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Three killed, one in hospital in TV news helicopter crash near Los Angeles

EL PASO, T.X. (KVIA) -- At least three people are now dead and one person is being hospitalized after a crash reportedly involving a helicopter in Chatsworth, California near Los Angeles. According to CNN, the helicopter involved was a TV news helicopter that had been covering a ...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 16, 2026

safety

Helicóptero se estrella en Los Ángeles y deja al menos tres muertos

Por Karina Tsui, CNN Un helicóptero se estrelló este martes por la noche entre dos edificios comerciales en una zona de Los Ángeles y dejó al menos tres muertos, según las autoridades. El accidente ocurrió en Chatsworth, a unos 40 kilómetros (25 millas) del centro de Los Ángeles,...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 16, 2026

safety

News helicopter crashes in Los Angeles, killing at least three people

By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — A news helicopter crashed in a commercial area of a Los Angeles suburb on Tuesday night, killing at least three people, according to officials and CNN affiliates. A KNBC helicopter crashed just before 7 p.m. in Chatsworth, a neighborhood about 25 miles...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 16, 2026

government

Trump sees three new GOP defections in House vote to end Iran war

By Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — The House on Tuesday voted to approve a measure that would require President Donald Trump to end his war with Iran, offering a potent political rebuke of the administration’s handling of the war just weeks before the midterms. This is now the third ti...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 16, 2026

government

Kennedy Center board votes to close for renovations after chaotic call with Trump

CNN By Kasie Hunt, Sunlen Serfaty, Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — The Kennedy Center board voted to close the center Tuesday after a tense meeting in which President Donald Trump called in to berate a Democratic congresswoman who serves on the panel, according to three sources famili...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 16, 2026

government

EPISD adopts new tax rate, but more than 20,000 homeowners will pay nothing

The El Paso Independent School District board approved a tax rate Tuesday that would raise the tax bill on an average home by about $114 a year compared to last year, although a third of homeowners in the district will pay nothing in school tax. The El Paso ISD board voted 7-0 to...

El Paso MattersSep 16, 2026

parks

Sunland Park starts phase 4 of Anapra construction project

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) -- Tuesday, the City of Sunland Park broke ground on construction of Calle Carrosel and Obregon in the Anapra neighborhood. The groundbreaking marks the fourth phase of the street construction project. The project will reubuild the streets with new concr...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 16, 2026

government

El Paso City Council votes to remove Flock cameras, restrict future contracts

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso City Council voted unanimously Tuesday, Sept. 15 to remove fixed Flock cameras tied to the City’s former contract and require council approval before similar technology can be used again. Flock cameras are automated license plate readers, or AL...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 16, 2026

safety

Horizon City PD Flock camera use continues amid controversy

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- While the state of Texas and the City of El Paso have ended their partnerships with Flock, the Horizon City Police Department says they will continue to use the technology despite the on-going controversy. Horizon City Police Chief Marco Vargas joined KTS...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 16, 2026

safety

Weather Authority Alert: Heavy rain, some storms through Wednesday night

We had a nice round of t-showers last night, and we could see another round tonight. Some storms may crop up overnight/early morning. Some storms may produce very heavy rainfall, and all of southwestern New Mexico is under a Flash Flood Watch through Wednesday night. Here's your ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 16, 2026

News

NMSU announces full 2026-27 men’s basketball schedule

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico - After previously announcing its Conference USA schedule, NM State officially unveiled its complete 2026-27 men's basketball slate on Wednesday. The schedule features 30 regular-season contests, including 14 games inside the Pan American Center. The Aggies...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 16, 2026

Local

Nonprofit's expansion plans in limbo after border wall notice

Construction crews have started working along the Rio Grande on a new secondary border wall west of Downtown El Paso, near a nonprofit organization and one of the Borderland’s most historic crossing sites....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 16, 2026

safety

Horizon City PD continues to use Flock cameras amid backlash

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- While the state of Texas and the City of El Paso end their partnerships with Flock, the Horizon City Police Department says they will continue to use the technology. Horizon City Police Chief Marco Vargas joins KTSM 9 News Anchor Andy Morgan to discuss wh...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 16, 2026

News

El aumento de los precios del combustible desata protestas en todo el mundo

Por Lauren Kent y Hira Humayun, CNN Manifestantes salen a las calles en todo el mundo para expresar su indignación por los precios disparados del combustible y los apagones continuos, mientras la guerra con Irán eleva el costo de la energía. Los precios del petróleo volvieron a s...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 15, 2026

safety

Las Cruces Police Department launches Flock camera transparency portal

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- Amid public worries about privacy, the Las Cruces Police Department posted a video explaining how it uses Flock automatic license plate readers (ALPRs). Tuesday, LCPD said it introduced a Flock Camera Transparency Portal that posts updated information o...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 15, 2026

Local

Breastfeeding: roadblocks & mom’s mental health

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Breastfeeding is great for both mama and baby. It provides plenty of health benefits to a child, but it doesn't come without challenges - some of which can have a drastic effect on a mother's mental health. You see, breastfeeding is a breeze with some bab...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 15, 2026

government

City of El Paso to give Flock 90 days to remove 150 cameras before covering them

The controversial Flock Safety cameras throughout El Paso will be removed – or at least covered up – in the coming months after a unanimous City Council vote Tuesday. The council voted to ask Flock Safety to remove the camera equipment within 60 days, otherwise the city will cove...

El Paso MattersSep 15, 2026