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ABC-7 First Alert: Another stormy evening!

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KVIA ABC-7Sep 18, 2026

Why September is a good time for a fireplace upgrade

As summer winds down, cooler evenings and familiar routines make your home feel especially inviting. September is the perfect time to think about how your space can feel warmer and more comfortable as the seasons change, including considering upgrading your fireplace. Whether you...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 18, 2026

Deadly US strike on Iran school may have been a war crime, UN report finds

By Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — Two deadly US strikes on Iran during the opening salvo of the war, including one that hit an elementary school, may have been war crimes, a United Nations fact-finding mission concluded in a new report . The report by the independent investigators als...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 18, 2026

1 dead after crash near El Paso Zoo

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- At least one person is dead after a single vehicle crash in south-central El Paso, according to the El Paso Police department. Police said the crash happened at 4001 East Paisano Drive, near the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens. The call came in at 9:30 ...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 18, 2026

16-year-old girl died in single-vehicle crash along Paisano

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A teenage girl died following the single-vehicle crash in South-Central El Paso on Thursday, Sept. 17, according to the El Paso Police Department. The call of the crash came in at 9:30 p.m. at 4010 E Paisano Drive. Friday morning, police stated the driver...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 18, 2026

Border Report Live: Southwest border arrests down in August

In the latest episode of Border Report Live, host Sandra Sanchez asked RGV Sector Chief Patrol Agent Jared Ashby about the continued high number of migrants agents say are crossing illegally from Mexico into this region. Plus meet 'Chloe' the first Border Patrol rescue canine to ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 18, 2026

Trinidad Police Department disbanded for failing to meet state standards

TRINIDAD, Texas (KETK) - The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement has revoked all licenses for the Trinidad Police Department, meaning the agency has effectively been disbanded this week. According to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE), investigators from the commissi...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 18, 2026

Texas Air National Guard F-16 crashes in Michigan, sparking evacuation

The pilot ejected from the aircraft and is receiving care at a hospital. By Luis Martinez and Meredith Deliso A Texas Air National Guard F-16 crashed in Michigan during a training mission on Thursday afternoon, the Texas Military Department confirmed. The incident prompted the ev...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 17, 2026

‘Most Wanted’ fugitives for week of Sept. 18, 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 17, 2026

UPDATE: Fatal hit-and-run suspect now back in El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The woman who was identified as the suspect driver in a fatal hit-and-run crash from 2025 is now back in El Paso, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office said in an update on Saturday, Sept. 19. Melanie Christine Cuellar, 29, has now been transported back to E...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 17, 2026

Suspect arrested in Horizon City vehicle theft investigation

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - Police in Horizon City have a suspect they believe was connected in a felony vehicle theft investigation. Juan Alejandro Mata, 25, was arrested on Tuesday, September 15 in Clint on an outstanding felony warrant stemming from a vehicle theft reported in Hor...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 17, 2026

Firefighters extinguish structure fire in Las Cruces

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Firefighters extinguished a structure fire in Las Cruces on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 17, according to the Las Cruces Fire Department. Just after 3:30 fire crews responded to a call of a structure fire on the 800 block of West Organ Avenue, near the railr...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 17, 2026

2 Las Cruces women suspected of harboring teen runaway: Police

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KVIA ABC-7Sep 17, 2026

Man arrested at Horizon City business, charged with indecent assault

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - A 56-year-old man was arrested Sunday, September 13, after Horizon City police investigated a report of unwanted sexual contact at a business in the area. Police reported that an officer responded around 2:08 p.m. Sept. 13 to the 16000 block of Ashford Str...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 17, 2026

Daughter, mother charged after 'teenage runaway' found in their home

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - A Las Cruces woman and her mother have been arrested after police said they knowingly allowed a teenage runaway to live in their home for several months. Crystal J. Buster, 49, and 68-year-old Kim Renee Stevenson face felony charges related to contributing...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 17, 2026

Kennedy Center director says closure will last one week 'unless extended'

The Kennedy Center’s main building will be closed for at least a week for emergency repairs, its executive director said in court filings on Thursday, as the Justice Department insists that move is unrelated to the Trump-aligned board’s decision to pursue long-term renovations....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 17, 2026

ABC-7 First Alert: Storm risk persists!

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KVIA ABC-7Sep 17, 2026

Elementary principals are getting a crash course in how young kids learn best

When Joel Francik became principal of Central Elementary School in 2019, all of his prior education experience had been in middle school — first as a teacher, then as an assistant principal. He wanted the job, he said, because he thought he could make a bigger difference in stude...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 17, 2026

El Paso man faces charge after fleeing police at 100 mph

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - A 23-year-old man was arrested early Sunday morning after El Paso County Sheriff's deputies said he fled from a traffic stop and reached speeds of more than 100 mph. According to the sheriff’s office, the incident happened around 4:18 a.m. September 13, wh...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 16, 2026

Los Angeles reporter and pilot among 3 dead after news helicopter crashes

CNN, KABC, KCAL, KCBS By Karina Tsui, Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — A news helicopter crashed Tuesday evening in a commercial part of Los Angeles, killing three people – including the veteran pilot and an aerial photojournalist-reporter – and injuring others, officials said.​‌ The Euroc...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 16, 2026

ABC-7 First Alert: Storm threat continues!

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KVIA ABC-7Sep 16, 2026

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

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

News helicopter crashes in Los Angeles, killing 3 people

Originally Published: 15 SEP 26 22:44 ET Updated: 16 SEP 26 02:03 ET By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — A news helicopter crashed in a commercial area of a Los Angeles suburb Tuesday night, leaving at least three people dead and multiple others injured, according to officials. The helic...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 16, 2026

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

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

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

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