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San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York arrested; prostitution charge later amended

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio ( WOIO /Gray New) — San Francisco 49ers owner John “Jed” York was arrested in Ohio over the weekend. According to court records, York was found guilty of two misdemeanor charges, including possessing criminal tools and disorderly conduct. Records show he was ...

KGNS — SitewideAug 24, 2026

Canine units help DPS track down undocumented immigrants

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Texas public safety officials say state police dog teams helped track down nine migrants in two separate incidents on ranch land in South Texas. The first happened on Thursday, Aug. 13. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) said a K-9 officer followed ...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsAug 24, 2026

Extreme heat across Texas

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Sunny days and hot temperatures continue across Texas. Highs in the 90s to 100s this afternoon. Major to extreme risk of heat-related impacts , heat index values 105-115. Elevated fire weather concerns continue this week. Remember to take breaks in the shade...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsAug 24, 2026

School employee stabs delivery driver 6 times with pen for being late, police say

MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - A Tennessee school employee is behind bars after he allegedly stabbed a delivery driver with a pen multiple times for being late for a delivery. Braxton Stewart, a 36-year-old Memphis-Shelby County Schools employee, has been arrested and charged...

KGNS — SitewideAug 24, 2026

5 bodies, dead animals found after Oregon fire investigated as quintuple homicide

FOREST GROVE, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - Authorities are investigating the deaths of five people and several domestic animals found after an early morning fire on a rural Oregon property. Washington County deputies responded at 5:27 a.m. Saturday to assist the Forest Grove Fire De...

KGNS — SitewideAug 24, 2026

Missing 2-year-old child found dead in Oregon, police say

CENTRAL POINT, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) — Deputies are investigating the death of a 2-year-old child who went missing and was found dead early Wednesday morning. The child was reported missing at 4:30 a.m. and was last seen in the 9900 block of Blackwell Road, officials say. The J...

KGNS — SitewideAug 24, 2026

Zapata County sheriff’s office seizes drugs in school zone, arrests one

ZAPATA, Tex. (KGNS) - The Zapata County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1800 block of Glenn Street in Zapata, according to the sheriff’s office. Investigators found and seized approximately 4.78 pounds of marijuana and 48 grams ...

KGNS — Top NewsAug 23, 2026

Police help after Dunkin’ truck breaks down in front of department

PELHAM, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - A Dunkin’ delivery truck broke down directly in front of the Pelham Police Department, prompting a humorous response from local officers. “We’re not saying officers responded faster than usual... but when a truck full of donuts is involved, you d...

KGNS — SitewideAug 23, 2026

17-year-old high school quarterback dies after football game injury

ALMA CENTER, Wis. ( WEAU /Gray News) – A high school senior in Wisconsin died from an injury suffered during Thursday night’s football game. Superintendent Drew Semingson said 17-year-old Adam Massman was hurt during the game and received medical care from emergency personnel on ...

KGNS — SitewideAug 23, 2026

Fire chief charged with murder in 2025 death of his wife

SCOTT COUNTY, Mo. ( Heartland News /Gray News) - A Scott County fire chief faces murder charges in the 2025 shooting death of his wife. Members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested 45-year-old Jeremy Perrien just after 7 a.m. on Friday, August 21, at Fire Station Four of...

KGNS — SitewideAug 22, 2026

Missing Laredo teen located, returned to family

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Update: Annaliese M. Flores, the 16-year-old reported as an endangered missing child by the Laredo Police Department, has been located and turned over to her family. Laredo police provided the update at around 11:30 a.m. Original article below: The Laredo Po...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsAug 22, 2026

74-year-old man in wheelchair hit, killed by pickup truck while using crosswalk

VANCOUVER, Wash. ( KPTV /Gray News) - A 74-year-old man in Washington died after being hit by a pickup truck Tuesday night. At about 7:45 p.m., officers responded to South Andresen Road and MacArthur Boulevard for reports of a crash involving a pedestrian, according to the Vancou...

KGNS — SitewideAug 22, 2026

Music teacher at nonprofit organization charged with raping student

OREGON CITY, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - A former music teacher at an Oregon nonprofit was arrested Thursday on charges of sexual abuse, rape and kidnapping. According to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, detectives began investigating 44-year-old Derek Douglas Reeder in early...

KGNS — SitewideAug 22, 2026

Former Laredo airport security manager charged with theft of firearms

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A former Laredo airport security manager is facing charges after Laredo police say he stole firearms and other property from the airport’s security division. Note: KGNS News has previously identified him as the airport police chief. However, the press releas...

KGNS — Top NewsAug 21, 2026

Man arrested on harassment, terroristic threat warrants in Laredo

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Webb County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on five warrants connected to a June investigation into harassment and threats against a woman, according to the sheriff’s office. Investigators arrested Saul Carrizales, 31, during a traffic stop at about 7 p....

KGNS — Top NewsAug 21, 2026

Laredo sees 0 fentanyl deaths this year, police say

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Today marks five years of National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. The DEA says the synthetic opioid remains the leading cause of death among Americans ages 18 to 45. Laredo police report a shift in the local fight against fentanyl. During previous cr...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsAug 21, 2026

9 cadets join Laredo Police Department

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Nine new cadets are officially joining the Laredo Police Department. The department held its Class A-26 pinning ceremony Friday morning, Aug. 21, at the LISD Fine Arts Complex. The eight men and one woman spent a year in training. “Coming in as a female into...

KGNS — Top NewsAug 21, 2026

It’s hot in Texas

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Mostly sunny and hot with highs between 100 and 105 west, and in the 90s east. Heat index values will be between 108 and 115. South to southeast winds 10-20 mph. Daily elevated fire weather conditions continue into next week. Little to no relief from the hea...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsAug 21, 2026

Stray bullet kills mother eating ice cream with daughter in truck, police say

LAS VEGAS ( FOX5 /Gray News) — An innocent mother was shot and killed in front of her daughter while waiting at a red light. Karla Abarca was caught in the crossfire of a shootout initiated by a driver who was allegedly high on “whippets,” according to Las Vegas police documents....

KGNS — SitewideAug 21, 2026

Truck stops in middle of busy interstate, causing crash

(Gray News) - Officials are speaking out after a truck stopped in the middle of a highway, causing a crash before driving off. The crash happened on Interstate 670 in Ohio. Video posted by the Ohio Department of Transportation showed the truck coming to a stop in the right lane, ...

KGNS — SitewideAug 21, 2026

Summer days

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Extreme Heat Warning and heat advisory in North and central Texas. Hot and sunny with highs in the 100s. Major to Extreme heat related impacts , heat index values 105-115. Elevated fire weather risk continues to be a concern. Little overnight relief from the...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsAug 20, 2026

2 college sophomores dead, 7 injured after car strikes cyclists on training ride

HAMPTON, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - Authorities in Tennessee responded to a deadly crash involving a car and a group of bicyclists Wednesday morning. Sixty-nine-year-old John Benfield, of North Carolina, was arrested in connection with the crash, according to District Attorney St...

KGNS — SitewideAug 20, 2026

Laredo police history exhibit nears end of run at Laredo College

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo College is wrapping up the Laredo Police Department’s “Frontier to Future” exhibit next Friday, Aug. 28. The exhibit features major cases, advances in police technology and a memorial honoring fallen officers. Because of gaps in the archives, the depa...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsAug 19, 2026

Fewer domestic violence victims seeking help from Laredo police

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Fewer domestic violence victims are asking Laredo police for help this year, and investigators believe fear of deportation is why. Authorities believe undocumented migrants are afraid to come forward because of nationwide immigration enforcement. Victim serv...

KGNS — Top NewsAug 19, 2026

Supreme Court weighs legality of White House ballroom construction

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Supreme Court is considering whether construction of a ballroom at the White House is within the president’s power, as historic preservation groups seek to block the project on an emergency basis. Justices heard arguments Tuesday on the case. Lawyers fo...

KGNS — SitewideAug 19, 2026

Father charged after 1-year-old son dies in hot car at strawberry farm, police say

EAST WINDSOR, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) - A father in Connecticut was charged after his 1-year-old son died in a hot car at a strawberry farm, according to authorities. Kevin Pell, 47, is charged with risk of injury to a minor. His attorneys told a judge they are cooperating with ...

KGNS — SitewideAug 19, 2026

Police called to family home of Hayden Panettiere’s boyfriend, officials say

GREENVILLE, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) — Police officers were called to Hayden Panettiere’s boyfriend’s family home in Greenville on Wednesday morning, city officials said. According to the city, officers with the Greenville Police Department were at Brian Hickerson’s family home to...

KGNS — SitewideAug 19, 2026

Laredo woman accused of shoving disabled client at day care

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Laredo woman faces a felony charge after police said she shoved a disabled client out of her wheelchair at an adult day care. Police said 34-year-old Jeanette Medina was caught on surveillance video allegedly pushing the woman, causing her to fall back and...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsAug 19, 2026

FBI warns scammers are impersonating its cybercrime complaint center

( InvestigateTV ) — The FBI is warning the public that scammers are impersonating employees of its Internet Crime Complaint Center, known as IC3, to target victims a second time. IC3 is where people who have been scammed online can report the crime. Paul Keener, a cybersecurity s...

KGNS — SitewideAug 19, 2026

Laredo to host 3rd annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Fire Department and Firefighter’s Association Local 872 are hosting the city’s 3rd Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb to honor first responders who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks. The event honors the 343 firefighters killed in the attac...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsAug 19, 2026

Endless Summer Vibe

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Increasing clouds and hot temperatures this afternoon, highs in the 100s. Moderate to extreme heat related impacts with heat index values of 105-113. Elevated fire weather concern continue this week. Breezy southeasterly winds gust 22-25 mph. Overnight lows ...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsAug 19, 2026

Mother charged after 6-year-old found with loaded gun on school bus

COLUMBIA, S.C. ( WIS /Gray News) - A mother has been arrested after her 6-year-old was found Tuesday with a loaded gun on a school bus, according to authorities in South Carolina. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department said a resource officer at JP Thomas Elementary School was ...

KGNS — SitewideAug 19, 2026

School bus carrying 42 students crashes into South Carolina home

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. ( WIS /Gray News) - A school bus carrying more than 40 students crashed into a vacant mobile home in Orangeburg County on Tuesday morning, officials said. The bus had 42 students from Clark Middle School and Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School on board, accor...

KGNS — SitewideAug 19, 2026

Woman wanted in deadly human smuggling case arrested

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A woman wanted in a deadly human smuggling case is in custody. Federal records show Karina Garcia was arrested Sunday. She is one of 11 people indicted in July on charges accusing them of using shipping containers to smuggle migrants farther into the U.S. Pr...

KGNS — Top NewsAug 18, 2026

Suspect faces aggravated assault charge in Laredo shooting

DISCLAIMER : LPD initially reported the suspect’s name as Juan Antonio Vergara, but directed name clarification to the Webb County Sheriff’s Office, which lists the suspect as Juan Antonio Vergara-Nieto Jr. LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A gun was fired inches from a teenager’s head, and ...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsAug 18, 2026

Man pleads guilty in deadly Laredo smuggling case

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Laredo smuggling case that turned deadly has ended in a guilty plea. Gerardo David Zarate Martinez, 19, pleaded guilty Monday, Aug. 17, to helping smuggle migrants into the United States for cash. In January, police tried to stop a car packed with people. ...

KGNS — Top NewsAug 18, 2026