From Winfield, Mo.: A guilty plea has been entered by a foster parent who faces charges related to a child's well-being. The individual pleaded guilty to a single count and had other charges dropped. A sentence of prison time and probation was handed down, but the prison term may be suspended if certain conditions are met.
The foster parent's license has been revoked. The case involves allegations of a child being traded for an animal. Further details about the case are available from the source.
A grand jury indictment was part of the legal process in this matter, resulting in multiple initial charges.
DALLAS, TEXAS (Gray DC) - Texas politics took center stage at the 2026 RNC Midterm convention, specifically, the Texas race for US Senate is getting a lot of attention. The race between Ken Paxton, Republican and James Talarico, Democrat, is unusually close. At an event in Dallas...
JACKSON, Miss. ( WLBT /Gray News) - A routine lottery purchase turned into a life-changing win for a Gulfport man who claimed a $1 million top prize on the Mississippi Lottery’s $30 Millionaire Maker scratch-off game, lottery officials said. The winner bought his ticket Monday at...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - An overturned 18-wheeler is blocking the northbound frontage road of SH 255, Camino Colombia Road. The blockage is just north of the US 83 North intersection in Webb County, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The incident was reported at 2 ...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A flood advisory is in effect until 9:15 p.m. CDT for south-central Webb County, according to the National Weather Service. The advisory was issued due to flooding caused by excessive rainfall. Minor flooding is expected in low-lying areas and areas with poo...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Police Department reported flooding near S. Ejido and Potomac Loop around 8:13 p.m. on Sept. 9 as rain fell in the area. Police said the water level is high and barricades were requested. For more headlines, click here ....
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RUTLAND CITY, Vt. ( WCAX /Gray News) - A Vermont man was arrested after police said he attempted to kidnap a child in Rutland, according to police. Investigators say James Traynor, 70, of Rutland City, tried to lure the child into his vehicle on South Street. One neighbor, Curt E...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - Memphis police have arrested a pet groomer who is accused of killing several dogs. According to a Shelby County arrest affidavit, Keaton Stuckey was hired as a groomer for Adrianna Gruins’ five Yorkies on Aug. 24. Gruins said that Stuckey had be...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The western edge of a humid airmass over the gulf has been sufficient for showers and thundershowers with and in advance of the sea breeze to reach our area in scattered fashion. Drier air will filter in from the west during Friday, ending most of our shower...
KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News · Sep 9, 2026
FORT WAYNE, Ind. ( WPTA /Gray News) - A 45-year-old Indiana woman is facing felony charges in connection with a deadly crash on Monday. Kandice Baker is charged with operating while intoxicated, causing death and possession of methamphetamine. Baker is accused of hitting and kill...
TAZEWELL, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - Tennessee authorities are investigating after they say a woman was caught on camera at a restaurant stealing from a donation jar that was meant to support an area animal shelter. Tazewell Police Chief Jeremy Myers said the stolen money was in ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Malakoff Elementary School teacher was surprised in her classroom early Wednesday, Sept. 9, as KGNS+ kicked off this school year’s Teacher of the Month program with the Joey Tellez Law Firm. Alexa Contreras has taught pre-K students at the school for 16 ye...
KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News · Sep 9, 2026
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo City Council members voted Tuesday, September 8, to direct city staff to amend the city’s animal ordinance. The vote follows a case in which police arrested a woman after a dumped dog was found severely restrained , with a rag tied over its head. The ...
KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News · Sep 9, 2026