CHICAGO (AP) — Mike Ditka, who personified the toughness and grit of Chicago in a Hall of Fame career as a player and coach of the Bears and the leader of arguably the most dominant team in NFL history, has died. He was 86. Ditka’s family announced the death on Friday in a statement. “It is with...
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(Gray News/AP) – When hurricanes tear through Southeastern towns, the hot meals and bold yellow signs of the local Waffle House provide another kind of comfort. If a Waffle House stays open in town, even in a limited capacity, neighbors are reassured that the coming storm is unli...
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( InvestigateTV ) — Your most sensitive information may not be sitting in a computer — it could be inside the printer down the hall. Chris Nakamoto finds why some offices may be leaving that data exposed. Plus, a family loses their home as firefighters reported trouble getting wa...
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( InvestigateTV ) — For a young adult stepping into college or a first job, financial decisions can feel overwhelming. Teresa Murray, a consumer watchdog with US PIRG, said that makes financial planning for teens and young adults especially important. “We’re kind of assuming here...
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HANOVER, Va. ( Aging Untold ) — An 86-year-old volunteer in Virginia is helping Habitat for Humanity by taking apart donated electronics and appliances for recycling. Marshall Johnson helps keep the recycling program running at the Hanover and King William Habitat for Humanity st...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Laredo man and his wife appeared in New York Friday morning, Oct. 9, among the crowd at NBC News’ Today Show plaza. Photos show Ruben and Patty Vela among the crowd on the Today Show plaza. Vela visited New York to celebrate his wife’s birthday and mark an...
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( Aging Untold ) — Missing jury duty can come with real consequences, including fines and jail time. Scammers have taken advantage of that real fear, often posing as law enforcement to scare victims into handing over personal information, money or both. In Arizona, one woman hope...
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SAN ANTONIO, Tex. (KGNS) - Rep. Henry Cuellar and Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuellar respond to President Trump’s comments at a San Antonio rally . During the October 7 event, President Trump discussed the pardon he granted to Congressman Henry Cuellar and his wife. “I received a...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - In this episode of Chamber Chat , Laredo Chamber Board Member Scott Payne sits down with Board Chairwoman Rossy Chase to discuss the Chamber’s role in bringing local businesses and individuals together. They explore how the Laredo Chamber of Commerce strengt...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The city of Laredo announced schedule changes to city services for the upcoming holiday weekend. City administrative offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 12. All services will resume Tuesday. The landfill will operate regular hours with regular garbage pickup...
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(Gray News) - Hurricane Isaias is forecast to miss the oil industry’s biggest hubs along the Gulf Coast but could still nudge fuel prices higher if it triggers power outages that shut down refineries for processing crude, according to industry experts. An extended shutdown of ref...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The city is holding a free bulky waste drop-off event Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Independence Hills Regional Park. The event will accept box springs and mattresses, electronic waste, exercise equipment, furniture, house appliances, large toys, passeng...
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( Aging Untold ) — Health care can get complicated fast, and not all doctors take the same approach. Some are moving away from traditional insurance models to spend more time with patients and focus on root causes and long-term wellness. That shift can mean paying out of pocket, ...
