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Cloudy and cool with a small chance of showers
An area of low pressure moving into Northern California will bring clouds, cool temps and the chance of spotty showers in the West Valley. As of 7 a.m., scattered Inland Empire and Mountain showers dot the Live Doppler Radar. A High Wind Warning is in place until 1 p.m. in our local mountains as that
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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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Cooler, Cloudier Tuesday with Breezy Winds Across the Valley
A cloudier and cooler day for the Coachella Valley this Tuesday with similar conditions expected this evening as a low pressure system approaches Southern California. While most of the area stays dry, a few spotty pre-frontal showers could develop this evening with of the mountains, but steadier rain would likely hold off until Wednesday morning.
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Student Athlete of the Week – Nadia Frutkin
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Desert’s girls water polo star Nadia Frutkin is this week’s student-athlete of the week. “Nadia has been just a really key component for our team this year,” Elise Stein, the Aztec’s assistant coach said. “She’s one of our captains. She is a very selfless player.” Frutkin has played water
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Nancy Guthrie billboards posted in Palm Springs area as search continues
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
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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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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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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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How school districts are protecting students after Riverside County confirms first measles case of 2026
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
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Ofrecen nueva alternativa a la cirugía de reemplazo de rodilla en el Valle de Coachella
RANCHO MIRAGE, California (KUNA) – Las personas que viven con dolor crónico de rodilla causado por osteoartritis ahora tienen acceso a una alternativa mínimamente invasiva al reemplazo total de rodilla. Empire Vein & Vascular Specialists ofrece Embolización de la Arteria Genicular (GAE), un procedimiento ambulatorio diseñado para reducir la inflamación y aliviar el dolor de
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Celebrating Black History: Honoring Indio’s Black pioneers
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – For Black History Month, News Channel 3 will be spotlighting Black trailblazers and pioneers who’ve had a significant impact on the Coachella Valley. John Nobles was the first African American to own land in the Coachella Valley in the 1930s. Known as “Nobles Ranch,” the plot of land, which sits behind
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Cooler and cloudier today and tomorrow
Temps hit 85 yesterday, but we’re looking at cooler highs today into the rest of the week with temps in the 70s. A weak area of low pressure moves into the region today, so skies will remain cloudy, and expect some gusty winds, too. A Wind Advisory will be in effect until 1 p.m. tomorrow
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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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Warm Monday Gives Way to a Cooler, Breezier Week
After a nice and warm Monday, cooler conditions are expected across the Coachella Valley for the rest of the week, with temperatures gradually dipping into the low to mid 70s. We ease into it however with upper 70s expected tomorrow. Even with the added clouds–skies we’re gorgeous for our sunset this evening. Increasing onshore flow
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