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83-year-old nursing assistant brings decades of compassion
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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How Gila monsters played a role in creating GLP-1 drugs
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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How you can protect yourself from crypto ATM scams
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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Lay’s is releasing sweet and savory holiday chips. Here are the flavors and when you can get them
(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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Street caves in near central Laredo, water flowing blocks road
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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Store owner accused of chasing down, running over 14-year-old boy he suspected of burglary
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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Stepmother accused of hitting 7-year-old girl with belt, saying she ‘should feel pain’
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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Parents say their son, other students with disabilities forced to clean high school cafeteria
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 council explores incentives for underserved areas
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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9-year-old burned 70% of his body taking part in social media dare, officials say
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...
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Teenager in critical condition after tractor-trailer crash in North Laredo
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A 17-year-old teenager is in critical condition after a crash on Oct. 19 at an intersection in north Laredo, police said. Police said officers responded to Shiloh and Las Cruces for a reported motor vehicle crash. When they arrived, Border Patrol agents were...
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Webb County early voting underway
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - More than 5,300 Webb County voters cast ballots Oct. 19 on the first day of early voting for the Nov. 3 joint general election. Election officials reported 4,944 in-person votes across 14 polling locations, plus 399 mail-in ballots, for a Day 1 total of 5,34...