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Caught on video: Driver loses control of car and smashes into wall in Otero County

October 4, 2019 5:40 PM KVIA ABC-7

(Editor’s note: Scroll down to the end of this story to watch the video.) A man has taken to social media in the hopes of finding the driver of…

Fort Bliss soldier praised as hero after Aug. 3 mass shooting arrested for military desertion

October 4, 2019 5:39 PM KVIA ABC-7

Glendon Oakley Jr., who was credited with helping save children during El Paso’s Aug. 3 mass shooting, has been arrested on a military…

A man who traveled from Norway to Florida to surprise his father-in-law was accidentally shot dead by him instead

October 4, 2019 5:12 PM CNN

A man traveled from Norway to Florida to surprise his father-in-law for his birthday. But when he leaped out of the bushes, he was mistakenly killed.…

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Dona Ana County until 5 PM

October 4, 2019 5:02 PM KVIA ABC-7

UPDATE: This warning has now expired. (Editor’s note: For current conditions and live radar anytime visit kvia.com/weather) THE NATIONAL…

Investigators ‘remain hopeful’ that missing New Jersey girl is still alive, prosecutor says

October 4, 2019 4:23 PM CNN

New Jersey investigators are “still searching for that key piece of information” needed to find a missing 5-year-old girl, Cumberland…

Northeast El Paso city representative arrested, accused of assaulting his wife

October 4, 2019 3:41 PM KVIA ABC-7

An El Paso city representative was arrested and charged with assaulting his wife early Friday. Sam Morgan represents District 4, which covers…

Botham Jean’s sister admires her little brother’s act of forgiveness, but respects those who disagree

October 4, 2019 3:37 PM CNN

The older sister of Botham Jean admires her youngest sibling for hugging the former Dallas police officer who killed their brother. But she…

Ex-Texas Gov. Rick Perry prepares to step down as U.S. Energy Secretary amid Ukraine controversy

October 4, 2019 3:31 PM KVIA ABC-7

U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry is preparing for his exit from the Trump Cabinet with his name squarely in the middle of the Ukrainian controversy,…

DEA agents portrayed in Netflix series ‘Narcos’ visit El Paso; talk about Pablo Escobar take down

October 4, 2019 3:29 PM KVIA ABC-7

You may know the names Steve Murphy and Javier Peña from the Netflix series ‘Narcos.’ They are the retired Drug Enforcement…

A winemaker was sentenced to five months in prison in the college admissions scam

October 4, 2019 3:02 PM CNN

A former Napa Valley vineyard owner was sentenced to five months in prison on Friday for his role in the national college admissions scam Agustin…

Another jury is about to decide the fate of a police officer charged with killing an unarmed black man

October 4, 2019 3:00 PM CNN

For the second time in a week, a jury will decide the fate of a former police officer charged with murder for killing an unarmed black man. Jurors on…

Botham Jean’s former workplace is honoring him with a portrait and a room named after him

October 4, 2019 2:16 PM CNN

After Botham Jean was fatally shot in his apartment last year, his former colleagues made a commitment to his family: They wouldn’t allow the…

El Paso VA receives recognition that could improve access to mental health care

October 4, 2019 2:07 PM KVIA ABC-7

The Psychology Internship Program at the El Paso VA Health Care System (EPVAHCS) has been awarded accreditation by the American Psychological…

URGENT – House Democrats seek documents from Mike Pence for impeachment inquiry

October 4, 2019 2:02 PM CNN

(CNN) — House Democrats are seeking documents from Vice President Mike Pence as part of their impeachment investigation into President Donald…

Chicago jury finds second man guilty in the killing of 9-year-old Tyshawn Lee

October 4, 2019 2:00 PM CNN

Corey Morgan was found guilty of first-degree murder Friday for planning the 2015 revenge slaying of 9-year-old Tyshawn Lee in a Chicago alley.…

A Florida woman made dozens of pipe bombs and intended to hurt people, sheriff says

October 4, 2019 1:13 PM CNN

A Florida woman has been arrested for allegedly making two dozen pipe bombs with the intent of using them to hurt people, the Hillsborough County…

The problem with always asking black people to forgive

October 4, 2019 12:49 PM CNN

It was the last thing anyone was expecting. Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger had just been sentenced to 10 years in prison for fatally…

Direct descendant of survivor of Porvenir Massacre talks about PBS documentary

October 4, 2019 12:27 PM KVIA ABC-7

“Porvenir, Texas” an hour-long documentary which is a part of PBS Voces series dedicated to Latino culture will have a special encore…

Motorcyclist critically injured in crash along Main Street in Las Cruces

October 4, 2019 12:21 PM KVIA ABC-7

A Las Cruces motorcyclist was hospitalized in critical condition following an early Friday morning crash along south Main Street that authorities…

Minivan crashes into building in central El Paso strip mall

October 4, 2019 12:10 PM KVIA ABC-7

A minivan crashed a building in a strip mall on Friday morning. It happened in central El Paso near the intersection of Cotton and Missouri. There…

Migrant family deportations continue to jump under Trump

October 4, 2019 11:43 AM KVIA ABC-7

Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed more than 2,500 family members between August and September of this year, revealing an increase in…

Jeep brings back the truck with Gladiator

October 4, 2019 11:41 AM Frederick Olson

One of the most anticipated Jeeps in years will soon go on sale: the Jeep Gladiator pickup…

SWAT standoff in Las Cruces ends with arrest of wanted stalker

October 4, 2019 11:35 AM KVIA ABC-7

An unarmed man was arrested early Friday morning after an hours-long SWAT standoff in Las Cruces that began Thursday night. A police dog assisted…

Funky Kia Soul completely redesigned

October 4, 2019 11:09 AM Frederick Olson

The boxy little Kia Soul is getting completely redesigned without giving up any of its unique…

Toyota launches 2020 Supra after years of speculation

October 4, 2019 11:12 AM Frederick Olson

One of the most highly anticipated sports cars made its official debut this…

Cadillac launches new midsize SUV with XT6

October 4, 2019 11:14 AM Frederick Olson

As sales numbers for SUVs continue to grow, Cadillac is launching an all-new 3-row SUV for…

Beachgoers warned of tar balls on beaches around St. Simons Sound where cargo ship overturned

October 4, 2019 10:44 AM CNN

Officials in Georgia are warning beachgoers they may find tar balls around St. Simons Sound, a month after crews began work to contain oil pollution…

Teen awakened by gunfire, hit and killed by stray bullet

October 4, 2019 10:34 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story Atlanta (WGCL) — A girl is dead after being struck by a stray bullet while she was…

2 massive fires light up Atlanta area’s early morning sky

October 4, 2019 8:37 AM CNN

Two massive fires in the Atlanta area sent flames and columns of smoke into the early morning sky Friday and moved firefighters to evacuate a few…

Two jurors in Amber Guyger’s trial say they believe Botham Jean ‘would want to forgive her’

October 4, 2019 8:31 AM CNN

Sentencing former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger to 10 years for the fatal shooting of her neighbor, Botham Jean, was one of the hardest things…