Charges dismissed against woman indicted in 2023 road rage shooting on far West Side
A woman charged in connection with a fatal road rage shooting on the far West Side in May 2023 had her charges dismissed.
Doc Talk: University Healthโs Dr. Dina Tom discusses viewersโ pediatric health questions
On this week's edition of Doc Talk, University Health pediatric hospitalist and UT Health San Antonio Dr. Dina Tom joined KSAT 12 anchors Steve Spriester and Daniela Ibarra to answer viewers' health questions.
Kids getting free surgeries this weekend at University Hospital; staff donating time
There are so many kids in the world who need surgeries but can't afford them. That's where the innovative Fresh Start Surgical Gifts program comes in. They partner with several hospitals in the U.S. and University Hospital is one of them.
She did it! Local doctor with one kidney scales Mt. Kilimanjaro to dispell organ donation myths
KSAT followed Dr. Kelley Hitchman's journey as she made her way to the summit and back, all for a personal and global cause. She donated a kidney in 2021 and wants to show people that organ donors can do everything other people can do, if not more.
Man hospitalized in apparent accidental shooting on far West Side, police say
A man was taken to an area hospital after being wounded in an apparent accidental shooting on the cityโs far West Side overnight, according to San Antonio police.
Man standing next to motorcycle in parking lot struck by truck in hit-and-run, police say
A man standing next to a motorcycle in a parking lot was struck in a hit-and-run on the cityโs West Side late Tuesday night, according to San Antonio police.
2 men wounded by shotgun pellets in separate overnight shootings on West Side, SAPD says
San Antonio police are investigating what they say are two separate overnight shootings that involved two men both getting shot in the legs with shotgun pellets on the cityโs West Side early Friday morning.
Teen stabbed in chest during fight with men at West Side apartment complex, SAPD says
A 15-year-old boy is in the hospital and San Antonio police are searching for a suspect following a stabbing at an apartment complex late Thursday night.
Man shot in apartment complex parking lot on cityโs North Side, SAPD says
San Antonio police are investigating after a man was shot in a parking lot of an apartment complex on the cityโs North Side late Thursday night.
Conflict between 2 people in gas station parking lot sends man to hospital, police say
San Antonio police say they are trying to determine if a man was hit or thrown off a car during a disturbance at a North Side gas station parking lot late Wednesday night.
Man pistol-whipped and shot during robbery on cityโs North Side, police say
San Antonio police are searching for a suspect after a man was pistol-whipped and shot during an aggravated robbery on the cityโs North Side late Tuesday night.
Water line break delays opening of University Health Womenโs & Childrenโs Hospital, officials say
University Health says the opening of its Womenโs & Childrenโs Hospital in the South Texas Medical Center has been delayed by a waterline break that spread flooded water throughout the building.
Has your child had the pneumococcal vaccine yet? If not, doctors say itโs time
Pediatricians across the country have a message for all parents: Talk to your child's doctor about the pneumococcal vaccine, especially if your child is under 2 years old.
Delayed justice: Man accused of sonโs death more than a year ago still awaits indictment
Derrick Coles was charged with injury to a child resulting in serious bodily injury back in Feb. 2022
SAPD: Victim uncooperative after being found shot multiple times at West Side motel
San Antonio police are trying to figure out how and why a man was shot on the cityโs West Side early Friday morning.
Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash with sedan on West Side, police say
A motorcyclist was taken to an area hospital after a crash with a sedan on the cityโs West Side late Tuesday night, according to San Antonio police.
Man hospitalized, wife detained after shooting at Northwest Side home, police say
A 37-year-old man is hospitalized and his wife has been detained following a shooting at a home on the cityโs Northwest Side early Wednesday morning, according to San Antonio police.
KSAT gets first look at special University Hospital center for postpartum mothers with high risk babies
A Mother's Place will be a centralized milk storage and prep space, where mothers can also get help with lactation, dietary issues, and even mental health.
ER doctors in San Antonio diagnosing typhus cases caused by flea bites
In this area of the country, there are cases of murine typhus, which is the type of typhus caused by flea bites. Local ER doctors have already diagnosed several cases this summer.
San Antonio gynecologist weighs in on new over-the-counter birth control pill
A San Antonio gynecologist says life just got easier for women seeking birth control because it will soon be on grocery store shelves and online.
Man, 21, shot dead in parking lot of North Side apartments after argument, police say
A 21-year-old man is dead following a shooting in the parking lot of a North Side apartment complex late Wednesday night, according to San Antonio police.
ER physicians begging lawmakers to help with overcrowded emergency departments
The reasons for crowded emergency rooms are complicated, but one main issue is called patient boarding. Patient boarding is where admitted patients are held in the emergency department, when there are no inpatient beds available.
1 woman dead, 1 woman in custody after apparent road rage shooting on far West Side, SAPD says
One woman is dead and another woman has been arrested after an apparent road rage incident on the cityโs far West Side late Sunday night, according to San Antonio police.
Teen dies from injuries after hit-and-run crash on West Side, ME confirms
A man in his 20s is in the hospital in critical condition following a hit-and-run crash on the cityโs West Side late Sunday night, according to San Antonio police.
Man, 28, shot in arm during robbery attempt just west of downtown, police say
A 28-year-old man was taken to an area hospital after being shot during an attempted robbery just west of downtown late Wednesday night, according to San Antonio police.
14-year-old boy found shot in leg at West Side apartment complex, SAPD says
San Antonio police are investigating after a 14-year-old boy was found shot in the leg at an apartment complex early Tuesday morning.
Shortage of amoxicillin, albuterol forcing pediatricians to prescribe alternatives
It's a problem that's been building for the past year but it's now an even bigger issue - a shortage in very common medicines often used for kids, but adults as well. A pediatric hospitalist wants the public to know it's not a reason to panic, but it's important to know what the other options are.
Family room at new University Hospital building to be named in honor of former Judson student Bryce Wisdom
Itโs been more than two years since Bryce Wisdomโs brave battle against cancer galvanized the San Antonio community, but his family is continuing his legacy.
Female passenger shot, driver robbed after man receives ride to West Side apartment complex, SAPD says
A female passenger was shot and a driver was robbed after they gave a man a ride to a West Side apartment complex late Tuesday night, according to San Antonio police.
Driver, passenger injured after crashing truck into neighborโs garage, BCSO says
A driver and a passenger were injured after they crashed their vehicle into a neighborโs garage in Southwest Bexar County early Wednesday morning, according to the Bexar County Sheriffโs Office.
Man hospitalized, woman detained after stabbing on West Side
One person is in the hospital and another has been detained following a stabbing during an altercation on the cityโs West Side late Monday night, according to San Antonio police.
Driver in minor collision killed after getting pinned by third that crashed into scene, police say
A driver who was tending to a minor collision on Basse Road near the Quarry was hit and killed by another car that crashed into the scene.
Man killed in shooting at Northwest Side sports bar identified by medical examiner
One person is dead and another person is in custody after a shooting at a Northwest Side sports bar early Thursday morning, according to San Antonio police.
Child injured in tree collapse at San Antonio Zoo released from hospital, officials say
A child who was seriously injured after a tree broke and fell on her at the San Antonio Zoo earlier this month has been released from University Hospital, according to health officials.
Man shot in arm confronting carjackers on cityโs West Side, San Antonio police say
A man in his 30s was taken to an area hospital after he shot while confronting suspected carjackers on the cityโs West Side late Monday night, according to San Antonio police.
San Antonio cancer patientโs mom making special shirts for kids across the world
A mom whose son is in cancer remission is filling a gap she found when he was getting chemo. She's making specialized shirts for kids all over the world.
Child injured by tree falling at San Antonio Zoo is now in good condition at University Hospital
A University Health spokesperson confirmed to KSAT on Friday, March 24, that the child is in good condition.
Man hospitalized after being robbed, stabbed on cityโs West Side, police say
A man in his 30s was taken to an area hospital after being robbed and stabbed late Thursday night, according to San Antonio police.
Child now in fair condition after tree fell on San Antonio Zoo visitors last week
A University Health spokesperson confirmed to KSAT Thursday that the child is in serious condition and said the other six patients have been discharged.
Man shot during backyard cookout on cityโs West Side, San Antonio police say
A Super Bowl party on the cityโs West Side ended with one person getting shot overnight, the San Antonio Police Department said Sunday.
Mother visits University Hospital NICU where sonโs life was saved 5 years ago
A science-based program at the University Hospital NICU is teaching parents sensory activities that can stimulate healing in their babies. A San Antonio mom said the program saved her son's life.
Man stabbed in attack at West Side apartment, suspect on the run, police say
San Antonio police are searching for a suspect after a man was stabbed multiple times at an apartment late Thursday night, according to San Antonio police.
Your child has a viral rash, but which one is it? Hereโs a comparison.
This year has been extreme when it comes to the spread of viruses like the flu, RSV and COVID. These illnesses are hitting kids especially hard. Among the many symptoms of a viral infection is a rash.
Woman killed by car while crossing Main Street in downtown Boerne
According to Boerne police, Sharon Gibbs dropped off her husband at a restaurant and parked across Main Street. She was attempting to cross the five-lane road when she was struck just before 9 p.m.
Man shot outside far West Bexar County home; suspect on the run, BCSO says
The Bexar County Sheriffโs Office is investigating after a man was shot outside a far West Bexar County home early Wednesday morning.
Head-on vehicle crash on South Side sends 2 people to hospital, SAPD says
Two people were taken to an area hospital following a 2-vehicle crash on the cityโs South Side on Sunday afternoon, according to San Antonio police.
San Antonio man arrested for fatally shooting girlfriend in head on Thanksgiving night, records show
A man has been arrested for fatally shooting his girlfriend on Thanksgiving night at a home in West Bexar County, according to jail records.
Tractor-trailer lands upside down after going over bridge near I-10 and Culebra Road, police say
Two people were taken to University Hospital Thursday morning after a tractor-trailer crashed in the northbound lanes of I-10 near Culebra Road.
Man shot by woman after 2-vehicle crash, altercation on far West Side, SAPD says
San Antonio police say a woman shot a man after a 2-vehicle crash turned into an altercation on the cityโs far West Side early Thursday morning.
$50,000 reward offered for information in Army staff sergeantโs death on I-10 in San Antonio
Federal authorities have announced a $50,000 reward for information in the 2021 shooting death of Army Staff Sgt. Jessica Ann Mitchell.
Mother, teenage son shot in front of home north of downtown, San Antonio police say
A 34-year-old mother and her 16-year-old son are hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting at a home north of downtown, according to San Antonio police.
Woman hospitalized after being hit by car on access road of I-10, police say
A woman is in the hospital in critical condition after she was hit by a car early Friday morning, according to San Antonio police.
Driver ejected from vehicle in far North Side crash, San Antonio police say
A woman is in the hospital after she was ejected from her vehicle following a crash on the cityโs far North Side early Thursday morning, San Antonio police said.
Man stabbed in neck during altercation inside West Side apartment, police say
One man is in the hospital and another is on the run after an altercation turned into a stabbing at a West Side apartment early Friday morning, according to San Antonio police.
Man in critical condition after being struck in hit-and-run crash, police say
A man in his 20s is hospitalized after being struck in a hit-and-run crash on the cityโs Northwest Side early Wednesday morning, San Antonio police said.
Last Quintana Road tractor-trailer incident survivor being treated at University Hospital released
The last Quintana Road tractor-trailer incident survivor who was being treated at University Hospital for nearly two months was released Friday, according to officials.
TRUST INDEX: COVID-19 reinfection happening sooner in many cases with new subvariants, doctor says
The primary COVID-19 strain right now is BA.5, an Omicron subvariant present in 88% of current cases -- the most infectious strain yet. KSAT viewers sent in questions asking about how soon you can be reinfected with COVID-19.
Man hospitalized after being shot in face on cityโs West Side, police say
A man in his 40s was taken to an area hospital after being shot on the cityโs West Side early Thursday morning, according to San Antonio police.
โShe is our heroโ: 10-year-old Robb Elementary shooting victim released from San Antonio hospital
A 10-year-old girl who survived the unthinkable when a gunman opened fire inside of Robb Elementary School just over two months ago has been released from University Hospital in San Antonio.
SAPD, Crime Stoppers searching for man who fatally shot 20-year-old in 2016
San Antonio police and Crime Stoppers are searching for the man who shot and killed 20-year-old Isaac Jesus Orosco on the West Side six years ago.
Driver, 2 passengers cut out of vehicle by firefighters following rollover crash on North Side
A driver and two passengers had to be cut from their vehicle by firefighters following a rollover crash on the cityโs North Side early Thursday morning, San Antonio police said.
Wolff expects county will advance major multihospital expansion
One of the planned hospitals is earmarked for a site near the Retama Park Racetrack in nearby Selma. The other would be built next to the Texas A&M University-San Antonio campus on the cityโs South Side.
Kevin Fowler surprises Uvalde shooting victim in San Antonio hospital
Country music star Kevin Fowler visited Uvalde school shooting victim Mayah Zamora at the University Childrenโs Hospital in San Antonio Tuesday.