ABC-7 Traffic Alert: Semi flips over on Vinton overpass
VINTON, Texas (KVIA) — A semi-truck flipped over while traveling on the Vinton overpass Tuesday morning. Emergency crews are on the scene assessing…
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El Paso named high-risk area for Alzheimer’s, especially for Hispanic and Black individuals
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is one of the top 10 counties in the nation where populations are at high-risk for developing Alzheimer’s Disease,…
Continue ReadingAmerican researcher doing well after rescue from a deep Turkish cave, calling it a ‘crazy adventure’
By ROBERT BADENDIECK and SUZAN FRASER Associated Press ISTANBUL (AP) — An American researcher was “doing well” at a Turkish hospital, officials…
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Thousands are feared dead and thousands more are missing in flood-ravaged eastern Libya
By SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Emergency workers uncovered more than 1,500 bodies in the wreckage of Libya’s eastern city of Derna…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Back door cold front brings cooler temps, scattered showers
The ABC-7 First Alert continues for scattered showers and thunderstorms through tonight. A back door cold front moved into the region and spread…
Continue ReadingEscaped Pennsylvania killer spotted and possibly has a weapon, authorities say
Originally Published: 11 SEP 23 00:53 ET Updated: 12 SEP 23 01:35 ET By Nouran Salahieh, Dakin Andone and Celina Tebor, CNN (CNN) — A Pennsylvania…
Continue ReadingBiden admin takes step advancing deal to free Americans held in Iran by issuing waiver for transfer of restricted Iranian funds to Qatar
Originally Published: 11 SEP 23 18:16 ET Updated: 12 SEP 23 07:06 ET By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration has issued a waiver…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Storms develop along with cooler temps
El Paso hit 100 again today for the 70th triple of the season so far. This was also the 10th triple of the month – most on record. The triples will…
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Former IDEA Public Schools teacher had sexual relationship with 8th grader, court documents reveal
Update: According to court documents newly obtained by ABC-7, the student was 14 and in the 8th grade. Patterson teaches biology at the IDEA Public…
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Growing opposition to New Mexico’s temporary gun ban
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A temporary ban restricting people in and around Albuquerque from carrying their guns in public…
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9/11 Firefighters reflect on legacy of Twin Towers, impact on mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Both Paul Mannix and Jim McGlynn responded to the attack on the Twin Towers on 9/11. Both have years of experience in the…
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3 Mayfield High students faint during 9/11 ceremony in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Three Mayfield High School students fainted during the school’s 9/11 ceremony this morning. “Paramedics were there…
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El Paso County Judge discusses expected migrant surge over the coming months
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego sat down with ABC-7 Monday. He said that the county has seen a rise in the number of…
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City of Juarez plans to employ migrants staying at local shelters
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — With more migrants arriving at the border and filling local city shelters, Juarez authorities are looking for a plan to…
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Bowie High School marching band member dies after collapsing at football game
Update: Esparza’s family will hold his service on Thursday, September 14 at 7 p.m. at San Ignacio de Loyola Catholic Church. That is located at 408…
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Texas AG Ken Paxton’s affair took a toll on office, a former staffer says at impeachment trial
By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — One of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton ‘s former staffers testified Monday that the…
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“They think they’re out there watching the World Cup”: Soccer leaders alarmed at uptick of adults’ misbehavior at youth games
EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA-TV)-Youth sports today face double trouble with the success of stars like Lionel Messi, Ricardo Pepi, Megan Rapinoe, and Mia…
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Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano alert level is downgraded after latest eruption
HONOLULU (AP) — The alert level on Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, was downgraded Monday with no infrastructure threatened…
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Earthquake robbed Moroccan villagers of almost everything — loved ones, homes and possessions
By SAM METZ and MOSA’AB ELSHAMY Associated Press TAFEGHAGHTE, Morocco (AP) — His dead relatives have been dug out and buried, but the…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Rain chances increase, followed by a cool down
The ABC-7 First Alert continues, but it’s for increased rain chances this time. We will see scattered showers and thunderstorms on Monday, but as a…
Continue ReadingApple could be about to make the biggest change to the iPhone in 11 years
Originally Published: 08 SEP 23 09:38 ET Updated: 08 SEP 23 16:00 ET By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business (CNN) — Apple is set to unveil the…
Continue ReadingKim Jong Un to visit Russia at Vladimir Putin’s invitation
Originally Published: 11 SEP 23 05:06 ET Updated: 11 SEP 23 07:52 ET By Jake Kwon, Gawon Bae, Jessie Yeung and Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — Kim Jong Un…
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El Paso and Las Cruces Fire Departments commemorate 9/11
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Today, we are commemorating the thousands of lives lost 22 years ago in the tragic terrorist attacks. Las Cruces and El Paso…
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Road closures in El Paso County, Las Cruces for the week of September 11 to 15
EL PASO, Texas — From west to east El Paso, to Southern New Mexico there’s a construction project in almost every part of the Borderland. Here’s a…
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One person critically injured after motorcycle crash at East El Paso intersection
UPDATE — All lanes of Joe Battle have been reopened, Special Traffic Investigators are now leading the investigation EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One…
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Borderland shelters in need of volunteers as many face overcapacity
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Opportunity Center for the Homeless and the Annunciation House are two of the several shelters calling for more…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Rain tonight and more chances for start of week
Good evening everyone! We are expecting another hot day tomorrow, but guess whaaaat…rain is on the way! In fact, tonight will be the first chance…
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Annunciation House seeks volunteers amid migrant increase
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–Annunciation house, a local shelter that helps asylum seekers and refugees, is in need of volunteers. According to their…
Continue Reading Moroccans sleep in the streets for 3rd night following an earthquake that took more than 2,100 lives
By SAM METZ and MOSA’AB ELSHAMY Associated Press AMIZMIZ, Morocco (AP) — People in Morocco slept in the streets of Marrakech for a third…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Extreme Heat in El Paso with 103°F Forecast, Thunderstorms Loom Ahead
Good morning and happy Sunday! We are currently under a first alert due to extreme heat, with El Paso forecasted to reach 103 degrees today. Residual…
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