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Planes scoop up water from River Seine in effort to battle wildfire near Paris

By Jack Guy and Pierre Bairin, CNN (CNN) — French firefighters are battling a huge blaze in a forest just south of Paris as a devastating heatwave extends its deadly sweep across Europe. More than 3 square miles (800 hectares) of the Fontainebleau forest have been burned, rep...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 13, 2026

Two people dead after motorcycle crash

UPDATE-- El Paso Police said that two people have died, and that their Special Traffic Investigator's Unit is responding. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- According to TxDOT, all lanes are closed on Loop 375 at Yarbrough going west. El Paso fire says that a call came in at aro...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 13, 2026

Two people dead after motorcycle crash on Loop 375 at Yarbrough

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KVIA ABC-7Jul 13, 2026

2 people killed in crash involving motorcycle on Loop 375

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Two people were killed in a crash involving a motorcycle on Sunday evening, July 12 along the Border Highway in El Paso's Lower Valley, police said. The crash happened along Loop 375 West near Yarbrough. The crash happened at about 6:20 p.m. Sunday along ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 13, 2026

New Mexico's Sacaton Fire: Slow growth, containment ongoing

The Sacaton Fire in New Mexico's Gila Wilderness has burned 9,848 acres and is 52% contained, with 160 firefighters on the ground and monsoon moisture expected to flow into the region, bringing cooler temperatures and daily storm development....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 12, 2026

Fire breaks out at a pub in Bangkok, killing at least 27 people, officials say

Story by Associated Press Bangkok (AP) — A huge fire engulfed a pub in Bangkok early on Monday morning, killing at least 27 people before firefighters brought the blaze under control, officials said. Rescuers said the fire was reported around midnight. Footage shared online b...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 12, 2026

Arrestan a hombre de 28 años bajo sospecha de matar a exministra del Reino Unido

Por Max Saltman, CNN Un hombre de 28 años fue arrestado la tarde del sábado en South Yorkshire, Inglaterra, “bajo sospecha de homicidio” de la exparlamentaria británica Ann Widdecombe, según la Policía británica. “El sospechoso, que es un ciudadano británico blanco, se encuen...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 12, 2026

Crimes Against Persons Unit needs the public’s assistance

The Crimes Against Persons Unit needs the public's assistance in locating a 13-year-old Jacob Garcia. Investigators are asking anyone with information on the missing child to contact police. Garcia is being described as having shaggy hair, brown eyes, 5'2 - 5'4, 98 pounds with...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 12, 2026

Man arrested on suspicion of murdering former UK lawmaker

By Max Saltman, CNN (CNN) — A 28-year-old man was arrested Saturday evening in South Yorkshire, England, “on suspicion of the murder of” former UK lawmaker Ann Widdecombe, according to a press release by British police. “The suspect, who is a white British national, is now in...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 11, 2026

Former college basketball standout killed in NYC tournament shooting: NYPD

HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX11) -- A former college basketball player who went on to play internationally was revealed to be the victim in a New York City basketball court shooting late Friday night, according to police. Kinu Rochford, 35, was shot and killed during a basketball tourna...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 11, 2026

Reward offered in hit-and-run at New Mexico kidney center

Crime Stoppers of Las Cruces and Doña Ana County is seeking information regarding a 2-door Jeep Wrangler involved in an aggravated battery with a motor vehicle that occurred on June 8, and is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest or indictment....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 11, 2026

Officials look for driver after person hit, run over by car in Las Cruces

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) -- Crime Stoppers of Las Cruces and Doña Ana County is asking for the public’s help in identifying the person they say ran hit and ran over a pedestrian in a parking lot the morning of June 8, 2026. Officials say that around 6:00 a.m., the victim ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 11, 2026

Crime Stoppers seeks info on fatal hit-and-run in El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The El Paso Police Department and Crime Stoppers of El Paso are asking for your helping in finding a driver who fled the scene of a fatal hit-and-run in 2023 in Northeast El Paso. This is this week's "Crime of the Week," as featured by Crimes Stoppers. At...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 11, 2026

Sacaton Fire in New Mexico sees steady progress

Fire officials are making "steady progress" in the fight against the Sacaton Fire, which has burned 9,737 acres and is 43% contained, with 160 firefighters on scene and light precipitation and helicopter bucket drops helping to slow the blaze....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 11, 2026

Four settlers arrested in attack on journalists, including CNN, in West Bank

By Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — Four settlers were arrested after an attack on CNN and other journalists in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, according to Israeli Police. The journalists were near the village of Sinjil north of Ramallah to cover the one-year anniversary of ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 11, 2026

Heat and fire generate overlapping problems for much of southern Europe

By Tim Lister, CNN (CNN) — Nearly 20 people are still unaccounted for after a wildfire ripped through a tinder-dry area close to Spain’s Mediterranean coast on Thursday, according to regional officials. At least 12 people were killed by the rapidly spreading blaze, and four r...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 11, 2026

Crash on Dyer and Pierce St

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso Police are responding to a crash involving one person on Dyer and Pierce. The Special Traffic Investigations Unit is responding to investigate this vehicle vs pedestrian crash. So far, one person has been transported to a local hospital wi...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 11, 2026

1 person seriously hurt in crash involving pedestrian in Central El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- One person was seriously injured in a crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle late Friday night, July 10 in Central El Paso, El Paso Police said. The crash happened at about 10:45 p.m. at Dyer and Pierce and involved a pedestrian, police said. One pers...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 11, 2026

8 firearms, 500 rounds of ammunition seized at Texas border

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Friday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it arrested a man who allegedly tried to enter Mexico with eight firearms and 500 rounds of ammunition. It happened Thursday at the Presidio, Texas, Port of Entry. CBP said officers found six rifles, two...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 10, 2026

Las Cruces police chief named hometown hero by US Attorney’s Office

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- The U.S. Attorney's Office District of New Mexico recognized Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story as a hometown hero Friday. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico said Story earned the Hometown Heroes recognition for his service t...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 10, 2026

Former N.M. GOP treasurer charged in fatal hit-and-run

Kimberly Skaggs, former New Mexico Republican Party treasurer, has been indicted by a Dona Ana County grand jury for leaving the scene of a crash that killed a man and tampering with evidence....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 10, 2026

CBP seizes firearms, ammunition in Presidio

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers reportedly seized eight firearms and 500 rounds of ammunition at the Presidio, Texas, Port of Entry. On July 8, CBP officers discovered six rifles, two handguns, 160 magazines, 500 rounds of ammunition, and firea...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 10, 2026

Las Cruces Police warn that copper wire theft continues to be problem

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Las Cruces Police say the theft of copper wire from light poles and construction sites continues to be a problem. They are asking the public to be on the lookout and help them crack down on this sort of crime. Most of the incidents occur between the hours...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 10, 2026

Firefighters quickly extinguish residential fire in Las Cruces

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Las Cruces Fire quickly extinguished a fire on Calle Sosa earlier this week. Just after 4:15 a.m. Thursday, July 9, firefighters responded to a report of a residential structure fire on the 1300 block of Calle Sosa. The first arriving unit found fire comi...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 10, 2026

Alleged ‘imposter’ nurse arrested under fraud warrants

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A woman accused of posing as a nurse and working without a license has been arrested in El Paso Thursday, according to jail records. Forty-three-year-old Margarita Gonzalez' arrest comes after a Doña Ana County jury indicted her in May. Jail records sa...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 10, 2026

Federal disaster aid approved for Ruidoso generators, New Mexico debris removal

RUIDOSO, N.M. (KVIA) -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved more than $144 to help communities rebuild and protect infrastructure from future disasters. Friday, Department of Homeland Security said the Village of Ruidoso will get some of that aid. Ruidoso will get...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 10, 2026

Las Cruces fire crews quickly bring house fire under control

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Las Cruces Fire was able to quickly put out a house fire on Calle Sosa earlier this week. The fire happened at about 4:15 a.m. on Thursday, July 9 along the 1300 block of Calle Sosa. The first arriving unit found fire venting through the roof. The crew fo...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 10, 2026

‘Most Wanted’ fugitives for week of July 10, 2026

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

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 10, 2026

Sacaton Fire reaches 35% containment, crews make progress

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Fire officials are reporting progress in the fight against the Sacaton Fire, burning in the Gila Wilderness. The Sacaton Fire, burning about 15 miles east of Glenwood, New Mexico, has burned an estimated 9,675 acres but is now at 35 percent containment, f...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 10, 2026

Socorro Police Department achieves historic accreditation milestone

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Socorro Police Department has officially earned Accreditation Status through the Texas Law Enforcement Accreditation Program, the first in the department's history. "For the residents of Socorro, this achievement represents much more than an accredita...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 10, 2026

New Mexico Supreme Court upholds Alamogordo police officer murder conviction

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The New Mexico Supreme Court upheld an Alamogordo man's conviction of first-degree murder and tampering with evidence in the death of a police officer in 2023, according to a news release on Thursday, July 9. The court unanimously concluded that there was...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 10, 2026

Crypto scams rise in Texas, what you can do to protect yourself

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- According to a report from the FBI, people aged older than 60 years lost more than $4 billion from cryptocurrency scams. In Texas alone, Texans lost more than $1 billion. ABC-7 spoke with special agent Jeffrey Reisinger from the FBI El Paso Cybercrime S...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 10, 2026

Deadline to claim COVID-era tax refund is Friday: Do you qualify?

Years after the end of the COVID-19 health emergency, a pandemic-era tax refund may still be up for grabs. The deadline to claim it is Friday, July 10, and taxpayers who miss the time limit will become ineligible....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 10, 2026

Man falls off border wall in Sunland Park

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) -- Friday, the Sunland Park Fire Department said a man fell off the border wall. It happened Friday morning around 3:15 a.m. at 1000 Camino Real Dr. by a landfill near the wall, officials said. In a Facebook post, the fire department said a man in ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 10, 2026

Man injured in border wall fall in Sunland Park

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Fire crews responded to a fall off the Border Wall early this morning, July 10, according to the Sunland Park Fire Department. A male in his 40s reportedly fell about 20 feet off the wall at 1000 McNutt Road. He sustained injuries to both lower extremities...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 10, 2026

New Boston K-9 Goose injured helping capture suspect

BOWIE COUNTY, Texas (KTAL/KMSS) – A New Boston Police Department K-9 was injured on July 1 while helping take a suspect into custody, according to police. K-9 Goose and his handler, Cpl. James Harris, helped the Bowie County Sheriff’s Office with the service of a felony warrant o...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 10, 2026

Central fire station opens; city of El Paso settles Daniel Villegas lawsuit

This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics across El Paso. Central El Paso Fire Station Opens its Doors for Service The El Paso Fire Department’s new Central Fire Station ...

El Paso MattersJul 10, 2026

Trump fires election board Democrats

President Donald Trump fired the remaining Democratic members of the independent Election Assistance Commission on Thursday, the White House confirmed to The Hill....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 10, 2026