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2 men identified after deadly shooting at El Paso's Tom Lea Park

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - Police have identified the two shooting victims that were killed near a popular West El Paso park over the weekend. When officers arrived Saturday, Sept. 12, they found two deceased men on the roadway near Upper Tom Lea Park. They were identified as 20-yea...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 12, 2026

Get free emergency kits, flu shots at Be Ready Bash

The El Paso Department of Public Health is hosting the "Be Ready Bash" at Eastwood Park today, Sept. 12, to promote National Preparedness Month with free emergency kits, pet microchips, and flu vaccines....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 12, 2026

2 U.S. citizens face smuggling charges near Fort Hancock

The U.S. Attorney's Office for West Texas announced 500 new immigration-related criminal cases between August 28 and September 10, including the arrest of two U.S. citizens for transporting undocumented migrants near Fort Hancock....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 11, 2026

‘Most Wanted’ fugitives for week of Sept. 11, 2026

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Crime Stoppers of El Paso distributes pictures and descriptions of fugitives wanted by the El Paso Police Department, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies weekly through the “Most Wanted” feature. The following fugitives are individuals ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 11, 2026

Las Cruces detective retires after 22 years of service

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Las Cruces Police Department announced the retirement of Detective Ricky Bardwell on its Facebook account on Tuesday, September 1. After 22 years of service with the LCPD, Detective Ricky Bardwell is officially closing out one chapter and beginning a w...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 11, 2026

CDC issues alert about nationwide increase in rabies exposures

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning that exposure to rabies appears to be on the rise across the country. From July through August, the agency received 17% more rabies-related inquiries than in the same time period last y...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 11, 2026

Saudi oil pipeline shut down after attack triggers fires

By Kylie Atwood, Katie Bo Lillis, Thomas Bordeaux, Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — A key oil pipeline system in Saudi Arabia was struck by projectiles on Thursday, according to two US officials familiar with the matter. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy said in a statement posted to i...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 11, 2026

Flight 93 Memorial ceremonies mark 25 years since 9/11

SHANKSVILLE, Pa. (WTAJ) -- The Flight 93 National Memorial marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with remembrance ceremonies honoring the 40 passengers and crew of United Flight 93. Thousands gathered in Shanksville Friday to remember those who lost their lives when...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 11, 2026

All lanes on US-54 North at Sean Haggerty closed after crash

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is reporting a crash on US-54 North at Sean Haggerty. All lanes are closed and traffic is being diverted off the highway. TxDot reports the crash happened around 5:10 a.m. Friday morning. This is a developing...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 11, 2026

5 high-risk professions where one accident could mean financial ruin

For many skilled tradespeople, business can run smoothly day after day until one single accident changes everything. All it takes is one slip, one dropped tool, or one big spill to trigger a lawsuit large enough to wipe out years of hard work. An established business can vanish w...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 11, 2026

Changing US crime rates: What the data reveals

Crime statistics in the U.S. have shifted considerably in recent years, and the most recent data points in an encouraging direction. Figures from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and independent research both suggest broad declines in violent and property crime, though the num...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 11, 2026

The 9/11 firefighter whose death went uncounted

By Danya Gainor, CNN (CNN) — The merciless ring of the wall-mounted telephone forced Arnold Roma out of the kind of heavy sleep that only his 12-hour hospital shifts could lull him into. He’d only been home from work for five hours, anyway. Squinting against the morning sunlight ...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 11, 2026

One person taken to hospital with life threatening injuries

According to the El Paso Fire Department one person was taken to the hospital via Firestar with life threatening injuries after being hit by a car. The incident happened near the intersection of Montana Avenue and Wedgewood Drive. Three eastbound lanes on Montana Avenue were clos...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 11, 2026

9/11 footage is reaching new audiences — and fueling old conspiracy theories

By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — Even 25 years later, the planes keep crashing, and the towers keep falling. All across the web, people who are old enough to remember September 11, 2001, are rewatching the attacks and rereading about the aftermath, often via devices and platforms th...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 10, 2026

Man arrested in Horizon over DWI bond violation

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A man was arrested on an outstanding bond violation warrant in Horizon, according to the Horizon City Police Department. Just after 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, an officer conducted a traffic stop in the 14000 block of Horizon Boulevard after observing a Che...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 10, 2026

2 suspects arrested after firing shots at teens

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Officers with the El Paso Police Department responded to an alleged shooting in South-Central El Paso. On Saturday, Sept. 5, officers received reports of a shooting on the 100 block of South Eucalyptus Street. Police said they found a 15-year-old and a 16-...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 10, 2026

Plane crash at Jetport under investigation

SANTA TERESA, NM (KVIA) - Two people were injured after a plane crash Thursday morning according to a release from Doña Ana County. The crash happened at the Doña Ana County International Jetport in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. Members of the Doña Ana County Fire Rescue responded to...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 10, 2026

Plane crash reported at Dona Ana County International Jetport

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - A plane crashed Thursday, September 10, in the morning at the Dona Ana County International Jetport in Santa Teresa, according to county officials. Dona Ana County Fire Rescue crews responded to the crash and assessed two people at the scene for minor inju...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 10, 2026

Small fire at warehouses near El Paso International Airport knocked down

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - A small fire broke out Thursday, September 10, at warehouses near the El Paso International Airport. The fire was reported at 5 Zane Grey Boulevard, according to El Paso Fire Department spokesman Hector Gonzalez. Gonzalez said the incident was initially cl...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 10, 2026

Horizon City man arrested after possible kidnapping report

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - A Horizon City man is accused of unlawful restraint after a witness reported seeing him “forcefully place a female inside the vehicle” he was driving. The incident happened Saturday, September 5, when Horizon City police responded to a report of a possible...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 10, 2026

All lanes on I-10 east at Paisano open after early morning crash

UPDATE (4:04 a.m.): TxDot is reporting that all lanes are now open on I-10 east at Paisano. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is reporting a crash on I-10 east at Paisano,. All lanes are closed and traffic is being diverted off the highway. T...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 10, 2026

Wildfires could displace you for months. Is your insurance ready?

Catastrophic wildfires have dominated headlines over the past few years, most prominently the Southern California fires in early 2025 that decimated over 6,800 homes and damaged nearly 1,000 more. But it isn’t just Golden Staters and homeowners who live near forests and mountains...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 10, 2026

From distracted driving to driver monitoring: Can cars help us stay focused?

Distracted driving poses a threat to safe road use, with its dangers documented in endless studies. The fallout of accidents originating from driver distraction leaves a mark on millions of families and creates economic burdens that are equally important to recognize. With new te...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 10, 2026

Battery fires have been on the rise: Here's how to prevent them

It only takes one battery to start a fire—and in the heat of summer, that risk rises dramatically. July and August consistently record the highest number of fires at waste and recycling facilities. Fire Rover’s Fire Safety Report, which tracks publicly reported fire incidents at ...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 10, 2026

Las cifras que revelan el alcance de la ofensiva inmigratoria de Trump

Por Catherine Shoichet, Alex Leeds Matthews, Annette Choi y Kate Carroll, CNN Los datos más recientes sobre la aplicación de las leyes inmigratorias ofrecen un panorama revelador de la ofensiva del Gobierno de Trump. Los arrestos se están disparando, la detención de inmigrantes h...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 10, 2026

Man admits fleeing El Paso County Sheriff deputy stop because he wanted 'the rush'

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A 25-year-old man told an El Paso County Sheriff's deputy that he wanted to feel a "rush" after he did not stop during a traffic stop in far East El Paso, according to a press release by the Sheriff's Office. Christian Esparza was charged with evading arr...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 10, 2026

Russian drone alert delayed Zelensky’s departure for Norway, Moldova says

By Reuters Oslo, Norway (Reuters) — The departure from Moldova of a plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Norway was delayed when authorities closed the country’s airspace over a drone alert, a Moldovan government spokesperson said on Wednesday. The president’s...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 9, 2026

Stolen car suspect arrested after 120 mph chase near Silver City

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A high-speed chase near Silver City led to the arrest of a man on multiple charges, including possession of a stolen vehicle and possession of drugs, according to the Sixth Judicial District Attorney's Office for the State of New Mexico. Jesus Antonio Ped...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 9, 2026

Woman arrested for stealing $20K in exploitation case

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A woman was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $20,000 in an elder exploitation case and is facing additional charges, according to the El Paso County Constable's Office Precinct Three. Authorities said on Wednesday, Sept. 9, they received informati...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 9, 2026