Atlanta shooting suspect in custody after hourslong manhunt
Update: The suspect in a mass shooting at a Midtown Atlanta medical building that left one woman dead and four others wounded Wednesday is in custody…
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El Paso leaders looking for input during search for new police chief
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — City leaders are seeking the public’s help in selecting a new police chief. Former Chief Greg Allen died earlier this year.…
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13-year-old El Paso teen wins gold in major Jiu-Jitsu competition in Brazil
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 13-year-old Kolby Gonzales took home gold at the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation Brasileiro in Sao Paolo,…
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Law firm investigating NMSU’s handling of hazing allegations releases findings report
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The law firm retained by NMSU to investigate the university’s handling of recent hazing allegations by two former…
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New report on El Paso representatives’ use of taxpayer-funded gas cards
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The internal auditor released its findings report Wednesday. Last week, the audit found inconsistencies in taxpayer-funded…
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ABC-7 Xtra Depth: The Mexican Consulate responds to border challenges in the Fentanyl crisis
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –The Mexican Consulate spoke to ABC-7 about the impact of fentanyl on the border. “Mexico is sorry about the crisis the U.S.…
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One dead, 4 taken to hospital after shooting in Midtown Atlanta, police say
Update: One person is dead and four others have been taken to the hospital, the Atlanta Police Department said Wednesday, as authorities continue to…
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Businesses in Downtown El Paso adjusting to increasing migrant presence
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has spoken with the owner of a convenience store in downtown El Paso who says his sales have greatly increased with…
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Former NMSU basketball players speak out for the first time since making hazing allegations
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — For the first time two former NMSU basketball players are speaking out about the hazing allegations they made in a…
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Tuesday Morning is going out of business
Retailer Tuesday Morning is closing all of its stores and going out of business entirely. It’s the second major US home goods store to go bust in…
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NYC Mayor accuses Texas Governor of targeting ‘Black-run’ with migrant busing plan
The Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, learned that Texas Governor Gregg Abbott would resume busing migrants in his state to five of the nation’s…
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NMSU Faculty Senate expresses ‘deep concern’ with Athletic Director’s contract renewal
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — In a letter obtained by ABC-7 dated May 1, the NMSU Faculty Senate call the contract extension of Athletic Director…
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35 test positive for Covid-19 after CDC annual conference
ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a Covid-19 outbreak– from its own annual conference. A…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Health authority talks about controlling the spread of disease among migrants in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the borderland prepares for the lifting of Title 42 on May 11, concerns are growing over the health of the migrants…
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New Mexico State Police say man crashed officer’s stolen car
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A chase leads to an officer-involved shooting along I-25 and NM Highway 187. New Mexico State Police say the…
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Biden admin to send 1,500 troops to southern border for support roles ahead of expected migrant surge
Update: In a briefing Tuesday, the White Houses says the active duty troops will not be performing law enforcement tasks or directly interact with…
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Hollywood writers go on strike after contract negotiations fail
Writers in Hollywood are getting to ready to walk the picket lines. More than 11,000 members of the Writers Guild of America are set to go on strike…
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Disney oversight board votes to sue company
The board overseeing Disney’s special taxing district, which was appointed by and is aligned with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, voted on Monday to sue…
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Man in custody after barricading himself in Walmart parking lot
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Swat and local law enforcement placed on man in custody in far east El Paso. According to police, the man barricaded himself…
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What El Paso city officials are saying over community concerns of how the disaster declaration will affect them
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso submitted a total request of $40.2 million in federal funds for operations related to migrants, said…
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Investigators identify motorcyclist killed in eastside crash
Update: El Paso Police say 28-year-old Andrew Trevino died in the crash. They say he was riding a motorcycle eastbound along Montana. Traffic…
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Car rolls over at the summit of Transmountain
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A car rolled over at the summit of Transmountain Road just before 4 p.m. Monday. Witnesses tell ABC-7 that they saw the car…
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Police identify man found with gunshot wounds
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police are identifying the man found with gunshot wounds in the northeast Saturday morning. His death is now being…
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“A Second Chance”: The complicated procedure that saved an El Paso man’s life
A health ailment that’s all too common among Borderland residents took a serious toll on one El Paso man in particular. This week, ABC-7 is sharing…
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Spaceport America rocket launch ends in explosion, Celestis and UP Aerospace vow to persevere
UPHAM, New Mexico (KVIA) – An UP Aerospace rocket, 20 feet tall and carrying a NASA payload, exploded moments after liftoff today. The unfortunate…
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Chicago mayor asks Texas to stop bussing migrants to her city, governor responds
Update: Texas Governor Greg Abbott is responding to Lori Lightfoot’s letter. He is refusing to end his bussing policy. “If you truly want to ‘work…
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El Paso barber gives haircuts to migrants gathering at Sacred Heart Church
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Hundreds of migrants continue to gather around Sacred Heart Church as the expected lifting of Title 42 nears. Right now…
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Mom sentenced to 16 years for leaving newborn son in Hobbs, New Mexico dumpster
HOBBS, New Mexico (KVIA) — In a New Mexico court room Monday, Alexis Avila was sentenced to 16 years in prison. She had been convicted of…
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How El Paso County is preparing for the lifting of Title 42 on May 11th
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners are working to prepare for the potential influx of migrants expected when Title 42 is lifted…
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The House Judiciary Committee subpoenas federal agencies over censorship concerns
The House Judiciary Committee is escalating its investigation into the Federal Government’s alleged role in first amendment censorship. The committee…
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