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38 power outages affect over 7K El Paso Electric customers

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Thousands of customers are experiencing no power in El Paso's Lower Valley, East and far East El Paso areas, according to El Paso Electric's Outage Map on Wednesday, Sept. 9. According to the map, over 7,000 customers have been affected by what the utilit...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 10, 2026

News

Cameras disabled, inspectors blocked: Nuclear watchdog asks for help with Iran

By Davis Winkie, CNN (CNN) — The UN’s nuclear watchdog agency is asking the body to hold Iran accountable for failing to stick with safeguards meant to prevent the development of nuclear weapons, diplomatic officials announced Wednesday. It’s the latest chapter in a more than dec...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 10, 2026

schools

Canutillo, El Paso ISDs offer free athletic admissions for students

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Students at Canutillo and El Paso independent school districts are receiving free admission to athletic events, in an initiative to bring school spirit and support their classmates. The free admission will be available all school year long. Middle and Hig...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 10, 2026

schools

UTEP students frustrated over parking as fall semester gets underway

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Just weeks into the fall semester, some University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) students say finding a parking spot on campus has become part of their daily routine. While some students who spoke with KTSM 9 News said they have had no trouble finding parking...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 10, 2026

safety

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

library

Opening statements underway in New Mexico vs. Facebook lawsuit

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) -- The New Mexico Department of Justice is said to begin presenting key witnesses, including experts, and video depositions from Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg. An associate professor is expected to say Facebook's messaging was engineered to mis...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 10, 2026

government

Fact-checking the Republican midterm convention night 1

By CNN Staff (CNN) — Some of the speakers at the Republican midterm convention on Wednesday made false or misleading claims. Here is a fact check of some of their remarks: Fact check: Scalise’s false claim that Democrats just voted to allow illegal immigrants to vote in federal e...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 9, 2026

News

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman appears in surprise video at GOP midterm convention

By Sarah Ferris (CNN) — Democratic Sen. John Fetterman praised his fellow senator from his home state, GOP Sen. Dave McCormick, in a surprise video appearance at the GOP midterm convention, and condemned the rise of far-left voices in his own party. In the roughly one-minute vide...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 9, 2026

News

Heavy rain threat through Thursday

The atmosphere is very unstable, and we have a ton of available moisture for our storms. Therefore, we shall have the threat of heavy rainfall out of some storms both today and Thursday. Here's your exclusive 9-Hour Forecast for Thursday. TONIGHT: The skies will be partly to most...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 9, 2026

parks

Live Active El Paso Brings Fall Hike-A-Thon Series to El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Live Active El Paso is inviting residents to get moving and experience El Paso’s outdoors through its 2026 Fall Sunset Hike-A-Thon Series. The hiking series is set to take place September 10 through October 22 at several local trails and trailheads. Organ...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 9, 2026

government

Pan American Center set to be renamed following naming rights deal

NMSU Athletics The new court design at the Pan American Center LAS CRUCES, New Mexico - The Pan American Center could soon be getting a name change. Tuesday afternoon, New Mexico State's Board of Regents voted to approve a naming rights deal with White Sands Federal Credit Union....

KVIA ABC-7Sep 9, 2026

schools

#9OT high school football week 3 schedule

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — High school football is happening across the Borderland region, and KTSM 9 News’ 9 Overtime show is getting ready for week 3. Catch all the action and final scores by tuning in to 9 Overtime at 10:15 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, with KTSM 9 News’ Sam Guzman, J...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 9, 2026

News

The hidden risk to your heart from sleeping in low light

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Even a small amount of light exposure during sleep may change the shape and function of heart muscles, increasing the risk of future heart disease, a new study found. “Light pollution has emerged as a new risk factor for cardiovascular disease,” sai...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 9, 2026

government

Missouri redistricting chaos returns to US Supreme Court

By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — A fast-moving legal battle over Missouri’s effort to eke an additional Republican seat out of its congressional map for this year’s midterm election returned to the US Supreme Court on Wednesday, a day after Justice Brett Kavanaugh had effectively reje...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 9, 2026

business

Economic impact of trade war with Canada

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KVIA ABC-7Sep 9, 2026

schools

There’s an old-school newspaper war brewing in DC — and we all stand to benefit

By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — Most days there are only two kinds of news about newspapers: Bad and worse. But in Washington, DC, there’s something unexpected happening: A new-age version of an old-school newspaper war, with feisty competition between two formidable newsrooms, the...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 9, 2026

safety

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

News

Maluma y Shakira anuncian “Agua”, su primera canción en ocho años

Por Erick E. Beltran, CNN en Español Maluma y Shakira revelaron este miércoles el próximo lanzamiento de “Agua”, una nueva colaboración que supone su cuarta canción juntos. A través de sus redes sociales, los artistas anunciaron que el tema se lanzará el próximo 17 de septiembre ...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 9, 2026

safety

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

Local

Oracle announces $10,000 grant to support Sun City Football Club

SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) -- Wednesday, Oracle announced a $10,000 grant to Sun City Football Club to help expand access to youth soccer for local families in southern New Mexico. According to Oracle, the funding will support the purchase of uniforms, tournament participati...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 9, 2026

safety

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

business

White House removes controversial video game after warning from gaming company

By Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — The White House has removed from its website an arcade-style “Build the Wall” game closely styled like Tetris, which comes after the gaming company warned of copyright infringement. The White House last week launched a series of games on its website to t...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 9, 2026