Historic flooding in East Tennessee and North Carolina swept away a part of I-40 East near the state line on Friday. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The only two direct interstate routes between Tennessee and North Carolina are going to be cut off for a long time, transportation officials said Tuesday. Interstate 40 in North Carolina’s Pigeon … Read more
For the first time in 26 years, KENS 5 and Credit Human are doubling down on educators with the EXCEL Award. SAN ANTONIO — “Good morning, sorry to interrupt your classroom for a few minutes,” said KENS 5 Anchor Sarah Forgany as she walked into Eve Thompson’s classroom at Alamo Heights ISD’s Woodridge Elementary. Thompson … Read more
He told officers he was driving home when he encountered the suspect, who was riving recklessly. SAN ANTONIO — A man who says he was just driving home told police he was shot by another driver on San Antonio’s north west side late Monday. This happened in a neighborhood on Timberhill Drive just after 10 … Read more
The driver who hit him is not expected to be facing any charges. SAN ANTONIO — A man is dead after police say he was hit by a truck on the south side of town while trying to run across the street. It happened just before 10 p.m. Monday in the 1400 block of Del … Read more
We’re highlighting concessionaires you should drop by if you have an appetite that’s sky-high! SAN ANTONIO — When you think of the State Fair of Texas it’s impossible to not think of the food. There are dozens of savory concoctions. Whether you want something salty, sweet or something in between, KENS 5 is taking a … Read more
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A group of students rushed to rescue Avery Paner and her roommates as floodwater surrounded them. BOONE, N.C. — There are harrowing stories of survival from across our area, including Appalachian State University students who barely made it out as floodwaters overwhelmed them just across the street from campus. Four App State roommates were trapped … Read more