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...
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(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...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The global movement to protect children online has entered a new phase, with more countries announcing social media bans for some teenagers. In the U.S., however, lawmakers have not yet reached a consensus on basic safety regulations.Last year, Australia became the first co...
PINEVILLE, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - A North Carolina man is accused of killing his 5-year-old son at an apartment complex this week.Police said they responded to the apartment after receiving a “frantic” 911 call from the boy’s mother, who was there when the stabbing happened, early Thursday morni...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The complainant took the stand in the trial of Carlos Zamora, who is accused of sexual assault of a child. Because the complainant is the alleged victim, their identity is not being disclosed.She told jurors she grew up at an administrator of the children’s residential home ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo Police Department narcotics and Special Operations Group units were executing a search warrant near E. San Carlos St., according to the department.Information on the operation was sent on Thursday, June 9, just after 2 p.m. More than five units responded to the scene....
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A 26-year-old Laredo man was arrested after the Webb County Sheriff’s Office Cyber Crimes Unit executed a search warrant as part of an investigation into the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material.Alfredo Hernandez Jr. was taken into custody on July 9 and...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Summer is in full swing and the City of Laredo is ready for a summer tradition: Sister Cities Festival.Every year, booths are filled with vendors, food, and it becomes the one stop shop for all culture and community. There will be an expectant 200 booths available for the ev...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Laredo man was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly stabbing a 20-year-old man.Officers responded on July 7 to the 1900 block of Houston St., where paramedics were already rendering aid to the victim, who had an apparent puncture wound to th...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A Virginia man accused of planting pipe bombs near Democratic and Republican party headquarters the night before the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot has a tentative trial date.All parties agreed Wednesday to a Feb. 16, 2027, trial date for Brian Cole, with the judge blocking off...
(InvestigateTV) — The average American carries $63,000 in debt while earning just $45,000 a year, according to a new analysis by ConsumerAffairs — meaning for every dollar earned, roughly $1.40 is owed.The report found that gap leaves many families with little financial cushion in the event of an...
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.(Gray News) — Authorities in Argentina said an experienced pilot jumped to his death out of a moving plane while giving a flight lesson to a student.A stat...
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) - Authorities have found some of 4-year-old Javeayah Harris’s remains. However, the sheriff says it is unlikely that all of her remains will be recovered.Aiken County Sheriff Marty Sawyer said Thursday that an investigation found the girl’s parents, Michilae Her...
(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we take a closer look at managing incontinence with dignity and respect, including when it’s time to talk to a doctor and how to ease the stigma. Plus, the environmental benefits of green burials and what families should know. Then, hop aboard a m...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Women in Business Committee has launched its inaugural Women in Business Empowerment Grant Program, awarding a total of $6,000 in grants to three women-owned businesses in the Laredo and Webb County area.Each of the three recipient...
WASILLA, Alaska (Aging Untold) — A miniature railroad a grandfather built more than five decades ago continues to draw families to the woods outside Anchorage. Three and a half miles of track wind through tunnels, over bridges and past scale-model towns on 18 acres. Jack Klingbeil and his wife fo...
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