{"articles":[{"id":"c77e6w","title":"Couple charged after allegedly stealing hundreds of library books, reselling them at bookstore","excerpt":"MESA, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) — An Arizona couple is facing serious charges after authorities said they stole hundreds of books from the public library and resold them to a bookstore. 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( AZFamily /Gray News) — A death investigation is underway after the body of a mother of three was found inside her Arizona home last weekend. Cindy Miller’s ex-boyfriend now faces charges of concealing a dead body, burglary and trafficking stolen property. 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The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office honored Sgt. John Smith and K-9 Tango for their work on Aug. 8 afte...","url":"https://www.kgns.tv/2026/08/14/deputy-his-k-9-partner-track-down-endangered-patient-who-ran-away-hospital/","source":"KGNS — Sitewide","author":"Kaitlyn Aguiles","publishDate":"2026-08-14T05:00:54.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-14T10:00:41.530Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://laredonews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kgns-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FJDD4GRFXV5ECBNL2ERCWJLCC2Y.jpg%3Fauth%3Dbb02a36cb453f0073cb4cff5f9e53e96a57ee17bef2b980807a48465645e2072%26smart%3Dfalse","inBriefing":true,"slug":"deputy-and-his-k-9-partner-track-down-endangered-patient-who-ran-away-from-hospital"},{"id":"h7k1ny","title":"Cowboys banking on Downs to play big role in 2026","excerpt":"LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Dallas Cowboys are looking to first-round draft pick Caleb Downs to be a key part of their defensive rebuild in 2026. Downs, a safety, played college football at both Alabama and Ohio State, where he worked under several of the sport’s most recognized defensive coaches. ...","url":"https://www.kgns.tv/2026/08/14/cowboys-banking-downs-play-big-role-2026/","source":"KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News","author":"Kyle Owens, Michael Owens","publishDate":"2026-08-14T03:59:26.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-14T10:00:40.294Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://laredonews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kgns-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F3XF2QOJDJRG7BPAR2XGYVZMJ74.png%3Fauth%3De80a43f44b1c4e0ba9ca25401fe108c5b133c4a9ae9be7e46c3c1d868a463cde%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"cowboys-banking-on-downs-to-play-big-role-in-2026"},{"id":"d21mtl","title":"Wolves Look To Continue Building Winning Culture This Season","excerpt":"LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - After a couple of years of not having much success on the gridiron the Johnson Wolves finally made it back to the promised land of the playoffs last season before bowing out against Cibolo Steele. It all started with the change of mindset that the kids understood in the earl...","url":"https://www.kgns.tv/2026/08/14/wolves-look-continue-building-winning-culture-this-season/","source":"KGNS — Sitewide","author":"Rodrigo Mendoza","publishDate":"2026-08-14T03:36:07.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-14T10:00:41.530Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://laredonews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kgns-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FC5J7APWGNZB4ZHYV4WLAZWTSHA.jpg%3Fauth%3D333c87a1f137d79fe3a0044a3da66cdba96e465b22ed6bbd3cf0d3ee1e799d56%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"wolves-look-to-continue-building-winning-culture-this-season"},{"id":"79q6v7","title":"UISD pursues $30M loan as enrollment drop tightens district budget","excerpt":"LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - United Independent School District is moving forward with plans to apply for a $30 million loan as it works through a budget deficit driven by declining student enrollment and rising costs, district leaders said. Officials said the loan is intended to manage day-to-day cash ...","url":"https://www.kgns.tv/2026/08/14/uisd-pursues-30m-loan-enrollment-drop-tightens-district-budget/","source":"KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News","author":"Marissa Rodríguez Limón, Kobe Arriaga","publishDate":"2026-08-14T02:17:08.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-14T10:00:40.294Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://laredonews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kgns-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FV5UWOB5OIJH2ZGXNFERSE72MIU.png%3Fauth%3D3a395049bf3cd6ec759ce013e10b21db22a268ad4007ce9d038f4720610743c9%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"uisd-pursues-30m-loan-as-enrollment-drop-tightens-district-budget"},{"id":"zicc6x","title":"Three teens in custody after 17-year-old killed while waiting for school bus","excerpt":"GAFFNEY, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) - Three suspects are in custody following a shooting at a bus stop in South Carolina that left a 17-year-old dead. Cherokee County Sheriff Mueller said three people were involved in the death of 17-year-old Jomiltron Sentell Fair Jr. , who was shot in the back of ...","url":"https://www.kgns.tv/2026/08/14/three-teens-custody-after-17-year-old-killed-while-waiting-school-bus/","source":"KGNS — Sitewide","author":"Anisa Snipes, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-08-14T00:38:37.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-14T10:00:41.530Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://laredonews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kgns-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FFV4E5MJYVBAP3AYH7GPZXPLTHE.jpg%3Fauth%3Dc95558bcdb4a90f176a67f60a686232b7ccb94fd16f011e24b9990bd77a0ed75%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"three-teens-in-custody-after-17-year-old-killed-while-waiting-for-school-bus"},{"id":"51wwaz","title":"‘Evil’: Man sentenced to four consecutive life sentences for sexually abusing child for years","excerpt":"POPLARVILLE, Miss. ( WLOX /Gray News) — A Mississippi man was convicted Thursday on one count of touching a child for lustful purposes and four counts of sexual battery of a minor. Authorities said Daniel Joseph Chaplain III was sentenced to four life sentences without the possibility of parole f...","url":"https://www.kgns.tv/2026/08/13/evil-man-sentenced-four-consecutive-life-sentences-sexually-abusing-child-years/","source":"KGNS — Sitewide","author":"WLOX News staff, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-08-13T23:46:39.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-14T10:00:41.530Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://laredonews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kgns-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F6IZSOSYCAFGJ3EANJKMR3SDTBM.png%3Fauth%3D3ed3d4249bb154820385b6a128a0ac0f1f16db114b2942560118b7f23e139f4e%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"evil-man-sentenced-to-four-consecutive-life-sentences-for-sexually-abusing-child-for-years"},{"id":"rd7al1","title":"Some Clouds Friday, Heat Continues","excerpt":"LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A weak disturbance will move across south Texas during Friday. Only a marginal amount of moisture will be available to this system, limiting our shower chances. A few lucky spots could have a shower pass through. Drier air will return from the lower Mississippi Valley beginn...","url":"https://www.kgns.tv/2026/08/13/some-clouds-friday-heat-continues/","source":"KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News","author":"Richard Berler","publishDate":"2026-08-13T23:39:55.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-14T10:00:40.294Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://laredonews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kgns-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F3SPWV2K2MZENRLAS5GP5U7IQJE.jpg%3Fauth%3De694aa0c825e23441c8f57d4440a0d74c16f53d503a28ace69f9149b61486dd3%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"some-clouds-friday-heat-continues"},{"id":"vyzurt","title":"Bee stings at Laredo park prompt city response","excerpt":"LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Parents are raising concerns after children were stung repeatedly by bees during baseball games at Independence Hills Park in early August. The city has since responded with new measures, though some parents say more needs to be done. Bees disrupt games, send child to hospit...","url":"https://www.kgns.tv/2026/08/13/bee-stings-laredo-park-prompt-city-response/","source":"KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News","author":"Emma Galle, Alex Montane","publishDate":"2026-08-13T23:00:18.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-14T10:00:40.294Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://laredonews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kgns-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F7MRZZV37LZCWXHRNGRSPGWUGMU.jpg%3Fauth%3Df82195b24e72c005d3eb16bdabed1b103489beaa46755ea9a5fc661ffea790db%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"bee-stings-at-laredo-park-prompt-city-response"},{"id":"mn9tg6","title":"Security guard charged after stabbing truck driver during delivery altercation","excerpt":"LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A security guard was arrested after stabbing a truck driver during an altercation at a business on the city’s north side, according to the Laredo Police Department. Officers responded to the 15200 block of Fatima Drive at 10:23 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, after a stabbing wa...","url":"https://www.kgns.tv/2026/08/13/security-guard-charged-after-stabbing-truck-driver-during-delivery-altercation/","source":"KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News","author":"Juan Puente","publishDate":"2026-08-13T22:27:43.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-14T10:00:40.294Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://laredonews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kgns-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F6DG6XJM475EEBO45CPRMHQ2N3E.jpg%3Fauth%3Dfc9a709929aca3fc25f1ff7c957667eb4d722d4624ab6059c19eafa30bd5c42c%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"security-guard-charged-after-stabbing-truck-driver-during-delivery-altercation"},{"id":"me2940","title":"UISD restores Communities in Schools program at 5 campuses","excerpt":"LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - United ISD is bringing back its Communities in Schools (CIS) program this year, but at fewer campuses than before. Trustees approved a plan to restore CIS at five campuses, down from the original 15. The move reduces the district’s cost from $400,000 to $115,000. The program...","url":"https://www.kgns.tv/2026/08/13/uisd-restores-communities-schools-program-5-campuses/","source":"KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News","author":"Mindy Casso","publishDate":"2026-08-13T22:26:43.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-14T10:00:40.294Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://laredonews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kgns-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FWTVSKDUKVBEGDAFSIP2TNW3WTE.jpg%3Fauth%3Da201b2edf7ed30117f19f34aeb660a742466c598a3dab1b225394366231d2a5a%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"uisd-restores-communities-in-schools-program-at-5-campuses"},{"id":"s5qqvy","title":"Laredo bridge system to enforce new trade tag policy","excerpt":"LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The city of Laredo is notifying the commercial trucking industry of a policy change at the bridge system that starts Monday, Aug. 17. Under the new policy, southbound commercial truck drivers without credit on their trade tag will no longer be required to make a U-turn. Inst...","url":"https://www.kgns.tv/2026/08/13/laredo-bridge-system-enforce-new-trade-tag-policy/","source":"KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News","author":"Marissa Rodríguez Limón, Ariel Gomez","publishDate":"2026-08-13T22:25:35.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-14T10:00:40.294Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://laredonews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kgns-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FUEYIMJW6SZCE3HSMEPFF5RD3GA.jpg%3Fauth%3D4e0cae80dab78efd86cb1d344423cb2467b2522dcac2628be796b5d0b90017e4%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"laredo-bridge-system-to-enforce-new-trade-tag-policy"},{"id":"agsr0x","title":"Laredo man wanted on 7 felony warrants including child sexual assault charges","excerpt":"LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Police Department is seeking the public’s help locating a 21-year-old man wanted on seven pending felony arrest warrants, including charges of child sexual assault. Oswaldo Isai Urbina, 21, faces the following charges: Sexual assault of a child — two counts Posses...","url":"https://www.kgns.tv/2026/08/13/laredo-man-wanted-7-felony-warrants-including-child-sexual-assault-charges/","source":"KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News","author":"Juan Puente","publishDate":"2026-08-13T22:24:14.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-14T10:00:40.294Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://laredonews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kgns-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FZXNZAKNOXZBKFBEWQDK43U6ZXI.png%3Fauth%3D7f90a915e600a6acb3434952ca24c4173c942d95b11afc27854ea3cf28280474%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"laredo-man-wanted-on-7-felony-warrants-including-child-sexual-assault-charges"},{"id":"1saasp","title":"LPD: Man with prior theft convictions arrested after downtown polo shirt theft","excerpt":"LPD: Man with prior theft convictions arrested after downtown polo shirt theft Laredo Morning Times","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipAFBVV95cUxPY0tHeFpDZjdZZzNRbVNuVlRYUkNpZE9pYWZhclBTb3FLanlTaV9abFQwUU92U3ZUYXFDcHhBOHRER0VEc0R5S3FraEVEcmdjTFBLT003NHZ1ODhwN2xxR3ZpQ0tmd2phSnlpNmtjeTc3Vml3TFpVUUU0YW5VR191VDVKeS1SZlNqZFBzVERja2dpcmtoNHBmZ2NldTlHcDlOaWJBVQ?oc=5","source":"Laredo Morning Times","author":"Laredo Morning Times","publishDate":"2026-08-13T22:03:24.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-14T10:00:42.582Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":null,"slug":"lpd-man-with-prior-theft-convictions-arrested-after-downtown-polo-shirt-theft"},{"id":"9izb3y","title":"DNC launches effort to gain ground across the South","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Democratic National Committee is launching a new set of investments for southern state Democratic parties, aimed at helping them gain ground in the midterm elections and beyond. “The south is rapidly growing, and we as Democrats need to meet the moment and meet voters w...","url":"https://www.kgns.tv/2026/08/13/dnc-launches-effort-gain-ground-across-south/","source":"KGNS — Sitewide","author":"Stetson Miller","publishDate":"2026-08-13T21:57:09.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-14T10:00:41.530Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://laredonews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kgns-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F7UHU6AU4EBECJBTDJTPW5RJRHE.jpg%3Fauth%3Ddb15eac7db5b9d038b364c7b7b2e70cb1ceee89bb82eb8d6ff3ec500b804d345%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"dnc-launches-effort-to-gain-ground-across-the-south"},{"id":"igzl5u","title":"Man arrested in San Bernardo Avenue stabbing","excerpt":"Man arrested in San Bernardo Avenue stabbing Laredo Morning Times","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxONDlueXlCd1lIVVZVVHdlZkdzeU9CbEl4S3VGWUZHUnJrMFBIMGh4VXpVeFBIVjR6OHM3YmNJUHZjSVZQZzZJaDAxVDFzaUpTckxhZ3V1VlEyNGExOERGZmVDc19pXzdMMmNfd2xXeUpvWUgzS1V0WTBucm9LbjVMLWd3NGZaTmVvQ0kwdGljYjl0S3BDS3ZQSjM1aTdBSXJTdFE?oc=5","source":"Laredo Morning Times","author":"Laredo Morning Times","publishDate":"2026-08-13T21:43:21.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-14T10:00:42.582Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":null,"slug":"man-arrested-in-san-bernardo-avenue-stabbing"},{"id":"s7nikq","title":"2 motorcycle escorts injured after driver fails to yield during funeral procession","excerpt":"LAREDO, Tex. 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Th...","url":"https://www.kgns.tv/2026/08/13/2-motorcycle-escorts-injured-after-driver-fails-yield-during-funeral-procession/","source":"KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News","author":"Michelle Thorpe","publishDate":"2026-08-13T21:18:13.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-14T10:00:40.294Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://laredonews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kgns-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FEDURZFGKJZALHL4EN5WOLBBZJM.jpg%3Fauth%3D02d25dd36f00688a36777b2d0e1e6360328219b29bfe551e0fdcab278d7123b7%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"2-motorcycle-escorts-injured-after-driver-fails-to-yield-during-funeral-procession"},{"id":"4j43f0","title":"Boxer Prichard Colon dies at 33 after suffering severe brain injury in 2015 fight","excerpt":"(Gray News) - A former professional boxer has died after suffering a devastating brain injury during a fight more than a decade ago. Prichard Colon’s father, Richard Colon, confirmed his son’s death Thursday on social media. “I regret to inform you of the passing of my son Prichard from this eart...","url":"https://www.kgns.tv/2026/08/13/boxer-prichard-colon-dies-33-after-suffering-severe-brain-injury-2015-fight/","source":"KGNS — Sitewide","author":"Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-08-13T20:52:54.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-14T10:00:41.530Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://laredonews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kgns-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FW7S3FQLUVVG4DI6FYYCJBPNODQ.png%3Fauth%3D3b33e383ce7af4c8afceb8a56a311b98fb2336f3f080e20480fc4c66c60ff18d%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"boxer-prichard-colon-dies-at-33-after-suffering-severe-brain-injury-in-2015-fight"},{"id":"lcupk8","title":"Man arrested after stabbing on San Bernardo Avenue, police say","excerpt":"LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A man was arrested after police say he stabbed another person in the 4200 block of San Bernardo Avenue, according to the Laredo Police Department. Officers were dispatched to the scene at 2:50 a.m. on Aug. 11. The complainant told police a man stabbed him and fled north on S...","url":"https://www.kgns.tv/2026/08/13/man-arrested-after-stabbing-san-bernardo-avenue-police-say/","source":"KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News","author":"Juan Puente","publishDate":"2026-08-13T20:10:11.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-14T10:00:40.294Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://laredonews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kgns-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FTUNJLLMYHJAB7EKARJUHYXG5LY.jpg%3Fauth%3Dec8063d2182ee019ada0a71a87b6bd4bdbc03e748e6d11feccb1831234e13c44%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"man-arrested-after-stabbing-on-san-bernardo-avenue-police-say"},{"id":"orvjt6","title":"Crash closes Hillside Road in both directions, LPD says","excerpt":"LAREDO, Tex. 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( WVUE /Gray News) - A Louisiana resident says a quiet weekend walk along the lakefront in Kenner quickly turned into a tragic event. 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Kamitrice Latonya Woody, 42, who was a contract food service worker at the facility, was arrested Monday and charged w...","url":"https://www.kgns.tv/2026/07/29/correctional-facility-worker-accused-having-sex-with-inmate-serving-life-prison-murder/","source":"KGNS — Sitewide","author":"Morgan Hightower, WBRC News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-29T22:03:57.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-30T08:00:16.771Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://laredonews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kgns-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FHN6IPCAH3FE3LN5XMSXGOBPPH4.png%3Fauth%3Da008ec0b808cbd18711a8931e8f439fe122f49b61c40973ef69154460e54e1d8%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"correctional-facility-worker-accused-of-having-sex-with-inmate-serving-life-in-prison-for-murder"},{"id":"drw7is","title":"Brothers, 11 and 14, left without parents after mother, father die in separate crashes exactly 2 years apart","excerpt":"WICHITA, Kan. 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