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Gene Wilder, the frizzy-haired actor who brought his deft comedic touch to such unforgettable roles as the neurotic accountant in “The Producers” and the deranged animator of “Young Frankenstein,” has died. He was 83. Wilder’s nephew said Monday that the actor and writer died late Sunday at his home in Stamford, Connecticut, from complications from Alzheimer’s disease.

The Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, takes a specialized approach to helping each pet find the right home. Volunteer Kim Melanson says it’s not about a pet’s physical appearance, it’s about their personality and the shelter works hard to match each dog or cat with the right family.

Consumer Reports recommends talking to your veterinarian before giving your pet CBD.

Many states have victim’s advocates or child advocates, people in the judicial system who represent those affected by crime or abuse. Now, one state has created legal advocates for abused animals, an experiment being watched nationwide for signs of success. There are eight approved volunteer advocates across Connecticut — seven lawyers and a University of Connecticut law professor, working with...

A Frisco teenager is fighting for his life and hopes to find a stem cell match soon.

Three years ago, a Missouri man’s faith was put to the test when a health scare threatened his livelihood and quality of life. He was diagnosed with a cyst on his thyroid gland. During surgery to remove the cyst he suffered nerve damage that changed his voice and was later referred to University of Missouri Health Care.

As people prepare to gather loved ones over the Thanksgiving holiday, a Haslet mother is reminding them to be especially careful around babies as seasonal illnesses spike.

Any baby born before 37 weeks is considered premature. Right now, there’s no telling which moms will deliver early and which ones will go the full 40 weeks. But soon, a simple blood test may be able to pinpoint a due date and save little lives.

A Tarrant County judge granted a motion Wednesday from Cook Children’s Medical Center to recuse Judge Alex Kim from presiding over the case of whether a 9-month-old baby should be removed from life support.

Some surgeons are testing a minimally invasive ACL repair using polymers that are as durable as Kevlar: the material used in bulletproof vests.

Students at Coleman Elementary School in Cleburne are big fans of NBC 5. We know that because our mailbox has been full of requests for us to come visit the school!

Arlington ISD notified parents in October they would shut down a first-grade classroom in November if enrollment doesn’t increase. Parents are working to save the popular class.

A retired Fort Worth SWAT officer is selling CBD, many times to police officers who are using it to treat a variety of ailments, despite the county DA considering it illegal.

The Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office issued a statement on the legality of CBD oil in Texas Tuesday following a series of reports last week by NBC 5 Investigates.

In Kentucky, CBD has become a thriving industry, with regulations in place to weed out potentially harmful ingredients, like high levels of pesticide and lead. But with the rapid growth comes a warning about where CBD is processed and what could end up in the oil.

Gas meters found close to roads are damaged in crashes far more than one might expect, according to a joint investigation from NBC 5 Investigates and The Dallas Morning News.

Eric Jackson arrived in Dallas in March 2017 as the FBI’s special agent in charge, two years later he is leaving but not before compiling a list of Dallas public officials who are now facing prison time.

Duncanville police say they removed hundreds of pounds of CBD products from two stores, along with more than 30 pounds of what they described as marijuana, in what the stores’ owners described as a big misunderstanding.

Acting on a tip, DEA agents intercepted two suitcases at DFW Airport containing fentanyl – one of the most dangerous drugs in the world.