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These are the most popular cat names in the United States

(Gray News) — For the third year in a row, Luna takes the crown as the most popular cat name. Last week, U.S. News & World Report published a list of the 100 most popular cat names in the country. Luna, Milo and Bella take the top three spots. The report said Luna is popular acro...

KGNS — SitewideSep 25, 2026

government

Energy companies push regulators to limit transmission competition

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A group of energy companies, including Michigan-based ITC Holdings Corp., is asking the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to limit competition on the transmission step of the energy delivery process. There are three parts to making sure the lights...

KGNS — SitewideSep 25, 2026

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Laredo capital murder suspect to represent himself at trial

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Fernando Machado , 27, will represent himself when he goes on trial for capital murder in a high-profile Laredo murder case . A judge granted Machado’s request to waive his court-appointed attorney. The attorney will remain on the case only as standby counse...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 25, 2026

safety

Mother found dead after 3-year-old child spotted wandering alone in neighborhood

WATERBURY, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) - Connecticut police are investigating after a mother was found dead and her young daughter was found wandering the neighborhood. According to the Waterbury Police Department, officers responded this week to a neighborhood for a report of a 3-y...

KGNS — SitewideSep 25, 2026

safety

State trooper collides with wrong-way driver on interstate highway

DICKSON COUNTY, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - A Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper returning from training was involved in a crash with a driver going the wrong way on the interstate Thursday. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Sgt. Goddard of the Memphis District was returning...

KGNS — SitewideSep 25, 2026

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Father-in-law of murder victim accused of attacking killer in court

PHOENIX ( AZFamily /Gray News) - The father-in-law of an Army veteran who was killed in Phoenix in 2022 is accused of attacking the murder defendant in court. Court documents say Alberto Sanchez, 55, was in court Wednesday to speak during the sentencing of Abel Uribe, who was set...

KGNS — SitewideSep 25, 2026

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Why some parents struggle with ‘new math’ and how one school is helping

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. ( InvestigateTV ) — In recent years, you may have stared blankly at your child’s math assignment. You’re not alone. Experts and educators say it’s likely happening across the country as modern methods of instruction can be almost unrecognizable to the “carry t...

KGNS — SitewideSep 25, 2026

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Aging Untold: What clean eating really means

( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we break down what “clean” eating means and share smart, budget-friendly ways to cut back on ultra-processed foods. Plus, we look at the crucial questions families should ask when deciding on a major medical procedure later in l...

KGNS — SitewideSep 25, 2026

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Netanyahu compares Oct. 7 attacks to ‘sixteen 9/11s’

(Gray News) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making headlines for his comparison of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks against his people to the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. In his speech Thursday at the U.N. General Assembly in New York, Netanyahu said the Oct. 7 at...

KGNS — SitewideSep 25, 2026

safety

Inside the scam: How criminals impersonate the FBI’s complaint center

( InvestigateTV ) — The FBI is warning the public that scammers are impersonating IC3, the bureau’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, to target victims. Tim Lynch, supervisory special agent and unit chief of the FBI’s Cyber-Enabled Fraud and Money Laundering Unit, said adapting to...

KGNS — SitewideSep 25, 2026

safety

Laredo police investigate vehicles damaged by gunfire, set on fire

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Police Department is investigating an incident involving multiple vehicles that were reportedly damaged by gunfire and set on fire in the area of Bayard Street. The incident occurred at 1:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 25, in the 2900 block of Bayard. O...

KGNS — Top NewsSep 25, 2026

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Vermont veteran still keeps the beat on drums in his 70s

SAINT ALBANS, Vt. ( Aging Untold ) — At Taylor Park in Saint Albans, the Nobby Reed Project is getting ready for an evening of the blues. Nobby Reed is the lead singer, and Kent Blackmer keeps the beat. Blackmer picked up the drums for the first time at age 7 and has played for m...

KGNS — SitewideSep 25, 2026

safety

Intimacy after a heart attack or stroke: What to know before you resume sex

( Aging Untold ) — After a heart attack or stroke, the body may be healing while the mind is still stuck on high alert. That fear of triggering another health crisis can reshape daily routines, relationships and your sex life. We are breaking down how couples can navigate intimac...

KGNS — SitewideSep 25, 2026

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Deciding whether to get the vaccine — What to consider for older adults

( Aging Untold ) — Vaccine decisions for older adults aren’t one-size-fits-all, especially for those managing chronic conditions or weaker immune systems. Questions about flu, shingles and RSV shots come up more often with age. We are breaking down the factors to consider. Unders...

KGNS — SitewideSep 25, 2026

safety

Construction worker killed in hit-and-run crash, authorities say

MADISON, Wis. ( WMTV /Gray News) - A construction worker was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Madison, Wisconsin. According to the Madison Police Department, the crash happened on Pflaum Road at about 1:10 p.m. Thursday, in front of Sennett Middle School. Madison police said the ...

KGNS — SitewideSep 25, 2026

Local

Latin jazz concert set for Casa Ortiz garden

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Latin jazz concert is scheduled for Saturday evening, Sept. 26, in the garden of Casa Ortiz, according to Jorge Santana of the Laredo Cultural District. Casa Ortiz is a 200-year-old home. Santana said the Laredo Cultural District worked with LULAC No. 7 to...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 25, 2026

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Here’s how families are making multigenerational living work

( Aging Untold ) — Multigenerational households are becoming more common across the U.S. A recent Pew Research report found that in 2023, 22% of adults 65 and older lived in a multigenerational home. For some families, the arrangement means more support and shared costs. It can a...

KGNS — SitewideSep 25, 2026

business

Beads and Bling pop-up market to benefit American Cancer Society

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - More than 60 vendors are setting up for the “Beads and Bling” pop-up market this weekend, raising money for the American Cancer Society. Shoppers will find baked goods and gifts and enjoy live music at the event. The market runs Saturday, Sept. 26, from noon...

KGNS — Top NewsSep 25, 2026

Local

City to host bulky item drop-off event Saturday

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo is hosting a residential bulky item drop-off event Saturday, Sept. 26, at Hillside Baseball Field. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Residents can drop off furniture, mattresses, appliances and up to four tires. Residents must unload items themselv...

KGNS — Top NewsSep 25, 2026

safety

Should you have a fire extinguisher in your car?

MESA, AZ ( Aging Untold ) — A police officer and firefighter helped pull a driver from a burning truck moments after a crash and fire officials are encouraging drivers to consider keeping a fire extinguisher in their vehicles. Video from the scene shows first responders working t...

KGNS — SitewideSep 25, 2026

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Ed Sheeran cancels shows in New England this weekend. Here’s why

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (Gray News) — Ed Sheeran has canceled his concerts that were scheduled for this weekend. The back-to-back concerts were scheduled for Friday and Saturday at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts, home of the New England Patriots. According to a post on Gillette Stad...

KGNS — SitewideSep 25, 2026

schools

How poor vision could be impacting students’ reading skills

ATLANTA, Ga. ( InvestigateTV ) — Knowing how to read is vital to everyday life whether you’re at work, home, or in school. In classrooms across the country, a growing number of children struggle with learning this critical skill. Part of the reason could be because they can’t see...

KGNS — SitewideSep 25, 2026

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The bald eagle’s recovery is also an American success story

MORGAN CITY, La. ( InvestigateTV ) — A bald eagle sits atop a Louisiana cypress tree in Lake Palourde near Morgan City, a scene that would have been inconceivable a few short decades ago. “We can see up to 60 eagles in a tour,” said Billy Gaston, who makes a living largely off pr...

KGNS — SitewideSep 25, 2026

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Susan Sarandon among more than 100 detained during anti-Netanyahu protest

(Gray News/AP) - A group of protesters gathered in Midtown Manhattan on Thursday to call for Palestinian rights and an end to Israel’s war. Demonstrators blocked traffic and chanted “stop the bombs” and “end the killing” while holding banners calling to “stop arming Israel.” Actr...

KGNS — SitewideSep 25, 2026

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What to consider when facing surgery later in life

( Aging Untold ) — When a major medical procedure is on the table later in life, the question about whether to have it isn’t just about survival — it’s about what life looks like afterward. The Aging Untold experts are breaking down what families should weigh before saying yes to...

KGNS — SitewideSep 25, 2026

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This NICU transport nurse has spent 40 years flying with newborns

WASHINGTON ( InvestigateTV ) — A nurse who transports critically ill newborns to a Level Four NICU in the nation’s capital has marked 40 years on the job. Janice Berry works on the transport team at Children’s National Hospital, flying with newborns to bring them to the hospital’...

KGNS — SitewideSep 25, 2026

Local

Heat Continues/Potential Cold Front next week

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Hot and mostly sunny skies with highs in the mid 90s to low 100s across South Texas. Moderate to extreme heat related impacts through early next week. Warm and humid night with lows in the mid 70s.Potential “cold” front towards the middle and latter half of ...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 25, 2026

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InvestigateTV+: Online extremist network targeting children

( InvestigateTV ) — InvestigateTV+ exposes an online extremist network targeting children and coercing them into horrific acts. The FBI explains how it works, the warning signs and how families can fight back. Then, we investigate allegations of financial exploitation in some lon...

KGNS — SitewideSep 25, 2026

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After husband’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, she found no playbook for finding care

GREENVILLE, S.C. ( InvestigateTV ) - A serious illness can turn any family into full-time caregivers overnight and the search for safe, affordable help can feel overwhelming. When Amy McConnell’s husband Tom was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease at 55, she began sear...

KGNS — SitewideSep 25, 2026

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Ellis Island stands as tribute to nation’s immigrant past

NEW YORK ( InvestigateTV ) — Ellis Island served as a point of entry for millions of immigrants during one of the largest migration periods in world history. Historians say Ellis Island was founded in 1892 as a solution to a serious social crisis, after New York’s previous immigr...

KGNS — SitewideSep 25, 2026

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How the FBI is investigating an online extremist group targeting other teens

PHOENIX, AZ ( InvestigateTV ) — The FBI calls the group known as 764 “pure evil.” Federal investigators say the group uses social media where kids play video games to manipulate and eventually blackmail their victims. When 19-year-old Baron Martin was cited for a fender bender in...

KGNS — SitewideSep 25, 2026

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Dee Brock, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders founder, dies at 96

TYLER, Texas ( KLTV /Gray News) - A cheerleading legend has died, according to the director of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Kelli Finglass, who has led the cheerleaders since 1991, confirmed Wednesday that Dee Brock of Tyler, who founded the iconic team in 1960, has died. “De...

KGNS — SitewideSep 25, 2026

safety

City of Laredo to launch water outage notification system

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The city of Laredo is developing a new utility notification system that will send water outage alerts by text message and email. Ignacio Juarez said unexpected water outages are a familiar frustration. “Oh, yes, obviously. I think we’ve all been in those sit...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 25, 2026

Local

A Sunnier, Hotter Weekend

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The atmosphere above will be a bit drier during the next several days. It will still be fairly humid with plenty of cumulus in our skies, a slight chance of an isolated afternoon shower. Most places will stay dry. It should be good for the evening football g...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 24, 2026

parks

New report on Peltola could shake up Alaska Senate race

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A New York Times report alleges Mary Peltola, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Alaska, displayed frequent angry outbursts toward staffers and aides during her congressional tenure and current campaign. Peltola, a former U.S. congresswoman and Alask...

KGNS — SitewideSep 24, 2026

government

Groups and election officials work to boost voter turnout in Laredo

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo groups and election officials are working together to increase voter turnout across the city. As part of the Laredo Votes 2026 campaign, volunteers are visiting college campuses to help register hundreds of first-time voters. Organizers are also urgin...

KGNS — Top NewsSep 24, 2026

Local

Cuellar: ICE agent in Austin shooting was new recruit, had no body camera

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar said the ICE agent who shot a man in Austin was a new recruit. Cuellar said in a statement that the agent was not wearing a body camera, even though Congress paid for one. Earlier this week, Cuellar called for a full investigation int...

KGNS — Top NewsSep 24, 2026

schools

Laredo advocates urge businesses to hire workers with disabilities

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Disability advocates in Laredo are urging local businesses to hire workers with disabilities permanently rather than offering practice runs. Members of the Blue Ribbon Committee said local schools are expanding job training. The Laredo Independent School Dis...

KGNS — Top NewsSep 24, 2026

Local

COVID-19 cases rising in Laredo

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - COVID-19 cases are rising in Laredo, according to public health officials. City officials said the increase is typical for late summer and early fall, when COVID-19 tends to circulate more. Wastewater surveillance tracks trends While COVID-19 is no longer a ...

KGNS — Top NewsSep 24, 2026

Local

TxDOT marks Child Passenger Safety Week with free car seat inspections

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Texas Department of Transportation is asking drivers to properly secure young passengers as part of National Child Passenger Safety Week. Officials recognized the week with a ceremony reminding drivers and parents to properly secure young passengers. Off...

KGNS — Top NewsSep 24, 2026

government

Mortgage rates top 7% as housing affordability crisis deepens

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Mortgage rates climbed over 7% Thursday as the United States moves deeper into an affordability crisis, with the economy top of mind for millions of voters heading to the polls in November. The average age of a first-time homebuyer is nearly 40, according t...

KGNS — SitewideSep 24, 2026