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Firefighter’s toddler son dies after he and his father hit by car while window-shopping
GAINESVILLE, Ga. ( ANF /Gray News) - A Georgia boy who was just shy of turning 2 died after he and his father were hit by a car while window-shopping in a shopping center parking lot, police say. Samuel Skelton, a Gainesville firefighter, and his 22-month-old son, Knox Skelton, w...
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Agents tear-gas protesters after group blocks ICE vehicles
SALEM, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - A group of protesters confronted federal agents working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Oregon on Saturday morning, according to police. At 9:30 a.m., federal agents reported to the Salem Police Department that about 30 people had...
parks
Tornadoes spotted across multiple counties as severe weather from Isaias remains
AUGUSTA, Ga. ( WRDW/WAGT /Gray News) - Tornadoes are blamed for damage in at least three Central Savannah River Area counties Saturday, sparking warnings across the CSRA as severe weather spun off from Hurricane Isaias. A tornado warning was in effect until 7:30 p.m. for Aiken an...
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Community Dash 5K supports United Way of Laredo
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - KGNS+ and United Way of Laredo hosted their annual run and walk at North Central Park on Saturday, Oct. 10. Hundreds of people participated in the Community Dash 5K this morning. This year’s theme celebrated America’s 250th birthday, with participants wearin...
government
Laredo mayor opposes buoy barrier’s return to Rio Grande
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Mayor Victor Trevino said in a statement that he opposes the reinstallation of a buoy barrier system in the Rio Grande and plans to contact federal authorities with Congressman Henry Cuellar. Trevino said he and Cuellar support border security but want offic...
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What to do if you encounter wild animals after a major storm
PANAMA CITY, Fla. ( WJHG/WECP /Gray News) - Wildlife may be more visible after a major storm, especially in flooded areas. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission advises people to keep their distance and give animals space. The FWC says: Alligators and snakes: Keep...
government
New buoys spotted in Rio Grande near Laredo streets
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - New buoys have been spotted in the Rio Grande near Anna Avenue and Markley Lane as part of a border-security barrier. KGNS crews saw workers drilling at another location near downtown Laredo on Thursday, Oct. 8. Congressman Henry Cuellar and Mayor Dr. Victor...
safety
Officer arrested for alleged sexual assault of minor also facing separate rape charge
LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - A police officer who was previously arrested for indecent behavior with a juvenile is now facing second-degree rape in a separate incident, according to Louisiana authorities. Hayden McKenzie, 23, was taken into custody and booked on in...
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At least 2 killed by fallen trees since Hurricane Isaias made landfall on Gulf Coast, authorities say
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - Authorities are reporting several deaths since Hurricane Isaias made landfall Friday night in the Florida panhandle. Two people were reportedly killed in Alabama, with a third in Florida due to fallen trees. Rescuers said those numbers could ...
business
Stetson looks back at how the cowboy hat helped shape America
GARLAND, Texas (Gray DC) - As America continues to celebrate its 250th birthday, the company behind the modern cowboy hat is reflecting back on how it helped shape the country into what it is today. “I think Stetson played a pretty vital role over the period of its history,” said...
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Coroner reveals cause of death for woman who went missing after leaving a Planet Fitness
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. ( WIS /Gray News) - Authorities say a Lexington County woman who was found dead after being reported missing over the summer died of natural causes. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher shared the results of Elena Moore’s autopsy during a press conferen...
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Deputy injured by falling tree during Hurricane Isaias response
DALE COUNTY, Ala. ( WSFA/WTVY /Gray News) — A sheriff’s deputy in Alabama was injured Friday night while responding to storm damage from Hurricane Isaias. Dale County Sheriff Mason Bynum said one of his deputies was responding to the scene of a rollover vehicle crash with a downe...