What caused the Nepal flood wave? Here’s what we know
CNN By Laura Paddison, Angela Fritz, Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — Scientists investigating the cause of the devastating flash floods that tore…
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Residents vent their frustrations to US Rep. Escobar, El Paso officials at Marathon refinery community meeting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The San Juan Neighborhood Association invited residents to attend a community meeting Wednesday to discuss Marathon…
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At least 47 Americans reported among hundreds missing in Nepal floods, tourism board says
By David Brennan and Megan Fahrney Serious flash flooding in Nepal on Wednesday morning has left almost a hundred reported dead and hundreds more…
Continue ReadingWhat caused the Nepal flood wave? Here’s what we know
By Laura Paddison, Angela Fritz, Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — Scientists investigating the cause of the devastating flash floods that tore…
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New Mexico Supreme Court pauses Project Jupiter water well drilling, air permit proceeding
SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) — Sunday, the New Mexico Supreme Court unanimously paused an air permit proceeding and water use from a new well for the…
Continue ReadingMoke brushes Hawaii’s Big Island just a week after Hurricane Lala
By Meteorologists Tyler Ory, Briana Waxman (CNN) — Tropical Depression Moke is passing well south of Hawaii after weakening Sunday evening, but…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – Marathon Emissions Fallout
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A set of incidents at a major local refinery may now result in legal action – and more. Marathon Petroleum, which operates…
Continue ReadingTropical Storm Moke set to impact storm-weary Hawaii
By Meteorologists Tyler Ory, Mary Gilbert, and CNN’s Kate S. Petersen (CNN) — Hawaii is eyeing a new tropical threat less than a week after the…
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Rare tornado hits New York City area as storms cause chaos across Northeast, Mid-Atlantic
CNN By CNN meteorologists Chris Dolce and Dakota Smith (CNN) — Destructive tornadoes and drenching storms pummeled the Mid-Atlantic and…
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From seed to plate: EPCC culinary program to showcase original dishes at garden show
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Fall Home & Garden Show will bring another round of home improvement and gardening ideas to the Borderland.…
Continue Reading Rare tornado hits New York City area as storms cause chaos across Northeast, Mid-Atlantic
By CNN meteorologists Chris Dolce and Dakota Smith (CNN) — Destructive tornadoes and drenching storms pummeled the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast,…
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El Niño will upend winter weather in the US. Here’s who will feel it the most
By Meteorologist Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — The burgeoning Super El Niño will have major implications for winter weather in the United…
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Marathon refinery incident released more than 15 tons of pollutants: Reports
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality released the final reports on two incidents at the Marathon Petroleum Refinery…
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Small earthquake felt near Jal, New Mexico
JAL, New Mexico (KVIA) — A 2.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded just outside of Jal, New Mexico, Tuesday evening. The U.S. Geological Survey said…
Continue ReadingMiami hit an all-time record on Tuesday. It’s more significant than you think
By Andrew Freedman, CNN (CNN) — Miami tied its all-time high temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit on Tuesday, amid a sprawling heat wave that…
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Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro represents families impacted by Marathon refinery incident
EL PASO, Texas — Two weeks after tons of pollutants emitted from the Marathon Petroleum Refinery in South-Central El Paso, impacted residents still…
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Flooding temporarily closes Montana Avenue in East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Montana West near Justice Drive and Tierra Este has reopened after flooding temporarily closed the road overnight last week.…
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Tularosa water emergency affects local restaurant
TULAROSA, N.M. (KVIA) – Two weeks after Tularosa declared a water emergency, residents and business owners are growing frustrated as the village…
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At least one dead, tens of thousands without power and over 100 homes damaged in wake of Hurricane Lala in Hawaii
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Continue ReadingAt least one dead, tens of thousands without power and over 100 homes damaged in wake of Hurricane Lala in Hawaii
By Dalia Faheid, Karina Tsui, Chris Boyette and Kate S. Petersen, and Meteorologists Tyler Ory and Dakota Smith (CNN) — At least one person has…
Continue Reading1 dead, thousands without power as Tropical Storm Lala lashes Hawaii
By Dalia Faheid, Karina Tsui, Chris Boyette, Meteorologists Dakota Smith and Tyler Ory (CNN) — One person is dead and tens of thousands have…
Continue ReadingPowerful storms slam the Midwest for a sixth-straight day, striking already flood-ravaged Indiana and Ohio
CNN By Dalia Faheid, Sarah Dewberry and Meteorologist Briana Waxman (CNN) — Drenching storms rolled over the flood-ravaged Midwest for a sixth…
Continue ReadingMidwest flooding begins to ease, but one more round of storms is on the way
By Dalia Faheid, Sarah Dewberry, Rebekah Riess, Kate S. Petersen, Briana Waxman, Mary Gilbert, Tyler Ory, Maria Aguilar Prieto, , (CNN) —…
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Residents invited to shape future El Paso parks through public meetings
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso residents can share ideas to help shape the future of the city’s parks, trails and other public spaces. The city’s…
Continue ReadingHawaii could see its first hurricane landfall in decades as Lala strengthens
By Meteorologists Tyler Ory, Briana Waxman (CNN) — Hawaii is bracing for a potential hurricane strike this weekend after Tropical Storm…
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Rivers rising in Indiana’s catastrophic flood zone as new storms threaten Midwest
CNN, WBBM, ANGELA FOSTER, BROOKE BOOMERSHINE, WTHR, WISH, GOV. MIKE BRAUN, X, WCHS, WBNS, WEWS, BROADCASTIFY, SOUTH DAKOTA HIGHWAY PATROL By…
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Rep. Gabe Vasquez visits La Mancha Wetlands in addressing New Mexico water issues
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Wednesday, Congressman Gabe Vasquez toured La Mancha Wetlands Restoration Project in Las Cruces to explore solutions for…
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Escobar asks Environmental Protection Agency to investigate Marathon refinery air permit compliance
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday, U.S. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrators urging the…
Continue ReadingA software glitch prevented weather warnings from going out as deadly storms struck Midwest
By Andrew Freedman, CNN (CNN) — An unusually long and far-reaching communications outage hobbled the National Weather Service just as deadly…
Continue ReadingRivers rising in Indiana’s catastrophic flood zone as new storms threaten Midwest
By Meteorologists Dakota Smith, Briana Waxman, Chris Dolce, and CNN’s Kate S. Petersen (CNN) — More heavy rain is headed to flood-ravaged…
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