Erickson and DeVries face off over immigration

KIFI on October 31, 2026

Bryson Cook

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – As the midterm election gets closer, Republican Marco Erickson and Democrat Todd DeVries are running for State Legislature, District 33, Seat B. Both shared their positions on immigration policy in our nation.

Republican Marco Erickson said he supports federal law and believes Idaho should follow the same approach.

“Idaho needs to enforce the law, and we’re going to continue to do that,” Erickson said. “What we’ve seen this last year, there is a lot of controversy around I.C.E., but they’re enforcing the law. That’s their job. We have to support that. If you’re here illegally, that’s a problem.” 

On the other side, Democrat Todd DeVries says Idaho has been too quick to comply with federal immigration policies.

“Start looking at immigration instead of as a criminal issue, as a social issue. If people are here, if they’re contributing, they’re Americans – however they got here. We need some kind of immigration reform that recognizes that,” said DeVries.

The two candidates agree there needs to be reform when it comes to this issue. For the full, unedited interviews with both candidates, see below.

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TMZ Report: Dua Lipa, SZA and Tame Impala nearly confirmed for Coachella 2027

KESQ on October 30, 2026

Jesus Reyes

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The headliners for the 2027 Coachella Music and Arts Festival could soon be set, according to a report from TMZ.

Sources told TMZ that Dua Lipa, SZA, and Tame Impala are nearly confirmed as performers.

It would be the first time Dua Lipa has performed at Coachella. SZA performed at the festival in 2018. Tame Impala has performed at Coachella several times, most recently headlining in 2019.

TMZ also reported that BTS and Rage Against the Machine passed on the opportunity. Other rumored headliners have included Drake, Miley Cyrus, Fred Again, Oasis, and Radiohead.

Goldenvoice has not officially announced the lineup. Coachella will take place on April 9 – 11 and April 16 – 18 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio. Click here for tickets and more information.

Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing updates.

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Doña County Clerk’s Office cites improper submission by city over Sunland Park bond questions

KVIA on October 30, 2026

Gabrielle Lopez

UPDATE (Nov. 6, 2026): The Dona Ana County Clerk’s Office shared clarification on why voters in Sunland Park didn’t see a series of questions on Tuesday over how to spend money on public projects.

The city presented a resolution and two ordinances to the county clerk’s office and filing department on Aug. 21.

The county said the documents were processed for recording, but the clerk’s office said the action didn’t equal a submission of a local government ballot question to the Bureau of Elections for placement on an election ballot.

In addition, the clerk’s office said the ballot-question process requires filing and coordination with the Bureau of Elections before the question can be certified to the New Mexico Secretary of State.

The county clerk’s office said a local government seeking to submit a ballot must file a resolution, then it must be certified no later than 67 days after the election.

Read the clerk’s office letter below.

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UPDATE (Oct. 31, 2026, 1:11 PM) — The City of Sunland Park says Saturday, City Manager Mario Juarez-Infante, PE, sent a letter to Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin, Ph.D., asking for an investigation into why the City’s three General Obligation Bond questions were left off the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.

According to a news release from Sunland Park officials, the City asked that the review trace each step, including any part the City played. In the letter, attached below, city officials asked for the following:

A written timeline, with records, showing how the bond resolution was received, routed, and handled for the ballot. Findings on where the process broke down, including any City action or omission that contributed. Lawful options to correct the omission, including the earliest possible special election, with steps, a schedule, and costs. Preservation of all related records, including emails, ballot versions and vendor communications.

In the release, the City asked the County Clerk’s Office for an initial response by noon on November 2, 2026, preliminary findings within five business days, and a final written report within ten business days. In the release, the letter also states that if the review finds County actions caused the problem, the City says it has the right to seek reimbursement of documented, related costs, such as special election expenses, to the extent the law allows.

“We are government. We must learn from situations like this one, and we are all accountable.”— Mario Juarez-Infante, PE, City Manager

The Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office issued the following statement regarding the City of Sunland Park Bond questions:

“On the afternoon of Friday, October 30, 2026, the City of Sunland Park informed the Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office Bureau of Elections that several City bond questions do not appear on the November 3, 2026 General Election ballot. On August 21, the City submitted a resolution and two ordinances to the Clerk’s Office Recording & Filing Department, where they were processed as standard recordings. Placing a question on the ballot requires coordination with the Bureau of Elections, which prepares and certifies ballot content; recording a document with the Recording & Filing Department does not, on its own, initiate that process. Unfortunately, a comprehensive search of Bureau of Elections records found no emails, calls, correspondence or communication from the City of Sunland Park, including the City Clerk’s Office, following the recording or before the August 25 deadline for local governments to file ballot questions (NMSA 1978, § 1-16-3(B)). Ballots were certified by the September 4 deadline, and sample ballots have been available to the public online through the Secretary of State’s website since September 20. The Notice of Election, which lists federal, state and local races, along with constitutional amendments, judicial retention, state and local bond questions and election information, was published on October 13. The October 30 contact was the Bureau’s first notice of the matter.”

Below is the letter sent to the Doña Ana County Clerk:

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SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — The three General Obligation Bond questions approved by the Sunland Park City Council won’t appear on the Nov. 3 general election ballot. City staff confirmed and announced the issue on Friday.

Sunland Park voters were set to decide whether the city may issue up to  $8,250,000 in general obligation bonds for recreation and parks, public safety, and roads and water. The bonds would be repaid with property tax revenue the city already collects, according to the city.

City officials haven’t stated why those questions will no longer appear.

According to a news release, the city council approved the questions on Aug. 18. City staff filed the resolution with the Ana County Clerk’s Office on Aug. 21.

The city asked the clerk’s office for a full review of why the questions weren’t included.

The city said it’s working with its bond counsel and financial advisor to bring the bond questions to voters at a special election in spring 2027. The date will be announced when officials set it.

What this means for voters

Tuesday’s election will go forward as scheduled, the city said. Other races and questions on the ballot aren’t affected.

Residents who already voted don’t have to take any action.

City mailers, posters and other materials listed on the bond questions on the Nov. 3 ballot are out of date, according to the city. It’s working to update it.

“Residents were expecting to see these questions on their ballots, and we owe them a clear explanation,” said City Manager Mario Juarez-Infante, PE. “We are working to find out what happened and to give voters the chance to decide on these projects in the spring.”

The city said updates on the special election will be posted at this site.

ABC-7 reached out to the City of Sunland Park to ask why the questions won’t be included.

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More than 35 million U.S. adults have chronic kidney disease, CDC estimates

KYMA on October 30, 2026

Lauren Duffel

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – More than 35 million adults in the United States are living with chronic kidney disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The disease can affect people of any racial or ethnic background, but genetic factors, socioeconomic conditions and barriers to health care may increase the risk for some communities, including Black, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Native American populations, according to the American Kidney Fund.

Dr. Michelle Nguyen, an abdominal transplant surgeon at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, said higher rates of diabetes and high blood pressure contribute to the increased risk.

Limited access to health care can also delay diagnosis and make it harder for patients to see kidney specialists.

“It’s not just one thing…it’s a combination of factors,” Dr. Nguyen said. “Usually, these populations have higher rates of diabetes and higher rates of high blood pressure, so that plays a huge role. But I also think having low access to health care leads to delays in diagnosis and just having low access to kidney doctors.”

Access to care can be especially limited in counties near the U.S.-Mexico border. Nguyen cited a recent publication that found these counties face disadvantages in managing chronic kidney disease, in part because they have fewer kidney specialists.

Nguyen said referrals from a primary care physician to a kidney specialist can be important to a patient’s outcome.

For more information about kidney disease, visit the Arizona Mayo Clinic.

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Onvida Health reminds the community to use best practices for flu season

KYMA on October 30, 2026

Connor Emery

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – With the major holidays coming up, Onvida Health is reminding the community to stay healthy during the flu season and take all the necessary precautions.

Respiratory and flu illness can affect households during this time of year when it comes to having holiday gatherings.

While it is not required, Onvida Health says receiving the flu shot will provide less risks during the flu season.

“There’s been a lot of research that shows that it decreases the risk for hospitalization. It also decreases the need to take time off work. So, it is recommended and can be a great opportunity if it’s available,” Dr. Sten Kajitani, a physician at Onvida Health Family Medicine said.

Onvida Health said to stay home if you are not feeling well and have any symptoms such as coughing, runny nose or sore throat. 

“If you’re actively having symptoms, the best thing you can do is stay at home. And that, unfortunately, is the best way to protect your loved ones. Usually that occurs between five to seven days after you first start having symptoms,” Kajitani said.

Simply washing your hands or wearing a mask can go a long way too.

“Most important is handwashing. There’s been a lot of research over the years that just shows that washing your hands is the best thing that you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones from the flu. Keeping that in mind. It is a respiratory illness. So masking, as we remember from the pandemic, is a very powerful device to help you,” Kajitani said.

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City of Pocatello targets end-of-year reopening for Center Street Underpass

KIFI on October 30, 2026

Hadley Bodell

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The City of Pocatello released a long-awaited update this week on the ongoing construction at the Center Street Underpass. This project has been the longest and most difficult for construction crews, but Mayor Mark Dahlquist is applauding their perseverance through the challenges that come with an 80-year-old structure.

The City has consistently called the underpass one of the most significant infrastructure improvement projects, leaving residents in anticipation for its reopening. In a statement released Tuesday, the Public Works Department said crews have completed installing pile shoring to provide temporary structural support to the sides of the underpass.

They added current activities include pouring the concrete for the foundational footings and lower walls. Residents will notice crane activity continuing throughout the next few months to support those construction efforts.

As for the finished product, the City says the improvements will be abundant. There will be new retaining walls, upgraded sidewalks, and the installation of a pedestrian bridge on the west side of the underpass. Currently, pedestrian access is available on the south side of the underpass on a finished sidewalk.

Public Works stated work continues to “advance steadily,” despite the major challenges that come with working under the Union Pacific Railroad. Pocatello Mayor Mark Dahlquist echoed that sentiment, stating he is impressed by the steady work crews have completed through bumps in the project.

“Upon completion, the project will enhance pedestrian safety and accessibility, improve drainage, and strengthen the long-term functionality and reliability of this vital downtown transportation corridor,” the City of Pocatello press release states.

Once the retaining walls and new sidewalks are complete, the next steps for the project include replacing the fascia on both sides of the underpass to prepare for installing the pedestrian bridge.

The Center Street Underpass improvements are funded in part by Representative Mike Simpson as well as the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council and a 7.34 percent match by the City of Pocatello.

In the Tuesday statement, the City said traffic access is expected to return through the underpass by the end of this year. Reasons for a delay would include weather concerns or unforeseen conditions.

“It’s important to remember that we’ve torn out and rebuilt significant portions of a massive public structure that’s over 80 years old that sits right next to and underneath a major rail line,” Mayor Dahlquist said. “When you undertake a project of this nature, and in this location, you’re continuously grappling with issues you would have never expected.”

The Mayor went on to say the newly rebuilt structure should last for another 80 years in Pocatello. He also said the crews and City appreciate the patience from the public as construction personnel take a significant part of the year to complete this complicated construction.

“For years, this project has been kicked down the road, and we felt it was necessary to get things completed once and for all,” Mayor Dahlquist said. “I know this has come with its share of inconvenience to the public.”

As for the other major downtown project, the Portneuf River Bridge on Benton Street, the City says traffic access is expected back there by mid-November.

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2 arrested for allegedly filing false police reports

KVIA on October 30, 2026

Gabrielle Lopez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department Auto Theft Task Force is warning the public that filing a false police report is a crime. EPPD said it arrested two men in two separate investigations that resulted in false reports.

Sunday, 64-year-old Jesus Armando Morales allegedly reported that his SUV was stolen from his driveway and gave conflicting information. Police said the SUV was later found, and Morales allegedly said he wasn’t truthful with an officer.

On Oct. 7, 23-year-old Diego Ibrahim Vaquera allegedly reported that his pickup truck was stolen. On Oct. 13, officers found the truck abandoned on Dyer Street. Vaquera allegedly admitted to filing a false report.

Diego Ibrahim Vaquera (left) and Jesus Armando Morales’ mugshots.(Courtesy: EPPD)

“Filing a false police report is an illegal offense. The Auto Theft Task Force stresses that all reported vehicle thefts are thoroughly investigated, and individuals submitting false claims will face criminal prosecution and charges,” EPPD said in a statement.

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RSV can be confused for cold-like symptoms

KVIA on October 30, 2026

Yvonne Suarez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) causes cold-like symptoms. Doctors say the similarity between symptoms can make it difficult to diagnose.

RSV affects the nose, throat, lungs and respiratory track. The virus usually shows up during the fall and winter, along with other upper respiratory viruses. Cases peak in December and January.

While there are vaccines to fight RSV, not everyone can get the shot.

Dr. Juan Felipe Fernandez, a pulmonary and critical care physician at Las Palmas del Sol, said there are three vaccines approved for use in adults and one being approved for use in pregnancy. There aren’t any approved for children, but there is an antibody approved for them.

The CDC recommends an RSV vaccine for all adults over the age of 75.

The RSV vaccine isn’t an annual vaccine like the flu shot. It should only be taken once because the effects last more than a year, according to the CDC.

Symptoms include: compromised airways (runny nose, coughing, wheezing), fever, chills and, in some cases, pneumonia.

A nasal swab test performed at a doctor’s office is used to determine if you have RSV.

Dr. Fernandez said the best prevention method includes wearing a mask if you are sick.

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SportsZone Football Friday highlights and scores: Week 10

KMIZ on October 30, 2026

ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Week 10 of the Missouri high school football season kicked off on Friday night.

You can find scores from all of your Mid-Missouri teams below, as well as highlights in the video player above.

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Two local businesses offer reimbursement for Extreme Rush gift cards amid closure

KIFI on October 30, 2026

Hadley Bodell

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Just six months after its grand opening, Extreme Rush Fun Zone in Pocatello has shut its doors. Now, Deleta Skating and Heber Hatchets are offering a way for residents to still use their gift card money to the fun zone.

The closure comes just weeks after the business suffered a large pipe burst inside due to a storm. Thanks to the community support, Extreme Rush reopened within a few days. Now, a sign on their door says they’ve closed for mainteneance and restructuring.

The closure has sparked confusion and outrage online as customers wonder what will happen to their unused Extreme Rush gift card money. Two local businesses, Deleta Skating and Heber Hatchets Axe Throwing, took notice and stepped up to the plate.

Through November 21, residents can use their gift cards at both activity centers. Management will allow up to $50 of reimbursement per gift card. Instead of arcade games and go-karts, the gift cards can now be used for axe throwing and family fun skating.

Deleta Skating is celebrating Halloween by hosting “Trick-or-treat at the rink” on Saturday from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Costumes are encouraged and the event is open for all ages. Deleta will have free full-size candy bars for trick-or-treaters.

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