KENS CARES: Road to Recovery program helps cancer patients get transportation to receive their treatments

The American Cancer Society Road to Recovery program provides free rides for people with cancer to get to their medical appointments and treatment. Lack of transportation can be one of the greatest barriers to receiving timely treatment and quality cancer care. Millions of Americans delay or have difficulty getting needed medical care each year due … Read more

Man sentenced to nearly 40 years for killing co-worker during work trip to San Antonio

Colin King received a 38-year sentence for murdering coworker Shane Bourret in 2019. SAN ANTONIO — A man was sentenced to nearly 40 years in prison Monday for the 2019 murder of his co-worker, according to a press release from the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office.  Judge Michael May sentenced Colin King to 38 years … Read more

Silver Alert discontinued for 67-year-old man with cognitive impairment

San Antonio police search for a missing 67-year-old man, last seen Monday on West Elsmere Place. SAN ANTONIO — Authorities say a previously reported missing 67-year-old man was found safe and the Silver Alert was discontinued.  ______Original story below_____ The San Antonio Police Department is looking for a missing 67-year-old man, who was last seen … Read more

‘Trading one addiction for another’ | Recovery expert warns of kratom’s deadly products and rising addiction

David Junkin, clinical director of Vida Recovery, said one of his clients was spending hundreds of dollars weekly to feed the addiction to Kratom products with 7-OH. SAN ANTONIO — Health experts are sounding the alarm on a powerful compound found in some Kratom products that they say is fueling addiction and even deadly overdoses. … Read more

Tom Brady to play in Saudi flag football tournament alongside current and former NFL stars

Saquon Barkley, CeeDee Lamb, Christian McCaffrey, Maxx Crosby and Rob Gronkowski will also play in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic on March 21 in Riyadh. LAS VEGAS — Tom Brady plans to play alongside current and former NFL stars in a three-team flag football tournament in Saudi Arabia next year, the seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback … Read more

San Antonio native wins Emmy after 25 years chasing acting dream

Jeff Hiller wins Emmy for “Somebody Somewhere,” his first nomination and victory. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio high school graduate grew up and became an Emmy Award winner! Congratulations to Jeff Hiller! Hiller graduated from Churchill High School in 1994 and took home the Emmy Sunday night for his role as Joel in HBO’s … Read more