LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A free back-to-school giveaway is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, at 9 a.m. at the Sames Auto Arena.911 South Texas and the Laredo Police Department are partnering to provide free school supplies to students in Laredo. Supplies are limited to the first 2,000 people. Parents ...
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JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX/Gray News) — New details have been released following the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, whose body was found Monday after going missing on Horn Island over the Fourth of July weekend. Wells’ parents, Christine and Elmore Wonsley, joined a press conference on Friday...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Local leaders and residents are responding to the death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo following an incident involving ICE agents in Houston.Congressman Henry Cuellar called Salgado Araujo’s death a tragedy and said he is calling for a full investigation.Mayor Victor Trevino said...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Sister Cities Festival continues through Sunday, July 12, at Sames Auto Arena, with free admission.The Laredo Convention and Visitors Bureau hosts the annual celebration, which brings international cultures together under one roof. Booths featuring unique products, regio...
SALINA, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) — A mother and father in Kansas are accused of leaving their six children in a hot car outside a restaurant Wednesday, which was one of the hottest days of the year so far for the area.The Salina Police Department said officers responded to a call at about 2 p.m. reg...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Tecos de los Dos Laredos are coming off being swept against Acereros de Monclova. They are currently 26-43 on the season, not the spot they would like to be in.The Tecos go on the road to play at Caliente Durango. The series schedule is:Friday, July 10 at 9:10 p.m.Saturd...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A free back-to-school giveaway is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, at 9 a.m. at the Sames Auto Arena.911 South Texas and the Laredo Police Department are partnering to provide free school supplies to students in Laredo. Supplies are limited to the first 2,000 people. Parents ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo police narcotics units served a search warrant at the Dorel Apartments on Bob Bullock Loop.A witness reported seeing a SWAT truck and multiple police units entering the gated complex shortly before 3 p.m. July 10.Laredo police confirmed the narcotics unit carried out ...
ELLSWORTH COUNTY, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) — The parents of a small child who allegedly shot and killed two siblings with an unsecured gun are now facing charges, investigators said.The shooting happened at a home in Brookville, Kansas, on March 28.The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) said inves...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A fractured fuel tube assembly may have caused a loss of pressure in the right engine fuel system aboard a NetJets jet before both engines flamed out on final approach and the aircraft crashed onto a Laredo highway last month, according to a preliminary report released by th...
HONOLULU (KHNL/Gray News) - A family in Hawaii says a routine trip to the airport to pick up a family member turned into a nightmare and frightening situation. Lawrence Ching went to Terminal 1 on Wednesday evening to pick up his wife at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, something he do...
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) - Health officials are warning people to take precautions as a cyclospora outbreak continues to spread in several states.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of July 9, there have been 843 reported cases across 31 states. Michigan and Ne...
ADDIS, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - A 7-year-old girl died after police say she suffered multiple blunt force injuries during a domestic violence incident inside a Louisiana trailer, and her mother and her mother’s boyfriend now face murder-related charges in the case.The West Baton Rouge Parish Corone...
(Gray News) - Friday is National French Fry Day, and several fast-food chains are offering free or discounted fries to mark the occasion.Here’s how you can score discounted or even free fries at your favorite fast-food restaurants.McDonald’s Rewards members can receive a free order of fries throu...
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, prosecutors said Timothy J...
(InvestigateTV) — Summer travel costs can add up fast, and nearly half of Americans are counting on credit card rewards to help cover the bill — but consumer experts say choosing the wrong card can do more harm than good.A WalletHub survey found 44 percent of Americans plan to use credit card rew...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Closing arguments began on day four in the trial of Carlos Zamora, who is accused of sexual assault and related offenses involving a student.Zamora faces four charges: sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, indecency with a child and an improper relationship between an e...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Gray DC) - An Iowa farmer says domestic fertilizer companies are price gouging producers already strained by global supply disruptions tied to the war in Iran, and federal regulators are now investigating whether collusion is to blame.Lance Lillibridge operates a 1,300-acre fa...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Driscoll Health Plan is hosting the 13th annual Laredo ISD and United ISD back-to-school health fair.The event is free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. It takes place Wednesday, July 15, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Sames Auto Arena. No registration ...
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT/Gray News) — The remains of a 4-year-old girl were dissolved with chemicals by her parents and “poured” into a South Carolina lake, Aiken County Sheriff Marty Sawyer said.While some of Javeayah Harris’ remains were found, the sheriff said it is unlikely that authorities wil...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Two Laredo animal organizations are hosting adoption events for National Kitten Day and into the weekend. In recognition of National Kitten Day on July 10. Laredo Animal Care Services (LACS) is offering free adoptions for all available cats and kittens. The shelter is locate...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Laredo man was arrested after a witness flagged down police and provided video of him throwing three dogs over a railing into Chacon Creek.Officers were flagged down around 7:40 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, in the 2300 block of Bob Bullock Lp. by a citizen who reported witnes...
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’ activities, paddle ...
(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we take a closer look at inflammation — what it is, when it’s helpful and when it can become a long-term health problem. Plus, how to shop for safer, more supportive shoes as your feet change with age. Then, an inspiring reset story of one man reb...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo police are searching for a male suspect after a chase ended with a black SUV crashing near Guadalupe St.The crash happened just after 9 a.m. on Friday, July 10.Laredo police said the suspect was driving against the flow of traffic prior to the crash. A witness on the ...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Aging Untold) — Ten years after a motorcycle crash left him paralyzed below the waist, Mingo Graham has found a way to rebuild — one Lego brick at a time. Graham said he was riding his motorcycle when he struck a pole at 110 miles per hour. He broke his C6 vertebra and woke up ...
(Aging Untold) — The shoes you wear every day do more than complete an outfit. The wrong pair can affect your balance, alter your stride and raise your risk of falls. As your feet change with age, the way you shop for shoes might need to change too. “Your shoes are your foundation” Sam Cradduck, ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Low to medium (20-40%) rain chances are expected today. High temperatures will be in the low to mid 90s.Tonight will be partly cloudy and warm. Lows in the mid 70s. There is a low (20%) chance of showers. Temperatures will stay warm through early next week, with highs from t...
(Aging Untold) — Most people associate inflammation with something visible — a sprained ankle or a swollen joint. But Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified physician, said that visible swelling is actually the healthy kind. Understanding the difference between helpful and harmful inflammation could ...
LODI, Wis. (WMTV/Gray News) - A group of friends broke down a door and ran into a burning Wisconsin home to help a family trapped inside.Lodi Fire officials were dispatched to a home on Rodney Drive around 10:45 p.m. on July 4. The home caught fire from what the department described as heavy use ...
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, where facilities are ...
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT/Gray News) - Nebraska officials say they have confiscated dozens of animals, including a zebra, from a Nebraska home on Thursday. According to Steve Glandt with the Nebraska Humane Society, charges are pending after about 60 animals were found to be living in deplorable conditio...
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF/Gray News) - Officials announced the suspension of eight Apache helicopter pilots who flew in this year’s Salute from the Shore event over the July Fourth weekend.According to the South Carolina Army National Guard, the pilots’ suspension stems from an investigation into ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Community advocates say fear is growing in Laredo amid reports of ICE activity in residential neighborhoods, prompting a local immigration alliance to issue a public alert and an immigration attorney to urge residents to know their rights.The Laredo Immigrant Alliance posted...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The combination of a deeper layer of moisture arriving from the gulf and a weak upper level disturbance at 10,000′ to 20,000′ altitude will produce a scattering of showers over our part of Texas during Friday into Saturday. Showers will be numerous enough for about a 25% cha...
MONROE, N.C. (WMBF/Gray News) - Authorities say the former owner of a popular wedding venue admitted to stealing over a million dollars.Jason Lottman, the ex-owner of Champagne Manor, pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud Monday while admitting to taking money from couples and vendors who booked e...
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SC. (WMBF/Gray News) - Authorities say more than 100 dogs were rescued from ‘unlivable conditions’ in a home in South Carolina. The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office and Animal Control officers responded to a home Thursday afternoon.Investigators reportedly found more than 100...
IRMO, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) - Authorities in South Carolina say more than a dozen men are facing charges following an undercover operation targeting online child sexual exploitation.The Irmo Police Department and several other agencies report that 14 men have been charged with criminal solicitatio...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A civil case seeking the removal of Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuellar moved forward with a jury trial now scheduled for May 2027.A case hearing was held Thursday morning, July 9, via Zoom, with Judge Joel B. Johnson presiding.Pre-trial hearings are scheduled for April 12, 2...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - City leaders are moving to study flood risks along 41 miles of the Rio Grande before federal border security projects advance.Assistant City Manager Ramon Chavez presented a draft scope of the flood risk study to the Rio Grande Advisory Committee. The study will evaluate exi...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - In this episode of Mind Your Business, presented by IBC Bank, Gabriel Castillo, Executive Vice President of Corporate Marketing, is joined by Dr. Christopher Maynard, President of Texas A&M International University (TAMIU). New to the Laredo community, Dr. Maynard recognizes...
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