Suspect in September Desert Hot Springs shooting arrested
DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A suspect in a Desert Hot Springs shooting that left one person hospitalized was arrested Thursday, police announced. The suspect, a 32-year-old man, was taken into custody in Desert Hot Springs by the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office Gang Impact Team and the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, according
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Two killed in Thermal shooting Wednesday night
THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – Two people were killed in a shooting Wednesday night in Thermal. The shooting was first reported at a little after 11:30 p.m. on the 67000 block of Polk Street. Deputies were dispatched to the area after a report of two dead people at the location, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s
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Person detained in abduction of Nancy Guthrie released
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
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First-ever ‘Dancing with the Stars Con’ coming to Acrisure Arena
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. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Good
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Human remains found in drainage culvert at Date Palm overpass in Cathedral City
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
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FBI confirms investigation into missing teen last seen in Thermal
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
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Splash House announces 2026 dates, the Hilton replacing the Riviera as a host hotel
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
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41-year-old man arrested after stabbing in Palm Springs early Tuesday morning
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
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Taylor Fritz and Elena Rybakina headline 2026 Eisenhower Cup teams
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – The BNP Paribas Open announced the lineup of men’s and women’s players set to compete in mixed doubles at the 2026 Eisenhower Cup, a one-night Tie Break Tens event played under the lights of Stadium 2 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. The following duos are scheduled to compete in
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Man wanted for Alabama homicide arrested in Indio Monday
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A suspect wanted for a homicide in Alabama was arrested in Indio on Monday. Arick Duwayne Christian, 51, of Troy, Alabama, was arrested on Avenue 42 on Monday at around 3 p.m., the Indio Police Department confirmed to News Channel 3. Christian was wanted in connection with a deadly shooting in
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Deputies search for suspect in Coachella after pursuit
COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies detained two suspects after a vehicle pursuit and search near Bagdouma Park in Coachella Monday afternoon. The incident started just before 4 p.m. in the area of Cesar Chavez Street and Avenue 54. Authorities said deputies saw a wanted subject in a vehicle. They attempted to stop
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Three people displaced after fire damages Indio home
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Two adults and a child were displaced after a fire at an Indio home Monday afternoon. The fire was reported just before 2:45 p.m. on the 82200 block of Kenner Avenue. “Firefighters are on-scene of a well-involved structure fire with exposure issues to a neighboring structure,” reads a social media post
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PDHS moves to Elite 8 of Riverside County mock trials
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Desert High School is moving on to the Elite 8 of the Riverside County Mock Trial Competition. On Saturday, PDHS was selected to go on to the Elite 8 competition. The Aztecs will face Martin Luther King High School at the Riverside Hall of Justice on Tuesday, February 10th at
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Fantasy Springs to host two job fairs in February
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is hosting two Career Expos in February to hire Public Safety Officers and fill positions in Food & Beverage and Culinary. The events will both be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the resort’s Special Events Center. Thursday, Feb. 19 will an event to hire
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