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Dog supplements sold on Amazon, Chewy recalled for potential salmonella
(Gray News) - Dog supplements sold on Amazon and Chewy have been recalled because they may be contaminated with salmonella. The company Vet Plus, Inc. is recalling two of its dog supplements, Fi Calming Supplement for Dogs and Fi 8-in-1 Formula Supplement for Dogs. According to t...
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How to help your family avoid probate after you’re gone
( InvestigateTV ) — Probate, the court process used to settle an estate, can be a long and expensive process for families after a loved one dies. Taking a few steps in advance can help ensure a home, car and savings go directly to family members without court involvement. Michael...
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When adult kids move back home: how to set boundaries that work
( Aging Untold ) — For many families, an adult child moving back home after a major life setback feels like the obvious solution. But without clear boundaries, a short-term stay can quietly turn into a long-term strain on parents, the household and the relationship itself. The Ag...
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Inside a growing movement to ditch smartphones and unplug by choice
( InvestigateTV ) — More than 90% of Americans now own a smartphone , but some people are purposefully trying to dial back their use. It comes as a growing body of research links excessive screen time and social media use with increased irritability, anxiety, depression and disru...
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Ring camera captures SUV passing stopped school bus
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. ( WWBT /Gray News) - A Virginia family’s Ring camera caught an SUV passing a stopped school bus as children were getting off on Sept. 3. Erin Rebmann stepped onto her porch last Thursday afternoon, to watch her daughter get off the bus. She works from home in ...
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Remains found in wooded area identified as woman who died over 100 years ago in 1907
(Gray News) - The remains of a Delaware woman who died in 1907 have been identified nearly 15 years after they were found in a wooded area. New Castle County Police identified the remains as belonging to Hannah Graham Kleitz, 29, who died from a medical illness, according to a pr...
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Her family called it a ‘cancer curse.’ They discovered it was a gene mutation passed down generations.
( InvestigateTV ) — A gene that can be passed down from parent to child often increases the risk of certain cancers, sometimes without any warning signs. Kristin Crowley, a reporter for InvestigateTV, has known for nearly a decade that she carries a BRCA gene mutation. The gene m...
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Laredo housing and resources fair set for Saturday
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The City of Laredo wants to connect residents seeking housing help with available resources. The city’s Community Development Department is hosting a Housing and Resources Fair at the Joe Guerra Public Library. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturd...
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Truck driver earns third Highway Angel award for stepping in to help woman being abused at truck stop
RADFORD, Va. ( WDBJ /Gray News) — A truck driver from Virginia has received his third Highway Angel award, an honor given by the trucking industry to drivers who go above and beyond to help people in need. Keith Rahn has been a truck driver for nine years. “I just saw it as a job...
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Pres. Trump makes his case to voters at unusual convention
DALLAS, Texas (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump used the first night of the Republican Midterm Convention to make the case that Republicans deserve continued control of Congress. With the midterm election less than two months away, Trump touted his accomplishments and worked on ...
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Estate sales made simple: When to start, what to save and what you might be sitting on
( Aging Untold ) — Deciding when to have an estate sale is rarely just about logistics. It’s about emotional readiness, family history and, sometimes, hidden surprises tucked away in a closet. When is the right time to start? “First thing I think about is my emotions. Like, are y...
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Vigil honors 272 Laredoans lost to suicide
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - PILLAR of Laredo will hold its 14th annual Suicide Prevention Candlelight Vigil on World Suicide Prevention Day, in remembrance of 272 Laredoans who have died by suicide. The vigil takes place Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 7:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the parking lot ...
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Aging Untold experts share personal weight-loss journeys
( Aging Untold ) — Aging Untold experts — board-certified physician Dr. Rhea Rogers, gerontologist Sam Cradduck and aging-well coach Katherine Ambrose — have personal journeys with weight loss and they are sharing them publicly. Dr. Rhea’s transformation Dr. Rhea Rogers’ personal...
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Northbound lane closures set for Cuatro Vientos Road
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will close portions of the northbound lanes of Cuatro Vientos Road. The closures start at 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, and run until about 3 p.m. The closures will continue Friday, Sept. 11, during the same hours....
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How a brother’s kidney provided a perfect match for quadruple amputee sister
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. ( InvestigateTV ) - Growing up, George Morgan was the kind of older brother who gifted his younger sister an introduction to The Beatles and poetry structure. On the outside, George and his sister, Brie Morgan Bauer, are like the typical brother and sister rel...
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Sandwich generation caregiver shares how she cares for her mom with Alzheimer’s at home
( Aging Untold ) — Ty Lewis, a dementia practitioner, takes care of her mother, Gertrude, who is in the end stages of Alzheimer’s while raising her children. She has been sharing her journey online with a community of more than 120,000 people online. Lewis, a member of the “sandw...
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Trump, Turning Point USA honor Charlie Kirk on anniversary of his death
(Gray News) — Thursday marks the first anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s death. Kirk was shot and killed Sept. 10, 2025, while speaking to a crowd in Orem, Utah. Trump delivered a keynote address Wednesday that covered various topics. Republicans at the midterm convention broke out i...
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Gray divorce: Why some long marriages are ending later in life
( Aging Untold ) — When a long marriage ends later in life, it rarely affects just the couple. Adult kids, extended family and close friends often get pulled into the fallout too — and it’s rarely as sudden as it looks from the outside. The Aging Untold experts are breaking down ...
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Isolated Showers and Hot Temperatures
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - There is a low to medium (10-20%) chance for showers and thunderstorms today. Moderate to extreme heat related impacts, heat index values of 105-115 this afternoon. Elevated fire weather conditions through early next week. Have a great day! For more headline...
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Baby drowns after mother drunkenly puts her in hotel spa tub, officials say
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (Gray News) - A Pennsylvania mother is accused of causing her 5-month-old daughter’s death when officials say she drunkenly put the baby in a hotel spa tub in which she drowned. Diontae Nicole Beckett, 25, faces charges of involuntary manslaughter and endang...
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High school sweethearts and their 2 young sons killed in head-on crash: ‘Like a nightmare’
MESA, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) - A pair of newly married high school sweethearts and their two young sons were driving back to Arizona from a holiday weekend but never made it home. Giovanni Huerta, 26, and his wife, 26-year-old Kiah Begaye, were driving back home Monday afte...
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District 6 town hall puts spotlight on water pressure, odor issues
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A town hall at North Central Park on Sept. 9 drew a crowd from District 6 demanding clarity on weak water pressure and foul odors from faucets. City representatives and Councilman Tyler King attended the meeting to address the concerns. Frustrated neighbors,...
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‘Speaks volumes’: Attorney says Lindsay Clancy’s husband forgave her after children’s deaths
(Gray News) – The defense attorney for Lindsay Clancy gave an interview Wednesday, less than a week after a Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial because the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict in the child killings case. Kevin Reddington spoke with CNN’s Anderson Cooper a...
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‘My heart just sank’: Family remembers 9-year-old boy killed in mobile home fire
TOPEKA, Kan. ( WIBW /Gray News) - A family is in mourning following the death of a 9-year-old child after a mobile home fire in Kansas on Labor Day . Chelsea Fisher told WIBW she was in Kansas City when she received a call about the fire at her cousin Susan Honea’s home. “My hear...
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Laredo grass fire sparked by lightning strike
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Fire Department responded to a grass fire on Flecha Lane just before 7 p.m., caused by a lightning strike. The fire department said its units were battling the fire on Flecha Lane. LFD reported the fire is under control. For more headlines, click ...
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Officer who survived crash that killed 5, including her wife and parents, returns to duty
GREENVILLE, S.C. ( FOX Carolina /Gray News) - A beloved South Carolina police officer is returning to duty months after surviving a head-on collision that claimed the lives of her wife, her parents and two others. Greenville police Sgt. Diana Munoz is stepping back into public se...
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Laredo commission tracks youth drug trends, cocaine spike in wastewater
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Drug and Alcohol Commission is addressing a rise in youth substance use and a spike in cocaine detected in wastewater. Laredo Police Department Assistant Chief Ricardo Gonzalez said he has seen an increase in THC and vape pen use among younger peo...
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Power outages reported across Laredo
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - About 140 isolated power outages have been reported in Laredo on Sept. 9, according to AEP spokesperson Danny Treviño. Treviño said power should be restored between 10 p.m. and midnight. The outages were reported as rainfall continued in the area as of 9:05 ...
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Texas politics takes center stage at 2026 RNC Convention
DALLAS, TEXAS (Gray DC) - Texas politics took center stage at the 2026 RNC Midterm convention, specifically, the Texas race for US Senate is getting a lot of attention. The race between Ken Paxton, Republican and James Talarico, Democrat, is unusually close. At an event in Dallas...
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‘A new vehicle and a lot of saving’: Man wins $1M off scratch-off at Mississippi gas station
JACKSON, Miss. ( WLBT /Gray News) - A routine lottery purchase turned into a life-changing win for a Gulfport man who claimed a $1 million top prize on the Mississippi Lottery’s $30 Millionaire Maker scratch-off game, lottery officials said. The winner bought his ticket Monday at...
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Overturned 18-wheeler blocks Laredo frontage road
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - An overturned 18-wheeler is blocking the northbound frontage road of SH 255, Camino Colombia Road. The blockage is just north of the US 83 North intersection in Webb County, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The incident was reported at 2 ...
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Flooding, high water reported in Laredo near Potomac Loop
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Police Department reported flooding near S. Ejido and Potomac Loop around 8:13 p.m. on Sept. 9 as rain fell in the area. Police said the water level is high and barricades were requested. For more headlines, click here ....
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Man tried to lure child with candy in attempted kidnapping, police say
RUTLAND CITY, Vt. ( WCAX /Gray News) - A Vermont man was arrested after police said he attempted to kidnap a child in Rutland, according to police. Investigators say James Traynor, 70, of Rutland City, tried to lure the child into his vehicle on South Street. One neighbor, Curt E...
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Flood advisory issued for central Webb County
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A flood advisory is in effect until 10 p.m. for central Webb County, according to the National Weather Service. The advisory was issued due to flooding caused by excessive rainfall. Minor flooding is expected in low-lying areas and areas with poor drainage. ...
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Foster parent may avoid prison for endangering the welfare of a child
WINFIELD, Mo. ( KMOV /Gray News) — A Missouri foster parent accused of trading a child for an exotic animal and who pleaded guilty to a child endangerment charge may not go to prison. Brenda Deutsch, of Winfield, was charged in April 2025 with felony counts stemming from allegati...
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Trusted pet groomer arrested, accused of killing several dogs that were left in his care
MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - Memphis police have arrested a pet groomer who is accused of killing several dogs. According to a Shelby County arrest affidavit, Keaton Stuckey was hired as a groomer for Adrianna Gruins’ five Yorkies on Aug. 24. Gruins said that Stuckey had be...
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More Heat, Slight Shower Chance Thursday
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The western edge of a humid airmass over the gulf has been sufficient for showers and thundershowers with and in advance of the sea breeze to reach our area in scattered fashion. Drier air will filter in from the west during Friday, ending most of our shower...
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45-year-old accused of hitting, killing man in electric wheelchair while driving intoxicated
FORT WAYNE, Ind. ( WPTA /Gray News) - A 45-year-old Indiana woman is facing felony charges in connection with a deadly crash on Monday. Kandice Baker is charged with operating while intoxicated, causing death and possession of methamphetamine. Baker is accused of hitting and kill...
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Woman caught on camera stealing from donation jar meant to support animal shelter, police say
TAZEWELL, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - Tennessee authorities are investigating after they say a woman was caught on camera at a restaurant stealing from a donation jar that was meant to support an area animal shelter. Tazewell Police Chief Jeremy Myers said the stolen money was in ...
schools
Teacher of the Month: Malakoff Elementary teacher recognized for parent engagement
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Malakoff Elementary School teacher was surprised in her classroom early Wednesday, Sept. 9, as KGNS+ kicked off this school year’s Teacher of the Month program with the Joey Tellez Law Firm. Alexa Contreras has taught pre-K students at the school for 16 ye...
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Laredo City Council votes to strengthen animal ordinance
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo City Council members voted Tuesday, September 8, to direct city staff to amend the city’s animal ordinance. The vote follows a case in which police arrested a woman after a dumped dog was found severely restrained , with a rag tied over its head. The ...
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Laredo man charged in bar security guard assault
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo police arrested a man accused of attacking a security guard during a bar fight. Officers were called to the bar around 1:50 a.m. on June 8 in the 3900 block of East Del Mar Boulevard. Police said the security guard was punched in the face during a fig...
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Postal worker accused of dumping 30,000 pieces of mail in vacant lots instead of delivering them
ST. LOUIS ( KMOV /Gray News) - A Missouri postal worker is facing federal charges after being accused of dumping thousands of pieces of mail in vacant lots. Armond Paige, 54, has been charged with one count of delay or destruction of mail by a postal employee. Authorities allege ...
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‘It can happen anywhere’: 9-year-old boy recovers after copperhead snake bite at Missouri lake
MORRISVILLE, Mo. ( KY3 /Gray News) - A 9-year-old boy is recovering at home after being bitten by a copperhead snake while fishing over the weekend, according to his family. Zac and Niki Smith said their son, Tucker, was fishing with his father Sunday morning on the banks of the ...
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Laredo organization highlights teen alcohol risks during National Recovery Month
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - September is National Recovery Month, and one Laredo organization says the fight against addiction often starts closer to home than parents think. Serving Children and Adults in Need (SCAN) says alcohol remains the most commonly reported drug misused by teen...
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6 taken into custody after Rio Grande rescue
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Border Patrol’s Laredo Sector reportedly rescued a man struggling to stay afloat in the Rio Grande. Agents said the man was attempting to cross the river illegally on Aug. 29 when he began struggling to stay above water, going under several times. A Marine U...
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Warrant issued for musician accused of no-show performances
OMAHA, Neb. ( WOWT /Gray News) — A musician from Nebraska is wanted after failing to show up at several events where he had already been paid to perform. In each case, he sent a cancellation text at the last minute. Daniel Butler is accused of stringing along multiple event organ...
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Homeowner accused of killing man who broke into their house through a window
MOBILE, Ala. ( WALA /Gray News) - Alabama authorities say a Mobile homeowner shot and killed a man who broke into the house through a window. According to Mobile police, officers responded to the home Monday night on Calgary Drive following a shots-fired call. Investigators said ...
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Clothing company ordered to pay Buc-ee’s $850,000 for trademark infringement
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. ( WCSC /Gray News) — A clothing company based in North Charleston, South Carolina, has been ordered to pay Buc-ee’s $850,000 for trademark infringement. The famous gas station brand out of Texas filed the federal lawsuit against Born United , which speciali...
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Laredo man accused of threatening officer during traffic stop
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Laredo man is accused of threatening a Laredo police officer during a traffic stop near the 2200 block of South U.S. 83, according to police. Police said the stop happened just before midnight when a sergeant pulled over 43-year-old Diego Pequeno for a tra...
business
O’Charley’s appears to be closing its remaining restaurants
(Gray News) — O’Charley’s appears to be closing its remaining restaurants. The restaurant chain was founded in Nashville in 1971. O’Charley’s is still based in Tennessee and currently has locations in 12 states , primarily in the Southeast. Those states include Florida, Georgia, ...