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Couple indicted in death of 6-day-old baby
Note: The booking photo of Justin Soll is from an earlier arrest in May. A booking photo of Shannon Wester was not available. OREGON, Ohio ( WTVG /Gray News) - An Ohio couple are facing felony charges for their alleged roles in the death of a 6-day-old infant. Court records show ...
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Lyft driver believes trooper saved him from becoming a convicted killer’s next victim
WATERTOWN, N.Y. ( WWNY /Gray News) - A New York Lyft driver who gave a murderer a ride believes a state trooper saved him from becoming the killer’s next victim. Larry Keech was driving for the ride-hailing app Lyft six years ago when he accepted a fare from Watertown to Massena ...
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Cowboys Hold Opening Ceremony In Oxnard
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Although the Cowboys have been here since last week, today is actually the opening day. They had the ceremony, the Chamber of Commerce moment, and over 2,500 fans, as Arthur is going to show you, in the stands, all for a practice, y’all. They got a pep talk ...
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Man accused of buying $159K in cattle with bad checks, sheriff says
LEON COUNTY, Texas. ( KWTX /Gray News) - A man in Texas is accused of purchasing dozens of cattle with bad checks. Authorities began their investigation on July 17, 2026, after receiving a report that a person had purchased 77 head of cattle from Buffalo Livestock Marketing Inc. ...
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‘Got to be me’: CeeDee Lamb looks to stay healthy in 2026
OXNARD, Calif. (KLTV) - Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb missed three games last season with injury and still managed to rack up his sixth straight 1,000-yard season. The Cowboys were the second-best offense in the NFL last season, but Lamb said there are areas they can i...
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Laredo City Council to address data centers, police protocols, street repairs
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo City Council will meet Monday, August 3, to consider several issues affecting city infrastructure, public safety policy, and utility accountability. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. at City Council Chambers. Data center regulations Council members ...
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Woman accused of making bomb threats to government offices after Nolan Wells’ death
GULFPORT, Miss. ( WLOX /Gray News) — An Ohio woman faces a federal charge after authorities say she made dozens of bomb threat calls to Mississippi government offices last month following the death of Nolan Wells. Michelle Francine Edwards was charged Thursday in United States Di...
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Former ‘Love After Lockup’ star receives lengthy prison sentence for forgery and theft
DAVENPORT, Iowa ( KWQC /Gray News) - A woman once part of the reality show “Love After Lockup” will serve 15 years in an Iowa prison on forgery and theft charges . Latisha Collier, 39, was sentenced Thursday to 15 years on each charge, to be served concurrently. After being denie...
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Texas Tax-Free Holiday runs Aug. 7-9
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Texas’s annual Tax-Free Holiday begins Friday, Aug. 7, and runs through midnight Sunday, Aug. 9. During the holiday, most clothing, footwear, school supplies, and backpacks priced under $100 are exempt from sales tax. The exemption applies to purchases made ...
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Myke’s Purpose 5K raises awareness about substance use prevention in Laredo
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Hundreds of community members gathered Saturday, August 1, at North Central Park for the Myke’s Purpose 5K Run and Walk, an event aimed at raising awareness about substance use prevention and honoring lives lost to overdose. The event was hosted in partnersh...
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Jakob Butturff, 8-time professional bowling champion, dies at 32
CHANDLER, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) — An eight-time Professional Bowlers Association Tour champion died unexpectedly this week. The PBA announced the death of Jakob Butturff on Friday. He was 32 years old. No cause of death was immediately given. Butturff was widely regarded as on...
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Trump threatens more strikes on Iran. Tensions from Hormuz to Kuwait and Gaza lead to more warnings
CAIRO (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump threatened more strikes on Iran as the United States presses for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Hours later on Saturday, Kuwait said it responded to a new round of drone attacks from Iran while a tanker was struck in the strategic ...
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‘Drastically affected my entire career’: Army pilot recovering after loose dog led to serious crash
GUYTON, Ga. ( WTOC /Gray News) - An Army helicopter pilot is warning others about the importance of leash laws as he recovers from a serious scooter crash caused by an unrestrained dog. Ryan De Leon said he was riding his scooter in a Guyton neighborhood in November 2025 when a n...
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Mubadala DC Open inspires tennis in nation’s capital
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Some of the top American tennis players are competing in the nation’s capital this summer at the Mubadala DC Open, a warm-up tournament for the U.S. Open in New York City. The tournament was co-founded by tennis legend Arthur Ashe in 1969. Players including...
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Texas law enforcement continues speeding crackdown through Sunday
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - State and local law enforcement officers are continuing increased patrols through Sunday, August 2, as part of Operation Slowdown , a statewide initiative targeting speeding drivers. The effort is part of TxDOT’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart” campaign. Patrols bega...
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Laredo man sentenced to 7 years for illegal firearm possession
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Laredo man has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for illegally possessing firearms. Raymond Gutierrez, 55, was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release following his prison term. He pleaded guilty July 29, 2025. What court reco...
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District IV town hall to focus on Jefferson waterline project
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InvestigateTV+ Weekend: Dealing with deadly silicosis disease
( InvestigateTV ) — Countertops made from engineered stone are found in kitchens and bathrooms across the country. Made of crushed quartz mixed with resins and polymers, they’re marketed as being better than marble or granite. But some workers who cut and shape these stone slabs ...
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6-month-old abducted by babysitter safely recovered after multistate search, authorities say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( WAVE / WLFI /Gray News) - A 6-month-old child abducted from Indiana was safely recovered in Kentucky late Thursday night, according to federal investigators. Police in West Lafayette, Indiana, were first notified of the possible abduction at Country Villa Apartm...
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Deputy uses Flock cameras to find missing girl in less than 30 minutes
TOLEDO, Ohio ( WTVG /Gray News) - A girl who was reported missing in Ohio was found safe last weekend after a deputy used Flock license plate reader cameras to locate the suspect’s vehicle in less than 30 minutes. Lucas County Sheriff’s Office Deputy David Noonan said he input th...
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Meat processing plant worker retires after 73 years on the job
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - A Tennessee woman is clocking out for the last time after working at the same company for 73 years. Sue Bunch, of Lenoir City, started at what is now called Family Brands back in 1953. Over her seven decades of service, she has done just abou...
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Man who allegedly admitted to using leaf blower on infant indicted on murder charge
OCALA, Fla. ( WCJB /Gray News) — A Florida man accused of using a leaf blower on an infant and bouncing the child to death has been indicted for murder. James Westervelt, 38, was indicted on a first-degree murder charge two years after the death of a 6-month-old infant, according...
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Cowboys guard Tyler Booker embraces leadership role heading into second season
OXNARD, California (KLTV) - Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Tyler Booker is heading into his second NFL season with a new title: member of the team’s leadership committee. The Alabama product has settled into his role on the offensive line, and he said being recognized as a lead...
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Man accused of confronting another man with a machete following alleged sexual assault of child
MIDLAND, Texas ( KOSA /Gray News) - A Texas man was arrested Thursday night after Midland police said he confronted another man with a machete. The confrontation came after claims that the man had sexually abused a child. Officers were called out to a home on Yellow Rose Court ov...
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‘They punched me’: Man with genetic condition attacked, robbed in parking lot; teens arrested
ANDERSON, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) - A South Carolina man is recovering after being the reported victim of a robbery and attack in a shopping center parking lot. Christopher Holdt, who is well-known in the area and frequents the Anderson Station shopping center, says teens attacke...
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Pres. Trump again pushes for Blanche’s confirmation
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump on Friday called on GOP lawmakers to immediately confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general, one day after threatening to temporarily pull the nomination amid pushback from two Republican senators. Sens. John Cornyn (R-TX) and Thom Till...
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Hamas agrees to disarm, but key questions remain
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - At a cabinet meeting Friday, President Donald Trump confirmed that Hamas has agreed to disarm as part of the next phase of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, calling it “a big step for the Middle East.” The agreement, if it holds, would also pave the way for the wi...
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Laredo ISD to begin high, middle school schedule distribution
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Independent School District will begin distributing student schedules for the 2026-2027 school year starting Monday, Aug. 3. Schedules for high school and middle school students will be available for pick-up at their respective campuses according ...
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Laredo ISD releases ‘Meet the Teacher’ dates
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Independent School District has released the corrected schedule for its upcoming “Meet the Teacher Night” events and confirmed the official start date for the 2026-2027 school year. According to the district, the first day of classes will be Monda...
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Laredo BP arrests 6 after smuggling attempt, vehicle chase
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested six people after a human smuggling attempt ended in a vehicle chase and bail-out in Laredo. The Laredo Sector said the arrests followed a failed smuggling attempt that led to a pursuit. The suspects fled the vehicle before ...
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Man dies after being detained by Phoenix police; body temperature reached 107 degrees
PHOENIX ( AZFamily /Gray News) — Investigators have released the name of a man who died Tuesday afternoon after being detained by Phoenix police for allegedly breaking an apartment window. He’s been identified as 42-year-old Jesse Fred. Police said officers were called to an apar...
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Softball coach accused of sexually abusing minor for the past 7 years
WOODFORD COUNTY, Ill. ( WEEK /Gray News) - A youth travel softball coach is in the Woodford County Jail after allegations of sexual offenses against a minor. According to the Woodford County State’s Attorney’s Office, Jason Rockhold was arrested Monday after a two-week investigat...
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‘Real love for everybody’: Cowboys’ Tyler Booker looks for consistency in year 2
OXNARD, Calif. (KLTV) - Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Tyler Booker is headed into his second season in the NFL after being drafted in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft. Booker said Friday he is excited about this season and loves this team. “It’s another opportunity to com...
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‘It’s mean-spirited’: Woman caught on camera repeatedly stealing donation bags from charity
KANSAS CITY, Mo. ( KCTV /Gray News) - A video circulating online is gaining national attention, reportedly showing a woman repeatedly taking donation bags from the Northland Clothing Center . The nonprofit’s director said the video has been viewed nearly 2 million times and share...
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Laredo man accused of threatening driver with handgun after headlights dispute
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A man was arrested on July 29 after he allegedly pulled a handgun on another driver during a dispute over headlights, Laredo police said. Officers responded to a person-with-a-gun call at about 1:43 a.m. in the 9600 block of Mallard Loop. LPD said the compla...
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Good Samaritan shot, killed after trying to stop man stealing flowers from woman, police say
LAS VEGAS ( KVVU /Gray News) — Las Vegas authorities say a Good Samaritan has died in a shooting after trying to stop a man from stealing flowers from a woman. According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called Thursday night about gunfire being heard...
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‘It’s been fun’: New Cowboy Rashan Gary ready to make impact on defense
OXNARD, Calif. (KLTV) - After spending his first seven seasons with the Green Bay Packers, defensive lineman Rashan Gary is excited about his first season with the Dallas Cowboys after signing with the team in March. Gary spoke with the media Friday and talked about the pass rush...
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🔴Saraperos Series: Tecos vs. Saraperos de Saltillo
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Tecos’ season is one series closer to ending. They sit last in the north standings with a record of 30-54. The series schedule is: Friday, July 31 at 8:30 p.m. (Uni-Trade Stadium) Saturday, Aug. 1 at 8:30 p.m. (Uni-Trade Stadium) Sunday, Aug. 2 at 8:00 p...
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15-year-old found buried in shallow grave at vineyard identified in 1978 cold case
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Gray News) - A 15-year-old girl who was found dead in a shallow grave on a California vineyard nearly 50 years ago has been identified, according to authorities. During a press conference, the Kern County Sheriff’s Department identified the teen as Michelle L...
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Trump says he doesn’t trust Iran as fighting continues
CAMP DAVID, Md. (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump said Friday the U.S. has severely degraded Iran’s military, while also acknowledging that Iran retains capabilities to cause harm in the region. Trump convened his Cabinet at Camp David in Maryland, and offered his latest assessm...
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Laredo officials call for special session, moratorium on data center permits
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - State Representative Richard Peña Raymond, Mayor Victor Treviño and Congressman Henry Cuellar held a joint news conference Friday, July 31 , to call for a Texas special legislative session on data center regulation, citing concerns over water use, energy inf...
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Man sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting child neighbor
BONHAM, Texas ( KXII /Gray News) - A Texas man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for child sex crimes. Trevor Brown, 27, was sentenced Wednesday, the Fannin County District Attorney’s Office announced. The investigation into Brown started when Bonham police were called to an as...
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This is why a man put thousands of bees in his living room
ANCHORAGE, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - A backyard beekeeper with tens of thousands of bees in his outdoor hives wanted a closer look at what was happening inside the colony, so he brought one indoors. Tim Huffman said the idea came from a desire to see what his hives were doing a...
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Woman accused of stabbing her father to death and cutting out his heart, reports say
PORTER COUNTY, Ind. (Gray News) — A woman in Indiana is accused of stabbing her father to death and then cutting out his heart. Online jail records from the Porter County Sheriff’s Office show Serena Desiree Dolnics, 32, was booked into jail early Monday morning on a murder charg...
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Woman visits 3 medical facilities before receiving antivenom for copperhead bite
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. ( WMBF /Gray News) – A woman had to visit three medical facilities before receiving treatment after a copperhead snake bit her last week. Ree Lawson reached behind her to grab a jasmine vine while she was drinking coffee on her back porch when a copperhead stru...
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Laredo crews to conduct overnight wastewater work on Victoria Street
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The City of Laredo Utilities Department will conduct wastewater system work. Work is scheduled from 7 p.m. Friday to 3 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, in the 1300 block of Victoria Street. The city said the Wastewater Collection crew will work overnight to complete t...
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‘Our hearts are broken’: Deputy, 29, dies during dive team underwater training exercise
LEXINGTON, S.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - Authorities say a deputy in South Carolina has died during a training exercise. According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department , Master Deputy Jillian Olson died during an underwater training session with the dive team at Lake Murray o...
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Suspected kidnapper killed by police after he killed a victim in the trunk of his car, deputies say
CHINO HILLS, Calif. (Gray News) — A suspected kidnapper was shot and killed by police after he killed a victim who was in the trunk of his car, officials said. Aerial video showed the scene in southern California where one body was seen on the ground covered in a sheet and the ot...
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Here’s why the mother of the Apalachee school shooter isn’t facing charges
ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) - The mother of convicted school shooter Colt Gray wasn’t present when her son was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Tuesday. His father, Colin Gray, was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Thursday after being convicted bac...
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Details of ransom note for Nancy Guthrie released as investigation reaches 6-month mark
TUCSON, Ariz. ( KOLD /Gray News) - The Nancy Guthrie investigation has reached the six-month mark. Details of two notes that 13 News received early in the search have now been released. 13 News received the notes early in the search — one on Feb. 2 and the second on Feb. 6 — from...
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Study ranks the most and least affordable states for retirees
( InvestigateTV ) — Where retirees choose to live can make a significant difference in how far their savings go — and a new study from Retirement Living identifies the states that offer the most financial breathing room. Retirement Living ranked states based on housing costs, cos...
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Veterinary hospital employee accused of taking fentanyl from work, replacing it with salt water
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) — A veterinary hospital employee is facing theft charges after she was caught stealing multiple vials of fentanyl from her work, according to court records. Records show 41-year-old Alison Klafehn was arrested Monday morning at the University o...
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Communities in Schools to host 4th Annual ‘Light the Way’ Dance Party fundraiser
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Communities in Schools (CIS) is working to ensure at-risk students stay on track and succeed, but the organization relies heavily on local partnerships and funding to keep its mission alive. Dr. Cordy Sarabia, Executive Director of CIS, shares details about ...
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Tony Romo on leave from CBS after being accused of driving under the influence
(Gray News) - CBS has announced that Tony Romo has been placed on indefinite leave after he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. According to ESPN reporter Adam Schefter , CBS said Friday Romo is on leave “until further notice.” It is also reported that JJ Wa...
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Day in court: Two men get prison terms in 2023 homicide case
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Official autopsy results for Nolan Wells now complete
JACKSON, Miss. ( WLBT /Gray News) - The official autopsy in the death of Nolan Wells is complete, according to officials. Results from the state medical examiner’s office have not been made public and will now be sent to a grand jury. On July 23, the office of District Attorney A...
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25-year-old dies after falling out of moving car, police say
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. ( KJCT /Gray News) – A 25-year-old woman died after falling out of a moving vehicle in Colorado. The Grand Junction Police Department said Vivian Mora fell out of the vehicle around 12:40 a.m. on Thursday. Mora’s autopsy confirmed that her injuries from the ...
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