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6-year-old girl dies after being left in hot daycare van, family says

CORDOVA, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) – A 6-year-old girl died after being left behind in a hot daycare van, family members said. Officers with the Memphis Police Department found Winter Jones unresponsive at Kid University just after 3:15 p.m. The girl’s family said she was taken to ...

KGNS — SitewideAug 14, 2026

LFD to host informational sessions for prospective firefighters

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Fire Department is hosting a series of informational sessions for those interested in careers as firefighters or paramedics. The sessions, beginning Aug. 14, will cover the fire academy, eligibility requirements, the application process and what i...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsAug 14, 2026

73-year-old dies after rock crashes through Jeep roof on national parks trip

KANSAS CITY, Mo. ( KCTV /Gray News) - Friends and family are expected to gather Friday to celebrate the life of a 73-year-old Missouri man who was killed when a rock broke through the roof of a Jeep at Glacier National Park last month. Rex Schowengerdt and his wife, Chris, drove ...

KGNS — SitewideAug 14, 2026

Former deputy turned himself in on multiple child sex crime charges, sheriff says

MADISON COUNTY, Texas ( KBTX /Gray News) - A former deputy in Texas turned himself in on multiple felony charges, including the sexual assault of a child. According to Madison County Sheriff Bobby Adams, 24-year-old Jerry Reyes turned himself in Thursday to the Burleson County Sh...

KGNS — SitewideAug 14, 2026

Security guard charged after stabbing truck driver during delivery altercation

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, af...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsAug 13, 2026

Laredo man wanted on 7 felony warrants including child sexual assault charges

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 — ...

KGNS — Top NewsAug 13, 2026

2 motorcycle escorts injured after driver fails to yield during funeral procession

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Two motorcycle escorts were struck by a car during a funeral procession on the 1000 block of Hillside Road, according to the Laredo Police Department. On Thursday, Aug. 13, LPD said a 37-year-old woman driving a red car failed to yield the right of way, caus...

KGNS — Top NewsAug 13, 2026

Man arrested after stabbing on San Bernardo Avenue, police say

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 an...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsAug 13, 2026

Crash closes Hillside Road in both directions, LPD says

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Police Department is responding to a crash involving two motorcycles and a vehicle near 1000 Hillside Road, authorities said. The crash was reported at around 10:22 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13. Eastbound and westbound traffic on Hillside Road is clo...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsAug 13, 2026

Police arrest man armed with machete, pickaxe inside Costco

GREENVILLE, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) - A man armed with a machete and pickaxe allegedly robbing a Costco was detained by South Carolina shoppers until cops arrived. The Greenville Police Department said they were called out to Costco on Aug. 13 for reports of an armed robbery. Off...

KGNS — SitewideAug 13, 2026

Sizzling Day/Elevated Fire Risk

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Sunny skies with dangerous heat this afternoon. Highs in the 90s to 100s. Moderate to extreme heat risk, heat index value of 105-115. A Fire Danger Statement in effect from 1PM to 9PM today. With low relative humidity across the area and winds increasing to ...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsAug 13, 2026

Baby goats found inside trunk of stolen car after officers hear suspicious noise

KANSAS CITY, Mo. ( KCTV /Gray News) - A pair of baby goats was recovered from a stolen vehicle after police in Missouri noticed suspicious noises coming from the trunk. What started as an arrest for a stolen vehicle quickly turned into an animal rescue for one Kansas City police ...

KGNS — SitewideAug 13, 2026

Motorcyclist crashes into El Metro bus in Laredo

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A motorcyclist crashed into an El Metro bus Wednesday, Aug. 12, near Guadalupe Street and Cedar Avenue, according to the Laredo Police Department. The call came in at approximately 5:15 p.m. Police said a man was operating the motorcycle at the time of the c...

KGNS — Top NewsAug 13, 2026

2 soldiers killed after Army Apache helicopter crashes in Texas, authorities say

SALADO, Texas ( KWTX /Gray News) - Texas authorities say two soldiers are dead after an Apache military helicopter crashed in Texas Wednesday. The Bell County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the helicopter crashed in a field near Dove Hollow Lane in the Salado area. “It was a violent ...

KGNS — SitewideAug 12, 2026

Laredo police warn drivers to slow down as school year begins

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo police are warning drivers to reduce their speed, avoid texting while driving and stop for school buses as the new school year begins. Jose Espinoza of the Laredo Police Department said drivers should pay attention to posted school speed limits and wa...

KGNS — Top NewsAug 12, 2026

Laredo jewelry robbery ends in 2 arrests

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Two men were arrested on robbery charges after allegedly assaulting a man and stealing jewelry from him on the city’s east side, according to the Laredo Police Department. The incident occurred at about 9:34 p.m. Aug. 7 at the intersection of Santa Rita Aven...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsAug 12, 2026

LPD seeking identity of vehicle theft suspect on McPherson Road

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Police Department’s Auto Theft Task Force is turning to the public for assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a recent motor vehicle theft. According to police, the incident occurred on April 24, 2026, in the 9000 block of McPherson Road....

KGNS — Top NewsAug 12, 2026

Laredo police to increase DWI enforcement ahead of Labor Day

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Police Department will deploy officers on overtime specifically targeting DWI enforcement from Aug. 14 through Sept. 7 under an Impaired Driver Mobilization (IDM) Grant funded by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). The initiative is pa...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsAug 12, 2026

Too Hot

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Another hot one, highs will climb into the 90s to the upper 100s .Moderate to Extreme risk of heat-related impacts through next week, with heat index values110 to 115, especially today and Thursday. A Fire danger statement in effect this afternoon 1pm- 9pm t...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsAug 12, 2026

Driver killed when runaway wheel crosses interstate median, hits her windshield

WARD COUNTY, Texas ( KOSA /Gray News) - A 30-year-old woman is dead after a detached tire hit her vehicle on a Texas interstate earlier this month. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, officers responded to the Aug. 3 crash at mile marker 89 on Interstate 20 at 6:1...

KGNS — SitewideAug 12, 2026

Laredo parents arrested after child tests positive for narcotics

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Two Laredo parents were arrested after a child tested positive for narcotics, according to the Laredo Police Department. Officers responded to a child endangerment call at a local hospital at 5:30 a.m. Aug. 10. The department’s Special Victims Unit led autho...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsAug 11, 2026

Man intentionally dropped weeks-old baby face-first onto hardwood floor, police say

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. ( KY3 /Gray News) - A Missouri man is in jail after police said he abused his nearly 6-week-old son, leaving the child with life-threatening injuries. According to an Aug. 7 investigator’s report, officers responded to a Greene County house on July 28 and found t...

KGNS — SitewideAug 11, 2026

‘Bring her back’: $5,800 Shih Tzu puppy stolen from Petland store

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio ( WOIO /Gray News) - A 9-week-old Shih Tzu puppy was allegedly stolen from a Petland store in Ohio on Monday afternoon. The store filed a report with police and shared surveillance video the team says shows a woman walking out with the puppy. The puppy named Zi...

KGNS — SitewideAug 11, 2026

Lauren Boebert’s 21-year-old son arrested on child exploitation charges

(Gray News) - Tyler Boebert, the son of Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., was arrested on charges of sexual exploitation of a child, according to authorities . Tyler Boebert, 21, was arrested Sunday and later released on a $10,000 bond, according to the Garfield County Sheriff’s Offi...

KGNS — SitewideAug 11, 2026

Burning Hot

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Mostly sunny with highs climbing into the 90s to low 100s. Moderate to major heat related impacts across Texas. Wednesday through Thursday Extreme heat in a few spots where heat advisories could be possible. Breezy to windy southeasterly winds. Elevated fire...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsAug 11, 2026

Parents accused of drunkenly leading young kids on long walk in 108-degree heat

GLENDALE, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) - An Arizona couple are facing child abuse charges after police allege they drunkenly led their young children on an hourslong walk in extreme heat after the Arizona Cardinals’ open practice. Ryan and May Mullin are charged with child abuse ...

KGNS — SitewideAug 11, 2026

Middle school teacher charged with grooming student, sheriff’s office says

GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. ( WKYT /Gray News) - An employee at a Kentucky middle school was arrested Friday after she was accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student. The Graves County Sheriff’s Office said 25-year-old Sadie Flores is charged with grooming a minor. The...

KGNS — SitewideAug 11, 2026

Principal and 10-year-old child killed, 5 injured in car crash involving UTV

DUBUQUE COUNTY, Iowa ( KCRG /Gray News) - Iowa authorities said two people were killed and five others were seriously injured in a crash involving a car and a utility terrain vehicle on Saturday night. The Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office identified one of the deceased as 33-year-...

KGNS — SitewideAug 11, 2026

Rio Bravo man arrested on felony charges after alleged attack

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Rio Bravo man is facing multiple felony charges after Webb County sheriff’s deputies say he attacked a woman and endangered a child. Deputies responded to the 1500 block of Centeno Lane on Sunday, Aug. 9, following reports of a disturbance. Investigators s...

KGNS — Top NewsAug 11, 2026

2 killed in Chicago elementary shooting

CHICAGO (Gray News) - Two people were found shot to death at a Chicago elementary school. According to fire officials, two people were found inside Mark Twain Elementary School with gunshot wounds, 5 Chicago reported . Police did not identify either person, but described them as ...

KGNS — SitewideAug 11, 2026

Man arrested on DWI charge after crash on Bob Bullock Loop

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A man was arrested on a drunk driving charge following a crash on Bob Bullock Loop early Sunday morning, Aug. 9, according to Laredo police. Officers were dispatched at 2:12 a.m. to a crash involving multiple vehicles traveling south on Bob Bullock Loop near...

KGNS — Top NewsAug 10, 2026