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(Aging Untold) — In January 2025, the U.S. National Archives sent out a unique call for help. The request perfectly captured a growing cultural and educational divide. On social media, the agency aske
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Webb County Treasurer’s Office is temporarily closed after sustaining water damage from a leak, Treasurer Raul Reyes said.Reyes said staff is assessing the extent of the property damage while coordinating with county departments and other elected officials on a response....
(Gray News) - Slurpee lovers, get ready: 7-Eleven’s Slurpee Day is right around the corner. And this year, the company is going all out to celebrate the iconic beverage’s 60th anniversary.The gas station retailer is continuing its annual tradition of giving out free small Slurpees at participatin...
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) — Bite marks were used to identify the 12-foot alligator that fatally attacked a 31-year-old woman who was swimming in a Florida river, according to the medical examiner.The bite marks on Brittany Clark matched one of two alligators the Florida Fish and Wildlife ...
PAYETTE, Idaho (Gray News) — A mother in Idaho has been arrested on two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of her 18-month-old twins, police said.The Payette Police Department said in a statement that Andrea Shaw, 23, was arrested June 30 without incident, more than a year after the twin...
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (Aging Untold) — A bagpipe and drum band in South Carolina is carrying on a tradition rooted in more than 170 years of first responder history. The Coastal Carolina Shields Pipes and Drums is a service band composed primarily of fire and police personnel. The tradition traces b...
(Aging Untold) — In January 2025, the U.S. National Archives sent out a unique call for help. The request perfectly captured a growing cultural and educational divide. On social media, the agency asked:“Is reading cursive your superpower?” It needed volunteers to help transcribe historical docum...
(Gray News) – Walmart and Sam’s Club stores nationwide are lowering prices on ground beef this summer and other cookout essentials. While President Donald Trump took to social media to say his administration is responsible for the price drops, Walmart made no mention of his statements in the pres...
DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA/Gray News) - A 17-year-old boy is charged with murder and attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed both of his parents, killing his mother and critically injuring his father, according to authorities.The teen and his parents, Samantha Baker, 37, and Lance Baker, 46, got into...
(Aging Untold) — When something goes wrong with your health, the instinct is to find the right specialist for the right body part. But what if that’s not the right approach for you? Viewing the body as one connected system — not a collection of separate problems — may be the key to finally feelin...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Mostly sunny with afternoon highs climbing into the mid to upper 90s. Heat index values of 105-110.Low temperatures will fall into the mid-70s/low 80s. Breezy east-southeasterly winds 21 mph. Rainfall potential increases this weekend, especially Saturday with a moderate chan...
SEATTLE (AP) — Images told the story of the United States’ World Cup downfall.Christian Pulisic sprawled on the field in agony after hurting an ankle.Matt Freese holding his hands on his head after his gaffe gifted a goal.Chris Richards crumpling to the ground, his face pressed on the grass.Mauri...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) -A Laredo clarinetist has earned a spot at one of the country’s most prestigious classical music training programs — and his journey to get there was not without obstacles.Nathan Vilhena Kock beat out more than 450 applicants to attend the Sarasota Music Festival in Florida, a...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Trump administration has decided not to renew USMCA, the trade agreement between the United States, Mexico, and Canada, raising concerns for a city where billions of dollars in trade cross the border each year.The deal remains active, but businesses say the uncertainty a...
LANSING, Mich. (News 10/Gray News) - A parasitic infection called cyclosporiasis has sickened nearly 700 people across Michigan, state health officials said, with the case count quadrupling from roughly 170 in less than a week.State health officials said the outbreak is growing rapidly and they a...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo gets 100 percent of its water from the Rio Grande, but city officials say drought risks and long-term population growth require a second water source. Now, the city is formally challenging a state groundwater planning decision it says is incorrect and could limit futu...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo walked off the pitch after his final World Cup match for Portugal with a stoic look on his face and only the slightest hint of emotion. There was a brief wave to acknowledge cheering fans, and the same feeling he has had after past losses.“Sad — it’s norm...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The atmosphere is a little more moist mover a deeper depth, helping showers with the west advancing afternoon sea breeze reach further west inland before dissipating. I will show 15% chances for a given location to have a shower pass through Tuesday late afternoon or early e...
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT/Gray News) - The parents of a missing 4-year-old at the center of a days-long search through South Carolina showed “extreme indifference to human life” in connection with the child’s death, contradicting the account given in a 911 call made by the girl’s mother last week, a...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - City officials announced Monday a $25 million federal BUILD grant to support the expansion of the World Trade Bridge.Project plans include adding two new lanes to the existing bridge, along with a new span featuring eight northbound lanes.Bridge Director Elsa Hinojosa said t...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Mayor Victor Trevino signed an official proclamation at Buena Vista Sports Complex, marking July as Parks and Recreation Month in Laredo.The city said the month-long celebration highlights the role parks, programs and open spaces play in keeping people healthy. Laredo joins ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A 17-year-old is facing an arson charge after Laredo police say surveillance video captured him lighting fireworks that sparked a grass fire near a home on the Fourth of July. The arrest came as the city recorded fewer fires overall compared to the same holiday period last y...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A 22-year-old Laredo man led officers on a foot chase while still in handcuffs following a domestic disturbance arrest.Officers responded to the 3300 block of Monterrey Ave. on Sunday, July 5, on a domestic disturbance call and arrested Federick Garcia on scene.While officer...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A man accused of killing his wife and spending nearly 15 years as a fugitive in Mexico has died in custody.Webb County Sheriff’s officials said Francisco De Hoyos-Moncada died Monday morning, July 6, at a Laredo hospital, where he had been receiving treatment for a terminal ...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mikel Merino was still on the bench in the final minutes of regulation, with Spain coach Luis de la Fuente worried about hanging on to his substitutes as long as possible because of looming extra time.The Arsenal forward made all that fretting moot.Merino scored in the fir...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Jury selection began Monday in the trial of a former Blessed Sacrament Catholic School staff member accused of sexually assaulting a child.Carlos Zamora faces four charges, including two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child.Opening statements are expected Tuesday m...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Payroll is the single largest expense in Laredo’s city budget, and salary records obtained through an open records request show 614 employees earn $90,000 or more per year, collectively pulling more than $65 million annually.Top earnersThe city’s highest-paid employee, the c...
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (Gray News) — A K-9 in California was struck and killed by a car after he was spooked by illegal fireworks, officials said.The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said K-9 Santi was home Saturday night and was being kept inside due to fireworks in the area.Around 8:30 p.m., the d...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Police Department has introduced an online reporting system that allows residents to submit certain police reports from a mobile device.The system is accessible from a smartphone, and the process takes a few minutes to complete, according to the department.Residen...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Mexico’s run at the World Cup ended in a 3-2 round-of-16 defeat to England, eliminating El Tri from the competition, but fans said the performance left them optimistic about the program’s future.The result drew praise from supporters who pointed to the emergence of young sta...
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT/Gray News) — A 4-year-old boy from Kentucky died after being injured in a fireworks accident on the Fourth of July, officials said.The Pulaski County Coroner’s Office identified the boy as Rhett Luttrell.The accident happened at about 10 p.m. Saturday while Rhett’s famil...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday took credit for getting FIFA to review a red card issued against the United States’ star forward Folarin Balogun at the World Cup but said he did not demand an outcome.“All I did was ask for a review,” Trump said when asked about it during an unr...
CLAY COUNTY, MINN. (Valley News Live/Gray News) - A woman is accused of sexually assaulting two infant girls and recording the abuse, after authorities say she emailed prosecutors and offered to turn herself in.Kimberly Faith Christy, 37, is charged in a Minnesota court with two counts of first-d...
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX/Gray News) - An 18-year-old in Mississippi was found dead after vanishing on the Fourth of July, according to authorities.The body, believed to be that of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, was found around 8:45 a.m. by a park ranger.The sheriff also said the body found d...
(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, Medicare doesn’t always cover what families expect as care needs rise. We break down how to plan ahead. Plus, get tips for successful outings with a loved one living with dementia or cognitive decline, including how to prepare and respond to mood ...
(Gray News) - Frozen blueberries sold at Publix were recalled after they were connected to multiple E. coli cases.On July 3, Publix said that Chilean company Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. initiated the recall of 10-ounce bags of frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries, according to a press re...
SUWANEE, Ga. (Aging Untold) — A Georgia couple says weekly trips to a secondhand bookstore have kept them connected throughout more than 30 years of marriage. Michael and Brooks Breedlove visit Read It Again Books in Suwanee each week to browse for books they haven’t read. “It’s something we can ...
(InvestigateTV) — On the eastern shores of Virginia, Corinne Vincent makes staying fit a priority. She can often be found outside with her service dog, Siggy. And when she’s not feeling well, she makes it a priority to get herself checked out.That’s what she did in February of 2024, visiting a ga...
(Gray News) - Lauren Bennett, a singer best known for her feature on the hit LMFAO song “Party Rock Anthem,” has died. She was 37.Her former band, G.R.L., said Monday in a statement, “It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Lauren.”The statement continued, saying, “Our h...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The United Independent School District has appointed Gilberto Cardenas as the new principal of LBJ High School, effective this fall.Cardenas most recently served as associate principal at Alexander High School Ninth Grade Campus. He brings more than 20 years of experience in...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A 17-year-old is facing an arson charge after Laredo police say surveillance video shows him lighting fireworks that sparked a grass fire near a home.The fire broke out in the 5200 block of Opal Rd. on Sunday, July 5. Police said surveillance footage shows Carlos Omar Lisama...
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