LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo Independent School District (LISD) has placed all of its schools on “secure mode” following information from law enforcement about an unspecified threat. LISD confirmed to KGNS that police advised them to take the precautionary measure. A message sent to parents at 8:...
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( Aging Untold ) — Medical debt is a growing problem for older Americans. About 8 million people ages 50 to 64 — roughly 1 in 8 — had medical debt in 2023, according to AARP. We are breaking down what to do before you pay a single bill, and where to turn for help. Ask for the bil...
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( InvestigateTV ) — America’s fire trucks are aging out of service and departments are waiting years for new rigs. InvestigateTV+ takes an in-depth look at how customizing fleets could be slowing the process, and the solution to get life-saving vehicles in your community faster. ...
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RUTLAND, Vt. ( InvestigateTV ) - Inside the Rutland Regional Medical Center there’s a staff of caregivers, including Barb Amsden, who has walked the halls for nearly half a century. “Work is my thing,” Amsden said. The year was 1978, Jimmy Carter was president, and the Super Seni...
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TUCSON, Ariz. ( InvestigateTV ) - You’re probably familiar with ever-so-popular weight loss medications like Ozempic. Initially made for those with diabetes, the drug is being prescribed to those hoping to lose weight. But we wouldn’t have GLP-1 drugs without one of the most gorg...
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FOX VALLEY, Wis. ( InvestigateTV ) — The caller may sound convincing, but it could all be a scam. In some cases, con artists can lead a person to believe they missed federal court and owed thousands of dollars that needed to be deposited into a cryptocurrency kiosk. These kiosks ...
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(Gray News) - Lay’s is releasing a lineup of new chips inspired by the flavors of some of the most popular holiday dishes. On Oct. 25, Lay’s Cheddar Scalloped-Style Potatoes Flavored Chips and Lay’s Roasted Holiday Turkey Flavored Potato Chips arrive in stores. On Nov. 8, you can...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Police Department is warning drivers after a street caved in near Barcelona Avenue and West Frost Street Tuesday Morning, Oct. 20. A large amount of water flowing from the site is blocking off the Valencia side of the road. Officers responded at a...
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WEST MELBOURNE, Fla. (Gray News) - A Florida convenience store owner is facing charges after police say he chased down and ran over a 14-year-old boy who he believed had tried to break into his store. The victim later died. Hunter Russey, 14, was found unresponsive in a ditch las...
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RANDOLPH COUNTY, W.Va. ( WDTV /Gray News) - A West Virginia woman is facing charges after she allegedly hit her 7-year-old stepdaughter with a belt in an incident that the girl’s father says “went too far.” MaCayla Johnson, 24, has been charged with child abuse resulting in injur...
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SUMTER, S.C. ( WIS /Gray News) - The parents of a South Carolina high school student who has autism say he and other students with disabilities were required to clean the school cafeteria. Jeremiah and Felicia Sams can’t believe what they say happened to their son, Will, at Lakew...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo City Council voted on Oct. 19 to create a new tax incentive plan intended to bring more grocery stores, clinics, and other small businesses to parts of the city that have seen residential growth but few new businesses. Council members said South Lared...
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NEW ORLEANS ( WVUE /Gray News) — New Orleans fire and police leaders are warning parents about a dangerous social media trend. Officials said a New Orleans-area 9-year-old boy recently burned 70% of his body participating in a trend called the “fire challenge,” which dares kids t...
