KESQ-TV (Thousand Palms, CA)

KESQ-TV is the ABC television station serving the Coachella Valley, with its license based in Palm Springs. It broadcasts a high-definition digital signal on UHF Channel 42, using a transmitter located on Edom Hill in Cathedral City. Viewers can also find it on Time Warner Cable Channel 3, which is why it is often called "NewsChannel 3," available in both standard and high definition. The station is owned by the News-Press and Gazette Company and collaborates with several other local stations, including CBS Local 2 (a Class A CBS affiliate), KDFX-CD (a Class A FOX affiliate), KCWQ (a low-powered CW affiliate), and KUNA (a low-powered Telemundo affiliate).

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English, Spanish

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#106079

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#23354

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#1098

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Police capture suspect after overnight break-in at Georgia school

8 hours ago | kesq.com | Graham Cawthon

By Graham CawthonClick here for updates on this story BIBB COUNTY, Georgia ( WJCL) - Newly released police bodycam shows a man being arrested after authorities say he broke into a Georgia school overnight. The video, shared by the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, was captured shortly after midnight on June 14. According to the BCSO, the footage shows the response after a break-in at a school on Forsyth Road. The name of the school was not released.
5 killed in collision between train and vehicle

1 day ago | kesq.com | Adam Harrington |Elyssa Kaufman

By Adam Harrington, Elyssa KaufmanClick here for updates on this story GARY, Indiana ( WBBM) - Five people were killed Wednesday night after a collision between a train and a vehicle in Gary, Indiana. Just after 10 p.m., the South Shore Line eastbound train 133 was stopped just west of Miller Station after the crash.
Armed road rage incident caught on Tesla camera

2 days ago | kesq.com | Ford Hatchett

By KNXV.com staff, Ford HatchettClick here for updates on this story SCOTTSDALE, Arizona ( KNXV) - A 47-year-old man faces aggravated assault charges after allegedly pulling a gun on another driver during a road rage incident near Scottsdale Road and Loop 101. Per court paperwork, the April 27 confrontation was captured by the victim's Tesla camera. The Tesla driver, who ABC15 is not identifying, said his 3-year-old child was in the car during the frightening encounter.
Teacher sells LeBron rookie card to Tom Brady for $250K after finishing third at Fanatics Games

2 days ago | kesq.com | Andy Scholes

By Andy Scholes, CNN(CNN) - In a weekend filled with star power, sports challenges and high-dollar prizes, one Philadelphia high school teacher stood tall among sports legends. Matt Dennish, a teacher at Red Lion Area High School, finished third in the first-of-its-kind Fanatics Games, held during Fanatics Fest at New York City's Javits Center. The sports collecting event, created by Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin, drew more than 125,000 fans and this year featured a groundbreaking "pros vs.
Distress calls on waterway turn out to be fake; Boater just needed gasoline

2 days ago | kesq.com | Angela Rozier

By Angela RozierClick here for updates on this story INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Florida ( WPBF) - A Vero Beach man is accused of falsely reporting an airboat accident and is facing charges. According to the Indian River County Sheriff's Office, night staff units responded to the Blue Cypress Lake area after receiving a distress call from a boater claiming he had been in an airboat accident.
Man faces attempted murder charge after pushing woman into Miami River, police say

2 days ago | kesq.com | Mauricio Maldonado

By Mauricio MaldonadoClick here for updates on this story MIAMI ( WFOR) - A man has been arrested and charged with attempted second-degree murder after police said he pushed a woman into the Miami River Tuesday morning during an argument. Authorities said William Youmans, 47, had been arrested and charged. Officers and firefighters responded to reports of a possible drowning shortly before 11 a.m. near 114 SW North River Drive, according to the Miami Police Department.
8-year-old girl shot during road rage incident on Chicago's South Side

2 days ago | kesq.com | Adam Harrington |Elyssa Kaufman |Darius Johnson

By Adam Harrington, Elyssa Kaufman, Darius JohnsonClick here for updates on this story CHICAGO ( WBBM) - An 8-year-old girl was shot during a road rage incident in Chicago's Douglas neighborhood on Tuesday night. Just after 9:45 p.m., Chicago police said the 8-year-old was inside a tan SUV with her family when they were involved in a fight with people inside a white SUV in the 3000 block of South State Street.
US-Iran, DOGE firings, NYC mayoral election, Homeland Security, Heat wave

2 days ago | kesq.com | Jade Walker

By Jade Walker, CNN(CNN) - American hospitals and utilities are on alert for the possibility of cyberattacks following the US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites last weekend. So far, there haven't been any new breaches, but hackers linked to Iran have reportedly been talking openly online about retaliation, one cybersecurity expert said. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. 1.
Woman recounts attempt to save man's life after bar fight turned deadly in Louisville

3 days ago | kesq.com | Jamie Mayes

By Jamie MayesClick here for updates on this story LOUISVILLE, Kentucky ( WLKY) - A woman says she tried to save a man's life after a bar fight turned deadly in south Louisville early Sunday morning. Shelby Dennison says she was heading to Corner Tavern on Mt. Washington Road with her boyfriend for a night out when the night took a turn. "We got out of the car, and we heard an altercation going on, and it was kind of all a blur.
Wife of Martin County man killed by hit-and-run driver speaks about her loss

3 days ago | kesq.com | Angela Rozier

By Angela RozierClick here for updates on this story MARTIN COUNTY, Florida ( WPBF) - The wife of a Martin County man killed in a hit-and-run nearly a year ago is now sharing how his loss has impacted her and their family. That tragic incident happened on June 28, and the victim's family is still hurting. They are putting their trust in their faith to survive. "I would have to say to her that I forgive her," Lori Drummond, the victim's wife, said.