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Costly Care: Patients, lawmakers push back on hospital facility fees

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. ( InvestigateTV ) — Brad Cardinale has suffered from chronic back pain for the last 10 years. He went to a pain management clinic at Mount Nittany Healthcare in State College, PA for treatment. “We tried things that began with simple, like trigger point injecti...

KGNS — SitewideSep 21, 2026

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Aging Untold: Why gut health matters more as you age

( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we sort fact from fad when it comes to gut health, exploring why digestive wellness matters more as you age. Plus, we look at why some happily married couples stay together but choose to live in separate homes and how they make...

KGNS — SitewideSep 21, 2026

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‘Security Dads’ spend decades mentoring high school students

BATON ROUGE, La. ( Aging Untold ) — A group of men known as the Security Dads has spent decades guiding and looking out for students at Glen Oaks High School in Baton Rouge, and they are looking to recruit more participants for their organization. The group is a lunchtime traditi...

KGNS — SitewideSep 21, 2026

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Laredo trade symposium to bring North American leaders together

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - An upcoming symposium is bringing together leaders from across North America to discuss logistics, manufacturing and economic development, given Laredo’s role in trade and commerce between the U.S. and Mexico. The theme for this year’s Pathways for Trade, No...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 21, 2026

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LC to host graduation, transfer and job fair Sept. 23

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo College is hosting a graduation, transfer and job fair for students planning their next steps after graduation, according to Juan Garcia with LC. The fair will take place Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Fort McIntosh campus’s Kazen Studen...

KGNS — Top NewsSep 21, 2026

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Women’s self-defense class draws record interest

ROCK HILL, S.C. ( Aging Untold ) — A self-defense class in South Carolina is designed to help women build confidence and know what to do if they are ever in danger. “My goal with my self-defense classes is literally to be able to fight instead of freeze, because it’s a mindset th...

KGNS — SitewideSep 21, 2026

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Webb County Community Action Agency offering free diapers, menstrual products

WEBB COUNTY, Tex. (KGNS) - Eligible Webb County residents can get free diapers, pads, and menstrual underwear through the Webb County Community Action Agency . The supplies include diapers ranging from newborn to size 4, along with pads and menstrual underwear. The distribution o...

KGNS — Top NewsSep 21, 2026

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Line-dancing instructor builds community through weekly classes

RICHMOND, Va. ( Aging Untold ) — A Virginia line-dancing class called Keep It Movin’ is led by instructor Richard Caple. “They set me up. I didn’t want to do it. I really didn’t want to do it,” Caple said. Instructor says class brings joy Caple said the response from class member...

KGNS — SitewideSep 21, 2026

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Obama says the government should ‘act fast’ and regulate AI

(Gray News) - Former President Barack Obama said that the government should “act fast” and regulate artificial intelligence. Obama was discussing artificial intelligence at Colgate University on Friday and criticized the Trump administration’s dismissal of concerns over rapid AI ...

KGNS — SitewideSep 21, 2026

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These senior indoor rock climbers call themselves ‘Flailing Fossils’

RUTLAND, Vt. ( Aging Untold ) — A group of seniors is climbing the walls at the Green Mountain Climbing Center in Rutland. They call themselves the “Flailing Fossils.” “The Flailing Fossils is what we call ourselves … yeah,” said Denise Coriell, an indoor climber. Members describ...

KGNS — SitewideSep 21, 2026

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‘That’s my husband!’ Taylor Swift takes on full WAG status during SNF

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Gray News) – Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce found the end zone for the first time this season Sunday night, but it was Taylor Swift who stole the show from the luxury suite. Cameras caught the 36-year-old superstar flashing her left ring finger and se...

KGNS — SitewideSep 21, 2026

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InvestigateTV+: A look at the menopause knowledge gap

( InvestigateTV ) — InvestigateTV+ takes an in-depth look into the menopause knowledge gap and why so many women say their symptoms are dismissed and relief can feel out of reach. Plus, how pro football-style mental training may be improving police recruit performance under press...

KGNS — SitewideSep 21, 2026

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Pregnant woman, unborn baby hit and killed by Jeep in crash, police say

KANSAS CITY, Mo. ( KCTV /Gray News) - A pregnant woman and her unborn child died Saturday night after being hit by a Jeep in a crash. According to the Independence Police Department, a 2018 Jeep Renegade was driving down Walnut Street when the driver lost control and hit the woma...

KGNS — SitewideSep 21, 2026

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Gut health: Why digestive wellness matters more as you age

( Aging Untold ) — Gut health has become a wellness buzzword, but Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified physician, says it’s about far more than digestion. We are breaking down why the gut is the foundation for energy, immunity and overall wellness — and why so many people don’t rea...

KGNS — SitewideSep 21, 2026

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How trooper recruits in Michigan are training like NFL players

LANSING, Mich. ( InvestigateTV ) — Michigan State Police recruits are training like NFL players to give them a mental edge in high-pressure situations. At the Michigan State Police recruit school in Lansing, the training is intense. But there’s a new kind of training focused on w...

KGNS — SitewideSep 21, 2026

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She was about to have heart surgery, but had a request to be baptized

AUGUSTA, Ga. ( InvestigateTV ) - Just before a major heart surgery at Piedmont Augusta, Akira Joy Hendricks had one urgent request. She wanted to be baptized. Hendricks, who was in advanced heart failure, was preparing to receive a left ventricular assist device, or LVAD — a mech...

KGNS — SitewideSep 21, 2026

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Education program uses art to teach skills beyond drawing

NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( InvestigateTV ) - Lunchtime at Schwab Elementary is more fun on Thursdays, when professional artists arrive to teach students how to draw and tell stories through art. Helen Stackhouse, a 79-year-old painter who works under the name A.M. Hassan, is one of the a...

KGNS — SitewideSep 21, 2026

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Rain chances return this week

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Above normal temperatures remain in the forecast. A sunny and hot afternoon with highs in the low triple digits. Moderate to major heat related impacts through the week. Heat index values of 105-109. Some showers or storms will develop each afternoon with th...

KGNS — SitewideSep 21, 2026

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Teacher runs into burning house, crosses broken glass barefoot to save older neighbor

ST. LOUIS ( KMOV /Gray News) - A high school teacher is being called a hero after he ran into a burning house – crossing broken glass while barefoot – to save an older neighbor’s life. Clint Schneider, a social studies teacher at Washington High School, says he saw his neighbors’...

KGNS — SitewideSep 21, 2026

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Coach’s Corner: Johnson Coach Mireles reflects on career

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - On this week’s Coach’s Corner, Johnson Wolves head football coach Leonel Mireles joins us to talk about their huge win against San Antonio Southwest Legacy Titans, the leadership committee on his team, and his turnarounds at different programs. For more head...

KGNS — SitewideSep 21, 2026

safety

Hunter shoots and kills woman after mistaking her for a deer, troopers say

ELLENDALE, Del. (Gray News) - Authorities in Delaware say a 74-year-old hunter is facing charges after he mistook a woman walking through a field for a deer and fatally shot her. Delaware State Police arrested 74-year-old Walter Moorhead on manslaughter and related charges. While...

KGNS — SitewideSep 21, 2026

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Hot Weather Continues

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A frontal system with cool air to it’s north will stall out a little to our north during Tuesday before moving back to the north after Tuesday. Lifted air is not particularly buoyant to rise to form tall rain clouds, but I will watch, just in case lifting mo...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 21, 2026

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4-year-old child killed after gunfire hits several homes, police say

CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - A 4-year-old child was killed Sunday morning after gunfire hit multiple homes in northwest Charlotte, police said. The shooting happened around 3 a.m. Sunday in a residential neighborhood on Grassy Patch Lane. Officers responded to a 911 call ...

KGNS — SitewideSep 21, 2026

safety

Police investigating after woman, 2 grandchildren found dead in submerged vehicle

ROQUE BLUFFS, Maine ( WABI /Gray News) - Maine State Police are investigating after a woman and her two young grandchildren were found dead inside a submerged vehicle Sunday morning, authorities said. Authorities identified the victims as Sharon Bukulmez, 61, of Mount Desert, and...

KGNS — SitewideSep 21, 2026

government

Clarissa Cardenas announces campaign for Laredo City Council District 3

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A new candidate has entered the race for the Laredo City Council. Clarissa “Claire” Cardenas officially launched her campaign for District 3, joined by family and supporters. In an interview with KGNS, Cardenas said her campaign priorities include addressing...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 20, 2026

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Saturday traffic climbs at World Trade Bridge, but overall trade impact unclear

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Saturday traffic surge at the World Trade Bridge is prompting city officials to evaluate whether extended weekend hours are generating additional cross-border trade or shifting traffic from weekdays. The World Trade Bridge added three extra evening hours o...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 20, 2026

safety

Officer shoots suspect accused of firing into crowd of 400 juveniles at dance studio

ST. ANN, Mo. ( KMOV /Gray News) - A suspect shot into a crowd of 400 juveniles and was then shot by police outside a dance studio in Missouri on Saturday evening, authorities said. Police say they responded to a dance studio in St. Ann around 10:30 p.m. due to reports of gunfire ...

KGNS — SitewideSep 20, 2026

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He thought he hooked a bass. Instead, a teen shattered a 9-year state record

(Gray News) - A 16-year-old angler shattered a Florida state record when he caught a 3.02-pound, 16-inch-long jaguar guapote. “When I hooked it, I thought it was a peacock bass,” Xzavier Peon said. “But once the giant jaguar came up I knew that it was a state record almost instan...

KGNS — SitewideSep 20, 2026

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Week Ahead in Washington: Week of September 20

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump has a full schedule this week in Washington and on the road, while Vice President JD Vance campaigns for Republicans in the critical state of North Carolina. Trump is headed to New York on Monday, where he will address the 81st United...

KGNS — SitewideSep 20, 2026

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TxDOT offers free car seat inspections across Texas for Child Passenger Safety Week

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Buckling your child into their car seat might feel routine, but safety experts say mistakes are far more common than most parents think. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows nearly half of all car seats — 46% — are installed or ...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 20, 2026

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Bidding wars & transfer portals: Protect College Sports Act aims for reforms; Texas QB Arch Manning makes postgame headlines with AI video comments

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - There’s no playbook for this era of college sports. Bidding wars, transfer portals, reports of poaching and tampering, and, of course, the thing that started it all: name, image, and likeness. College sports have always been about the game. But the business ...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 20, 2026

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Fourth annual Veggie Fiesta brings food, fitness to Outlet Shoppes at Laredo

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Hundreds of families gathered at the Outlet Shoppes at Laredo on Saturday, Sept. 19, for the fourth annual Veggie Fiesta . The event, hosted by Laredo Main Street, featured more than 40 vendors offering fresh produce, honey, bread, and handmade crafts. In ad...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 19, 2026

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More than 100 dancers take part in United ISD Zumba fundraiser for childhood cancer

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - More than 100 dancers wearing yellow gathered Saturday, Sept. 19, to raise money for Laredo families affected by childhood cancer. United Independent School District hosted its first Zumba fundraiser for Smiles from Heaven, a nonprofit that helps children di...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 19, 2026

safety

2 face dozens of charges after dog pack attacks woman and neighbors, authorities say

CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - Two people have been charged weeks after a dog pack attack in northwest Charlotte left several people injured in late August. Charlotte police are accusing 44-year-old Rychelle Morrow and 75-year-old Rodney Morrow of the ownership and “cruel” ...

KGNS — SitewideSep 19, 2026

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Comedian Carrot Top hospitalized in Las Vegas, reports say

(Gray News) - Comedian Carrot Top was hospitalized in Las Vegas, according to multiple reports. Carrot Top’s representative Jami Schlicher told NBC News that the comedian is “recovering in the hospital and is receiving the care and support he needs.” The representative did not di...

KGNS — SitewideSep 19, 2026

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Rescue group seeking answers after 7 puppies shot, 2 killed

CHILTON COUNTY, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - An animal rescue group in Alabama said someone recently shot seven puppies and killed two of them. Now, the group is asking whoever shot the puppies to be held accountable and is asking for help. “Disgusted” is how the nonprofit, Chilton ...

KGNS — SitewideSep 19, 2026

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Trump announces US-Denmark-Greenland security agreement

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump announced Friday the U.S. has entered into an agreement with Denmark and Greenland, giving the U.S. what he called permanent control over the territory’s security. Trump made the announcement on social media after months of insisting ...

KGNS — SitewideSep 19, 2026

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Federal Highway Administration showcases new road safety tech

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The U.S. Department of Transportation held its first Road Safety Innovation Expo in Washington Friday, featuring more than 40 exhibitors displaying technology aimed at reducing risks on America’s roads. Exhibits at the expo included virtual reality headsets...

KGNS — SitewideSep 19, 2026

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Man arrested after fleeing traffic stop toward international bridge in Webb County

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A driver was arrested after allegedly leading deputies on a chase toward an international bridge following an attempted traffic stop on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Webb County Constable Pct. 1 deputies attempted to stop a vehicle at the intersection of Houston Street ...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 19, 2026

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InvestigateTV+ Weekend: AI changing how rental cars are inspected

( InvestigateTV ) — AI is changing how rental cars are inspected. But Rachel DePompa found when a system flags damage, renters can be left fighting a bill they don’t understand. Plus, when the power goes out, the clock starts – for food, medical equipment and daily life. Then, ut...

KGNS — SitewideSep 19, 2026

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Woman becomes trooper after husband killed by drunk driver

PHOENIX ( AZFamily /Gray News) — An Arizona woman who recently graduated from the state’s Department of Public Safety academy cited her husband’s death as motivation for joining. Tracy Murphy graduated from the Arizona Department of Public Safety academy as part of Class 39, beco...

KGNS — SitewideSep 19, 2026