Water outage in Northeast El Paso planned for Wednesday

KVIA on May 26, 2026

Gabrielle Lopez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water said a planned water outage will affect some Northeast residents Wednesday while the utility does replacement work.

The utility said from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, about 200 customers near Cross Street from Deer Avenue to Oryx Circle will lose water service.

The work will replace valves in the area to improve infrastructure, EP Water said. The utility will have two water tankers for affected residents starting at 9 a.m. until water pressure returns to normal.

You can find the tankers at Cross Street at Deer Avenue and Quail Avenue, the utility said. The map below marks the tankers’ locations.

Courtesy: El Paso Water

The work won’t affect wastewater services, EP Water said.

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St. Joseph woman accused of kicking 7-year-old into Sedalia pool

KMIZ on May 26, 2026

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A St. Joseph woman was charged with a pair of felonies after she allegedly kicked a 7-year-old boy into a pool on Saturday in Sedalia.

Penny Badgett, born in 1963, was charged with child abuse and endangering the welfare of a child. She was held at the Pettis County Jail on a 24-hour hold and was released, according to Monday court filings. A warrant was issued on Monday and a $15,000 bond was set.

The probable cause statement says police were called to a hotel after 8 p.m. Saturday. Badgett allegedly kicked a 7-year-old boy into a pool that was 5-and-a-half-feet deep, the statement says. She did not know the youth beforehand.

Badgett was confronted by the child’s aunt and Badgett allegedly told the woman that she kicked the youth because he “was mean to another child,” the statement says. Police reviewed video, which allegedly showed Badgett standing behind the child, waited for him to sit down and then using her foot to push him into the pool, court documents say.

Police went to Badgett’s room and she allegedly said, “I know what this is about, I pushed him,” court documents say.

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Live Results: May 2026 Primary Runoff Election

KVIA on May 26, 2026

Gabrielle Lopez

UPDATE (May 28, 2026) — In the closest El Paso race Tuesday, Dora Oaxaca Rivera defeated incumbent Justice of the Peace for Precinct 5, Lucila Najera, by 43 votes out of more than 3,000 cast.

Rivera had 1,558 votes while Najera had 1,515, according to results with 97% of precincts reporting.

UPDATE (May 27, 2026) — With 100% of precincts reporting, Attorney General Ken Paxton has defeated the incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the Republican runoff for U.S. Senate.

Paxton led with 64% (887,435) of total votes while Cornyn trailed behind with 36% (502,118).

Paxton will face Democratic state Rep. James Talarico in November.

UPDATE (9:53 p.m.) — With 97% of precincts reporting, Denise Butterworth leads in the Democratic runoff for justice of the peace for Precinct 1 with 52% of votes (1,507). Octavio Dominguez closely trails behind with 1,368 votes.

For 90% of precincts reporting for the Democratic runoff for justice of the peace for Precinct 2, Democrat Christie Saiz leads with 56% (963) of votes. Incumbent Brian J. Haggerty has 764 votes right now.

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UPDATE (8:50 p.m.) — With 62% of precincts reporting, ABC-7 projects Adam Buman as the projected republican nominee for U.S. Representative for District 16.

Bauman holds a 69% lead over Manuel J. Barraza, who holds 31% of votes right now.

UPDATE (8:43 p.m.) — Just after polls in El Paso County closed, Texas State Representative James Talarico thanked Sen. John Cornyn for his time representing Texas.

His social media post came in the same hour ABC-7 projected Attorney General Ken Paxton as the winner of the Republican runoff for U.S. Senator.

“We don’t agree on everything, but we both still believe in public service,” Talarico wrote on X.

Talarico is the Democratic nominee running for the U.S. Senate in Texas.

UPDATE (8:31 p.m.) — ABC-7 projects Nathan Johnson will defeat Joe Jaworski in the Democratic runoff for Attorney General.

With 68% of precincts reporting results, Johnson leads at 59 percent.

UPDATE (8:24 p.m.) — In the Democratic runoff for Lieutenant Governor, ABC-7 projects Vikki Goodwin will defeat Marcos Isaias Velez. Goodwin is ahead with 68% of votes.

Right now, 67% of precincts reported their results.

UPDATE (8:17 p.m.) — ABC-7 projects Mayes Middleton will defeat U.S. Rep. Chip Roy in the Republican race for Attorney General.

Middleton leads with 56% (594,378 votes) while Rep. Roy trails behind at 44% (471,070). Eighty-four percent of precincts have reported their results.

UPDATE (7:49 p.m.) — With 70% of reported votes, ABC-7 projects Attorney General Ken Paxton will defeat the incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the Republican runoff for U.S. Senate.

Paxton leads with 63% (598,396) of total votes so far while Cornyn trails behind with 37% (348,498).

UPDATE (7:41 p.m.) — The Associated Press projected Attorney General Ken Paxton will defeat incumbent John Cornyn for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate.

UPDATE (7:25 p.m.) — The Associated Press projected Nathan Johnson will defeat Joe Jaworski in the Democrat runoff for Attorney General. The AP reported an estimated 55.53% of votes have come in.

The AP also projected Vikki Goodwin will win the democratic race for the Democrat runoff for Lieutenant Governor. She holds the lead at 69% against Marcos Isaias Velez.

UPDATE (7:03 p.m.) — CNN projects Attorney General Ken Paxton will defeat Sen. John Cornyn in the Republican runoff for U.S. Senate.

Polls in El Paso County closed at 7 p.m.

In the Republican runoff for U.S. Representative for District 16, Adam Bauman leads with an estimated 70% of votes against Manuel J. Barraza. Fifty-nine percent of precincts’ results have been reported. Whoever wins will face U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar in the November election.

UPDATE (6:48 p.m.) — With an estimated 54% of early votes in, Ken Paxton holds the lead (63%) against the incumbent John Cornyn (37%).

Mayes Middleton also keeps his lead (57%) against U.S. Rep. Chip Roy (43%) for the Republican Texas Attorney General runoff. Fifty-eight percent of those votes have come in.

UPDATE (6:16 p.m.) — Thirty percent of early votes for the U.S. Senator runoff race have come in. Ken Paxton is leading with 61% of those votes (250,957) while the incumbent John Cornyn has 39% (157,998).

Meanwhile, Mayes Middleton is leading the Republican Texas Attorney General with 310,136 votes against Chip Roy. Forty-two percent of those votes have come in for 100 precincts.

For the Democratic Attorney General race, Nathan Johnson leads with 61% of votes against Joe Jaworski. Thirty-four percent of those votes have come in.

Find full live results here.

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Voters have been heading to the polls Tuesday to vote in the Primary Runoff Election.

Results will determine who will move on to the November general election. Ballots feature candidates from races in the March primary where no one received a majority of their party’s vote.

Polls close at 7 p.m. Under Texas law, voters in line by 7 p.m. are entitled to vote.

You can find sample ballots and voter requirements here.

ABC-7 will have live results on air and online in this article and on our elections results page.

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KC man accused of assaulting victim in wheelchair in Columbia

KMIZ on May 26, 2026

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A Kansas City man has been charged with four felonies after he allegedly assaulted a victim who was in a wheelchair.

Arthur Wayne Hooks, 71, was charged on Tuesday with second-degree assault of a special victim, two counts of armed criminal action and one count of unlawful use of a weapon. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond.

The probable cause statement says someone on May 3 brought the victim to a police officer’s vehicle that was parked at the Eagle Stop at 1704 North Providence Road.

The victim allegedly told police they were assaulted by Hooks after they refused to have sex with him, court documents say. The victim was evaluated by EMS and police noted multiple injuries in the probable cause statement.

Police found Hooks with a 9-inch knife when he was arrested, the statement says.

Hooks was allegedly recorded on video telling police that he attacked the wheelchair-bound victim in self-defense, court documents say.

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A bill that could change who has final say on student transfer eligibility, referee calls for MSHSAA waits governor approval

KMIZ on May 26, 2026

Alison Patton

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)

A bill that could change who has the final say on high school sports and activities appeals is sitting on the governor’s desk after months of back-and-forth with the private nonprofit that organizes many of Missouri’s interscholastic activities. 

Senate Bill 863 would create a governor-appointed oversight commission for the Missouri State High School Activities Association. The five-member commission would have the final say on appeals that have either exhausted MSHSAA’s appeals process or were made directly with the board. 

The oversight board is supposed to be an independent voice for students and their families, so that it’s not just MSHSAA making decisions, say its supporters. 

“What people felt like is when they went through the appeals process through MSHSAA, that MSHSAA was making judgment calls on their officials,” bill sponsor Sen. Jason Bean (R-Holcomb) said. 

The bill has changed considerably since it was introduced in December, when it included more oversight over MSHSAA. MSHSAA released a statement noting the bill and a Senate substitute bill looked like a possible “government takeover.” 

“We’re happy with the final version,” MSHSAA’s Executive Director Jennifer Rukstad told ABC 17 News in an interview. “Being a private nonprofit, ultimately, no government interference would be ideal.” 

Rukstad said that MSHSAA isn’t opposed to having an oversight commission. 

“If we can figure out ways to be as fair as possible, and if our state government wants to have some say in that, ultimately, it’s not a bad thing,” Rukstad said. 

The bill was approved by both chambers and sent to the governor’s desk in late April and is now awaiting his signature. Kehoe said the bill is being reviewed by his office now. 

“They just wanted some accountability, parents, coaches, teachers, etc., as well as the student athletes,” Kehoe said. “We believe this bill gives a little more accountability and still allows us to have a great system here in Missouri.” 

The bill is one of Kehoe’s legislative priorities, and he announced his support during his State of the State Address in January. If signed, the oversight commission would begin reviewing appeals in the 2027-28 school year. 

After avoiding what appeared to be a brief attempt at a total state takeover of high school sports, MSHSAA also faces a discrimination lawsuit over a board policy. 

Tune into ABC 17 News at 6 p.m. on Thursday to learn more about the state’s oversight of MSHSAA. 

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Coin toss decides tied race for Caribou County commissioner

KIFI on May 26, 2026

Curtis Jackson

SODA SPRINGS, Idaho (KIFI) – A coin toss determined the winner of the Republican race for Caribou County Commissioner in District 2.

George Hulse won the toss over Tracy Davis.

George Hulse was declared the winner on Tuesday after a coin toss was used to determine who won the Republican ticket for Caribou County Commissioner District 2. Courtesy: The Idaho Enterprise

The coin toss was used after the two candidates tied with 469 votes each in last Tuesday’s primary election. A third candidate, Marty McCullough, also ran in the race received 405 votes.

The coin toss was held at the Caribou County Courthouse after the official results showed the race was tied.

Last week, we asked both Davis and Hulse if they would have preferred a runoff election instead.

“The only time I’ve ever seen anything decided by the flip of a coin that I thought was important? When I was in high school, I pole vaulted, and I tied with one of the other contestants,” relates Hulse. “It was decided by the flip of a coin who had first. I just thought, that’s quite a way to decide something like that or an election. But I don’t think that’s fair.”

“I think runoff elections are probably the more better bet,” says Davis. “I just feel like, you know, especially in a three-way race, it can change a lot of dynamics in the voting system.”

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Border Patrol El Centro Sector agents conduct immigration enforcement across Coachella Valley

KYMA on May 26, 2026

Dillon Fuhrman

INDIO, Calif. (KYMA) – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says Border Patrol agents at the El Centro Sector’s Indio Station are conducting immigration enforcement across the Coachella Valley.

According to a press release, Indio Stations agents have arrested hundreds of undocumented migrants in the U.S. since January of this year.

CBP says among the undocumented migrants arrested had prior criminal convictions, which includes:

Two for murder

nine for sex offenses

49 for driving under the influence

23 for inflicting corporal injury or assault

19 for drug charges

14 for grand theft and burglary

During those arrests, CBP says the agents also seized “substantial quantities” of methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl and other narcotics, which they say disrupts “the flow of illicit drugs into the region.”

In addition, CBP says the agents apprehended more than 250 people unlawfully in the U.S. who have commercial driver’s licenses, and says the agents continue to pursue undocumented migrants throughout the region, “prioritizing public safety over sanctuary policies.”

“The Premier Sector continues to deliver full spectrum immigration enforcement,” said Acting Chief Patrol Agent Daniel I. Parra. “Whether it’s human smuggling, drug trafficking, or removing dangerous offenders from our communities, Border Patrol agents remain committed to protecting the American people and securing our nation.”

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‘All of our memories are here’: Family shares heartbreak after loss of NE Bend home to fire

KTVZ on May 26, 2026

Claire Elmer

(Update: adding comments from family members)

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Northeast Bend family returned Tuesday to what remains of their home, days after a late-night fire destroyed two residences and caused more than $1 million in damage.

For the Juarez family, the house was more than a structure. It was where they grew up, celebrated birthdays, and built a lifetime of memories.

“All of our memories are here. I can’t pick one,” said Gabriela Juarez, who lived in the home with her mother and siblings. “They’re all precious to me now. Even the bad ones, they’re all special now.”

The fire broke out late on May 21, just hours after the family had gathered to celebrate the youngest family member’s 5th birthday.

Gabriela said they had noticed the smell of smoke earlier in the day, but did not know where it was coming from, even after checking WatchDuty and neighbors online.

Hours later, the family woke up to smoke and flames.

“It all happened so fast,” Gabriela said. “By the time I ran through, the door was already covered in flames. The whole night I could just still feel the heat on my back from the flames behind me.”

Everyone made it out safely. But Gabriela said the fire moved so quickly, a matter of seconds could have changed the outcome.

“I’m so glad that I didn’t waste any time grabbing anything,” she said. “Our fire alarms were good and recent updated. We don’t remember hearing anything. We don’t even remember hearing sirens. We were so in shock.”

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

On Tuesday, Gabriela returned to the home for the first time. What remained was mostly ash, twisted metal, and collapsed walls. But within the damage, the family found a few precious items that survived — including a small souvenir and old family keepsakes.

Gabriela’s mother, Maria Contreras, said she found boxes of family photos, birthday cards, and school projects through a hole in the garage wall.

One of those items, made by Gabriela’s sister, Destiny, when she was a child, went from a stored ceramic to a prized keepsake. 

“Destiny made a little bowl at school. It was like a chocolate brown color,” Maria said. “I remember when she brought it home when she was little, I thought it was so ugly. And when I reached in and grabbed that, it was the most beautiful thing I’ve seen.”

The family is now working through insurance, temporary housing, and the long recovery process ahead. Gabriela said the support they have received from the community has helped keep them going.

“It’s crazy to see strangers donate to us and send us messages and call us and show up for us when they never knew us,” she said. “It’s definitely helping.”

Even surrounded by loss, the family said they are focusing on what they still have: each other, and a community helping them through.

Gabriela has set up a GoFundMe to help support the family.

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Cole County homicide suspect takes Alford plea

KMIZ on May 26, 2026

Matthew Sanders

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)

A Callaway County man has made an Alford plea to reduced charges in a 2017 Cole County homicide.

Zacchaeus D. Silva pleaded guilty earlier this month to accessory to second-degree assault in the beating death of Jerry Robertson on April 20, 2017, court records show. Silva had been indicted with second-degree murder, first-degree assault, armed criminal action, evidence tampering and witness tampering charges.

An Alford plea is one in which a defendant does not explicitly admit guilt, but acknowledges the state has the evidence to obtain a conviction.

Sentencing is set for July 13 before Judge Daniel Green.

A co-defendant, Robert Thrasher, was sentenced to 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in 2022.

Thrasher is incarcerated at Moberly Correctional Center.

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IID donates Mobile Command Center to ICSO

KYMA on May 26, 2026

Dillon Fuhrman

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – Imperial Irrigation District (IID) says they have donated their Mobile Command Center to the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office (ICSO).

According to a press release, this is to help “strengthen regional emergency preparedness, support local incident management, communications, data processing, and coordination across all field operations during emergencies and public safety operations.”

“Our cooperative effort reflects our shared interest in responsibly managing public resources,” said Karin Eugenio, Chairwoman of the IID Board of Directors. “When an asset is no longer needed by the District, we look for great opportunities, such as this one, to ensure that the resource can continue to benefit the community.”

IID says the center was deemed to be a surplus to their operations, and says they reached out to ICSO and Imperial County to ensure the unit remains in service to the public.

“This is a practical example of how local agencies can work together to keep public resources active and serving residents,” said IID Director Alex Cardenas.

IID Board of Supervisors Peggy Price also said the transfer supports “coordinated emergency operations across departments and jurisdictions.”

“Partnerships like this strengthen public safety and emergency readiness for residents countywide,” Price said. “We appreciate IID’s collaboration and commitment to ensuring this resource continues serving the Imperial County community.”

ICSO Sheriff Fred Miramontes said the center will help support ICSO’s operational needs during emergencies, disasters, and large-scale incidents requiring on-site coordination.

“With the donation of the Mobile Command Center, the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office and the Imperial Irrigation District will significantly strengthen collaboration, reinforcing the importance of interagency coordination and regional emergency preparedness throughout Imperial County,” Sheriff Miramontes said. “The Mobile Command Center will improve incident coordination during disasters and large-scale emergencies while enhancing communication among the Sheriff’s Office, Fire Department, IID, and mutual-aid partners.”

The formal transfer took place last Thursday, with IID handing the keys to the center over to Miramontes.

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