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Longhorns thump Eagles to begin district play with a win
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - United beats Eagle Pass 56-7 in a game that saw the Longhorns impose their will from the beginning. The Longhorns will head out to San Antonio to take on Southwest next week to make it two wins in a row. For more headlines, click here ....
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Friday Football Fever 2026: Week 4
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Alexander- 17, United South- 14 2OT Zapata- 26, Cigarroa- 21 Johnson- 49, Southwest Legacy- 7 Hebbronville- 89, Progreso- 0 For more headlines, click here ....
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Bulldogs beat Panthers in double OT Thriller
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Alexander defeated the United South Panthers 17-14 in a defensive battle to the end. Both teams matched each other score for score, but the Bulldogs flexed their offensive firepower. Next week, the Panthers will try to find their first win against Southwest ...
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Band of the Week: United South Panthers
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Our first band of the week honors go to the United South Panthers. South is performing their piece called ‘A Modern Taste’ this fall with over 170 members taking the field. For more headlines, click here ....
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Hawks Take Down Toros for 1st Win
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - It was a close battle from the start but in the end, it’s Zapata that picks up their first win of the season in a 26-21 victory over Cigarroa. For more headlines, click here ....
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Player of the Week: Vicente Robles
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) -For this weeks’ Charlie Clark Hyundai Player of the Week award we head over to South Laredo and Quarter-back Vicente “Chente” Robles. Robles put up a huge night through the air with four touchdowns and added one more on the ground. While the performance itsel...
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New federal bill aims to ban wage garnishment for medical debt
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. ( WAFF /Gray News) -An unexpected trip to the emergency room can leave families facing thousands in medical bills, and for many, that burden quickly follows them right to their paycheck. A new federal proposal, the Protecting Workers’ Wages from Medical Debt Act ...
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5-year-old hit, killed walking home from school
EAST HAVEN, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) - A 5-year-old boy was killed after being hit by a car while walking home from school Thursday afternoon, according to East Haven police. Police said the boy, identified as Cooper Villano, was struck around 3:20 p.m. at the intersection of Fox...
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‘Devastating’: Grandparents, 2 grandchildren dead following house fire
FOUNTAIN, Fla. ( WJHG /Gray News) - Two grandparents died in an early-morning house fire on Friday along with their two grandsons. According to Bay County Fire Rescue, the house was already engulfed in flames by the time crews arrived. The Bay County Sheriff’s Office said deputie...
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Man who died after being run over in cemetery identified, arrests made
LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( WDRB+WAVE /Gray News) — Two men are in custody in connection with a hit-and-run at a southwest Louisville cemetery earlier this week . However, that is not enough of an explanation for the loved ones of the man killed. The victim’s brother, Charles Barbe, identi...
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Construction worker hit and killed while working on the interstate, police say
CINCINNATI ( WXIX /Gray News) - A construction worker is dead following a crash on Interstate 275 in Ohio Friday morning. According to the Springdale Police Department, the collision occurred just before 4 a.m. near Route 747 on I-275. Joshua Christopher Holland, 27, of Adams Cou...
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TAMIU holds investiture ceremony for its 7th president
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Texas A&M International University held an investiture ceremony to welcome its seventh president, Christopher Maynard. The Fine and Performing Arts Recital Hall was filled with students, staff and Maynard’s friends and family for the event. Maynard has been ...
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Amid new fentanyl variant warnings, Laredo schools point to existing Narcan access
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The White House is warning about deadly new versions of fentanyl spreading across the country, including carfentanil, an elephant tranquilizer up to 100 times stronger than standard fentanyl. While overdose deaths in Webb County are down, first responders an...
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A look at 55 years of the Kennedy Center
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is the site of a dispute between President Donald Trump and the Washington community and arts community. The center is currently shut, with rising concerns that Trump will try to knock the building down. Tr...
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Boy born with limb difference pursues sports dreams with help from Shriners Children’s
ST. LOUIS ( KMOV /Gray News) - An 8-year-old named Zane was born with a limb difference, but that hasn’t stopped him from playing the sports he loves. Shriners Children’s St. Louis is assisting Zane and his family, who were first referred to the hospital when he was just 4 months...
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New equipment in Rio Grande near Laredo draws mixed reactions
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - New equipment has been installed in the Rio Grande in the Laredo area over the last few days, prompting reactions from local leaders and advocates. A Border Patrol spokesperson said the new instruments can be seen near the Bridge Two area, close to Tres Lare...
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Webb County schools receive over $40M in federal education funding
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - More than $40 million in federal education funding is heading to school districts in Webb County. Congressman Henry Cuellar announced the funding Friday, Sept. 18. The total includes more than $30 million in Title I funding designated for low-income programs...
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City of Laredo sees surge in bridge toll fines following new policy
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Early enforcement results for the City of Laredo’s three-strikes bridge toll policy show a drop in commercial U-turns alongside an increase in collected fines . The Port of Entry Advisory Committee reviewed early data from the enforcement effort. Under the p...
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Laredo man accused of assaulting woman, headbutting officer
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo police arrested a man Sept. 16 after officers responding to a domestic disturbance said he assaulted a woman, threatened to kill her and headbutted an officer. Officers responded at about 11:46 a.m. to an apartment in the 3500 block of North Milmo Ave...
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A menopause knowledge gap leaves many women with few answers
( InvestigateTV ) — Up to 2 million women in the United States go through menopause every year, according to the Mayo Clinic. For some, the transition brings symptoms that can make daily life difficult, including hot flashes, sleep problems, anxiety, fatigue and joint pain. Despi...
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The Anesthesiologist’s Wife: What Cameras Caught Months Before Her Death
Allie Hummel was a 36-year-old nurse who went to sleep on June 23, 2026, and never woke up. Her husband, Dr. Andrew Hummel, is a board-certified anesthesiologist, a physician professionally trained in sedation and putting patients to sleep. In the hours following her death, he is...
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'This is a crime story': Putting polarizing politics aside to cover the killing of Charlie Kirk
One year after conservative figure and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was assassinated on a Utah college campus, Following Leads goes behind the headlines to examine the tragedy through a different lens: true crime reporting. Arizona’s Family Chief Investigative Reporter ...
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Car dealership fires 2 workers after racial slurs were printed on service stickers
WICHITA, Kan. ( KWCH /Gray News) - A long-running auto dealership in Wichita says two employees have been fired after racial slurs were found to be printed on service stickers. Rusty Eck Ford confirmed that the situation impacted four customers, each of whom the company has reach...
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College volleyball player dies just 3 months after being diagnosed with rare disorder
RICHMOND, Ky. ( WKYT /Gray News) - A 20-year-old college volleyball player in Kentucky died just 3 months after being diagnosed with a rare disorder According to a tribute from the Holy Cross women’s volleyball team, Amanda Mack died on Wednesday, Sept. 16. In July, Mack revealed...
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Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi says she is cancer-free after successful hysterectomy
(Gray News) — Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi said she is cancer-free. She made the announcement in an interview with People published Friday morning. Polizzi, 38, was diagnosed with stage 1 cervical cancer just seven months ago. She had a successful hysterectomy on July 31. “As of right...
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12-year-old girl dies after SUV backs into her in church parking lot, authorities say
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. ( WMBF /Gray News) - A church service in South Carolina sadly ended in tragedy Wednesday after a vehicle backed into a 12-year-old girl in the parking lot. South Carolina Highway Patrol said the crash happened that night at the Cedar Branch Missionary Baptist C...
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40 pigs rescued from poor conditions, owner facing dozens of charges
LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - A man is facing dozens of animal cruelty charges after deputies were called out to a property in Louisiana to investigate reports that pigs were running loose and damaging property. According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, d...
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KGNS+, United Way Laredo announce annual 5K run and walk
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - KGNS+ and United Way Laredo are partnering again for an annual 5K run and walk. This year’s event will honor America’s 250th birthday. As in previous years, all proceeds will benefit United Way Laredo. The event will take place Saturday, October 10, at North...
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Man arrested after alleged robbery, assault on Murcia Drive
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo police arrested a man after officers said he took money from a woman and assaulted her at a residence in the 100 block of Murcia Drive. Officers responded to the home at 4:40 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, for a robbery call. The caller reported that a male...
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Federal tax incentive hopes to keep film production in U.S.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A bipartisan group of lawmakers is working on legislation that would create a 20% federal tax incentive for movies and television shows filmed in the United States. Jon Voight, an actor serving as special ambassador to Hollywood, said the shift of film proj...
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Body of 11-month-old baby was found hidden in couch with bruises, bite marks, citation shows
MUHLENBERG CO., Ky., Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) - A criminal citation reveals new disturbing details surrounding the murder of an 11-month-old boy in Kentucky. Authorities said Elijah Mayes, 19, was babysitting 11-month-old Grayson Walton while the infant’s father was at work on Sep...
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HOLA! Coffee, Community, and Glow
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - For more headlines, click here . We’re kicking off the season with flavor, purpose, and plenty of excitement! First, we stopped by Mug Espresso Bar to sample their must-try fall drink lineup before diving into why now is the time to register to vote, celebra...
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Concerns over Kennedy Center’s future renewed
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The doors to the historic Kennedy Center are closed, with fences put up and the public kept out after the building closed without warning earlier this week due to alleged safety risks. Supporters of the center worry the “temporary” closure could be permanen...
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What clean eating really means
( Aging Untold ) — The term “clean eating” gets thrown around a lot, but it’s not about pricey health food stores or perfect diets. We are breaking down what clean eating actually means, why frozen and canned vegetables still count and how small swaps can help your body work with...
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What to know about causes for thinning hair, hair loss
( Aging Untold ) — Thinning hair can be frustrating, and it’s not always tied to getting older. With so many possible triggers behind hair loss, from hormones to stress to nutrition, it’s easy to spend money on treatments before knowing what’s actually causing the problem. Hair l...
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Midlife can be a season of self-discovery rather than a crisis
( Aging Untold ) — As we age, life brings transitions and, for some, it can be a chance to reconnect with who they are and what they want. While this is sometimes called a midlife or later-life crisis, it can also be growth or a second bloom. Why later life opens the door to self...
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Man run over by ICE patrol car while running from agents, state patrol says
DOUGHERTY COUNTY, Ga. ( WALB /Gray News) — A person was allegedly hit by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicle in Dougherty County in what began as a traffic stop. According to Georgia State Patrol, the situation started when ICE agents tried to stop a van on the Liberty...
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‘Don’t feel like you’re alone in this" - National Alliance for Caregiving addresses caregiving crisis
( Aging Untold ) — More than 60 million Americans are family caregivers, according to the National Alliance for Caregiving , which amounts to about one in four adults. Jason Resendez, president and CEO of the National Alliance for Caregiving , joined Aging Untold and said several...
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Daycare driver in 6-year-old’s hot van death admits she skipped safety check because ‘she was hot,’ records show
MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) — The daycare van driver charged in the hot van death of a 6-year-old girl told Tennessee state inspectors that she skipped her required walk-through inspection of the vehicle because “she was hot,” according to records newly obtained from the Ten...
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Married and living apart: Some couples redefine what marriage looks like later in life
( Aging Untold ) — Marriage doesn’t look the same for every couple. Some happily married couples stay together but live in separate homes. Marriage is about connection, not an address Gerontologist Sam Cradduck said couples shouldn’t assume sharing a home is what makes a marriage...
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Millions more Amazon Prime refunds are coming: Here’s how you could get up to $200
(Gray News) – Amazon is accelerating and widening consumer refund payouts under an expanded federal court order stemming from the Federal Trade Commission’s $2.5 billion deceptive enrollment settlement. Under the historic September 2025 settlement of the FTC’s allegations, Amazon...
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HOA removes Little Free Library from a resident’s front yard. Here’s why
NORTH RIDGEVILLE, Ohio ( WOIO /Gray News) – A homeowners association in Ohio ordered a resident to remove a Little Free Library from her front yard by the end of September, saying the book exchange box violates bylaws against yard storage. Lana Carter and her husband installed th...
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Laredo Chamber of Commerce to host Chamberfest
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Chamber of Commerce is hosting Chamberfest, an “Endless Summer” themed event, on Saturday, September 19, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at United Stadium. The event is free for chamber members and $10 for non-members. Organizers said the event will include...
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Aging Untold: Setting boundaries when adult kids move back home
( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we discuss the importance of setting boundaries and clear expectations when adult children move back home. Plus, we examine digital legacy planning and explain how organizing your passwords and online accounts now can protect y...
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How to protect your budget from wedding vendor problems
( InvestigateTV ) — Planning a wedding is one of the most exciting times in a couple’s life, but it can also be one of the most expensive, and couples working on tight timelines are often hiring vendors they have never met, sometimes entirely online. Josh Planos, a spokesperson f...
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Ellie-Vated Conversation with Mental Health advocate Miguel Rangel
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - September is Suicide Prevention Month. It is a month recognized by many people. When it comes to the discussion of mental health, sometimes it becomes extremely hard. Some people feel like they don’t have a safe space. Miguel Rangel wants people to know that...
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Jury reaches verdict in case tied to death of reporter covering Super Bowl in New Orleans
GRETNA, La. ( WVUE /Gray News) - A woman was found guilty of negligent homicide in connection with the death of Adan Manzano, a sports reporter killed while covering Super Bowl LIX in 2025. The defense and prosecution both presented closing arguments Thursday before the jury was ...
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Car crashes into roadside sign near Cuatro Vientos
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo police are investigating a crash at Highway 359 and Cuatro Vientos. Officers said a vehicle left the road around 10:16 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, and hit a roadside sign. Crews responded to the scene. So far, no injuries have been reported. Drivers in t...
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AHEC marks Suicide Prevention Month with resources, rally
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Area Health Education Center (AHEC) is highlighting mental health resources in September, National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. Miguel Rangel of AHEC said the event drew more than 400 participants to its recent 988 5K You Are Not Alone walk an...
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Experts answer viewer questions: Dementia and doctor visits, sharing kids’ photos online and rebuilding libido
( Aging Untold ) — Each week, viewers send in thoughtful questions about aging and everyday life. This week’s questions cover helping a parent with dementia keep up with doctor visits, deciding whether to share children’s photos online and rebuilding libido later in life. Helping...
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Babysitter accused of killing 7-month-old boy told police he ‘fell off the couch,’ affidavit shows
CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) — A babysitter in North Carolina is accused of killing a 7-month-old boy who died from severe head injuries. Police in Charlotte said they were contacted by the Department of Social Services on Sept. 10 regarding a 7-month-old boy who was in the...
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13-year-old boy found dead in river after trying to rescue his sister, reports say
(Gray News) - A 13-year-old boy in Montana was found dead in the river after trying to rescue his sister, according to officials. On Thursday, just before 2 p.m., rescue teams found Ephraim Dayley’s body in the Clarks Fork River, according to a press release. Ephraim was tubing w...
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TAMIU debuts new Clinical Health Sciences Center
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) has opened a new Clinical Health Sciences Center on campus. The building includes six specialized labs, equipment and research opportunities for students in the health sciences disciplines. The center offers 33 heal...
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Conjoined twins reach new milestones after doctors perform 24-hour surgery to separate their heads
ST. LOUIS ( KMOV /Gray News) — Twins are born with an inseparable bond, but very few have ever been quite as close as 2-year-olds Hiyab and Wuhbto. The sisters were born in Ethiopia as craniopagus twins, conjoined at the tops of their heads and facing opposite directions. The con...