News

Ukrainian woman living in Laredo speaks on the war in her homeland

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Christian Del Rio

When Lucy Franco got married to a Laredoan back in September of 2021 her original plan was to freely travel between the U.S. and Ukraine. But her life and dreams radically changed on February 24, 2022 when Russia forces invaded her homeland of Ukraine.

Weather

Warm Days, Cool Nights, Very Dry Air

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Richard Berler

Wednesday 7 Day Forecast

Local

Pet of the week: Apple Jacks

Updated: 13 hours ago

By Justin Reyes

Much like the cereal this little pup is sweet and ready to bring some sunshine to your life!

Local

Laredo College offering opportunity to fitness gurus

Updated: 14 hours ago

By Justin Reyes

Laredo College is home to many educational opportunities including nursing and business but a new course is giving gym junkies the chance to become fitness mentors.

State

Plane crash near central Texas airport

Updated: 16 hours ago

By Justin Reyes

Officials say two people have been killed in a small plane crash near central Texas airport.

News

Mines Road turnaround creates issues for Laredo neighbors

Updated: 16 hours ago

By Christian Del Rio

Mines Road Turnaround Creates Issues for Local Neighbors

Local

Agents find 21 undocumented immigrants near ranch in Hebbronville

Updated: 17 hours ago

By Justin Reyes

Agents find nearly two dozen undocumented immigrants at a ranch near Hebbronville over the weekend.

Local

Agents arrest two convicted sex offenders

Updated: 19 hours ago

By Justin Reyes

Border Patrol agents arrested two men who were convicted of sex related crimes.

Local

UISD hosts annual anti-gang poster contest

Updated: 19 hours ago

By Justin Reyes and Ruby Villarreal

A local school district is hoping to crackdown on gang violence by hosting an anti-gang poster contest.

Weather

Windy Wednesday morning

Updated: 20 hours ago

By Yolanda Villarreal

Things will start to cool down into the 50s overnight, which will give us a nice warm day in the low-80s on Thursday.

News

Ruthe B. Cowl Center celebrates occupational therapy, continues helping COVID impacted patients

Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 8:55 PM CDT

By Alex Cano

Laredo’s oldest rehabilitation center observes Occupational Therapy Month.

Weather

Cooler, Drier, Windy Weather Arrives Wednesday Afternoon.

Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 6:37 PM CDT

By Richard Berler

Tuesday 7 Day Forecast

News

Cycling community reacts to accidents in the community

Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 6:26 PM CDT

By Lisely Garza

A local cyclist in Laredo reacts to recent cycling accidents.

News

10 individuals sentenced in drug conspiracy

Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 4:28 PM CDT

By KGNS STAFF

A total of 10 people with connections to the “Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion” are heading to federal prison.

Local

Emergency SNAP benefits in Texas extended for April

Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 1:08 PM CDT

By Christian Del Rio

As grocery prices continue to increase nationwide, Texans will continue to take advantage of a program that provides help to those in need.

Local

A closer look at Operation Lone Star in Hebbronville

Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 12:32 PM CDT

By Lisely Garza

A small community 56 miles east of Laredo continues to see big numbers of illegal border crossings and human smuggling attempts.

Local

Webb County to discuss mortgage assistance program

Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 11:23 AM CDT

By Justin Reyes

County Commissioner Cindy Liendo will hold a press conference to announce the details of the Community Action Agency Award Emergency Assistant Program Grant.

Local

Laredo Police searching for man believed to be tied to burglary

Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 7:34 AM CDT

By Justin Reyes

Local authorities need your help locating a man wanted for questioning regarding the burglary of a vehicle.

Local

City of Laredo to activate three traffic lights

Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 7:32 AM CDT

By Justin Reyes

There might soon be a change in the amount of traffic lights you see on your morning commute.

Local

Harmony student gets full ride to Notre Dame

Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 7:13 AM CDT

By Justin Reyes

A local student is on her way to becoming a member of the Fighting Irish.

Weather

Praying for rain

Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 6:27 AM CDT

By Yolanda Villarreal

We saw some slight chances of rain on Monday and we thought that we were going to see some rain, but a lot of those dark clouds moved through our area and went further south.

Local

Two arrested in connection to stabbing at north Laredo apartment complex

Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 5:50 AM CDT

By Justin Reyes

A young man is taken to the hospital in serious condition after an alleged assault outside a north Laredo apartment complex.

Weather

Hot, But Turning Cooler Wednesday Evening

Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 6:34 PM CDT

By Richard Berler

Monday 7 day Forecast

News

Jury selection in 2017 fatal accident reset

Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 3:33 PM CDT

By Alex Cano

The family of one of the victims speaks on the jury selection pushed back and changes to the case.

Local

Operation Lone Star continues to disrupt illegal activity along southern border

Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 1:16 PM CDT

By Lisely Garza

The initiative is a joint mission along the southern border which includes a collaboration between the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas Military.

Local

City Council to discuss expansion of World Trade Bridge

Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 12:45 PM CDT

By Brenda Camacho

The expansion project would add eight additional lanes to world trade bridge four going into Mexico and three coming into the United States.

Local

UISD middle school students temporarily evacuate due to smoke

Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 11:34 AM CDT

By Alex Cano

Classes at a local middle school are interrupted after reports of smoke coming from the school's air conditioning system.

Local

City of Laredo to discuss appointing new city attorney

Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 11:09 AM CDT

By Brenda Camacho

Borundo-Firth said she was resigning in order to clear the way for the appointment of a permanent city attorney approved by a majority of council members.

Local

Apply for a job at the City of Laredo

Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 10:37 AM CDT

By Justin Reyes

The City of Laredo is looking for some fresh faces to join their team.

Local

Man wanted for aggravated assault

Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 9:48 AM CDT

By Justin Reyes

Authorities are searching for a man wanted for aggravated assault.

Local

Accident on Highway 83 and Mangana Hein

Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 8:49 AM CDT

By Justin Reyes

An elderly man is injured during a morning accident in south Laredo.

Local

Rio Grande Study Center to hold Earth Day Run

Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 7:31 AM CDT

By Justin Reyes

With Earth Day taking place later this month, a local environmental group is inviting the community to run for clean air!

Local

Crime Stoppers to hold animal cruelty prevention photo contest

Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 6:49 AM CDT

By Justin Reyes

Crime Stoppers is hoping to shed light on the issue and promote the importance of rescuing a pet with a special rescue pet selfie contest.

Local

Registration underway at TAMIU

Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 5:52 AM CDT

By Justin Reyes

Although we are in the beginning of April, it’s time to start thinking about the next college semester.

Weather

Staying below 100s

Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 5:43 AM CDT

By Yolanda Villarreal

It may be starting to feel like summer, but our last possible cold front could be on its way.

Weather

Hot Through Midweek, Then Cooler

Updated: Apr. 3, 2022 at 5:51 PM CDT

By Richard Berler

Sunday 7 Day Forecast

Local

Sealed Court Documents Possibly Linked to a Former Webb County Constable

Updated: Apr. 2, 2022 at 11:03 PM CDT

By Brenda Camacho

Sealed Court Documents Possibly Linked to a Former Webb County Constable

Local

Two Injured in Head-On Collision

Updated: Apr. 2, 2022 at 4:26 PM CDT

By Brenda Camacho

Two people injured in head-on collision.

News

Three gang members caught by Border Patrol agents

Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 7:00 PM CDT

By Alex Cano

Laredo Border Patrol arrests three men connected to gangs and with previous criminal records

News

TAMIU students from Ukraine to receive free tuition

Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 4:10 PM CDT

By Alex Cano

TAMIU confirms two of their students will be granted free tuition next semester.

Local

When to take legal action on bullying

Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 11:55 AM CDT

By Christian Del Rio

Bullying is an issue that many students face on a daily basis, but what can parents do if their child is not getting the help they need?

Local

Laredo Police searching for elderly man

Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 11:16 AM CDT

By Justin Reyes

Authorities need your help locating a missing elderly man.

Local

Laredo authorities save woman from burning vehicle

Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 10:36 AM CDT

By Justin Reyes

Authorities and Border Patrol rescue a woman who was inside a duffle bag that was inside the trunk of a burning vehicle.

Local

City to hold pet food distribution drive

Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 9:42 AM CDT

By Justin Reyes

The city is offering free pet food to local animal lovers.

Local

City to hold 80s themed concert in the park

Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 7:48 AM CDT

By Justin Reyes

The city is inviting 80s rockers to a concert in the park taking place this weekend!

Local

Scan to hold “Not in my Jeans” Art exhibit

Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 7:24 AM CDT

By Justin Reyes

A local organization is holding a special event that seeks to raise awareness on sexual assault and how we can tackle it in our community.

Local

April kicks off World Autism Awareness Month

Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 7:19 AM CDT

By Justin Reyes

April is known as Autism Awareness Month and several local entities, organizations and schools will be hosting events that seek to raise awareness on the condition.

Local

Warm Friday feeling

Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 5:49 AM CDT

By Yolanda Villarreal

It’s the first of the month and we are already seeing a shift from spring to summer.

Weather

More Humid Gulf Air With Morning Clouds

Updated: Mar. 31, 2022 at 6:38 PM CDT

By Richard Berler

Thursday 7 Day Forecast

Local

Health department to administer second dose COVID booster

Updated: Mar. 31, 2022 at 12:13 PM CDT

By Justin Reyes

Laredo Health Authority Dr. Victor Trevino encourages the community to get the booster shot to prevent the spread of the new variant.