WILKES COUNTY, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - An explosion at an illegal moonshine distillery sparked a fire in the North Carolina mountains on Monday, according to authorities. Special agents from North Carolina’s Alcohol Law Enforcement Division were called to investigate the explosion in Wilkes Cou...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Maria Elena Hopkins, who spent 30 years educating students, is this month’s KGNS Plus Honors honoree for her volunteer work in Laredo after retiring from the classroom. Hopkins is a member of the Laredo Area Retired School Employee Association, also known as...
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( Aging Untold ) — Inside Crescent Hill Baptist Church in Louisville, a group of volunteers gathers each week surrounded by color, creativity and collaboration. They call themselves the Flower Buds. From events to those in need The Flower Buds take donated flowers...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - North Central Park is being evacuated and will be closed until further notice due to a grass fire, according to the Laredo Police Department. District 6 Council Member Dr. Tyler King said the fire is near the dog park, where a palm tree is fully engulfed. Ki...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The second week of early voting is underway in Texas, with Election Day one week away. According to the Webb County Elections Office, just over 3,200 people voted in person today. About 40 ballots were received by mail today. More than 33,000 people have tak...
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(Gray News) - Packaged salads produced by Taylor Farms have been recalled due to an undeclared allergen. According to the Food and Drug Administration, Taylor Farms is recalling its H-E-B Backyard BBQ Chop Salad because it may contain undeclared soy and tree nuts, specifically al...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A 28-year-old woman died at a hospital after Laredo police reported they found her stabbed in a car. Police said it is the city’s sixth homicide of 2026. Police track vehicle after disturbance call Police received a call about a domestic disturbance at a hom...
business
SEDONA, Ariz. ( Aging Untold ) — The crystal and gemstone industry is booming, fueled in part by social media, but experts warn buyers to be cautious of fake products flooding the market. Jamie Inglett, who owns a crystal shop in Sedona, said consumers can find fake crystals in s...
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( Aging Untold ) — More than 60 million Americans are family caregivers, balancing work, kids and care for an aging parent or loved one. Jason Resendez, president and CEO of the National Alliance for Caregiving, recently testified before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging...
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( InvestigateTV ) — The cost of long-term care jumped nearly 50% in five years, while income for older households rose just 22%, according to a new AARP report . The report found long-term services and supports are becoming even less affordable for middle-class Americans. Alan We...
safety
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - An accident involving two vehicles happened Wednesday morning, Oct. 28, near Cuatro Vientos and Sierra Vista, according to the Laredo Police Department. Traffic is backed up in the southbound lanes. There is no word of any injuries at the moment. For more he...
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(Gray News) - Butter is being recalled because it might be contaminated with yeast, mold and E. coli, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. More than 1,300 cases of Miyoko’s Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter have been recalled in Connecticut, Florida,...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Mostly cloudy to partly sunny highs in the mid to upper 80s. Low to medium (10-40%) rain chances through the weekend. Tonight mostly cloudy with lows in the upper 60s to low 70s. A cold front expected around Tuesday, which could bring rain chances once again...
