ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo heard the cheers while walking off the pitch after his final World Cup match for Portugal. The stoic look on his face and his brief wave acknowledging the fans showed this wasn’t the desired outcome.The sixth and final World Cup for the 41-year-old supers...
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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 heard the cheers while walking off the pitch after his final World Cup match for Portugal. The stoic look on his face and his brief wave acknowledging the fans showed this wasn’t the desired outcome.The sixth and final World Cup for the 41-year-old supers...
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 scored in the first minute of second-half stoppage time, and Spain beat Portugal 1-0 on Monday to end the World Cup career of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.Merino had just been knocked down, and a foul was called. While Portugal’s Bernardo Silva argued, Merino p...
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...
(Gray News) - Disneyland welcomed its 1 billionth guest on Friday - an 8-year-old boy who celebrated his birthday.Andres Robles and his parents, Alejandra and Jose Robles, were invited to participate in a ceremony on the Main Street, U.S.A., train station platform.“Welcoming our one billionth gue...
(InvestigateTV) — More Americans are taking out personal loans to cover everyday expenses, according to new data from LendingTree, with the share of borrowers using loans for basic bills more than doubling in three years.LendingTree found 8.2 percent of Americans now take out personal loans for e...
(Aging Untold) — Going out for lunch, running errands or visiting family are simple pleasures that matter deeply as we age. But when a loved one is living with dementia or cognitive decline, even a routine outing can feel unpredictable. That fear alone can be enough to keep everyone home, but it ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - An adaptive summer camp designed for children with disabilities is offering STEM programming this week, with registration still open.The camp is open to children ages 10 to 15 and includes science experiments, engineering challenges, and hands-on activities. It runs Monday t...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Mosquitoes in Laredo pose more than an inconvenience — they can spread illnesses including West Nile virus, according to the health department.What residents can doThe health department said protection starts at home. Officials recommend residents drain standing water, fix l...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Although it’s still summer, school is right around the summer, and the community is gearing up for back-to-school drives. The 911 Regional Administration and the Laredo Police Department are ready to host their back-to-school giveaway. Connie Chavarra and Noemi Cienfuegos st...
RITTMAN, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) – Four people were killed, including an officer, after a shooting in Ohio overnight into Monday morning, police said. Rittman police have identifed the deceased officer as Sgt. Scott Ries, a 10-year veteran of the department.Ballinger said that the two other victims...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Public Health Department is offering sensory integration classes for children this summer.The classes include sensory activities designed to support communication, emotional regulation and overall development, according to the department.Registration is open now f...
WASHINGTON (Aging Untold) — A group is trying to combat loneliness, one random act of social connection at a time.One in two American adults say they experience loneliness, according to Becca Bernstein, chief community and operations officer for Belong Center, a nationwide nonprofit working to ad...
SHELBURNE, Vt. (Aging Untold) — At 80, Jack Devine has found his rhythm again — at a ping pong table above his garage. “I don’t care what you call it as long as you come out and play,” he said. Devine grew up playing ping pong with his father, but life forced him to put the paddle down. He was di...
MISSOURI (Aging Untold) — A 5-year-old girl diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome is recovering after receiving a kidney from her mother’s best friend — a donation that was never requested. Bree Bridges spent a year and a half on nightly dialysis while attending school and waiting for a transplant. H...
(Gray News) – A voluntary recall has been issued for select units of Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo after bacteria were found.The Food and Drug Administration said Pluralibacter gergoviae was detected. The bacteria can cause respiratory or urinary tract infections, bloodstream infections a...
(Aging Untold) — Many people enter retirement believing Medicare will cover most of their health care needs — until reality sets in. From caregiving to dental work to home modifications, the gaps in Medicare coverage can be surprising. The biggest surprise: Medicare doesn’t cover caregiving For m...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The heat continues with afternoon highs 90-100 degrees. Heat index 100-110. Tonight will be muggy and warm with lows in the mid 70s to around 80. East southeasterly winds gust 22mph.Rainfall potential increases this weekend, especially Saturday with a moderate chance across ...
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