WATCH: ABC News presents Standing Strong: One Year of War in Ukraine
ABC News will present at 30-minute Special following the personal stories of four Ukrainians and the challenges they have faced since the Russian invasion.
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Navy SEAL dies in free-fall parachute training accident
(CNN) — A Navy SEAL died over the weekend after taking part in a free-fall parachute training, according to a statement from Naval Special Warfare Command. Chief Special Warfare Operator Michael Ernst was participating in the training on Sunday in Arizona when the accident occurred. Ernst was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced
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Migrant falls several feet near Mt. Cristo Rey, suffers serious injuries
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — A 47-year-old migrant was rescued by Sunland Park Fire crews early Thursday morning after falling between 10 to 15 feet from the border wall near Mt. Cristo Rey. It was the second rescue near the wall within 24 hours. According to Sunland Park Fire, the man fled from Border Patrol
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El Paso Museum of History to unveil new exhibit on Black history
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Museum of History is celebrating Black History Month through a new exhibit, “Still We Rise: El Paso’s Black Experience.” The exhibition highlights the history of El Paso’s Black community throughout the years leading up to and following desegregation, The exhibition even traces back to the first documented African
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Russian replacement spacecraft for astronauts stranded by coolant leak docks with space station
By Jackie Wattles, CNN Russia launched a Soyuz spacecraft to replace a capsule that sprang a coolant leak in December, leaving two cosmonauts and one NASA astronaut without a ride home. Liftoff of the capsule, called the Soyuz MS-23, took place out of Russia’s Baikonur Cosmodrome launch site in Kazakhstan on Thursday at 7:24 p.m.
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International Coin Club of El Paso hosts annual coin show
EL PASO, Texas — The International Coin Club of El Paso is gearing up for its 59th Annual El Paso Coin Show this weekend. This year’s medal celebrates 150 years of the original El Paso City Charter. There will also be vendors, a youth and family treasure hung, and an auction. The Coin Show will take place Friday Feb. 24
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‘Cocaine Bear’ gets mileage out of the title without delivering much of a rush
Banks and her cast talk about the wacky, gruesome romp inspired by an infamous true story. Rick Damigella reports.
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The Ohio toxic train wreck was ‘100% preventable’ — but there’s no evidence the crew did anything wrong, investigators say
(CNN) — Federal investigators released a spate of new details Thursday about the fiery train derailment that spewed toxic chemicals and wreaked havoc in East Palestine, Ohio. The initial fire started February 3 when a Norfolk Southern rail car carrying plastic pellets was heated by a hot axle, said Jennifer Homendy, chair of the National Transportation Safety
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Suspicious item report prompts police to block off portion of downtown El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police have blocked off a portion of downtown El Paso due to a report of a suspicious package. This is a developing news story. Download the KVIA news app to get alerts the moment news breaks.
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Texas superintendent resigns after student finds his gun in school bathroom
The superintendent of a small school district in West Central Texas resigned this week after parents learned that his gun was found in a bathroom stall by a third grade student, an incident that comes as Texas lawmakers and top officials discuss school safety in the aftermath of the Uvalde shooting and prioritize measures aimed
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Photographer shot, injured in Orlando was NMSU grad
ABC-7 just spoke with Nick Miller, Director of News 22, he said he was saddened to hear of the shooting and is grateful that Jesse is recovering. ABC-7 will have more of our interview with Miller later on today. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A photographer who was shot and injured in Orlando Wednesday afternoon
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visits Ohio train derailment site
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio– Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will visit the site of the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, on Thursday. The secretary has come under pressure from East Palestine residents and other critics to visit the town in the wake of the February 3 derailment of a Norfolk Southern train that released toxic chemicals. The disaster
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A building catches on fire Wednesday night in Montana Vista
EL PASO, Texas– A local business catches on fire in the Montana Vista area Wednesday night. It happened at the 13000 Block of Montana Ave. before reaching Zaragoza Rd. That’s by the restaurant El Sabor Sinaloense. Montana Vista Fire crews responded to the fire and appears to have put out the blaze. ABC-7 crews on the scene saw
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Crash in West El Paso damages homeowner’s backyard
EL PASO, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety officials have confirmed a pursuit that ended in a crash damaging a the backyard of a West El Paso resident on Wednesday night. According to officials, a state trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop on an SUV with fictitious New Mexico temporary tag. The
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Person seriously injured after falling off border wall
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — Sunland Park Fire crews responded to a person falling off the border wall Wednesday night. According to Sunland Park Fire Department Twitter page, it happened on Anapra road near Mount Cristo Rey. The person suffered serious injuries and was taken to University Medical Center. We are working to get more
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ABC-7 First Alert: Strong winds return Sunday along with areas of blowing dust
The ABC-7 First Alert is in effect for a strong system that will move in on Sunday bringing gusty winds and areas of blowing dust and sand. Be sure and prepare for the high wind event before Sunday: Park cars or motor vehicles in the garageGet indoors when possible.Secure patio furniture and other outdoor items
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Adderall users struggle with ongoing shortage while reason — and resolution — remain uncertain
By Amanda Musa, John Bonifield and Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Clara Pitts has always strived for perfection. The 17-year-old Utah native has been named a 2023 National Merit Scholarship finalist. And she heads to Brigham Young University as a freshman this fall. But despite all of her achievements, Clara has one thing weighing on her mind:
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The importance of pet dental hygiene
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — February is national pet dental health month, and you don’t want to turn your nose to your pet’s bad breath! we all know how important humans’ dental health is, we brush multiple times a day. One that is often overlooked is our pet’s dental hygiene. Most owners notice their pet’s
Continue Reading Earliest evidence of bow and arrow use outside Africa unearthed in France
By Katie Hunt, CNN Archaeologists digging in a cave in southern France say they have unearthed the earliest evidence of bow and arrow use outside Africa. Grotte Mandrin, near Malataverne in the Rhône Valley, is a cave that was inhabited by early modern humans about 54,000 years ago. A research team recovered more than 300
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50 best colleges in the Midwest
Using Niche’s 2023 Best Colleges in America list, Stacker identified the best 50 schools in the Midwest. Niche’s rankings use data from the U.S. Department of Education on academics, admissions, and student life, along with reviews from current students and alumni.
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Homeowners reach for equity credit lines over refinancing as interest rates climb
Experian examined home equity lines of credit and refinancing data to see how lending changed since the Fed began raising interest rates in March 2022.
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How do millionaires invest their money?
SmartAsset compiled a list of places where millionaires invest and grow their wealth.
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10 skills rated most important for kindergarten teachers
eSpark looked at the skills rated most important for being a kindergarten teacher, citing data from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET), the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Workable, and other sources.
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City of El Paso Senior Games begins Saturday, 40th anniversary of annual competition
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department hosts the El Paso Senior Games with over 350 seniors participating for ages 50 and over. This year, the games celebrate its 40th anniversary. The competition includes a variety of fitness and sporting events promoting physical activity and sportsmanship for El
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Damage and debris left behind by strong winds
EL PASO, Texas — The Borderland was hit with gusts up to above 60 MPH Wednesday afternoon. These winds blew debris across roads, homes and neighborhoods. A trash bin was seen stuck in electric lines in Northeast El Paso, El Paso Electric crews brought the bin down around 6:15 p.m. Visibility was limited along I-10
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FBI Crisis Negotiation Training prepares law enforcement in mitigating threats in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Crisis Management Training Negotiation allows law enforcement to ensure quality communication in stressful situations. Examples of situations include; barricaded subjects, suicidal subjects, hostage takers, and those suffering from mental illness or experiencing an emotional or psychological crisis. Last year in El Paso, the crisis negotiations team was deployed to a
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One-on-one with UTEP’s Joe Golding; Miners prepare for final road swing of season
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP men’s basketball team (12-15, 5-11 C-USA) will hit the road for the final time of the 2022-23 regular season when it opens a two-game swing through the “Sunshine State” at FIU (13-14, 7-9 C-USA) at 5 p.m. MT/7 p.m. ET Thursday. Mattress Firm is the Presenting Sponsor of UTEP Men’s Basketball. The Miners
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Pandemic-era food stamp benefits to end March 1 in Texas
EL PASO, Texas– According to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, SNAP recipients will see a decrease in the amount of their household benefits due to federal guidelines beginning in March. Since April 2020, during the pandemic, SNAP recipients have received additional monthly benefits based on the maximum allowable amount of SNAP benefits. This
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1 TV news employee shot dead, another wounded, covering previous shooting in Orange County, Florida, police say
(CNN) — An Orlando television news employee was shot dead and another wounded Wednesday while covering an earlier shooting incident in Florida, Orange County Sheriff John Mina said. Mina told a news conference that the employees worked for Spectrum News 13. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said earlier on Twitter that one person was in custody. The-CNN-Wire™
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Man accused of threatening victim with a gun
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 19-year-old man Monday for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. According to deputies, Giovanni Ruiz pointed a handgun at a victim and threatened the victim’s life. Ruiz’s bond was set at $50,000.
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