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SMYRNA, Ga. ( ANF /Gray News) — An 18-year-old has been taken into custody after police found the dismembered body of a woman at a Georgia apartment complex Wednesday night. Kingston Bradley is facing a felony charge of concealing the death of another. He is being held without bo...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Webb County’s Scofflaw Program has blocked vehicle registration renewals for drivers with unpaid fines since June, but an overwhelming backlog forces staff to match tickets to accounts in real time. The Webb County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office has manuall...
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OBERLIN, La. ( KPLC /Gray News) - A reported fight broke out at a Louisiana high school football game Friday night that ended with the game being canceled. Authorities said Oberlin Tigers head coach Robert Etheridge got into an argument on the sideline before halftime with assist...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Two United ISD high school bands earned recognition at the Bands of America Championship over the weekend, with John B. Alexander High School winning first place and United High School also placing among the competition’s top ranks. The competition took plac...
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BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (Gray News) - Rescuers in New Mexico carried a large dog down a mountain because he was “too exhausted” to finish a hike. The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office said when a dog named Atlas became too tired to finish a difficult hike, the agency’s Open Spac...
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(Gray News) - Macklemore is launching a “Free Palestine” tour after his removal from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour following pro-Palestinian comments he made onstage earlier this month. The Grammy Award-winning rapper took to social media Thursday to announce his new upcoming tour plans...
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ORLANDO, Fla. ( WLOX /Gray News) - New details were revealed during a press conference sharing the results of the state’s autopsy and findings from Nolan Wells’ cellphone. Wells went to Horn Island in Mississippi with friends to celebrate the July 4 holiday but never came home. H...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House Thursday for an official state visit. The visit comes four months after Trump was hosted by Xi in Beijing for a state visit. Trump and Xi, the leade...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - A group of advocates is calling for Gov. Bill Lee to stop Christa Pike’s execution scheduled for next week. Pike is the only woman on Tennessee’s death row. She is scheduled to be the first woman executed in Tennessee since 1819. Pike was con...
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ERICK, Okla. ( KSWO /Gray News) — The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has released a statement on the death of Oklahoma Senate candidate Barry Christian . In the statement released Thursday, the bureau said they have ruled there was no foul play involved in Christian’s dea...
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OXFORD, Miss. ( WMC /Gray News) - The two Ole Miss students found dead have been identified, according to officials. The university identified the students as 18-year-old Aidan Hamilton, a freshman from Englewood, Colo., and 20-year-old Robert Strang, a junior from Atlanta. Stran...
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TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. ( WTOC /Gray News) - Police in Georgia say a restaurant employee has been arrested after hidden cameras were discovered inside the restrooms of a Tybee Island eatery. Detectives with the Tybee Island Police Department charged 48-year-old Larry Walter Chase with ...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo Independent School District students will not have class on Friday, Sept. 25. Campuses across the district will be closed for staff development training for faculty, staff, and administrators. The district’s administrative offices will stay open Frida...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Texas Department of Public Safety has identified two suspects accused of leading troopers on a high-speed chase that prompted a lockdown at a central Laredo grocery store Wednesday, Sept. 23. Authorities identified the suspects as 17-year-old Ruben Lopez...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A power outage on the Mexican side of the World Trade Bridge is causing a significant traffic backup for westbound drivers heading into Mexico, according to the Laredo Police Department. Around 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, LPD said westbound traffic on Loop 20...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo families affected by Alzheimer’s disease will soon have a chance to honor their loved ones. The Alzheimer’s Association is hosting “A Time to Remember,” a memorial service for those whose lives were touched by the disease. The event is scheduled for S...
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PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News/ AP ) — A former plastic surgeon was convicted of murder in Florida. A Pinellas County judge found Dr. Tomasz Kosowski guilty Wednesday of killing attorney Steven Cozzi. Cozzi’s body was never found. Kosowski represented himself during the trial a...
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HENRICO, Va. ( WWBT /Gray News) - A Virginia man was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison for torturing and killing cats as part of an online fraud scheme. According to prosecutors, the sentence nearly doubles the previous state record for an animal cruelty case in Virginia....
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( InvestigateTV ) — Shoppers are starting to see more digital price tags at the grocery store, replacing the paper stickers traditionally found on shelves. Chains including Walmart, Kroger and Whole Foods are adopting the digital labels. Kyle James, a writer for ConsumerAffairs, ...
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HARPERS FERRY, W.Va ( WDTV /Gray News) - A woman has been arrested for murdering her husband and setting the house on fire while her daughter was inside, according to police. Nicole Taylor’s daughter was also found dead inside the home, according to Virginia State Police. Nicole ...
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ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) - A woman in Georgia whose husband died in a helicopter crash on the night they were married is filing a wrongful death lawsuit. Jesni Sam is seeking damages and coverage of legal fees, according to her attorney. Sam was supposed to land at DeKalb-Peacht...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - With every fall season comes flu season. UISD will be hosting two separate flu shot clinics. Jessica Duarte, UISD’s director of health services, stopped by the studios to share more information about what parents can expect. Students can stop by and get thei...
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( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we examine what causes thinning hair or hair loss and discuss what to ask your doctor about potential tests and options. Plus, we explore medical bias and share how to advocate for yourself and be taken seriously when you feel ...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The sixth annual Runway Run 5K and 1-mile run is right around the corner. Victor Trevino Jr. stopped by the studio to welcome more runners for the race, which will be held Oct. 3. The race kicks off at the Laredo International Airport. Runners can expect awa...
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CLEARWATER, Fla. (Gray News) — A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed after a Florida woman died from allegedly eating contaminated blueberries from Publix. According to a news release from Morgan & Morgan, Karla Mullins died on June 20 after eating frozen blueberries purchased ...
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RUTLAND, Vt. ( Aging Untold ) — A group of older adults in Vermont has taken up rock climbing, calling themselves the “Flailing Fossils.” The group climbs inside the Green Mountain Climbing Center in Rutland. “The Flailing Fossils is what we call ourselves,” Denise Coriell, 73, s...
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( Aging Untold ) — Layla Nielsen was born a 3-pound preemie and spent more than 50 days in the NICU on doctor’s orders before coming home. Her mother, Kelly Nielsen, said she fed her a special neonatal formula as directed by doctors. “It was scary. It was regimented,” Nielsen sai...
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - The foster son of Ree Drummond, widely known as The Pioneer Woman, was arrested Sept. 14 on drug and assault charges after he allegedly hit a police officer. According to University of Alabama at Birmingham Police, an officer responded to a r...
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( Aging Untold ) — Have you ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling like your symptoms were brushed off or explained away as “just aging”? You’re not alone, and there’s a better way to get real answers. The Aging Untold experts are breaking down how to recognize when you’re bein...
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RIB MOUNTAIN, WI ( InvestigateTV ) — While 98% of all wigs are ready-to-wear and typically one size, a wig expert in Rib Mountain said heads are as unique as fingerprints. Terry Halone, who calls himself a “Wig Master,” has been behind the barber chair since 1965. Today, he serve...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Heat will remain with highs topping out generally in the 90s and lower 100s once again. Expect heat index peaking 103-110°F. A chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms continue this week. Tonight warm and humid with lows in the mid 70s. Have a great day!...
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( InvestigateTV ) — Fraudsters use AI technology to create convincing voice clones in a matter of seconds. InvestigateTV+ examines how online criminals are cashing in and the simple steps you can take to protect your family. Plus, drivers arrested for DUI and later proven complet...
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(Gray News) - Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and three other Republican senators have asked the Trump administration to move ahead with aid and arms sales to Taiwan. In a letter addressed to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, McConnell, Sen. John Cor...
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CANTON, Miss. ( InvestigateTV ) — All 50 U.S. states are home to data centers, which power the growth of artificial intelligence. Companies are building large warehouse-like facilities filled with computing technology to expand their capacity. In Madison County, Mississippi, one ...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Wednesday, Washington lawmakers set aside politics for the annual Congressional Women’s Softball Game . Congresswomen from both parties teamed up at Audi Field to take on Washington’s press corps. “In this incredible time of anger and frustration at politic...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The American Cancer Society’s annual fundraiser is underway in Laredo with the Men Wear Pink and Pink Pearls and Heels events. 15 men and women, including educators, business leaders and influencers, will spend the next five weeks raising funds to help those...
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PLAQUEMINE, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - A 69-year-old man died after he was struck by a truck while checking his mailbox, authorities said. The crash occurred on Louisiana Highway 75, just south of Louisiana Highway 404 in Iberville Parish, shortly before 4 p.m. Monday. According to...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Two people remain at large after a high-speed pursuit on Sept. 23, tied to an alleged human smuggling attempt, ended in a crash and prompted a lockdown at a central Laredo grocery store, authorities said. The incident began around 9 a.m. near I-35 and Calton...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A tropical airmass remains in control of our weather as cool air passes by far to our north. The atmosphere above is marginally moist, lifted air slightly buoyant to rise to form tall cumulus clouds. Scattered showers will likely dot the area during Thursday...
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(Gray News) — Hundreds of lawsuits have been filed against major GLP-1 makers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk with patients accusing the popular weight-loss drugs of causing permanent eye damage and vision loss. According to USA Today , multiple lawsuits filed within the last year foc...
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CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, ILL. ( KMOV /Gray News) - A van carrying half a dozen high school students was involved in a fiery crash in Illinois on Wednesday. According to Cahokia Heights police, the collision occurred at the intersection of Illinois Route 15 and Pocket Avenue at about 8:20...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo City Council approved a five-year contract to address a staffing shortage within the police department. The department is short nearly 80 officers, with 498 of its 575 authorized positions currently filled. City leaders said raising base pay is in...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Tuesday night saw plenty of our squads in action with 30-6A. United would remain perfect in district play with a sweep of Southwest Legacy. For more headlines, click here ....
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Severe drought is prompting Laredo leaders to look into speeding up water reclamation strategies nearly a decade ahead of schedule. Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino presented the proposal to the Laredo City Council on Monday, Sept. 21, urging officials to advance wa...
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MOULTRIE, Ga. ( WALB /Gray News) - Authorities in Georgia said one person has been arrested after an investigation into unauthorized cameras installed at a school auditorium. According to the Colquitt County Sheriff’s Office incident report, the cameras were not located inside pu...
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SOLON, Iowa ( KCRG /Gray News) - A teacher and a 10-year-old student are dead after an elementary school field trip to a lake, according to authorities in Iowa. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office was called to Lake Macbride State Park around 12:10 p.m. Tuesday. They recovered th...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo city leaders are questioning whether taxpayer dollars should fund police escorts for officials, while Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino maintains that the protection is necessary for his safety. Councilmember Melissa Cigarroa sparked the discussion during a ci...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - National Night Out is returning to Laredo with a push to help families get to know local law enforcement. Law enforcement officials joined community partners including the city of Laredo, Laredo College and Texas A&M International University to announce this...
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WASHINGTON, DC. ( InvestigateTV ) - Facing mounting federal scrutiny following months of InvestigateTV and Atlanta News First reporting, the leaders of America’s major surveillance companies were no-shows Wednesday for a Senate hearing probing how police officers have abused auto...
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LOS ANGELES (Gray News) - Actor Jonathan Taylor Thomas was reportedly arrested following a traffic stop in Malibu on Monday. According to multiple outlets, Thomas, 45, was a passenger in a car that was pulled over by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies near Westlake ...
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(Gray News) - A 4-year-old Georgia girl has died after she was found unresponsive inside a trash can filled with water and fish over the weekend, authorities said. Deputies with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Macon home shortly before 2 p.m. Saturday, according...
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ST. LOUIS ( KMOV /Gray News) - A teenager says he is happy to be alive after a shooting sent hundreds of people running for cover at a St. Ann dance studio over the weekend. According to Zyir Vasser, there was a party at the dance studio when the gunshots erupted. “Once the shots...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A veteran educator who has spent more than three decades in the classroom received a special surprise Wednesday, Sept. 23, when she was named Teacher of the Month. Mindy Caso presented the honor to Ana Brewster, a first-grade teacher at Ligarde Elementary Sc...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Before the city wakes up, a group of women has already logged its first miles of the day. Every Wednesday at 5:15 a.m., they gather at Krueger Field Park for the Run Mama Run Club. Karla Villarreal founded the club in May 2026 to create a safe, supportive sp...
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - Biologists in Alaska located a brown bear believed to have broken into several garages and vehicles and even attempted to enter a house. Fish and Game biologists euthanized the adult male brown bear Monday night in Rabbit Creek. According to...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Laredo Independent School District bus carrying students was involved in a traffic accident near 311 Garfield St., authorities said. Students were on board the bus at the time of the collision. No injuries were reported, and students attended class as sche...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Chinese President Xi Jinping will arrive at the White House Thursday morning for a welcome ceremony. President Donald Trump will aim at matching the pageantry he experienced in Beijing in May. Trump was impressed with the welcome ceremony Xi staged when Tru...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Two people were taken to local hospitals with minor injuries Wednesday, Sept. 23, following a crash involving a United Independent School District Police Department patrol unit in Laredo. According to the Laredo Police Department, the collision occurred Wedn...
