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DNC launches effort to gain ground across the South
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 ...
safety
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...
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Boxer Prichard Colon dies at 33 after suffering severe brain injury in 2015 fight
(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 Pricha...
safety
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...
safety
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...
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Burglar uses vehicle to pull gun safe through house wall, deputies say
CLIFTON FORGE, Va. ( WDBJ /Gray News) — A criminal in Virginia used a vehicle to pull a full gun safe through the wall of a house, according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office . Deputies were called Wednesday to a home in Clifton Forge for a report of a burglary. Deputies f...
schools
Stray cat survives 800-mile ride under car from New Jersey to Georgia
ATHENS, Ga. ( ANF /Gray News) — A stray cat survived more than 11 hours tucked underneath a college student’s car during a nearly 800-mile trip, traveling from New Jersey to Georgia without the driver’s knowledge. University of Georgia student Jadyn Sawyer had just returned to ca...
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Christy Knowings, cast member in Nickelodeon show ‘All That,’ dies at 46
LOS ANGELES (Gray News) — Christy Knowings, who starred on Nickelodeon’s sketch comedy show “All That,” has died at age 46. TMZ first reported the news. Knowings’ manager also confirmed her death in a statement to Variety . TMZ said Knowings suffered an asthma attack that left he...
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Death penalty not sought for mother, co-parents accused of killing 7-year-old boy, prosecutor says
CINCINNATI ( WXIX /Gray News) — A mother and two other suspects are facing additional charges in the killing of a young child, but they might not be facing the death penalty. Mother Kaitlin Evans, her partner, Kirby Rankin, and Nessa Keaney were said to be co-parents of 7-year-ol...
safety
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...
business
Flock announces several changes after months of InvestigateTV reporting, continued backlash
( InvestigateTV ) — Flock Safety will be making updates to its automatic license plate reader database system as part of what the company says is a “continuation” of the company’s “commitment to both safety and privacy” — a move that comes after months of mounting public scrutiny...
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Farm linked to ‘diarrhea lettuce’ cyclosporiasis outbreak hadn’t been inspected in 7 years, report says
(Gray News) — The farm believed to be the source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak had not been inspected in seven years, according to a new report from CBS News. FDA officials have linked the outbreak to contaminated lettuce from Taylor Farms’ facility in the Mexican state of Guana...
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‘Loud budgeting’: What it is and why experts say it works
( InvestigateTV ) — A growing money trend called “loud budgeting” is gaining traction as summer spending climbs — and a personal finance expert says the concept is simpler than it sounds. Loud budgeting means being vocal about financial priorities and saying the hard part out lou...
government
Authorities warn fake squishy toys could pose serious risks to children. Tips to keep your kids safe
(Gray News) – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning parents and caregivers that fake and counterfeit versions of the popular squishy toys could seriously hurt your child. The soft, squishy, squeezy toys are shaped like animals, food and other items. While they lo...
Local
Burn restrictions in effect for Zapata, Duval counties amid dry conditions
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Dry conditions have prompted officials across Texas to restrict open burning, with 144 counties statewide now under those restrictions, including Zapata and Duval counties. Webb County is not currently under a burn restriction order. Burn restriction orders ...
schools
Laredo Dermatologist shares teen skincare advice as back-to-school season begins
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A local dermatologist is urging teenagers to simplify their skincare routines and seek professional care early, warning that social media trends and over-the-counter products are not a substitute for personalized treatment. Dr. Adam Swigost of Sonterra Derma...
government
Concern grows over conditions aboard USS Lincoln, with reports of crew members trying to jump overboard
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schools
Laredo Center for the Arts hosts teen photography exhibit
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Center for the Arts and the public libraries are inviting the community to attend a teen photography workshop exhibit. Students in fifth through 12th grade will display their work at the Laredo Center for the Arts. The exhibit runs Thursday, Aug. ...
government
UISD scales back Communities in Schools program
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - United Independent School District’s Communities in Schools (CIS) program will not be eliminated, but it will be scaled back to fewer campuses, trustees decided at a board meeting Tuesday, Aug. 12. The board had previously considered ending the CIS program a...
Local
Laredo father, son safe after Colombia earthquake
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Laredo man says he endured an anxious wait to reach his visually impaired son after a deadly earthquake struck Colombia, with the two separated by hundreds of miles at the time of the quake. Reynaldo Guajardo had traveled to Colombia with his son, dropping...
safety
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 ...
safety
Man arrested for claiming to work for ‘special forces’ and responding to medical call, state police say
HARTFORD, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) - A man was arrested for impersonating a police officer after he responded to a medical call, according to Connecticut State Police. Troopers said they responded to assist emergency medical personnel Aug. 8. Kurt Hoss, 58, drove up to the scene ...
safety
Sleeping husband killed in home invasion shooting that was likely an act of revenge
MILFORD, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) - Revenge is likely the reason behind a Connecticut home invasion that left a 69-year-old man dead and his wife wounded, according to a recently unsealed arrest warrant. Ivan Barias-Florimon, 24, and Stuar Lopez-Reyes, 25, are charged with murder...
safety
13-year-old fights charge after dodgeball game in gym class leaves ex-girlfriend with bruises
MAYER, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) - A 13-year-old Arizona boy faces a misdemeanor assault charge after a dodgeball incident during a high school physical education class left another student with bruises, according to a police report. Abel Schipper, 13, and two of his friends a...
safety
Fight between students in high school bathroom leads to shooting; 14-year-old arrested
ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) - Authorities in Georgia say a suspect is in custody after a high school student was injured in a shooting that stemmed from a fight in the school bathroom. The Houston County Sheriff’s Office said a group of students in the bathroom at Warner Robins Hig...
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Cowboys defensive coordinator willing to get loud
OXNARD, California (KLTV) - With their first preseason game approaching, the Dallas Cowboys’ defense is focusing on communication as a foundation for improvement this season. The Cowboys face the Seattle Seahawks Saturday in their preseason opener. While most starters are expecte...
safety
Couple charged after malnourished girl with autism escaped locked room to find food, police say
SIOUX CITY, Iowa ( KTIV /Gray News) — A couple is facing a felony charge after police in Iowa said officers rescued a severely malnourished child who was locked in her bedroom without food, water or access to a restroom. Brandon and Emily Myers, both of Sioux City, are charged wi...
government
UISD board unanimously approves application for $30M loan
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The United Independent School District board voted unanimously Monday, Aug. 12, to move forward with applying for a multimillion-dollar short-term loan . Superintendent Gerardo Cruz said the loan is needed to maintain cash flow as enrollment drops, state fun...
safety
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 ...
safety
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...
government
Webb County SWAT team receives state grant for equipment upgrades
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Webb County commissioners approved a nearly $29,000 state grant Monday, Aug. 10, to upgrade the sheriff’s SWAT team’s equipment, with no cost to local taxpayers. The funding comes through the state’s Homeland Security Terrorism Prevention Program. Sheriff Ma...
Local
Slight Shower Chance Friday
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A hot dry airmass will control our weather once again during Thursday. A deeper layer of gulf moisture and weak upper level disturbance will move across south Texas from the gulf on Friday. We may have a few scattered showers from this system as it moves abo...
safety
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 ...
schools
UISD campuses open doors to thousands of Laredo students
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - United Independent School District officially began the 2026-27 school year Wednesday, Aug. 12, with more than 50 campuses welcoming students back to class. The district expects more than 38,000 students to be enrolled across all campuses this year. Official...
government
More than 700 UISD students impacted by consolidation begin school year
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - More than 700 Laredo students are beginning the new school year on a new campus following a school consolidation approved last spring. The United Independent School District voted in May to consolidate Matias de Llano and Amparo Gutierrez elementary schools....
safety
Mother dies with her 3 young children in RV fire; another family member able to escape
EAGLE POINT, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - Oregon authorities say a mother and her three children were killed in a fire involving a recreational vehicle over the weekend. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, emergency crews responded to a fire on Leafwood Drive in Eagle ...
safety
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...
schools
UISD trustees to revisit Communities in Schools contract amid budget shortfall
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - United ISD trustees are set to review the district’s Communities in Schools contract Thursday evening, Aug. 12, as the district works to close a budget gap. Communities in Schools (CIS) provides support services to identified at-risk students and their famil...
Local
ICE electric shock gloves: Immigration advocates push back on DHS purchase plan
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Department of Homeland Security is planning to purchase electric shock gloves for use by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, according to a notice published this week. Local immigration advocates and attorneys say the move goes too far. The glo...
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Man who killed wife, 4 kids was registered sex offender with long criminal history, records show
WINFIELD, Kan. ( KCTV /Gray News) - More details are coming to light about the man who authorities say killed his wife and children before turning the gun on himself earlier this week. Kansas authorities said Ronald H. Williams Sr. was found dead in the family home on Tuesday, al...
government
Iran threat prompted Trump to take military plane from NATO Summit
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump confirmed Tuesday that a credible Iranian assassination threat prompted the Secret Service to direct him to board a smaller military aircraft instead of Air Force One when he departed the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 8. Trump m...
safety
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...
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Karoline Leavitt leaving White House press secretary role
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is departing her role at the end of the month, President Donald Trump announced on social media Wednesday. Trump wrote that Leavitt is leaving “so she can spend more time with her beautiful young children and fam...
parks
Climber who set speed record on El Capitan dies at 30
(Gray News) - A climber known for setting speed-climbing records, including one on Yosemite’s El Capitan, has died, according to several reports. Jacob Whisenant, 30, died during a “climbing-related incident” in the Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Wilderness on Aug. 2, according to...
government
Laredo City Council to hold special meeting on budget, Hamilton Hotel
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting Friday, Aug. 14, to discuss the proposed city budget and the status of the Hamilton Hotel . The meeting is scheduled for 12 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, 1110 Houston St. Council members will ...
safety
‘I did it. I was angry with them’: Man said to confess to murdering parents in chilling 911 call
PEORIA, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) — Hundreds of law enforcement documents have been released in a murder case where a son is accused of killing his parents earlier this year. Jonathan Turk has been charged in the deaths of his parents, Tina and Fraser Turk, after being arrested in...
safety
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....
Local
Pet of the Week: Meet Lola!
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo Animal Care Services (LACS) is looking for a home for Lola, a German shepherd mix estimated to be between three and four months old. Estevaun Delgado from LACS described Lola as shy and medium-sized, noting she has two siblings — one male and one fema...
safety
‘My heart is heavy’: High school student killed in bus stop shooting, authorities say
GAFFNEY, S.C. ( FOX Carolina /Gray News) - An investigation is underway after officials said a South Carolina high school student was killed in a bus stop shooting Wednesday morning. The Cherokee County School District and Gaffney Police Department confirmed the shooting happened...
safety
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...