AI helps doctors estimate your heart’s ‘age’
(Aging Untold) — Researchers at Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence to analyze heart data and determine how old a person’s heart is compared to their actual age and what they can do to close
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Man accused of leaving half-ton of trash behind while living in forest for years, officials say
TONTO NATIONAL FOREST, Ariz. (AZFamily/Gray News) — An Arizona man is accused of living illegally in the Tonto National Forest for years and accumulating about a half-ton of trash at a campsite in what a U.S. Forest Service officer described as one of the “worst residential cases” seen.Mark Aaron...
Former Laredo music teacher pleads guilty to producing child porn, faces 30 years in prison
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Laredo man faces up to 30 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to child pornography charges connected to his work as a music teacher in Phoenix, Arizona.Carlos Lechuga, 38, admitted in court that he produced child sexual abuse material involving five young girls w...
Overnight road work to affect traffic off Loop 20, TxDOT says
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Bayside Blvd. off Loop 20 will be closed overnight to allow crews to complete a traffic switch and make traffic signal adjustments.The closure runs from 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, until 6 a.m. Thursday morning, July 9.During the closure, drivers will be detoured through Em...
Trump calls Iran ‘cuckoo,’ says US is preparing for more strikes
(Gray News) - President Donald Trump called Iran “cuckoo” and warned that the United States is preparing for another night of strikes against the country.“They’ll agree on everything, and then they’ll go and have a news conference and say we never even talked about it. They’re cuckoo. There’s som...
AI helps doctors estimate your heart’s ‘age’
(Aging Untold) — Researchers at Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence to analyze heart data and determine how old a person’s heart is compared to their actual age and what they can do to close the gap. How AI works The technology analyzes echocardiograms to calculate a heart age based on ...
Vehicle rollover closes lanes on Mines Rd.
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A vehicle rollover closed two northbound lanes on Mines Rd. at Palos Garza Rd., according to the Laredo Police Department.The crash was reported at around 8:23 a.m. on July 8. Two northbound lanes of travel were closed at that time.The ramp from IH-35 to Mines Rd. was also c...
Champions of Justice: Amaury Obregon
Champions of Justice: Amaury ObregonSponsored - The following content is created on behalf of Clear Choice Emergency Room and does not reflect the opinions of Gray Media or its editorial staff. To learn more about Clear Choice Emergency Room, visit https://clearchoiceer.com/.When families in cris...
Assistant principal accused of shooting a gun during a school break-in charged, police say
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - A former assistant principal in North Carolina was charged recently, weeks after he allegedly fired a shot during a school break-in.The break-in reportedly happened on May 25 at Hairston Middle School in Greensboro.Greensboro police said the assistant principal...
Aging can feel more mentally exhausting than ever — what you can do about it
(Aging Untold) — A lot of people assume that aging means life slows down. But for many older adults, the mental load only grows — more appointments, more health decisions, more family worries and the quiet question of what’s next? The Aging Untold experts are sharing practical steps that can help...
InvestigateTV+: Living with cancer while pregnant
(InvestigateTV) — As cancer diagnoses during pregnancy increase, InvestigateTV+ uncovers the factors contributing to the numbers and debunk common misconceptions about treatment. Plus, families go hungry, and experts say international crime rings are to blame. We examine the real-life consequence...
Authorities search for 20-year-old mom and newborn child who vanished, police say
DARDANELLE, Ark. (Gray News) - Authorities are searching for a 20-year-old mother and her newborn.The Dardanelle Police Department said it was dispatched to a home June 25 on a report of a “possible suicidal person.”When officers arrived, they were told that Ashlynn Bocksnick left the home with h...
Hot Days/Rain chances
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Afternoon highs will climb into the mid to upper 90s for much of South Texas. Heat risk potential moderate to major, heat index value 103-110. Tonight mostly clear and breezy with lows in the mid-70s. A low to moderate chances of isolated showers and thunderstorms throughout...
Woman recalls falling into open manhole on sidewalk: ‘It’s really traumatizing’
ST. LOUIS (KMOV/Gray News) - A St. Louis woman is calling for action after she fell into an open manhole on a city sidewalk.Jamie Hassan says she fell into an open manhole on the evening of July 4. She parked in north St. Louis and was walking on the sidewalk toward a nearby bar when all of a sud...
Lethal dose of Benadryl found in 12-year-old’s system after her death, warrants show
ENFIELD, Conn. (WFSB/Gray News) - Newly released search warrants reveal that a 12-year-old Connecticut girl had a lethal level of diphenhydramine, commonly known as Benadryl, in her system when she died in March.Eve Rogers, 12, was found unresponsive at her Enfield home the morning of March 18. S...
Laredo reacts to US men’s team elimination from World Cup
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The U.S. men’s soccer team was eliminated from the World Cup after suffering a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16.The loss made the U.S. the last of three host nations eliminated from the tournament. The team opened the tournament with a win over Paraguay, generating mom...
Paxton campaign responds to report alleging Texas AG may have violated state election law
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Ken Paxton campaign is responding to a joint investigation by the Texas Tribune and ProPublica that alleges the attorney general may have violated Texas election law over his voting address.The report alleges Paxton remained registered and voted at a Collin County addres...
Worker dies in copper mine accident, company says
MORENCI, Ariz. (AZFamily/Gray News) — A worker at an eastern Arizona copper mine died Monday.The worker died after a “haul truck accident” at Freeport-McMoRan’s Morenci mine, according to the company. “Our thoughts and condolences are with the employee’s family, friends and coworkers during this ...
Laredo city council reviews election filing, residency requirements for candidates
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A proposal to require additional documentation from candidates filing to run for office in Laredo failed to pass city council, though the mayor said the issue could be revisited in the future.The agenda item focused on creating a more consistent process to verify a candidate...
Next Better Shower Chance is Friday/Saturday
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Lifted air will not be as buoyant to rise Wednesday and Thursday. Sea breeze showers, while still possible, will be less likely on those days. I will watch the radars, just in case. A weak upper level disturbance moving northwest from the gulf will bring a better (but still ...
Senate Republican leaders say they’ve spoken with McConnell amid hospitalization
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Senate Republican leaders say they have spoken individually with Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who has been hospitalized for three weeks for an undisclosed medical issue.Spokespeople for Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso, the number-t...
Woman says doctor injected her with rubbing alcohol instead of anesthetic, lawsuit says
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - A doctor in Oregon is accused of injecting a woman with rubbing alcohol instead of a local anesthetic, according to a lawsuit.According to court documents, Sarah Blackman went to Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center in January to have two ingrown to...
Switzerland earns final spot in World Cup quarterfinals after shootout win over Colombia
VANCOUVER, British Colombia (AP) — In a match with few fireworks, the Swiss were patient against the Colombians and their enthusiastic fans.After a scoreless draw, Ruben Vargas converted the decisive penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals, beating Colombia 4-3 in a shooto...
USDA confirms 32 New World screwworm cases; Zapata County meeting set for Thursday
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed 32 cases of New World screwworm in the country, with a confirmed case in Jim Hogg County placing much of Zapata County inside the quarantine zone.A Webb County informational meeting planned for Wednesday has been postponed. Or...
Man accused of driving impaired, crashing into ambulance and killing paramedic, officials say
KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - A North Carolina man accused of crashing into an ambulance and killing a first responder was allegedly impaired.According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, an ambulance was hit from behind by a Dodge Challenger being driven by 35-year-old Jared Lo...
Laredo porch pirate arrested after home surveillance video leads to ID
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A woman has been arrested on a theft of mail charge after home surveillance video helped Laredo police identify her as the suspect in a package theft, according to investigators.Officers responded to the 2300 block of Gonzalez Street on June 8 after a man reported packages s...
LPD arrests man, detains juvenile in New Year’s Eve stray bullet death
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo police have arrested an adult and detained a juvenile in connection with the death of a 44-year-old man killed by a stray bullet on New Year’s Eve.Moises Jaimes, 44, was shot and killed January 1, 2026, while outside his home. Investigators determined he was struck by...
Keep Laredo Beautiful hosts community cleanup at Divine Mercy Park
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Keep Laredo Beautiful held a community cleanup at Divine Mercy Park on Tuesday as part of its ongoing summer schedule of events.Volunteers began the cleanup at 7:30 a.m., with water activities scheduled to follow at 9 a.m.Organizers said the cleanup is one of several events ...
Two US soccer team staff members suspended by FIFA for Belgium World Cup game
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Two staff members of the U.S. soccer team were suspended by FIFA from Monday’s round of 16 game against Belgium.FIFA did not explain why it imposed the discipline on team manager Sam Zapatka and U.S. Soccer Federation vice president of security Frank Pannell.The USSF di...
Entire family of 4, including 2 toddlers, killed when suspected drunken driver slams into vehicle
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. (WILX/Gray News) — An entire family of four, including two toddlers, was killed in a crash involving an alleged drunken driver in Michigan.The deadly crash happened on I-75 at around 9 p.m. on July 1.Prosecutors allege Charles Pace, 27, was speeding at more than 90 mph and “...
🔴Acereros Series: Tecos host Acereros de Monclova
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Tecos de los Dos Laredos remain in the gateway City for another 3-game series against Acereros de Monclova.The Tecos currently find themselves in ninth place in the northern division. The series schedule is:Tuesday, July 7 at 8 p.m. (Parque La Junta)Wednesday, July 8 at ...
Trump questions NATO commitment as summit opens Tuesday
ANKARA, Turkey (Gray DC) - President Trump arrived in Ankara for a two-day NATO Summit Tuesday where leaders are working to project unity despite divisions over the U.S. war with Iran and the president’s threats to withdraw from the alliance.Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Trump w...
Pres. Trump flies to NATO Summit in Ankara
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Leading up to this week’s NATO summit here in Ankara, Turkey, tensions have been high between the U.S. and some of America’s NATO allies. Gray Media’s White House correspondent Jon Decker reports, the president is unhappy that NATO has bit stepped up to support America’s wa...
University of Alabama student, friend and dog all found killed in home where friend was pet sitting, police say
BROOKWOOD, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) — A University of Alabama student, her friend and a dog were found shot and killed at a home where the friend was dog-sitting.The victims have been identified as Jose Felix Alvarez-Duenas, 31, and Jazmine Alexis Bates, 22. Bates was a student at the University of ...
93-year-old man could earn Guinness World Record title for oldest truck driver
MEDIAPOLIS, Iowa (KWQC/Gray News) - Orrin Asmus is anything but your average 93-year-old. He has been driving semitrucks for over 70 years.Now, his fellow truckers are trying to help him get recognition as the oldest semi driver in the world.“Cody just haphazardly googled Guinness Book of World R...
CBP reminds travelers to prepare before heading to the border
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is reminding travelers to plan ahead before heading to the border as the summer travel season continues.The agency said travelers should have their travel documents ready, ensure they are valid and confirm the documents belong to the ...
Man accused of throwing lit mortar firework at neighbor during dog-poop dispute
SABULA, Iowa (KWQC/Gray News) - An argument over dogs pooping in a park landed an Iowa man in jail after police said he threw a mortar firework at his neighbor.Cole Peiffer, 31, faces several charges, including felony intimidation with a dangerous weapon and reckless use of explosives.According t...
Argentina rallies to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the World Cup quarterfinals
ATLANTA (AP) — It was another World Cup epic from an Argentina team that simply doesn’t know when it’s beaten.Trailing 2-0 against Egypt with 11 minutes of regulation time to play on Tuesday, the defending champions rallied for an improbable 3-2 victory and a spot in the quarterfinals.“We have a ...
Laredo teen pleads not guilty to murder charges in deadly January crash
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Laredo teenager has pleaded not guilty to murder charges connected to a deadly crash and a series of subsequent offenses that occurred January 8.Saul Garcia Rodriguez was 17 years old when a crash on San Bernardo Ave. left two people dead. Following the crash, Garcia Rodri...
Homeowner blames city for nearly $3,000 water bill
PHOENIX (AZFamily/Gray News) — A homeowner in Phoenix said he was hit with a nearly $3,000 water bill after a city-owned transmitter failed to report his water usage for seven months. He believes the city should be held responsible.Cameron Green said he opened his water bill last month to find a ...
Tree crashes down on park guests at Six Flags, injuring four
ATLANTA (ANF/Gray News) — Officials say several people were injured over the weekend when a tree came crashing down during a severe thunderstorm at a Six Flags park in Georgia. According to the Cobb County Fire Department, the tree fell in a walkway at Six Flags Over Georgia’s parking lot entranc...