From Quincy, Ill.: A massive Powerball jackpot has been claimed. The prize, worth $1.04 billion, was won with a ticket purchased at a store. Details about the winner's reaction are available, describing a range of emotions after discovering the win.
The winning ticket was bought for $2. Further information about the claim and the winner's experience can be found through the Illinois Lottery. The winner's identity remains unknown, as they chose to stay anonymous.
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ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) — A Florida mother learned that her missing son was found safe during a live news conference. The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office was holding a news conference Monday morning regarding 16-year-old Benjamin Adcock. Adcock, who is diagnosed with...
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - A 31-year-old man was arrested after allegedly recording under the skirts of teenage girls at a Target in North Carolina. Adem Shrader is charged with one count of felony secret peeping and three misdemeanor counts of indecent liberties with a...
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LAKE CHARLES, La. ( KPLC /Gray News) - A home care worker is accused of giving bleach to the person he was hired to care for. Louisiana authorities identified the worker as Reginald Andre Wilson, 30. The client’s family shared security video from their home on social media that a...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Mexico’s Independence Day is Wednesday, Sept. 16, and one Laredo adult day care celebrated early with a fiesta. Red, white and green decorations filled Daybreak Adult Daycare. Caregivers and participants wore festive colors instead of their everyday clothing...
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) - A high school assistant principal in Connecticut is accused of sexually assaulting a student twice in his office, according to authorities. Police said Daniel Bonet-Ojeda was charged with two counts of second-degree sexual assault and two cou...
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( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we’re breaking down what medical spas are and the essential steps older adults should know about before booking. Plus, we talk with a caregiver who turned her mother’s late-stage Alzheimer’s journey into an online community to ...
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WAMEGO, Kan. ( WIBW /Gray News) - A high school football player died in a UTV crash over the weekend. According to Pottawatomie County Sheriff Doug Adams, the crash happened around 12:50 a.m. near Wamego, Kansas. Emergency crews responded to the crash and found three individuals ...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Tuesday, Sept. 15, is National Voter Registration Day, and Webb County voters have three weeks left to sign up. The deadline to register for the Nov. 3 election is Oct. 5. Early voting runs Oct. 19 through Oct. 30. Voters can check their registration status ...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo families can learn how to be ready for an emergency for free. “Get Ready Day” is a free community workshop covering fire safety, first aid, CPR and disaster planning. The event starts Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Joe A. Guerra Public...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper arrested a driver accused of human smuggling after a pursuit near Mines Road on Sept. 10. The driver of an orange 2020 Nissan Sentra was reported to have been involved in human smuggling near Mines Road. A DPS troo...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo College has introduced a new online tool called Palomino Scholar Dollars, designed to help students find scholarship opportunities in one place. Jessica Trevino, associate vice president of enrollment management at Laredo College, described Palomino S...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and the city’s public libraries are inviting residents to get a card and take advantage of library services. A library card allows holders to check out books, DVDs, video games and more. Special sign-up events will be...
