(Aging Untold) — When a heat wave rolls in, older adults don’t just feel uncomfortable — they can get into danger faster than they expect, even indoors. Aging bodies often don’t regulate temperature as efficiently, and some medications can raise the risk of overheating. People 65 and older are mo...
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(InvestigateTV) — Student loans are the second largest type of household debt after mortgages, totaling nearly $1.7 trillion nationally, according to a new WalletHub analysis.That figure works out to roughly $39,600 per borrower, said Chip Lupo, a writer and analyst at WalletHub.WalletHub compare...
OLYMPIA, Wash. (KPHO/Gray News) — A child reported missing in Arizona in May has been found at a homeless encampment in Washington state, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.On June 18, U.S. Marshals received information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that the girl...
(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, more couples are juggling double-duty caregiving, supporting both sides of the family at once. We share ways to prioritize and build a plan that works. Plus, extreme heat can turn dangerous fast for older adults — even indoors — and we’ll share th...
(Aging Untold) — When a heat wave rolls in, older adults don’t just feel uncomfortable — they can get into danger faster than they expect, even indoors. Aging bodies often don’t regulate temperature as efficiently, and some medications can raise the risk of overheating. People 65 and older are mo...
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (Aging Untold) — Nina Meyerhof has spent decades working on behalf of children in crisis, traveling to more than 120 countries — many of them conflict zones — and distributing thousands of teddy bears to children dealing with trauma. Meyerhof, 83, moved to Vermont from New Y...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The heat is going to be a concern again with afternoon highs 90-100 degrees. Heat indices 100-110. Practice heat safety ‚stay hydrated, take frequent breaks, check your car before you lock and don’t forget about your pets. Overnight lows will be in the mid 70s to around 80 d...
AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (WHSV/Gray News) — A 29-year-old man is dead after a head-on collision with a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) box truck.The crash happened Wednesday evening in Augusta County, Virginia.According to Virginia State Police, a Dodge Ram 2500 was traveling west on Parkersburg Turnpike w...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aging Untold) — Lung cancer is widely associated with smoking, but doctors say nonsmokers can also be at risk. About 10% of the roughly 250,000 new lung cancer cases diagnosed each year occur in people who have never smoked, according to Dr. Otis Rickman, an interventional pulmo...
MESA (InvestigateTV) — A Mesa woman’s health coverage was at risk after someone used her Social Security number to work at an oil field in Texas.Corina has been on disability since 1999. The state asked her to confirm new income in Odessa, Texas.“Someone was using my Social Security number. That’...
(Aging Untold) — Caring for one aging parent is hard. Caring for two sets of parents — yours and your spouse’s — at the same time can feel impossible. Add in jobs, children, distance and the emotional weight of watching the people you love decline, and what you have isn’t just a logistics problem...
(Gray News) – Some canned Pedigree dog food has been voluntarily recalled for possible metal and plastic contamination. The recall includes cans of High Protein Chopped Chicken and Duck Flavor for dogs with lot codes 613C3KKCFC and 613C1KKCFC, according to the FDA.The FDA said the dog food “appea...
(Gray News/WXIX) – Squishy toys are all the rage right now, but there are serious concerns about leaving them in the heat.Squishy toys, which can be made from soft plastics, rubber, silicone, or other materials, have surged in popularity, driven in part by viral TikTok videos.One store representa...
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) – A 58-year-old woman was charged after allegedly attempting to kill her husband while he was asleep Tuesday morning, the sheriff’s office said. Authorities said Paula Marlowe admitted to slashing her husband’s throat while he was sleeping around 2:45 a.m. Tues...
MENANDS, N.Y. (Gray News) – A missing 7-year-old boy was found dead in a neighbor’s pool, two houses down from where he went missing, police said. Harbe Nagi went missing from a graduation party late Sunday afternoon, WRGB reported. Police said in a statement that the boy was visiting the area an...
SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) – A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed during a dog attack in Akron, Ohio, Tuesday. The Summit County medical examiner said the shooting happened about 7:20 p.m. Akron police said a 14-year-old boy went to Josiah Harris’s home to visit. When the 14-year-old a...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Journey performed at Sames Auto Arena on July 2 in what could be a final stop on the band’s Final Frontier tour in Laredo, drawing an enthusiastic crowd that packed the arena.Laredoans filled the seats and turned out in force for the show, with hundreds singing along from th...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo marked the 250th U.S. Independence Day July 2 with a community celebration at El Portal Plaza downtown, featuring live entertainment, cultural performances, food vendors and a fireworks finale.Families filled the plaza despite the heat, with lines forming at food vend...
TORONTO (AP) — Goncalo Ramos headed in the stoppage-time winner as Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in a wild finish that also included a Croatian goal disallowed for offside just before the final whistle in a World Cup round of 32 match on Thursday night.The game featured a matchup 40-somethings Cristi...
(AP) - The United States has World Cup fever.The U.S. match against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night was the most-watched soccer telecast in English language history with more than 24.4 million viewers, according to Fox Sports.The peak audience was 31.8 million.The United States won the game...
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) - Sixteen children, some of whom appeared to be unable to speak, were removed from a home in “disgusting condition” during a raid in southeastern Ohio.EN ESPAÑOL: Hallan a 16 niños viviendo en condiciones deplorables en una casa de Ohio; 4 adultos enfrentan ca...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - One week after President Donald Trump abruptly canceled the signing ceremony for a major bipartisan housing bill, House Democrats are urging him to sign the legislation into law.Trump called the 21st Century Road to Housing Act “of minor importance” compared to the SAVE Ame...
NEW YORK (AP) — After weeks of complaints from frustrated fans, StubHub is being sued by customers who say the ticket reseller’s inability to fulfill orders crushed their dreams of going to World Cup.Julia Reeker Moghal and Reuben Renteria, both of California, sued the ticketing giant this week i...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The President set to travel to Mount Rushmore to mark America’s 250th anniversary. Friday, President Donald Trump is taking that celebration to one America’s most iconic sites, Mount Rushmore The President is traveling to South Dakota for a celebration at Mount Rushmore tha...
ADDIS, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - Louisiana authorities say a child has died after being injured during a domestic situation. According to Addis Police Chief Jason Langlois, officers were called to the MyHand Trailer Park Wednesday night after receiving a report about a young girl being unresponsive....
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A break in a 36-inch water transmission line knocked out water service to several central Laredo neighborhoods July 1 into July 2, leaving some residents and businesses without water for hours.The line feeds the Lyon Water Tanks, which serve multiple areas of the city. Water...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A slightly deeper layer of gulf moisture is moving north from the western gulf. Overall, very little change to our weather. The somewhat more moist air will be sufficient for cumulus clouds to dot our skies each afternoon, and may allow a scattered sea breeze shower to reach...
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KCRG/Gray News) - A University of Iowa student has won the Star-Spangled Sing-Off, a nationwide competition held by Gray Media.Out of thousands of entries nationwide, Lily Schloss won the contest with her performance of the national anthem. Her performance came at a Universit...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Webb County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Ruben Ray Tobias Jr., 20, who is wanted on a first-degree murder charge, according to the sheriff’s office.Tobias also faces charges of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence with intent to impair and assault causing...
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals and Spain beat Austria 3-0 on Thursday for its first World Cup victory in a knockout match since winning the title in 2010.Pedro Porro added a goal in the second half for Spain, which put on its most impressive performance of the tournamen...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Suicide deaths in Laredo are down 25% compared to the same period last year, as calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline have increased significantly.Laredo police report one suicide in June, bringing this year’s total to nine. At this point last year, 12 people had died...
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB/Gray News) - A Florida mother says her son was left behind during a summer camp field trip, an experience she calls every parent’s worst nightmare.“The what-ifs are driving my blood pressure high up. I have anxiety about it,” Kasheena McKee-Kimbrough said.The mother says the...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Independence Hills Regional Park has been vandalized twice in less than six months, and Laredo police say surveillance cameras are the solution.Two incidents, no arrestsIn November, someone damaged three light tunnels along the park’s Christmas light trail. In March, suspect...
You listened, and you voted! Now, it’s time to announce the winner of The Star-Spangled Sing-Off!Local Gray stations around the country accepted Star-Spangled vocal submissions, and you voted for your favorite local singers! Then, our voters had the chance to choose their favorite regional voice!...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Local leaders in Laredo are raising concerns about the future of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) after the U.S. declined to renew the deal, warning that instability could affect jobs and cross-border commerce.Texas State Representative Richard Peña Raymond,...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo police responded June 28 to a motel in the 5300 block of San Bernardo Avenue after a caller was reported making inaudible statements and not cooperating, according to police.Officers identified the caller as Alejandra Soledad Loredo, 34, and said they found her inside...
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Gray News) - An 8-year-old girl in California died after being struck by fireworks during a Fourth of July display.On Wednesday, 47-year-old Earl Decastro was charged with one felony count of involuntary manslaughter, along with recklessly setting fire causing great bodily inju...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is reminding parents and caregivers to watch children around water this Fourth of July holiday weekend and throughout the year, both indoors and outdoors.DFPS said 44 children have died in water-related incidents ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Mexican Consulate in Laredo has confirmed the death of a Mexican migrant who attempted to illegally cross the U.S. border near Laredo last month.The man was identified as Jose Manuel Barrientos. Consulate authorities said his family has been notified, and the medical exa...
(Gray News) - Amazon Prime members are getting a new fuel discount in time for the Fourth of July. Here’s how it works.Prime, Prime Access, and Prime for Young Adults members can only use this one-time discount between July 2 and 5 at participating bp, Amoco, ampm and Thorntons locations across t...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The City of Laredo has issued an update regarding the water main break that is causing low-pressure outages throughout the city.The Lyon Tanks are continuing to refill following a repair to a 36-inch water transmission line, but the process is moving slower than anticipated,...
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