 Corpus Christi St. in Central Laredo before 2 p.m. The impact caused the box trailer to r...
(Gray News) - The massive heat wave expected in the nation’s capital won’t deter President Donald Trump from giving a lengthy speech on the Fourth of July.Trump said Wednesday during a speech in North Dakota that he plans to give a “really long speech” on the National Mall.“On July 4th, it’s goin...
PHOENIX (KPHO/Gray News) — A female inmate tried to escape a Phoenix hospital this week, but it didn’t go the way she planned.According to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, the woman was at the Valleywise Health Medical Center on Wednesday. The inmate reportedly asked to use the restroom and ...
(Gray News) - As the country grapples with heat indices of up to 115 degrees in some areas, heat-related illnesses will naturally begin to increase.Heat exhaustion and heatstroke both happen when the body is out in severe heat, and both require medical attention; however, heatstroke is much more ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Two men were arrested on theft charges stemming from a construction site burglary in which $48,000 worth of power tools were stolen.Christian Martinez, 24, and Jose Armando Cruz, 24, were each arrested July 1 and served with pending warrants charging them with Theft.The inve...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - City of Laredo Utilities crews worked through the night July 1 to repair a break on a 36-inch water transmission line that supplies the Lyon Water Tanks.The break has been repaired, but the city said restoring full water service is taking longer than expected because the Lyo...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Laredo group is sending food, medical supplies and rescue equipment to Venezuela after deadly earthquakes.A local faith community gathered Thursday morning, July 2, at a home in North Laredo to pray for those affected by the earthquakes, which have killed at least 920 peop...
TIGERTON, Wis. (WBAY/Gray News) - A 6-year-old in Wisconsin is receiving treatment after she was bitten by a rabid bat Tuesday.Her brother had come to her rescue, killing the bat with a makeshift sword.Cece Kale was in a tree in front of her home in Tigerton when she was bitten. The bat had wrapp...
(Gray News) - Thousands of air conditioners are under recall due to the risk of fire or burn injury.About 13,514 Amana Window-Room-Air-Conditioners (WRAC) and Through the Wall (TTW) air conditioners or heat pumps were included in the recall, which was issued on June 25. According to the Consumer ...
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD/Gray News) — A California man accused of writing a fake ransom note to Nancy Guthrie’s family pleaded guilty Thursday morning.Derrick Callella was charged with transmitting a demand for ransom in interstate commerce and using a telecommunications device with intent to abuse, t...
HILLSBORO, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - A thrift store find could now sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars.A routine treasure hunt at a Hillsboro Goodwill store in January has turned into a find of a lifetime for 19-year-old Quinn Brown.The Portland resident said he discovered a Los Angeles Laker...
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB/Gray News) — Police in Florida are reminding residents and visitors about water safety after officers spotted an 8-year-old boy riding a personal watercraft alone.Sarasota police posted body camera video of an officer with the Marine Patrol Unit stopping the boy in the water ...
BOLTON, Miss. (WLBT/Gray News) - An 83-year-old woman in Mississippi died after she and her husband fell in the hot sun.Martha Irene Van Egmond died after temperatures reached the 90s on Saturday. According to meteorologists, surface temperatures on cement reached approximately 125 degrees. Her h...
MADISON, Ala. (WAFF/Gray News) — More than 500 geese were killed this week as part of a planned cull to address an overpopulation problem in a neighborhood in Alabama.Heritage Plantation HOA leaders said the USDA captured and killed 550 geese on the property Tuesday night.The HOA board said it re...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - One of Laredo’s biggest Independence Day traditions is back, and the community is invited to attend.The Cigarroa family’s annual Fourth of July celebration returns to Tres Laredos Park this Saturday, July 4.Dr. Ricardo Cigarroa joined this morning in the studio to invite eve...
(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we focus on urinary incontinence: the signs, when to seek medical help and how to move past the stigma. Plus, caregiving in the spotlight — how celebrity stories are helping more families talk about it. Then, a rock-climbing program helping people...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE/Gray News) - After decades of red tape following a clerical error, a 99-year-old World War II veteran received his Purple Heart on Wednesday, 81 years after he was wounded in action.Glenn Fisher of Bedford, Kentucky, was awarded the medal during a ceremony at the Frazier Ken...
(InvestigateTV) — DIY home projects can feel rewarding and save money, but knowing which jobs to tackle — and which to leave to a professional — can make the difference between a weekend win and a costly mistake.General contractor and This First House host Zack Dettmore said homeowners often unde...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The mayor of Laredo will hold a press conference regarding the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) following recent developments at the federal level.Mayor Dr. Victor D. Treviño will host the conference on Thursday, July 2, at 10:30 a.m. in the City Council Chamber...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Public Health Department kicked off its “Arts and Crafts for Mental Health” series Thursday, the first in a lineup of free weekly sessions scheduled throughout July.The program runs every Thursday in July and is open to adults at no cost. Each class features inter...
(Aging Untold) — Thousands of volunteers nationwide are helping military veterans navigate the transition to civilian life through beekeeping as part of a national nonprofit called Hives for Heroes. About the program Hives for Heroes pairs transitioning veterans with mentors who connect them with...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Can a person completely reinvent themselves? Andrew Russell believes the answer is yes.On the latest episode of Morning Brew, Mindy sits down with the new CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Laredo for a conversation that goes far beyond his new role leading one of the city’s m...
(Aging Untold) — Melatonin is a popular sleep aid, but a neurologist says many people misunderstand what it actually does. Dr. Michael Howell, a neurologist and sleep specialist at the University of Minnesota, said melatonin is a hormone produced in the brain that helps regulate the body’s circad...
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Aging Untold) — A retired physician diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease more than 20 years ago struggled to find a climbing gym that would let him participate. One gym said yes. That single decision helped launch a nonprofit now serving more than 1,300 climbers across the country....
(Aging Untold) — Bringing part-time help into a loved one’s home sounds straightforward—until real life doesn’t line up with the hours you’ve booked. Getting it right takes a plan: prioritizing the right tasks, keeping routines consistent and asking the right questions before a caregiver ever wal...
(Aging Untold) — Caregiving doesn’t discriminate. Rob Lowe and his brothers cared for their mother through stage 4 breast cancer. Queen Latifah cared for her late mother, who had a rare autoimmune disease. Money and fame may change resources, but they don’t erase the emotional weight of caring fo...
(Aging Untold) — Scams targeting older adults rarely begin with an obvious threat. More often, they start with a friendly face, a helpful offer and a gradual erosion of boundaries. The Aging Untold experts are shedding light on what families and caregivers should look out for and what you can do ...
(Gray News) - The FDA reclassified a major potato chip recall to the agency’s highest level due to a potential salmonella risk.The recall involving Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips is now a Class 1 recall, according to the FDA. A Class 1 classification is the agency’s highest warning level and is us...
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