WEATHER IMPACT ALERT: Red Flag Warning issued for Wednesday from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. for all of South-Central Texas

Fire weather conditions are at dangerous levels throughout the work week. SAN ANTONIO — The KENS 5 Weather Team has called for Weather Impact Alert Day for Monday through Wednesday, March 17-19, due to elevated fire danger. After a day off on Thursday, we’ll have another alert day Friday, March 21. A Red Flag Warning … Read more

Woman, 44, drowns trying to clear debris in flooded creek in southern Oregon

The woman was trying to clear from a culvert under her driveway when the waterproof overalls she was wearing filled with water and the floodwaters swept her away. PORTLAND, Ore. — A woman drowned amid heavy rain and flooding in southern Oregon.  The 44-year-old was attempting to clear branches from a culvert under her driveway … Read more

Dog arrived at Stray Rescue with an arrow in his neck; x-rays revealed something even more chilling

“Someone was hunting this puppy. They wanted him dead,” Stray Rescue of St. Louis said. ST. LOUIS — “He was being hunted,” said Stray Rescue of St. Louis. The animal shelter was referring to Lucky Charm, a dog it took in from East Prairie, Missouri, on Monday. The 1-year-old mixed breed had a broken-off arrow … Read more

KENS CARES: Thrivewell Cancer Foundation provides support to improve quality of patients’ lives

If you want to make a difference and help someone struggling, we invite you to partner with ThriveWell. ThriveWell Cancer Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for cancer by funding research, providing patient support and offering programs to improve the quality of life for patients and their families. The foundation was established in 2007 … Read more

‘I can’t stop feeling guilty that I’m here’ | After deadly I-35 crash, witness who confronted alleged driver opens up

Newly released court documents describe a chaotic scene after a deadly pile-up on I-35 in North Austin last week. AUSTIN, Texas — Newly released court documents describe a chaotic scene after a deadly pile-up on Interstate 35 in North Austin last week.  Police say the driver of an 18-wheeler crashed into stopped traffic in a … Read more