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Update 2/11/26 – 1:30 a.m.

Authorities have released a person who was being questioned in the Nancy Guthrie case, according to ABC 15 in Arizona. The man spoke to the station after being released.

Original Report – 2/10/26

TUCSON, Ariz. (KESQ) – A person has been detained for questioning in connection with the abduction of Nancy Guthrie, a law enforcement official briefed on the investigation told ABC News.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department revealed that the subject was taken into custody during a traffic stop south of Tucson.

On Tuesday, the FBI released New images showing an armed, masked individual outside of Guthrie’s home in Tucson.

New images in the search for Nancy Guthrie:

Over the last eight days, the FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Department have been working closely with our private sector partners to continue to recover any images or video footage from Nancy Guthrie’s home that may have been lost,… pic.twitter.com/z5WLgPtZpT

— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) February 10, 2026

This is a breaking news update. Stay with News Channel 3 for updates.

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Jesus Reyes

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – A celebration of all things Dancing With the Stars is coming to the Coachella Valley.

The first-ever Dancing with the Stars Con will be held from July 31 through August 2 at Acrisure Arena. The announcement was made on Good Morning America on Tuesday.

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The three-day celebration of “Dancing with the Stars,” produced by Faculty in association with BBC Studios, will feature appearances by beloved “Dancing with the Stars” professionals including Brandon Armstrong, Lindsay Arnold, Rylee Arnold, Alan Bersten, Hailey Bills, Sharna Burgess, Witney Carson, Val Chmerkovskiy, Sasha Farber, Jenna Johnson, Daniella Karagach, Pasha Pashkov, Jan Ravnik, Gleb Savchenko, Emma Slater, Ezra Sosa, Britt Stewart, plus former celebrity Mirrorball Champions and fan-favorite contestants including Hannah Brown, Danielle Fishel, Xochitl Gomez, Joey Graziadei, Elaine Hendrix, Rashad Jennings, Amanda Kloots, Whitney Leavitt, Phaedra Parks, Jojo Siwa, Johnny Weir, Rumer Willis, Kristi Yamaguchi, Ginger Zee, and legendary DWTS Judges Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli plus more to be announced.

Designed to celebrate the iconic television series and its passionate fan base, Dancing with the Stars Con will offer two live dance performances featured on the ballroom floor, interactive live panels with your DWTS favorites, interactive photo experiences, exhibits, Q&A sessions, exclusive merchandise and unique fan experiences inspired by the hit show that’s just celebrated 20 years on air!

“We are so excited to bring Dancing with the Stars fans a truly once-in-a-lifetime event. For the first time ever, we’ll assemble the largest cast of pro dancers, Mirrorball Champions, and fan-favorite celebrities from throughout the show’s twenty-year history for an action-packed, full-weekend experience that will thrill audiences. When everyone is under one roof, anything can happen — and we can’t wait to bring the ballroom to life this summer in Palm Springs.”

– Jared Paul, Faculty Productions

“Dancing with the Stars has always been about more than just competition, it’s about courage, connection, and the unforgettable moments that bring people together through dance. For years our fans have been clamoring for even more ways to engage with the show, and we’re thrilled to have created this rare and immersive opportunity to experience the magic, the music, the movement, the emotion, and the heart that continues to make this show so special.”

-Ryan O’Dowd, President of Unscripted, BBC Studios & Executive Producer, Dancing with the Stars

Tickets will be available starting with a Verizon presale (details below) and Mirrorball Member presale that begin Thursday, February 12. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Saturday, February 14 at 10am PST at ticketmaster.com, the official ticketing provider of Acrisure Arena.

VERIZON PRESALE: Verizon will offer customers an exclusive presale for DANCING WITH THE STARS CON 2026 in the U.S – no strings attached, simply for being a Verizon customer. The presale runs from Thursday, February 12 at 10am PST to Friday, February 13 at 10pm PST. Visit myAccess in the My Verizon app for more details. Learn more about Verizon Access here.

MIRRORBALL MEMBER PRESALE: Fans who want early access to the best seats and VIP, can sign up for a Mirrorball Membership – this membership is FREE TO JOIN. Mirrorball Member Presale starts Thursday, February 12 at 12pm PST. Head to DWTSCON.COM to sign up now.

VIP: VIP Packages and VIP Upgrades will be available for DWTS CON 2026. VIP packages and upgrades vary and may include solo or group photos with a selection of DWTS CON talent, VIP Hospitality Area, Friday welcome event with select DWTS CON talent, Exclusive Merch, crowd free shopping and much more. Head to DWTSCON.COM for more information

TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS: Traveling in from out of town? DWTS CON is working with a variety of hotels in the greater Palm Springs area to get discounted rates for DWTS CON attendees. DWTSCON.COM for details.

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Jesus Reyes

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Human remains were found while crews were working on a drainage port on the Date Palm overpass in Cathedral City, authorities told News Channel 3.

Police said CalTrans crews were conducting a routine inspection of the drainage culverts on Date Palm Drive at the Interstate 10 overpass. While conducting their inspection they believed they located human remains.

The crew called for assistance and patrol officers arrived on scene shortly after the call. Officers determined the remains appeared to be human and the Cathedral City Police Department Detective Bureau took over the investigation. 

“We have a tentative potential identification from a debit card that was found on the person and so we will wait for positive ID from the Riverside County coroner’s office,” said CCPD Commander Jon Enos.

Due to the condition of the remains, an obvious cause of death was not immediately apparent.

The on-ramp was closed for several hours. The coroner removed the remains at around 5:30 p.m. and the scene was cleared a short time after. If you have information related to this incident or believe you may have information, please contact the Cathedral City Police Detective Bureau at (760) 770-0300; or via or email tips@cathedralcity.gov.

You may also report information anonymously through Coachella Valley Crime Stoppers, by calling (760) 341-STOP; or through the WeTip hotline at: 1-(800)-78-CRIME or WWW.WETIP.com . Some tip information may qualify for a cash reward

Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing updates.

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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The FBI has released new surveillance video of a subject in the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie — the mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie.

Investigators said they were about to pull video from residual data after it was believed to be lost.

The images show an armed individual who appears to be tampering with a camera at Nancy’s front door the morning she vanished.

New images in the search for Nancy Guthrie:

Over the last eight days, the FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Department have been working closely with our private sector partners to continue to recover any images or video footage from Nancy Guthrie’s home that may have been lost,… pic.twitter.com/z5WLgPtZpT

— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) February 10, 2026

This is now day 10 in the search for Nancy, who investigators said was abducted from her Arizona home.

The case has sparked a massive investigation with law enforcement working around the clock to find her and identify the person seen in the video.

As the search expands, the FBI is taking the message across state lines.

Billboards featuring Nancy’s case are now up. Including some in Palm Springs.

The FBI said they hope this campaign will lead to the crucial piece of information that helps bring Nancy home.

Anyone with information is being asked to call 1-800-CALL-FBI.

Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing live coverage starting at 4:30 p.m.

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Jesus Reyes

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – The FBI officially confirmed on Tuesday that it is investigating the disappearance of a Hemet teenager last seen in December heading to Thermal.

T’neya Tovar, also known as “TT” Tovar, has been missing since December 1, 2025. Investigators said she was last seen in Thermal.

On Friday, FBI investigators were out at a home on Harlequin Court, just off the 86 Expressway, in Thermal. News Channel 3 crew at the scene saw law enforcement with tools heading into the property.

The address investigators were at on Friday has been mentioned as a possible connection with Tovar’s disappearance, according to a flyer by her family.

Investigators believe Tovar traveled more than 70 miles to Thermal and believe that she left to possibly meet up with an adult male. Her mother says that she always shared her location with her mother and kept in contact with friends and that stopped the day she went missing.

Neighbors told News Channel 3’s Garrett Hottle on Monday that agents canvassed the area and asked questions related to Tovar’s disappearance, but law enforcement did not confirm whether the search was tied to a missing persons investigation.

Tovar is described as 5 foot, 6 inches tall, 129 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. She has a tattoo on her left hand.

The FBI is asking anyone with information to contact investigators at 1 800 CALL-FBI.

We’ll have the latest on the investigation starting at 4 p.m. on News Channel 3.

Statement from Tovar’s father:

“Our daughter, T’Neya, is a 17-year-old who has been missing since December 1st from Hemet, California. Her disappearance is completely out of character. She was in regular contact with her family and friends, had plans she did not miss, and then suddenly all communication stopped.

I can confirm that law enforcement executed a search warrant connected to T’Neya’s case. We are grateful that agencies are continuing to take this seriously and are working together.

Out of respect for the investigation, I won’t discuss details or speculate about what that activity means.

What I do want people to understand is this: T’Neya is a child. She is loved, she is missed, and she matters. Online speculation and rumors are harmful and do not help bring someone home.

The most important way the community can help right now is by sharing accurate information and directing any tips to law enforcement or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Our family is asking for prayers, privacy, respect, and continued awareness as we wait for answers.”

Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing updates.

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City News Service

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Housing affordability slightly improved in California in the fourth quarter of 2025, as moderating prices and cooling market competition lowered borrowing costs and allowed more Californians to qualify for mortgages, the California Association of Realtors announced today.

Eighteen percent of California households could afford to purchase the $869,300 median-priced home in the fourth quarter of 2025, up from 17% in third-quarter 2025 and 16% in fourth-quarter 2024, according to CAR.   

Those trends were mirrored in Riverside County, which improved to 24% from 23% in the third quarter, and from 21% in the fourth quarter of 2024. The numbers were identical for the Inland Empire region.  

CAR estimated the average monthly home payment including taxes and insurance in Riverside County was $3,880 in the fourth quarter, with a minimum qualifying income of $155,200.  

The statewide fourth-quarter 2025 figure is less than a third of the affordability index peak of 56% in the fourth quarter of 2012.   

Factors contributing to the decline include the effective interest rate dropping for the third consecutive quarter to its lowest level since third-quarter 2022. The average effective interest rate receded to 6.35% in fourth-quarter 2025 from 6.67% the previous quarter and was 41 basis points below the level 6.76% recorded a year earlier.   

Mortgage rates, which oscillated throughout the first six months of 2025 due partly to tariff-induced uncertainty, trended modestly lower in the second half of the year as the Federal Reserve’s expected rate cuts kick-started the decline.

The median price of an existing single-family home declined for the second straight quarter in the fourth quarter of 2025, falling 2.2% statewide as market competition cooled, typical for the year-end period.

Analysts said home prices should remain soft for the next couple of months but could rebound as the homebuying season begins in late March/early April.

Compared with California, 39% of the nation’s households could afford to purchase a $414,900 median-priced home, which required a minimum annual income of $101,600 to make monthly payments of $2,540, CAR said.

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Jesus Reyes

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Splash House will return to Palm Springs for its 13th year in August.

The 2026 poolside music festival will be held on Aug 7-9 and Aug. 14-16. Organizers announced that the Hilton will replace the Riviera as a host hotel while it undergoes summer renovations. The Renaissance, Saguaro, and Air Museum will return as host sites.

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Presale for passes will open on Feb. 17 at 1 p.m. PT.

The lineup will be announced at a later date. In the past few years, the lineup has been released in June.

For passes and more information, visit splashhouse.com.

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Jesus Reyes

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A 41-year-old man from Palmdale was arrested after allegedly stabbing a person early Tuesday morning in Palm Springs.

The incident was first reported just before 4 a.m. on the 600 block of S. Palm Canyon Drive.

According to the Palm Springs Police Department, the first responding officers found a man with a laceration to his head.

“The victim provided limited information, stating he had been attacked by an unknown male who fled northbound in a white pickup truck occupied by a male driver and a female passenger,” reads a PSPD news release.

Officers later found the suspect vehicle near N Indian Canyon Drive and W Tramview Road, according to jail records. Police determined that the driver had “injuries consistent with being involved in an altercation.”

The witness then assisted in identifying the driver as the suspect.

The suspect was booked at the John Benoit Detention Center in Indio. He faces an attempted homicide charge and a parole violation. Jail records show that he is scheduled to appear in court on Friday.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Palm Springs Police Department’s Investigative Services Division at (760) 323-8121. Those wishing to remain anonymous may contact Crime Stoppers at (760) 341-STOP (7867).

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City News Service

CATHEDRAL CITY (KESQ) – A free, weekly concert series will begin today and continue weekly through the end of next month at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheatre.

The third season of “Taste and Sounds” will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday through March 31 at 68526 Avenida Lalo Guerrero.   

The concert series began in February 2024 and has drawn crowds of more than 2,000 attendees to some performances.   

Attendees were encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets.   

“Taste and Sounds has truly become a passion project that’s exceeded every expectation,” Ryan Hunt, city’s communication and event manager, said in a statement. “Seeing thousands of people come together at our amphitheatre, watching families enjoy an evening together — it’s exactly what we envisioned when we started this journey. The community response has been incredible, and we’re just getting started.”  

To view the complete lineup of performances, visit https://tastesandsounds.discovercathedralcity.com/.

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Gavin Nguyen

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The county announced the first confirmed measles case of the year in western Riverside County Monday evening.

Health officials with Riverside University Health System Public Health said the case involved a child who was not vaccinated for measles and had no recent history of international or out-of-state travel.

It comes amid other reported cases in Southern California. According to the state’s Department of Public Health, nine cases of measles have been confirmed in recent weeks in California. Measles in Orange, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino counties are included in that tally.

Local school districts, like Palm Springs Unified, said they have very high vaccination rates and no current cases. We’re speaking with district leaders on what’s being done to protect students and what their recommendations are to prevent potential spread in the valley’s youth.

Stay with us for the latest.

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