Some El Pasoans opt to go to New Mexico for easier virus testing
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Data shows that coronavirus cases continue rising in southwest New Mexico, but could that be because El Pasoans have been…
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U.S.-Mexico border closure to be extended another month to the dismay of some El Paso businesses
EL PASO, Texas — The U.S. border with Mexico is expected to remain closed until at least August 21, the Mexican embassy tweeted this week,…
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Appointments no longer needed at El Paso virus testing sites, but expect wait lines
EL PASO, Texas — There are now more places for El Pasoans to get a coronavirus test without scheduling an appointment. But on the first day of this…
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Rosales defeats Montoya in runoff to be El Paso’s next district attorney
CLICK HERE for El Paso County 2020 Runoff Election Results EL PASO, Texas — Yvonne Rosales defeated James Montoya Tuesday night in the Democratic…
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Emotions run high in decision to rename Oñate High in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Emotions were still running high Wednesday, the day after the decision was made that a Las Cruces high school…
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Temps gradually cool; some storms around
El Paso recorded its 13th triple digit day in a row and its 26th so far this year. The good news is some relief is coming. Temps will continue to…
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Holguin unseats incumbent Perez in El Paso County Commission runoff
CLICK HERE for El Paso County 2020 Runoff Election Results EL PASO, Texas – A two-term El Paso County Commissioner lost to the chairwoman of the…
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NMAA amends 2020-2021 sports calendar; football season to begin in February
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico – The New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) remains confident that there will be high school sports next school year.…
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No more delays: It’s tax day – Here’s what you need to know about tonight’s deadline
WASHINGTON, DC — This year’s federal income tax deadline was postponed to July 15 due to the coronavirus pandemic, and the Internal…
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Dona Ana County sees 12th virus death; 2 more southern New Mexico nursing homes infected
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A man in his 70s from Doña Ana County was among a half-dozen new coronavirus deaths in New Mexico reported by state health…
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USC will award $4,000 scholarships per semester to students who stay at home
The University of Southern California’s financial aid office announced it will award up to $8,000 in scholarships to students who would…
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Joe Biden’s among numerous prominent Twitter accounts hacked in ransom attack
WASHINGTON, DC — The Twitter accounts of numerous well-known figures and companies have apparently been compromised by an unknown hacker asking…
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Kanye West dropping out of 2020 presidential race
NEW YORK, NY — Kanye West’s run for the 2020 presidency is reportedly over just as quickly as it started. Less than two weeks after the July…
Continue Reading One of the country’s largest megachurches says it’s canceling all in-person services for the rest of 2020 over coronavirus concerns
One of the country’s largest megachurches said it is suspending in-person worship for the rest of 2020 due to coronavirus concerns.…
Continue Reading Several big US school districts are extending remote classes into the fall
School districts across the country are being forced to reconsider their reopening plans and even reverse course for the upcoming school year, as…
Continue Reading Huge protests rock several countries as coronavirus ignites rage against governments
Major protests are breaking out against governments in several countries after coronavirus sparked fury over grievances including economic problems…
Continue Reading Midland’s ‘Touch a Truck’ event restructured as ‘Don’t Touch a Truck’
Click here for updates on this story MIDLAND, MI (WNEM) — The City of Midland cancelled its annual Touch a Truck event…
Continue Reading 5 years after its Pluto flyby, New Horizons spacecraft forges ahead
When NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft flew by Pluto five years ago this week, it captured detailed views of the mysterious icy dwarf planet on…
Continue Reading ‘Touch a Truck’ event restructured as ‘Don’t Touch a Truck’
Click here for updates on this story MIDLAND, MI (WNEM) — The City of Midland cancelled its annual Touch a Truck event…
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Texas classrooms can stay closed without losing state funding if local health officials order it
AUSTIN, Texas — Local public health officials will be able to keep Texas schools closed for in-person instruction this fall without risking state…
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New Mexico DA sues ‘vigilante’ militia group with alleged ties to white supremacy
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — In the wake of a protest that turned violent after a man opened fire on demonstrators last month, a prosecutor in New…
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Military flights resume at Holloman AFB after F-16C fighter jet crash
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — Military flights resumed Wednesday at Holloman Air Force Base in southern New Mexico following an F-16C jet fighter crash…
Continue Reading Some Call On Governor To Mandate Masks: ‘I Struggle With That’
Click here for updates on this story DENVER, CO (KCNC) — Gov. Jared Polis says he’s concerned about COVID-19 numbers…
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YISD delaying start of new school year until Aug. 17
EL PASO, Texas — The Ysleta Independent School District announced Wednesday that it will now delay the start of the new school year until Aug. 17,…
Continue Reading University Of Miami Announces Plan To Move Forward With In-Person & Virtual Classes For Fall Semester
Click here for updates on this story Miami, FL (WFOR) — On Tuesday, the University of Miami announced its plans to move…
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A Michigan man won $2 million after a gas station clerk gave him the wrong ticket
A Michigan man is lucky, even by lottery winner standards, after a gas station clerk gave him a $2 million winning scratch-off ticket by mistake. The…
Continue Reading Scientists strapped a tiny camera to a beetle to test just how small video technology can get
Scientists have developed a tiny wireless camera that can ride on the back of an insect, giving users a bug’s-eye view of the world.…
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Walmart requiring customers in all U.S. stores to wear masks
Walmart will require customers at all of its U.S. stores to wear masks beginning next week, becoming the largest retailer to mandate facial coverings…
Continue Reading Warrant issued in Atlanta shooting death of 8-year-old Secoriea Turner
A warrant has been issued in the shooting death of an 8-year-old girl over Fourth of July weekend, the Atlanta Police Department said. The warrant…
Continue Reading Vigil Highlights Youth Gun Violence & Healing In Denver
Click here for updates on this story DENVER, CO (KCNC) — While the city of Denver has seen an increase in violent crime…
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