MOULTON, Ala. (WAFF/Gray News) - An Alabama man is facing charges of manslaughter and driving under the influence after an April crash that killed a mother and three of her children.Garrett Nix, 35, was indicted by a grand jury Monday on four counts of manslaughter, assault, DUI and other traffic...
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MOULTON, Ala. (WAFF/Gray News) - An Alabama man is facing charges of manslaughter and driving under the influence after an April crash that killed a mother and three of her children.Garrett Nix, 35, was indicted by a grand jury Monday on four counts of manslaughter, assault, DUI and other traffic...
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Malik Tillman stepped up for a free kick with a bloody sock and a new right boot after being stepped on by an opponent as the United States scrambled to protect a one-goal lead, down a man in a World Cup knockout round.Tillman delivered the goal of his life, and one of ...
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Folarin Balogun’s night in the World Cup’s round of 32 was a roller coaster of emotions.It began with his third goal of the tournament to put the United States in the lead against Bosnia-Herzegovina and ended prematurely when he was given a red card early in the second ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The City of Laredo’s utility outage map shows multiple affected areas in west Laredo and a portion of central Laredo. According to the map, crews are conducting a water main repair on Constantinople Street and a valve repair at Chestnut Street and South Louisiana Avenue at a...
SEATTLE (AP) — Belgium overturned a two-goal deficit and scored from the penalty spot deep into extra time to beat Senegal 3-2 on Wednesday in the biggest comeback of the World Cup so far.Senegal held a 2-0 lead with just 5 minutes of regulation time remaining but late goals by Romelu Lukaku and ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Webb County jury convicted former Gonzalez Middle School teacher Adriana Rullan on all three counts in a child sexual abuse case July 1, and a judge sentenced her to 33 years in prison.Judge Becky Palomo of the 341st District Court read the sentence aloud in open court.“Th...
LAKE MILLS, Wis. (WMTV/Gray News) - A 14-year-old boy died after drowning in a lake at a park, police said.A report for a missing swimmer came in around 3:20 p.m. Sunday at Sandy Beach Park, in Lake Mills, which is off of Rock Lake. First responders searched the swimming area where the teen was l...
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Star Christian Pulisic was back in the starting lineup for the United States for a knockout round matchup against Bosnia-Herzegovina after being slowed by a calf injury during the group stage of the World Cup.U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino used the same starting lineup ...
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News/Gray News) - 151 days. That’s how long it’s been since Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her Catalina Foothills home. While there have been lots of leads - people to question, evidence to analyze, and tips to investigate - so far, there is no resolution.It has been an excrucia...
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) - A mother and father are facing charges after three young children were left home alone during a fire late Monday, police said.According to the Columbia Police Department, 28-year-old Zana Oden faces three counts of unlawful conduct of a child. She appeared in cour...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar is calling out the federal government’s response to the New World Screwworm as the number of confirmed cases in the U.S. climbs to 29.The two most recent cases were detected in cattle in Uvalde County and in a dog in Pecos County.Cuellar, who represen...
ABILENE, Texas (KWTX/Gray News) - A Texas mother has safely surrendered a newborn by using a Safe Haven Baby Box at an Abilene Fire Department station. According to the department, crews responded to the box alarm notification on Wednesday, removed the baby, and performed a preliminary health ass...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The atmosphere above our moist gulf air is still dry. As we go through the end of the week, the gulf air will begin to occupy a deeper layer of the atmosphere. Lifted air will be a bit more buoyant to rise to form or maintain taller rain clouds with the daily west advancing ...
WASHINGTON (WAFB/Gray News) - Health officials say they are seeing a spike in cases when it comes to a parasitic illness that can cause “explosive” diarrhea, among other symptoms.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that at least 145 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported ac...
NEW YORK (AP) — A daredevil couple scaled the Empire State Building’s antenna Wednesday and unfurled a banner about “the power of love” and peace, apparently as part of an audacious, high-altitude marriage proposal — soon followed by their arrest.The Russian climbers, who go by Angela Nikolau and...
WEBB COUNTY, Tex. (KGNS) - Webb County investigators arrested a male juvenile on an aggravated sexual assault of a child charge.Investigators from the Webb County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division (CID) arrested the juvenile on July 1.The investigation began in mid-June after inve...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Laredo man was charged with two counts of deadly conduct by shooting a firearm after investigators linked him to a May shooting that damaged a home and a vehicle.Laredo police officers responded to a deadly conduct report at about 7:30 a.m. on May 10 in the 100 block of Ce...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A trail at Independence Park now bears the name of Moises Jaimes, a 44-year-old man killed by a stray bullet on New Year’s Eve, following a dedication ceremony held Wednesday, July 1.The city held the ceremony months after Laredo City Council unanimously approved the trail n...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A former Laredo middle school teacher was sentenced today to more than three decades in prison for sexually abusing one of her students.A Webb County jury handed Adriana Rullan 33 years in prison on the most serious charge — continuous sexual abuse of a child younger than 14...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The city of Laredo is continuing to check on residents at the Hamilton Senior Apartments as officials work to repair the building’s central air conditioning system.Some seniors have been without central air conditioning for months. Many units have been provided with window a...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The city of Laredo recognizes July as “Watch Your Car Month,” and local police are reminding residents that a few simple habits can reduce the risk of auto theft.Laredo police said most thefts occur when someone spots a valuable item inside a vehicle or finds a car left unlo...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that states may bar transgender athletes from competing on girls’ teams in public school sports, a decision that community advocates in Laredo say is generating concern and renewed calls for understanding.LGBTQ+ advocates say the ruling carri...
COLUMBIA, Miss. (WDAM/Gray News) - A family in Mississippi is seeking answers after a 19-year-old died on a trip to Florida days after graduating from high school.On May 15, Shannon Tanner graduated from Columbia Academy. His family says he was known to light up a room and talk to anyone who woul...
PHOENIX (KPHO/Gray News) — Two men are accused of tying up a man in a wheelchair and leaving him outside in extreme Phoenix heat, where he later died.Phoenix police were called Thursday night to an area near a canal. When officers arrived, they found 33-year-old Aaron Goodyke dead in a wheelchair...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Gray News) - A New Mexico zoo is highlighting one of its siamangs, named Eve, after she took in a baby robin that found its way into her habitat. ABQ BioPark shared the cute video last month of the two interacting. Megan Agena, a member of the zoo’s primate care team, said Eve’...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A German Shepherd mix named Pinta is available for adoption at Laredo Animal Care Services (LACS), along with her little brother, Pinto.Deidra Hernandez, a shelter representative, described Pinta as shy but friendly, saying the dog needs some time to open up. She said Pinta ...
(Gray News) - An 18-month-old baby in New York died after choking on a popcorn kernel while his mother was drinking in another room, according to multiple reports.The toddler, Luke Russell Jr., was found dead after his 3-year-old sister eventually alerted their mother, Olivia Bithorn, that someth...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Joe A. Guerra Laredo Public Library is hosting a free book bedazzling workshop for adults Tuesday evening, July 1.The event runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and is open to adults.Participants can decorate and personalize book covers using rhinestones, glitter and other embell...
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican health authorities said Wednesday that four people died during massive celebrations in downtown Mexico City after the national team’s victory over Ecuador secured a place in the World Cup Round of 16.Two women and one man were found unconscious on streets near the iconi...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - U.S. Border Patrol agents and law enforcement partners dismantled a human smuggling hub operating out of a residential neighborhood in Laredo.Agents found seven people who had entered the country illegally inside the house, exposing what authorities described as a criminal s...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A former Laredo middle school teacher convicted of sexually abusing one of her students is now in the hands of the jury — as deliberations get underway to decide how long she will spend behind bars.Adriana Rullan was convicted on all three counts: continuous sexual abuse of ...
NEW YORK, NY. (KGNS) - Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building to display a banner for the public.The pair climbed to the top of the Empire State Building and displayed a banner reading, “When the power of love beats the love of power, the world will know peace,” before beginni...
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/Gray News) - The FBI has joined the search for a missing 4-year-old South Carolina girl.Authorities said Javeayah Kemauni Harris was last seen Tuesday night in Aiken County. She was wearing pink Minnie Mouse pajamas and Crocs.The 4-year-old is about 3 feet 6 inches tall, weighs ...
ATLANTA (AP) — Harry Kane scored two second-half goals to help England rally for a 2-1 victory over Congo and a spot in the round of 16 at the World Cup on Wednesday.England’s all-time leading scorer evened the contest with a header after Brian Cipenga had given Congo a surprising halftime lead. ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - United Independent School District has announced the promotion of Roxanne Villagomez as the new principal of Octavio Salinas Elementary School.Villagomez joined UISD in 2018 and most recently served as assistant principal at Octavio Salinas Elementary. She brings more than 1...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) — A 9-month-old baby in Alabama died after being left home alone for eight hours, officials said.The baby’s mother, 29-year-old Ja’keisa Knox, is facing a felony child abuse charge.According to investigators, Knox called 911 around 4 p.m. Tuesday after returning ...
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The 40-year wait is over. Mexicans had learned to live with defeats in the knockout stages of the World Cup. On seven occasions, El Tri fans were left heartbroken at this stage.Not anymore.Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored within a nine-minute span in the first half and M...
McARTHUR, Ohio (WOIO/WSAZ) — The 16 children found living in “deplorable” conditions inside an Ohio home are part of the same family, officials said Wednesday.Authorities arrested four adults Tuesday on felony child endangerment charges after finding the children in a rural southern Ohio home. So...
(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, your doctor orders a long list of routine tests — what matters most now and what can wait. Plus, cooking for one: simple ways to keep real nutrition on your plate when meals start to feel like a chore. Then, why a cholesterol pill isn’t a free pas...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - What if a one-night sleepover with a pet could become an every night sleepover?Luckily, the Laredo Animal Care Services is inviting the public to be a part of their Pajamas & Paws Sleepover Program. It gives the public the chance to bring home a dog or a cat for a night or e...
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