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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...
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MIDLAND, Texas ( KOSA /Gray News) - A Texas teen is dead after driving the wrong way and hitting several vehicles over the weekend. According to the Midland Police Department, officers were called to reports of a wrong-way driver near the intersection of West Loop 250 North and N...
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CHICAGO (Gray News) — Simone Biles said her six-figure Porsche was stolen from her home in Chicago. In a TikTok video posted this week, Biles revealed that three masked men stole her Porsche GTS. “During our last few months in Chicago, three men in masks came to our house and sto...
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(Gray News) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Tuesday more than 167,000 pounds of raw meat has been recalled because the products were labeled with a false mark of federal inspection. The raw pork, beef and goat meat affected by the recall was produced by Star Meat Delive...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo Animal Care Services is looking for a forever home for Minnie, a Chihuahua mix. Estevaun Delgado, foster program coordinator for LACS, said Minnie is four months old and close to turning five months old. “She wants to be the little princess,” Delgado ...
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BATON ROUGE, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - An LSU football player has been accused of sexually assaulting a student on campus, prompting a criminal investigation. According to the East Baton Rouge District Attorney’s Office, the alleged assault occurred last year, with the name of the...
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(Gray News) — Disney is yet again raising prices for its streaming platforms. All subscription tiers for Disney+ and Hulu are going to cost more. The price increases take effect Wednesday. Prices for some of the plans are increasing by as much as $2.50 a month. The price increase...
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(Gray News) - A child star best known for sitcoms like “That’s So Raven” has been sentenced to more than two years in prison. Bobbe Thompson, 30, was sentenced in Iowa federal court to 30 months behind bars followed by three years of supervised release, according to a press relea...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - More than 60 vendors will gather Saturday, Sept. 26, for the Relay for Life “Beads and Bling” pop-up market, raising funds for the American Cancer Society ahead of the signature event’s 40th anniversary in April. The pop-up runs from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday ...
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( InvestigateTV ) — For many first-time buyers, the biggest question is not just which home to buy, but what they can realistically afford. Higher prices and interest rates have made the process more challenging. John Kiernan, managing editor at WalletHub, said the pressure often...
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LANCASTER, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) — A couple whose son died after using an over-the-counter product is pushing lawmakers to pass stricter regulations. Micah Knox’s parents, Robert and Dana Knox, said their 29-year-old son was known for his smile and infectious personality. “Ever...
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(Gray News) - The U.S. Postal Service has released its recommended mailing and shipping deadlines for customers ahead of the 2026 holiday season. For expected delivery before Dec. 25 within the contiguous United States, USPS recommends sending items by Dec. 17 for USPS Ground Adv...
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( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we discuss how major transitions can spark a second bloom by redefining midlife as a season of self-discovery rather than a crisis. We also examine the new rules of healthy aging that doctors recommend to help you stay strong a...
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FAIRMONT, W.Va ( WDTV /Gray News) - A construction worker is dead and two others were injured after a crane malfunction caused them to fall off a bridge while they were working. According to the West Virginia State Police, troopers said that a heavy crane malfunctioned at a const...
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VALENCIA, Calif. (Gray News) — More than 100 people suffered brain injuries of varying severity after riding a Six Flags roller coaster in the past two years, according to new lawsuits. This week, attorneys announced the lawsuits against Six Flags. The injuries reportedly occurre...
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JACKSON, Miss. ( WLBT /Gray News) - A second person has been arrested in connection with the death of a woman who was found hanging from a tree in Mississippi. Investigators arrested 25-year-old Earnest Lloyd Jr. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, and charged him with murder for his alleged r...
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(Gray News) - Aldi is lowering prices on about a third of the products it regularly stocks. The grocery chain says the cuts are already underway and will run through at least Nov. 3 at stores nationwide. Aldi estimates the price reductions will save customers about $86 million. “...
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OXFORD, Miss. ( WMC /Gray News) – Authorities are investigating the deaths of two University of Mississippi students. Police responded to a dorm Monday for a possible overdose. Officials haven’t confirmed if the two deaths are connected or what caused the students’ deaths, but th...
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ARIZONA ( Aging Untold ) — A former inmate is returning to Perryville Prison each week to lead a fitness class for women incarcerated there as part of a program called Convicted Comeback. Weekly workouts Women at Perryville take part in the hourlong class every Wednesday. Helen D...
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( Aging Untold ) — When caring for aging parents, families often divide into the “good kid” who handles everything and the “bad kid” who seems distant—or worse, acts out of control and manipulates. In this episode of the Aging Untold Podcast, our expert panel breaks down the hidd...
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( WSMV /Gray News) - A woman is paralyzed after a man fell out of a tree and landed on her during a music festival in Louisville last weekend, her husband said. Conor Ulshoffer said he and his wife, Jamie, had gone to the Louder than Life festival to see rock musi...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Four people are in custody and two others remain at-large following a high-speed chase that ended in a crash under an overpass Wednesday, authorities said. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the incident began on Interstate 35 when U.S. Bord...
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(Gray News) — That’s show business, baby! On Wednesday, Taylor Swift announced she will be releasing a deluxe version of her hit album “The Life of a Showgirl.” The album, titled “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,” includes four new songs. It will be available to stream Friday....
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In this episode of Following Leads, we sit down with Jessica Woolbright, LCSW, Executive Director of Saint Martha’s, a St. Louis organization supporting women and children impacted by domestic violence. Together, we explore: What domestic violence looks like behind closed doors W...
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Sponsored — The following content is created on behalf of Oak Street Health and does not reflect the opinions of Gray Media or its editorial staff. To learn more about Oak Street Health, visit www.oakstreethealth.com/. The way we think about growing older is changing. The old ide...
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( Aging Untold ) — As more school districts across the country ban students from using cell phones, an unexpected upside may be emerging from the digital detox: a reading revival. Students at Pleasure Ridge Park High School are checking out books at a rate librari...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Above average temperatures remain in the forecast. Partly sunny skies with highs in the 90s to low 100s this afternoon. Daily chances for showers and thunderstorms continue this week. Warm and humid nights with lows in the mid 70s. Have a great day! For more...
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( InvestigateTV ) — Grandparents step up to keep children out of foster care. InvestigateTV+ examines the financial and social services families need and the groups working to help close those gaps. Plus, we examine a new partnership helping first responders talk about trauma on ...
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( InvestigateTV ) - Two years after an ambush in east Charlotte killed four officers , a mental health initiative for first responders is launching its first program. The April 29, 2024, shooting left Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Joshua Eyer, North Carolin...
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SCOTTSDALE, AZ ( InvestigateTV ) — Families making decisions about assisted living care for their loved ones are seeing more facilities advertise a boutique hotel-style feel with more personalized care. Boutique-style homes are typically small, with 10 residents or less. Some are...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. ( InvestigateTV ) — A nonprofit is teaching students engineering skills by having them design, build, code and compete with robots. Fourteen-year-old Helen Sullivan is preparing for her next robotics competition. She said she did not always know she wanted to be ...
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(Gray News) - Frozen pasta sold at Walmart under the Bettergoods brand name is being recalled because it may be contaminated with listeria. Two lots of Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine have been recalled , according to the Food and Drug Administration. The f...
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WICHITA, Kan. ( KWCH /Gray News) - The granddaughter of a Kansas woman whose body was found inside a suitcase brought to a fire station is speaking out as the investigation continues. Alexis Trotter says she’s still processing the death of her grandmother, 67-year-old Loretta Moo...
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SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. ( WSAZ /Gray News) - Loved ones are mourning after a 12-year-old boy was hit and killed by a car while walking with friends in West Virginia. Hunter Combs, 12, died at the hospital after he was hit by a car while walking with friends around 7:30 p.m. Monda...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Top Democratic lawmakers heard testimony Tuesday from families and loved ones of five people fatally shot by federal immigration agents. Witnesses from across the country said they want justice and accountability from the government. “My daughter should sti...
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ST. LOUIS ( First Alert 4 /Gray News) - A Missouri resident was preparing for her father’s funeral last June when she got a call. The funeral home told her that her father’s body was ready to be seen, she recalled. The funeral service was scheduled for the following morning. Bran...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - City leaders in Laredo are considering sending the debate over Flock safety cameras to the ballot for a public vote. With the system’s future in question, taxpayers face the potential cost of both the cameras and a standalone election. For months, Flock came...
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. ( KCTV /Gray News) - A woman in Kansas City was sentenced after she placed her 1-month-old in an oven rather than a crib. Mariah Thomas was sentenced to 13 years for the felony charge of endangering the welfare of a child resulting in death. Thomas pleaded guilty...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Webb County has Texas’ highest cervical cancer rate, according to a 2023 state health report . Three years later, health care resources remain limited for cancer patients in Laredo, including those battling gynecological cancers. OB-GYN Dr. Liz Millan said s...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A cool airmass has reached the northern portion of Texas and will track east, north of our part of the state. Marginally moist and marginally buoyant air will bring plenty of afternoon cumulus clouds with a few growing tall enough to produce a scattered show...
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( WDRB+WAVE /Gray News) — Officials in Kentucky say they are investigating after more than 20 people were sent to the hospital after becoming ill at an area high school. Emergency crews said the situation started Monday morning when they responded to the tech buil...
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GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Actor Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl, and had been in rehab just weeks before, according to a coroner’s report obtained by The Associated Press. Panettiere, 36, was found unresponsive in an apartment...
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JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. ( WLOX /Gray News) — The parents of Nolan Wells and their legal team are continuing to call for an “honest, transparent, and fair” investigation into their son’s death, despite a Mississippi grand jury issuing a no true bill. Wells went to Horn Island with f...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A bipartisan bill in Congress would direct federal literacy grants toward reading programs based on phonics. Rep. Erin Houchin (R-Ind.) is sponsoring the Science of Reading Act of 2026 . It prioritizes federal literacy grants for programs using the science-...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - One winner could move into a brand-new, fully furnished home this November. The LIFE board of directors on Tuesday, Sept. 22, presented the house to be raffled off in November. The residence is new and is located on Highway 359. Brisa Pérez Alvarado, a LIFE ...
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(Gray News) - Lionel Richie is taking some time off after undergoing a medical procedure. The R&B legend recently underwent a heart procedure for atrial fibrillation following heart issues while touring. “Lionel underwent a common procedure for atrial fibrillation (AFib),” a repr...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Police say they arrested a man after he failed to pay thousands of dollars in trucking bills. Investigators arrested and charged Juan Horacio Sanchez, 53, with theft of service. Investigators say the owner of a trucking company hauled cargo for Sanchez in Ma...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Election officials want to make sure voters have everything they need before heading to the polls for the general election. Voters who are not yet registered have until Oct. 5 to do so, according to the state deadline. More than 500 mail-in ballots have been...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo City Council has directed staff to begin formal talks with United ISD about the vacant Matias de Llano Elementary School . The direction follows a proposal from District 6 Councilmember Dr. Tyler King to give the former school a new purpose, first rep...
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JENNINGS, Mo. ( KMOV /Gray News) - A Missouri family is pleading for answers after a minor traffic crash over the weekend escalated into a violent attack. St. Louis County Police said they responded to the reported crash Saturday evening at an intersection in Jennings. Investigat...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - South Texas faith leaders met with federal officials in Washington to raise concerns about immigration raids at places of worship and detention practices. The meeting followed the June detention of a McAllen nun by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. J...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A 71-year-old woman was taken to a hospital in stable condition following a single-vehicle rollover that shut down part of Ireland Street. The Laredo Police Department said the crash was reported just after 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, near Ireland Street and S...
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. ( KY3 /Gray News) - A Missouri woman became a new mother without even knowing she was pregnant. Anna Wolfe thought she was having a normal night in August, but suddenly became a parent with only two hours to prepare. “Just been normal,” Wolfe said. “Living life t...
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ALBANY, Ga. ( WALB /Gray News) - A man in Georgia was found dead behind an old Red Lobster, according to authorities. The man found dead behind the old Red Lobster in Albany has now been identified as 31-year-old Jarrod Lamar Holden. According to the incident report, officers res...
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - Brackets have been revealed for the 12th annual Fat Bear Week, with the first matchups starting on Tuesday. Fat Bear Week is an annual online tournament that celebrates the health and survival of brown bears at Alaska’s Katmai National Park ...
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AUSTIN, Tex. (KGNS) - State Sen. Judith Zaffirini is weighing in on the shooting of Wilber Rafael Garces Perez , a food delivery driver who was shot by ICE officers in Austin. The lawmaker from Laredo said, “Sunday’s shooting involving an ICE officer in Austin is deeply troubling...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Traditional artists use paint brushes, charcoal, or watercolors. A man in Kentucky skips all that and uses a natural resource. The Good Side’s Maira Ansari introduces us to the artist who literally lets the sun sign his work....
