LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Heavy rains this week in Eagle Pass caused a set of contractor-controlled buoys staged at nearby Shelby Park to wash into the Rio Grande as water levels rose quickly, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said.The buoys were not deployed or anchored in th...
WASHINGTON, DC (InvestigateTV) — As deaths associated with nitrous oxide continue to skyrocket, there’s movement on Capitol Hill toward a federal crackdown on a product that’s being widely sold for use as a recreational drug. Although nitrous has legitimate uses in both medical a...
(Gray News) — Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker has died at age 81.Fricker won the best supporting actress Oscar in 1990 for her role in “My Left Foot.” She played Daniel Day-Lewis’ mother.Fricker was also known for her role as the Central Park pigeon woman in “Home Alone 2.”H...
BRUCETON MILLS, W.Va. (WDTV/Gray News) — A woman is accused of abusing an 8-year-old girl and not seeking medical treatment for the child after she ingested bleach at a West Virginia campground.The girl remains in critical condition at a local hospital.Court documents show that t...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico made a stop in Laredo on July 14 as part of his “Frontera Tour,” a campaign swing along the 750-mile Texas-Mexico border from El Paso to the Rio Grande Valley.Talarico’s Laredo schedule included a conference on...
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (KMOV/Gray News) — Two teenagers in Illinois are suspected of shooting seven family members, killing five of them and critically injuring two others.The shootings happened Sunday in East St. Louis across three locations, including Jones Park and the Samuel Go...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Animal Protective Society (LAPS) is asking for the community’s help to keep shelter dogs clean, healthy and comfortable.LAPS has launched a fundraising campaign to purchase a new washer and dryer after officials said their current equipment is no ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Parks & Recreation Department hosted Family Fun Day on Saturday, July 11, to mark National Parks & Recreation Month.Families gathered at Jovita Idar’s El Progreso Park at 9 a.m., where activities included paddle boating, kayaking and fishing. Orga...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The allow the 21st Century Road to Housing Act is set to become law without President Donald Trump’s signature. In a social media post Friday, Trump cited “protest” as his reason for standing aside as the bill takes effect 12:00 a.m. Friday night / Saturday...
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (Gray News) — A man was sentenced Thursday to 120 years in prison for kidnapping a young woman from a Starbucks parking lot and raping her at knifepoint.The assault happened at a Starbucks in Collinsville, Illinois, in November 2022.According to KTVI, prosecuto...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The City of Laredo Parks and Recreation Department is inviting the community to a free Family Fun Day event at Jovita Idar’s El Progreso Park.The event runs from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 11, and is open to all ages.Families can expect games, kids’ ac...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Webb County held a public meeting July 9 at the Fred and Anita Bruni Community Center to invite Precinct 4 residents to share concerns, ideas and priorities that will shape a 2026–2036 recreation master plan.The plan will help determine what gets built, wher...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo Parks and Recreation is hosting a free youth chess tournament at the Marcos J. Aranda Recreation Center.Check-in begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday, July 18, with the first round starting at 9 a.m.The tournament is open to players ages six to 15 of all skil...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner announced Wednesday he is suspending his campaign and plans to withdraw from the Maine U.S. Senate race following new sexual assault allegations and increasing calls from fellow Democrats to drop out.In a video state...
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...
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 ...
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 o...
(InvestigateTV) — Summer activities, camp, travel and home improvement projects can strain household budgets quickly, but a debt relief attorney says planning ahead and building a dedicated savings plan can help.Debt relief attorney Leslie Tayne said it is important to have a sum...
ATLANTA (AP) — Enzo Fernandez scored in stoppage time to give Argentina an incredible 3-2 win over Egypt and a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday.The defending champions had trailed 2-0 after goals from Yasser Ibrahim and and Mostafa Zico at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. But...
(Gray News) - George E. Johnson, founder of the trailblazing Johnson Products Company, died, according to media reports. He was 99.He died in his downtown Chicago condo, his son, John Edward Johnson, told the Chicago Sun-Times. The New York Times reported he died of a respiratory...
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX/Gray News) - An 18-year-old in Mississippi was found dead after vanishing on the Fourth of July while hanging out with friends, 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 pa...
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....
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT/Gray News) - An 11-year-old boy is credited with rescuing a man from nearly drowning at an apartment complex pool Wednesday night.Avory Woolery jumped into action after a man at the bottom of the pool, who appeared to be in distress.“There was this man in the...
OWOSSO, Mich. (WILX/Gray News) - Authorities in Michigan say a father drowned after he and his 8-year-old son tried to swim across a lake at a campground.Shiawassee County deputies say a 42-year-old man went swimming with his 8-year-old son around 5 p.m. Thursday at a campground ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Two free Independence Day celebrations are taking place in Laredo Saturday, July 4, with both events open to the public.Independence Hills ParkThe City of Laredo is hosting an event at Independence Hills Park that includes an open pool and live music. The ce...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) reports 44 children across Texas have died in water-related incidents in 2026. Four of those cases were reported in South Texas, including one in Webb County.With Fourth of July weekend bringing f...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A four-day summer STEM camp in Laredo is giving children ages 9 to 12 hands-on experience in coding, 3D printing and drone flying — skills organizers say could point them toward engineering careers.The annual Mission Antares Summer STEM Camp is organized by ...
NORTH LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Gray News) - A 62-year-old man died after being shot by a woman following an argument over a Walmart parking space in Florida, according to authorities.The Broward Sheriff’s Office received a call reporting a shooting in the parking lot of a Florida Walmar...
ALLIANCE, Neb. (KNOP/Gray News) - A mother in Nebraska is accused of killing a 9-month-old after holding a blanket over the child’s head.Alyssa Parkins faces four charges, including intentional child abuse resulting in death and strangulation resulting in death.According to the B...
GILBERT, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) - A toddler in Arizona was discovered to be alive in the morgue of a hospital after being pronounced dead by a doctor hours earlier. The 18-month-old was pulled from a backyard swimming pool during a Super Bowl party around 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 8.Acco...
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB/Gray News) - A Florida mother says her son was left behind during a summer camp field trip, an experience she calls every parent’s worst nightmare.“The what-ifs are driving my blood pressure high up. I have anxiety about it,” Kasheena McKee-Kimbrough said.Th...
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 ac...
FRACKVILLE, Pa. (Gray News) – A state trooper was killed in the line of duty Wednesday while conducting a commercial vehicle inspection along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Trooper Michael E. Pahira, 44, was inspecting a tractor-trailer in front of his marked p...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Gray News) - A New Mexico zoo is highlighting one of its siamangs, named Eve, after she took in a baby robin that found its way into her habitat. ABQ BioPark shared the cute video last month of the two interacting. Megan Agena, a member of the zoo’s primate car...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo native Marco Raya of the Minnesota Twins was in Houston, coming out of the bullpen for the second outing of his major-league career.Raya entered the game at Daikin Park in the bottom of the seventh inning, surrendering a base hit to Yordan Alvarez bef...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The City of Laredo’s Environmental Services Department and Keep Laredo Beautiful are hosting a cleanup at Blas Castañeda Park on Wednesday, July 1.Volunteers are needed beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the park, located in the Hillside Subdivision on McPherson.Comm...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Lake Casa Blanca International State Park is inviting the community to celebrate Independence Day weekend with its first-ever “Liberty on the Lake” 4th of July Boat Parade.The boat parade is scheduled for Saturday, July 4, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the lak...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The city of Laredo and District Eight Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa hosted a ribbon cutting Monday for the Riverbend Park Nature Preserve, a new green space along the Rio Grande.The ceremony occurred from 9 to 10 a.m. at the 2700 block of Ventura Street. Th...
ENCINAL, Tex. (KGNS) - A teenage U.S. citizen is in custody facing state human smuggling charges after a chase ended with his pickup truck grinding to a stop on bare rims in Encinal.Border Patrol agents said the teen drove off during a traffic stop, sparking a short chase.Agents ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo Public Health is reminding residents of food and pool safety steps as warmer weather increases the risk of foodborne illness.Parasite risk in produceOne concern flagged by health officials is Cyclosporiasis, a parasite found in contaminated produce, i...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo families gathered Saturday, June 27, at the Haynes Recreation Center to celebrate the father figures in their lives.Dozens of community partners attended Father’s Day Fun-Zone, including animal care services and the Laredo Public Library, each hosting...
BOLTON, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) - The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its deputies, who lost his life in the line of duty this week. Deputy Damien Draper Bost, 30, died at an area hospital following a collision Thursday on U.S. 74. Officials confirme...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - As temperatures rise across South Texas, a City of Laredo aquatics official is urging families to follow key water safety precautions before heading to the pool this summer.Ignacio De La Miyar, aquatic supervisor and lifeguard instructor with the City of Lar...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a free family event Saturday, June 27, at Haynes Recreation Center.The Father’s Day Fun Zone runs from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Haynes Recreation Center, located at 2102 Clark’s Crossing Drive.The event w...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Although Father’s Day has already passed, there are still reasons why dads should be celebrated.The City of Laredo’s Parks and Recreation Department is teaming up with SCAN and its Fatherhood Effect Program to honor dads who have helped support children.Jenn...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - With dangerous heat in the area, TxDOT is warning drivers not to leave anyone in a parked car, including children, older adults or pets.Officials said it can happen by mistake, especially when drivers are distracted or have a change in routine.Blanca Trevino...
(Gray News) - A 13-year-old boy reportedly had to be sent to the hospital after he got out of a log ride at Disneyland and went down a 50-foot drop on his own. According to multiple outlets, the reported mishap occurred on Sunday evening on one of the park’s most popular rides, T...
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CLARK COUNTY, Wash. (Gray News) - A sheriff’s deputy rescued a toddler who was left in a hot car while temperatures outside were over 90 degrees.According to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Hulsey responded to a 911 call after witnesses reported a small child was alone ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized narcotics with a street value of more than $10 million at the World Trade Bridge.The seizure happened on Monday, June 15, at the World Trade Bridge, when a CBP officer referred a tractor-trailer haulin...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - TxDOT is launching its “Drive Sober. No Regrets.” campaign as summer brings World Cup crowds, holiday plans and more drivers on the road.The agency said enforcement will be stepped up statewide. Traffic safety specialist Blanca Trevino Castro said the safest...
PHOENIX, Ariz. (AZFam/Gray News) — A 3-year-old boy is fighting for his life after a man spotted him in an apartment complex pool Friday afternoon.What happened at the Phoenix apartment poolMartin, a resident at the complex, said he was walking back to his unit when he noticed wh...
PERKINSTON, Miss. (WDAM/Gray News) - As Tropical Storm Arthur brought heavy rainfall and flooding to South Mississippi, residents sprang into action to save a kitten’s life.By 2 p.m. Thursday, the floodwaters at Perk Beach RV Park and Campgrounds in Perkinston were chest-deep. St...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A new community pantry is now open at Divine Mercy Park, stocked with shelf-stable food and essentials free to anyone who needs it.The pantry is part of a teen-led effort made possible by community support. One city leader said it is encouraging more people ...
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