DEA finds purple fentanyl with animal tranquilizer in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s DEA said they found purple fentanyl with xylazine, a type of animal tranquilizer. This type of opioid has been…
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U.S. strikes another boat in eastern Pacific, killing 4
Originally Published: 17 DEC 25 20:38 ET Updated: 17 DEC 25 20:47 ET By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — The US military conducted a…
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Salvation Army needs help spreading Christmas joy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For Elia Kennedy, the sound of a small bell signals more than the start of the holiday season. It represents nearly five…
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Watch: President Trump addressing the nation Wednesday night
President Donald Trump will deliver remarks to the nation at 7 p.m. MT. The White House said his speech will highlight the administration’s…
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Motorcyclist who died in crash on Northwestern identified
Update (4:30 PM): Special Traffic Investigators say that motorcyclist Sergio Valenzuela was killed in this morning’s crash on Northwestern Drive.…
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Two people injured after semi jackknifed on I-10 West at Zaragoza; fuel spilled on highway
Update (2:40 PM): All lanes of traffic on on I-10 West at Zaragoza have been reopened. Update (12:18 PM): El Paso Police say that officers are…
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Family of fallen Las Cruces Police officer receive a mortgage-free home
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)- Tunnel to Towers Foundation is providing a mortgage-free home to the family of Jonah Hernandez, a Las Cruces Police…
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New EPISD superintendent to make $360,000 a year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dr. Brian Lusk, El Paso Independent School District’s newly-selected superintendent, will be making an annual base salary of…
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Bario Azteca leader pleads guilty in 2010 U.S. Consulate murders case
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Eduardo Ravelo, aka Tablas, 57, pleaded guilty to murder in aid of racketeering, in addition to other crimes, for his role…
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The Oscars will abandon broadcast TV for YouTube starting in 2029
By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — The Oscars telecast will move from broadcasting to streaming in 2029, switching from ABC to YouTube — a…
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ABC-7 partnering with Viatlant for holiday blood drive
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is partnering with Vitalant for a holiday blood drive, happening Thursday, November 18, 2025. Stop by the ABC-7…
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Pellicano widening project back on track, led by new construction company
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Construction is moving along on the long-delayed Pellicano Drive widening project, a major East El Paso roadway that…
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El Paso middle school harp prodigy needs help to get his own instrument
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — At just 12 years old, Iker Torres is already being recognized for something rarely seen at his age: mastery of the harp.…
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Anthony man sentenced to life in prison for child exploitation
ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Anthony, New Mexico resident Othon Jorge Zamarripa, 35, was sentenced to life in prison for multiple child exploitation…
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Fire burns house in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A house on the 1800 block of Lester Avenue caught fire Tuesday evening. Fire crews were called out just before 7…
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New DNA technology identifies remains found in Minnesota as World War II veteran from El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Investigators used the latest DNA technology to identify the remains of a missing World War II veteran and El Paso native.…
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Winter energy costs can rise, how to reduce your bill this season
Temperatures are dropping as we approach the winter season, which means your electricity bill can increase. A study from the National Energy…
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Fort Bliss garrison commander visits ABC-7
FORT BLISS, Texas (KIVA) — Fort Bliss Garrison Commander Col. Michael V. Soyka will visit the ABC-7 studio to discuss his role as garrison…
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Warner Bros. Discovery advises shareholders to reject Paramount’s offer. But the battle isn’t over
Originally Published: 17 DEC 25 07:02 ET Updated: 17 DEC 25 07:03 ET By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — Warner Bros. Discovery is officially rejecting…
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First funerals held for Bondi Beach massacre victims as alleged shooter is charged with murder and terror offenses
Originally Published: 16 DEC 25 20:36 ET Updated: 17 DEC 25 01:20 ET By Helen Regan, CNN (CNN) — The first funerals for some of the 15 people…
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El Pasoans raise concerns over 911 response times
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For decades, Americans have been taught to call 911 in an emergency. But some El Paso residents say when they needed help,…
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ABC-7’s Paul Cicala dresses up as Santa for Pebble Hills Elementary students
EL PASO (KVIA) — ABC-7 anchor Paul Cicala represented KVIA by surprising a group of kids in the Ysleta Unified School District by appearing as Santa…
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Rob Reiner’s son, Nick Reiner, charged with 1st-degree murder with special circumstances
Nick Reiner, 32, is being held without bail. By Kevin Shalvey and Emily Shapiro December 16, 2025, 4:46 PM Nick Reiner has been charged with the…
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Mexican industry, maquiladora leaders ask Environmental Commission to keep commercial traffic at Bridge of the Americas
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua / EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Mexican National Association of Importers and Exporters (ANIERM) sent a letter/complaint to…
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New Details: Two El Paso Police officers arrested
Update (December 16, 2025): Court documents state that Officer Joshua Arroyos was arrested after an incident on November 27, 2025. The victim alleges…
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Canutillo man charged with animal cruelty
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Juan Gutierrez, 55, is charged with cruelty to a non-livestock animal after the El Paso County Animal Welfare Unit found a…
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NMSU Police charge El Paso man with stalking
Update (December 17, 2025): Officials have released the booking photo of Santiago Garcia. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State…
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Single-engine plane makes emergency landing in Fort Bliss
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Officials with the El Paso International Airport confirmed to ABC-7 that a single-engine plane made an emergency landing on…
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Las Cruces daycare provider pleads guilty to possessing child sex abuse material
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Juan Jose Cardiel-Hernandez, 80, a Las Cruces daycare provider, pleaded guilty to knowingly possessing child sexual…
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Full video showing follow-up strike on alleged drug boat won’t be released to the public, Hegseth says
By Haley Britzky, Alison Main, Manu Raju, Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — The Pentagon will not release to the public the full video of the US…
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