Gymnast Skye Blakely pulls out of Olympic trials following Achilles injury

Blakely came to the Olympic trials as a leading contender to make the U.S. team following a dazzling performance at nationals. MINNEAPOLIS — Skye Blakely’s bid to make the U.S. women’s Olympic gymnastics team is over. The 19-year-old will miss the U.S. Olympic trials after suffering a right Achilles injury during training on Wednesday. USA … Read more

Woman shot standing in front of her east-side home; Man stabbed in fight at convenience store near St. Mary’s strip | KENS 5 News Now

Follow us here to get the latest top headlines with KENS 5’s Sarah Forgany every weekday! SAN ANTONIO — Police say a woman was found shot in the thigh in front of her east-side home early Thursday morning. Officers tell us that a car with three men inside pulled up in front of her home … Read more

‘Selfless and brave’: Off-duty lifeguard saves 7 people caught in rip current in Florida

The lifeguard received a notification on his phone alerting him to a rescue call and immediately jumped into action to save seven people from drowning. SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — An off-duty lifeguard jumped into action Saturday afternoon when he received a water rescue alert on his phone, diving into the water and rescuing a group … Read more

First women selected for Hockey Hall of Fame

Two former Gophers, Natalie Darwitz and Krissy Wendell-Pohl, will become the first women inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, joining five former NHL stars. TORONTO, ON — Though their time on ice is now done, two Minnesotans aren’t through when it comes to making hockey history. On Tuesday, the University of Minnesota announced former … Read more

Morgan’s Wonderland hosts activity-filled summer camp for families dealing with illnesses

SAN ANTONIO – Morgan’s Wonderland is hosting horse rides and rope courses as part of a significant effort to help reconnect families dealing with painful challenges. Morgan’s is hosting the Pediatric Pain Warrior Family Summer Camp. This is an opportunity for families to come together in a fun environment outside of hospitals and medical appointments. … Read more