From St. Louis: Postal worker accused of dumping 30,000 pieces of mail in vacant lots instead of delivering them. This item is based on reporting by KGNS — Sitewide, published September 9, 2026. We have not reproduced that reporting here — follow the source link above for the full story. Laredo, TX coverage on this site summarises and credits the outlets that do the original reporting.
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Man tried to lure child with candy in attempted kidnapping, police say
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...
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Trusted pet groomer arrested, accused of killing several dogs that were left in his care
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...
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More Heat, Slight Shower Chance Thursday
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...
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45-year-old accused of hitting, killing man in electric wheelchair while driving intoxicated
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...
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Woman caught on camera stealing from donation jar meant to support animal shelter, police say
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 ...
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Teacher of the Month: Malakoff Elementary teacher recognized for parent engagement
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...
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Laredo City Council votes to strengthen animal ordinance
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 ...
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Laredo man charged in bar security guard assault
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo police arrested a man accused of attacking a security guard during a bar fight. Officers were called to the bar around 1:50 a.m. on June 8 in the 3900 block of East Del Mar Boulevard. Police said the security guard was punched in the face during a fig...
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‘It can happen anywhere’: 9-year-old boy recovers after copperhead snake bite at Missouri lake
MORRISVILLE, Mo. ( KY3 /Gray News) - A 9-year-old boy is recovering at home after being bitten by a copperhead snake while fishing over the weekend, according to his family. Zac and Niki Smith said their son, Tucker, was fishing with his father Sunday morning on the banks of the ...
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Laredo organization highlights teen alcohol risks during National Recovery Month
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - September is National Recovery Month, and one Laredo organization says the fight against addiction often starts closer to home than parents think. Serving Children and Adults in Need (SCAN) says alcohol remains the most commonly reported drug misused by teen...
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6 taken into custody after Rio Grande rescue
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Border Patrol’s Laredo Sector reportedly rescued a man struggling to stay afloat in the Rio Grande. Agents said the man was attempting to cross the river illegally on Aug. 29 when he began struggling to stay above water, going under several times. A Marine U...
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Warrant issued for musician accused of no-show performances
OMAHA, Neb. ( WOWT /Gray News) — A musician from Nebraska is wanted after failing to show up at several events where he had already been paid to perform. In each case, he sent a cancellation text at the last minute. Daniel Butler is accused of stringing along multiple event organ...