(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...
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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 park ranger.The she...
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 ...
(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) - 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...
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) - 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...
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...
(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 ...
ENID, Okla. (Gray News) - A 15-year-old girl died after attempting the viral “Benadryl challenge,” according to her father.Richard Presson shared his daughter’s story with KOLO on June 12. On June 26, he confirmed his daughter’s death.Presson said it has been “heartbreaking” watching his daughter...
HONOLULU (KHNL/Gray News) - After 43 days alone at sea, an American rower has made history - and she did it for women everywhere.Hundreds gathered along Magic Island and Ala Wai Boat Harbor in Honolulu to watch 32-year-old solo rower Kelsey Pfendler complete her record-breaking journey from Calif...
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane carried England to the World Cup quarterfinals, overcoming a raucous crowd, the elevation of Estadio Azteca and a man disadvantage in the second half to beat Mexico in a 3-2 thriller on Sunday night.In the same stadium where England fell victim to...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A former employee at Blessed Sacrament Catholic School accused of sexually assaulting a child is headed to trial, with jury selection set to begin Monday, July 6.Court records show Carlos Zamora faces multiple felony charges, including two counts of aggravated sexual assault...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A North Laredo neighborhood transformed its street into a block party Saturday, July 4, to celebrate Independence Day and mark the country’s 250th anniversary.Food, music and activities fill the streetThe event featured hot dogs, pizza, cupcakes and other food. Local musicia...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed 31 cases of New World screwworm in the United States, with 30 of those cases found in Texas, including one in Jim Hogg County.Webb and Zapata counties have no confirmed cases, but officials said prevention and monitoring measu...
WEBB COUNTY, Tex. (KGNS) - A months-long manhunt ended on the Fourth of July when a suspect wanted in connection with a 2023 Laredo homicide was returned to Webb County custody, the Webb County Sheriff’s Office said.Ruben Ray Tobias Jr., 20, was taken into custody in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, and...
WEBB COUNTY, Tex. (KGNS) - A Texas Department of Public Safety K-9 officer named Malina tracked and located a man who allegedly fled from authorities during a border enforcement operation on June 22, according to DPS.State troopers and Border Patrol agents were detaining a group of people who had...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo’s sometimes playful banter in a rare World Cup news conference ended in an exchange between Portugal’s superstar and a reporter from Argentina.Ronaldo took the moment on the eve of a round of 16 clash with border rival Spain to repeat something he has sai...
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Erling Haaland scored, and Andreas Schjelderup jumped on his teammate’s back. Haaland scored again, and Schjelderup leapt up again.Heading in the go-ahead goal in the 79th minute and scoring again before the end of regulation time, Haaland put Norway on his back and c...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A shallow gulf airmass remains capped by dry air above. Each afternoon, the atmosphere stirs to a deep enough depth to mix in some of the dry air, lowering afternoon humidity. Each evening, we lose contact with the drier air above and experience a return to humid air. This p...
SEATTLE (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of star U.S. forward Folarin Balogun, whose red-card suspension was lifted in a decision that allows him to play in a World Cup match against Belgium on Monday.Balogun, the American leader with three goals in the tournament, received...
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 pool, like uncon...
(Gray News) - U.S. striker Folarin Balogun will be available to play in the team’s round of 16 match against Belgium.Balogun, 25, was given a red card for stepping on the foot of Tarik Muharemović of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the U.S. round of 32 game. The U.S. went on to win the game 2-0, de...
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