Steve Bannon pleads guilty in border wall fraud case, avoids jail time
By Aaron Katersky February 11, 2025, 9:56 AM Steve Bannon, the confidant of President Donald Trump, pleaded guilty Tuesday to defrauding…
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Accused Russian money launderer is being released in exchange for Marc Fogel
CNN By Jennifer Hansler, Anna Chernova and Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — Accused Russian money launderer Alexander Vinnik is being released from US…
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Senate votes to confirm Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence
CNN By Morgan Rimmer and Katie Bo Lillis, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as…
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190 migrants flown from Ft. Bliss to Venezuela
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says that two planes flew 190 Venezuelan migrants back to their country from…
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Firefighters showcase their water rescue capabilities ahead of potential rainfall
Fire personnel are no strangers to rescuing people who need help. That includes water rescues across the valley during periods of rain. Tommy Ibarra,…
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Looking for love this Valentine’s Day? Beware of romance scams
Millions of people use online dating apps or social networking sites to meet someone. But instead of finding romance, many find a scammer trying to…
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2 people injured in Sun Metro explosion transported to Phoenix hospital
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 2 people who were injured in an explosion at the Sun Metro Transit Operations Center in East El Paso are recovering at a…
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Immigration expert explains ICE’s deportation priorities
Local News 8 spoke with an Idaho Falls immigration expert, who wants to remain anonymous, about the deportations. The expert said he consults…
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Murder-suicide: Wyoming mother shoots her kids, turns a gun on herself
BYRON, Wyoming (KIFI) — A small-town mother shot her four daughters in the head. Monday afternoon, Tranyelle Harshman called 911 and told…
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After Putin call, Trump says negotiations to end Ukraine war will start ‘immediately’
CNN By Kaitlan Collins and Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said negotiations to end the Ukraine war will start…
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ABC-7 at 4: The Black History Month Parade returns to northeast El Paso
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- The Black History Parade returns to northeast El Paso this year. The El Paso chapter of the Inter-Club Council will…
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Two El Paso County Tax Offices to temporarily close starting next month
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Tax Assessor-Collector Ruben P. Gonzalez announced the Westside and Fort Bliss El Paso County Tax Offices…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Windy cooler Wednesday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First for windy conditions. Today we will once again see strong winds for your Wednesday however,…
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DHS fires four FEMA officials over payments to NYC to house migrants
Originally Published: 11 FEB 25 16:14 ET By Priscilla Alvarez and Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — The Department of Homeland Security announced…
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Multiple injured in explosion at Sun Metro Transit Center, routes modified
Update (6:22 PM): The City of El Paso says bus routes will be modified starting tomorrow. Read the full statement below: “All Sun Metro Fixed and…
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Russian released as part of Fogel exchange and will return home soon, Kremlin says
Originally Published: 12 FEB 25 06:36 ET Updated: 12 FEB 25 08:03 ET By Anna Chernova, CNN (CNN) — A Russian citizen was released as part…
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ABC-7 at 4: The FBI El Paso is warning if Romance Scams ahead of Valentine’s Day
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Romance scams represent a dark and dangerous side of online love. Special Agent Jeanette Harper is joins us with some helpful…
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Mexico says Trump’s steel, aluminum tariffs are unjustified
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Mexico Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard spoke on the 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Mexico saying “is not…
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One year later: Remembering fallen LCPD officer Jonah Hernandez
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– One year ago today, Las Cruces Police Officer Jonah Hernandez was killed in the line of duty. Officer Hernandez was…
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Phase 1 of Borderland Expressway opens to public
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The first phase of a new roadway in Northeast El Paso will open for the public today. Drivers can use the new road to travel…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Strong winds and blowing dust and sand Tuesday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for high winds and blowing dust and sand expected today. Temps are still cooling down…
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At least 1 dead and several injured after a private jet crashed into another upon arrival in Arizona
Originally Published: 10 FEB 25 21:03 ET Updated: 11 FEB 25 08:08 ET By Amanda Jackson, Sharif Paget, Zoe Sottile and Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN)…
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‘Gulf of America’ arrives on Google Maps
Originally Published: 11 FEB 25 01:05 ET Updated: 11 FEB 25 07:18 ET By Josh Campbell, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — The body of water formerly…
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Trump removes top government ethics czar
Originally Published: 10 FEB 25 17:09 ET Updated: 10 FEB 25 19:06 ET By Fredreka Schouten, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump removed the…
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Hamas postpones next hostage release, claiming Israel has broken terms of ceasefire deal
Originally Published: 10 FEB 25 11:22 ET Updated: 11 FEB 25 03:07 ET By Jeremy Diamond, Abeer Salman, Kareem Khadder, Lauren Izso and Mostafa Salem,…
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Girls high school basketball playoffs tipoff Monday; scores & highlights
EL PASO, Texas – The girls high school basketball playoffs tipped-off Monday. A few El Paso schools punched their ticket to the area round. The…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY: The school choice bill in Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Wednesday, the Texas Senate passed the school choice bill, one of Governor Greg Abbott’s priorities for this…
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Trump says he’ll put tariffs on aluminum and steel imports
President Trump signed an order to impose 25% tax on all imported steel and aluminum. Borderplex Alliance CEO, Jon Barela told ABC-7 taxing imported…
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US spy planes hunt for intel on Mexican drug cartels as surveillance flights surge near border
By Avery Schmitz, Katie Bo Lillis, Priscilla Alvarez and Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — The US military has significantly increased its surveillance…
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Las Cruces bowling alley massacre unsolved after 35 years
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Monday marks the 35th anniversary of the Las Cruces bowling alley massacre. Four people died that day, and another…
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