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Longtime ‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton suspended, reports say

(Gray News) - A popular game show announcer has reportedly been suspended. According to multiple outlets, Sony Pictures Television has suspended Jim Thornton, the “Wheel of Fortune” announcer who has been with the show since 2010. “We have recently been made aware of allegations ...

KGNS — SitewideSep 2, 2026

government

Laredo nursing students react to pediatric services ballot question

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo Mayor Victor Trevino signed a resolution placing a nonbinding question on the November ballot asking voters whether the city should expand pediatric hospital services. Four Texas A&M International University nursing students, Marcus Narabal, Yuri Rodr...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 1, 2026

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105F Heat, Slight Weekend Shower Chance

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Sinking air west of Tropical Storm Edouard is bringing low afternoon humidity and 105F heat to our area. This is likely to continue through Thursday. There is a slight chance that left over moisture from fading Edouard could move back to the south by the wee...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 1, 2026

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Man accused of traveling to Thailand to avoid child sex abuse prosecution

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - An Alabama man flew to Thailand to avoid prosecution on state charges accusing him of sexually abusing a child for years. Lance Michael Beck was charged on Aug. 24 with sexual torture/abuse, first-degree sodomy, first-degree rape, first...

KGNS — SitewideSep 1, 2026

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Texas DPS says viral booster seat claim for short adults is false

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Texas Department of Public Safety says there is no law requiring shorter adults to use a booster seat while driving. The department says a viral image claiming a new law requires drivers under 5 feet 2 inches tall to use a booster seat is false. For adul...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 1, 2026

safety

Pack of stray dogs captured after 68-year-old man was mauled to death

WASHINGTON PARK, Ill. ( First Alert 4 /Gray News) - Officials in Illinois set out traps Monday to capture a pack of dogs that killed a 68-year-old man last week. Attack details James Gibson, of East St. Louis, was mauled to death last Thursday night on North 49th Street after the...

KGNS — SitewideSep 1, 2026

safety

Bank teller arrested, accused of stealing $60,000 from customer accounts

MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - A Memphis-area bank teller has been arrested following accusations of stealing thousands of dollars from customer accounts. The Memphis Police Department arrested 24-year-old Demeries Coplin Brooks this week. Authorities said Brooks made several...

KGNS — SitewideSep 1, 2026

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US strikes Iran after failed Iranian missile, mine attacks

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The United States struck targets tied to Iran hours after Iran attempted to attack American targets in the Middle East. President Donald Trump confirmed the renewed fighting in a post on Truth Social Tuesday. “The strikes are large and powerful, and in reta...

KGNS — SitewideSep 1, 2026

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Human smuggling case highlights new trends in Laredo area

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A recent human smuggling case is highlighting new and continuing trends in the Laredo area, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). DPS says dashcam video shows a case from this past Saturday, Aug. 29, when troopers found a migrant locked i...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 1, 2026

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KGNS+ Honors: Scholarship gives Laredo adults a path back to college

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - For decades, Bill Green has helped shape Laredo’s future through scholarships, funds and philanthropic work. Green is not a Laredo native, but he has impacted the community he joined 40 years ago through his philanthropy and outreach. “It just, from the hear...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 1, 2026

government

Laredo approves pressure stabilization plan for north side water issues

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - City leaders approved a new water pressure stabilization plan at a special city council meeting aimed at addressing low water pressure for north Laredo residents. The plan requires real-time monitoring and detailed pipeline mapping to prevent dry faucets in ...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 1, 2026

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Laredo mother arrested after toddler found wandering alone

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A two-year-old girl was found wandering alone outside a Laredo apartment complex, leading to her mother’s arrest. A bystander spotted the girl yesterday morning near South New York Avenue and called police. Officers tracked down her home. Police say what the...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 1, 2026

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Man sets state record after catching massive catfish with son and father on boat

Ravenswood, W.Va. ( WTAP /Gray) - What started as a spontaneous evening boat ride turned into a historic, record-breaking night on the water for a man in West Virginia and his family. Tyler Harmon, his father and his son headed out for a quick fishing trip along the Ohio River on...

KGNS — SitewideSep 1, 2026

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Teenager dies after contracting illness caused by ‘brain-eating’ amoeba

RALEIGH, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - A North Carolina teen who was critically ill from an infection caused by a “brain-eating” amoeba has died. According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services , the illness was caused by the warm-freshwater amoeba Naegleria f...

KGNS — SitewideSep 1, 2026

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Why familiarity with AI tools could give job seekers an edge

( InvestigateTV ) — Artificial intelligence is reshaping job opportunities well beyond major tech hubs, and workers who build relevant AI skills may have an advantage regardless of where they live. According to the job search engine Indeed , about one in 20 job postings now menti...

KGNS — SitewideSep 1, 2026

safety

Officer gets 15 days in jail for starving his two K-9s, killing one of them

DUNKLIN COUNTY, Mo. ( KFVS /Gray News) — A former Missouri police officer has been sentenced to 15 days in jail and two years of probation in an animal abuse case involving two K-9s. On Aug. 24, Derrick A. Durall pleaded guilty to two counts of misdemeanor animal abuse. He initia...

KGNS — SitewideSep 1, 2026

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Laredo kicks off plans for 6th annual Runway Run

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The city of Laredo kicked off plans for the 6th annual Runway Run, a 5K and one-mile walk held on the tarmac at Laredo International Airport. The race is set for Saturday, Oct. 3. Organizers said last year’s race set a record with more than a thousand partic...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 1, 2026

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Several new Texas laws take effect Sept. 1

AUSTIN, Tex. (KGNS) - Several new Texas laws took effect Tuesday, Sept. 1. Companies and salespeople selling solar panels must now be registered with the state. They are also required to carry insurance. Deceptive sales tactics are now banned. Texans also get new “right to repair...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 1, 2026

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Laredo mayor signs resolution putting pediatric care referendum on November ballot

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A step has been taken to bring a pediatric health care advisory vote to Laredo ballots this fall. On Monday, Aug. 31, a representative from the Laredo Mayor’s office confirmed that Resolution No. 2026-R-221 has been officially signed. The signed resolution f...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 1, 2026

schools

Free AI workshop open to high school seniors

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - High school seniors can enroll in a free workshop designed to give them a basic understanding of artificial intelligence. Orlando Gonzalez with Workforce Solutions said the program is in its third cohort and has received positive feedback from students. “It ...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 1, 2026

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Laredo library to host Sensory Saturday event

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo public libraries are opening their doors to a calm, welcoming and judgment-free space. Registration is now open for a new event designed for people with sensory needs. The Fasken Branch Library is hosting “Sensory Saturday” on Sept. 12. The event give...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 1, 2026

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How the Lindsay Clancy Trial Could Redefine Postpartum Mental Health

The January 2023 tragedy in Duxbury, Massachusetts, shocked the nation when Lindsay Clancy was charged with the murders of her three young children, Cora (5), Dawson (3), and eight-month-old Callan. As the high-profile murder trial unfolds in Plymouth Superior Court, the defense’...

KGNS — SitewideSep 1, 2026

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Hot temperatures

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Not much rain across south Texas today. Tropical storm Edouard will bring heavy rainfall in the upper Texas coast(Galveston, Houston, Victoria and Louisiana) Back home hot and sunny skies with highs in the 90s-100s. Major to Extreme heat related impacts this...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 1, 2026

safety

Mother, 8-year-old daughter killed in crash on the way home from Girl Scout trip

PIKE COUNTY, Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) - A mother and her 8-year-old daughter were killed in a crash as they headed home from a Girl Scout trip to an Indiana theme park. Three other children were injured in the incident. Amanda Wertman, 41, and her 8-year-old daughter, Michaela Wer...

KGNS — SitewideSep 1, 2026

safety

Former police officer used Flock cameras to track victim 76 times, department says

AMARILLO, Texas ( KFDA /Gray News) - A former Texas officer is accused of using the Flock camera system to track a victim 76 times. The Amarillo Police Department fired Christian Eder on July 17, citing inappropriate conduct. Police say they received a citizen complaint about Ede...

KGNS — SitewideSep 1, 2026

safety

Woman randomly stabs 2 people in Times Square, killing 1, then is killed by police

NEW YORK (AP) - A woman randomly stabbed two people in New York City’s Times Square on Monday, killing one woman, and then was fatally shot by police, according to officials. The shooting happened just before 4:30 p.m. next to a New York Police Department substation, just outside...

KGNS — SitewideSep 1, 2026

safety

AI-generated ‘Cat in the Hat’ posts prompt police response in Laredo

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A viral trend involving AI-generated photos and videos of someone dressed as the “Cat in the Hat” has reached Laredo, prompting a response from the Laredo Police Department and both school districts. Some posts show the character wandering neighborhoods alon...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsSep 1, 2026

government

Laredo City Council introduces new ordinance to set AC standards

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo City Council members voted to move forward with a new ordinance setting indoor temperature standards for city-managed housing. The vote came after Mayor Victor Trevino visited the Hamilton Senior Apartments this week and found indoor temperatures abov...

KGNS — Top NewsAug 31, 2026

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Laredo overdose awareness vigil set to honor lives lost, support recovery

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - An overdose awareness vigil is set to take place in Laredo as community members gather to remember lives lost and support those on the path to recovery. The candlelight vigil begins at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, at the Grace Center-Casa Rescate, located at 4...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsAug 31, 2026

safety

Laredo police arrest man after drone-assisted chase, evading arrest charge

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A 19-year-old man was arrested Aug. 28 after allegedly refusing to stop for a traffic violation, according to the Laredo Police Department. At approximately 11:12 p.m., a silver Nissan Frontier allegedly refused to stop for a traffic violation. LPD’s Drone O...

KGNS — Top NewsAug 31, 2026

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US and Iran Trade Strikes in Strait of Hormuz, Disrupting Month of Calm

NEW YORK (Gray Media) - A month of relative calm in the Middle East was shattered over the weekend as United States and Iranian forces traded military strikes, raising fears of renewed escalation in the region. U.S. forces initiated the exchange by striking Iranian rocket launche...

KGNS — SitewideAug 31, 2026

safety

Mother and 6-year-old child killed in apartment fire

MARINGOUIN, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - A mother and a child died in an apartment fire on Monday morning, Louisiana authorities said. The Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office identified the victims as Lauren Carter, 22, and Layton Carter, 6. Emergency officials responded to reports of ...

KGNS — SitewideAug 31, 2026

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Border Region to host vigil, awareness walk for Suicide Prevention Month

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Border Region Behavioral Health Center is hosting a series of community events during September, which is Suicide Prevention Month, to support local families. Organizers are hosting a candlelight vigil on Thursday, Sept. 10, at Jovita Park to remember loved ...

KGNS — Top NewsAug 31, 2026

schools

Teenage girl dies days after shooting at school bus stop

LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( WAVE /Gray News) - A 16-year-old girl shot at a school bus stop has died, according to officials in Kentucky. Dannady Greene was found with a gunshot wound to the head Aug. 25 at a Jefferson County Public Schools bus stop in Louisville. Greene died just after 5:...

KGNS — SitewideAug 31, 2026

safety

Laredo animal cruelty cases drop, but arrests lag behind

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo police say animal cruelty remains a problem they are struggling to get ahead of. Officers have investigated 21 animal cruelty cases so far this year, resulting in five arrests. That is down from last year, when police investigated 41 cases and made 18...

KGNS — Top NewsAug 31, 2026

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Laredo’s Flock cameras remain active despite state funding pause

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo’s Flock license plate reader cameras will continue operating, city leaders said, despite Governor Greg Abbott pausing state funding for the cameras now under scrutiny across Texas. According to the Texas Tribune, the governor’s office says that, going...

KGNS — Top NewsAug 31, 2026

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Lionel Richie in ICU after weekend performance, reports say

ST. LOUIS (Gray News) — Lionel Richie is in the ICU after performing in St. Louis over the weekend, according to reports from TMZ and People . TMZ was the first to report the news. TMZ reported that Richie, 77, checked himself into a local hospital after performing Saturday night...

KGNS — SitewideAug 31, 2026