KOB-TV (Albuquerque, NM)

KOB is a television station affiliated with NBC, operating on virtual channel 4 and UHF digital channel 26. It is licensed to Albuquerque, New Mexico, and also serves the state capital, Santa Fe. The station is part of Hubbard Broadcasting, which is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota. While KOB and its sister cable channel, Reelz, are both based in Albuquerque, they run separate operations and facilities. KOB's studios can be found on Broadcast Plaza, just west of downtown Albuquerque, and its transmitter is situated on Sandia Crest, to the east of the city.

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English

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Global

#59619

United States

#11624

Arts and Entertainment/TV Movies and Streaming

#368

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'Sinners' puts 'truth on screen' for the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians

11 hours ago | kob.com | Sophie Bates

CHOCTAW, Miss. (AP) — It’s a small part in a big movie, but for the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, their scene in “Sinners” is a huge deal. The horror movie blockbuster, starring Michael B. Jordan as a gangster turned vampire slayer, paints a brief but impactful portrait of the tribe using Choctaw actors and cultural experts. For some, it’s the first time they’ve seen the Choctaw way of life accurately portrayed on the big screen.
DA's office won't pursue charges against teen accused of urinating in rival team’s water jug

2 days ago | kob.com | Jonathan Fjeld

RIO RANCHO, N.M. — Prosecutors in Sandoval County say they are not pursuing charges against a teen accused of urinating in a rival baseball team’s water jug. The incident happened in April at a junior varsity baseball game between Rio Rancho High School and La Cueva High School. La Cueva High School Principal Darrel Garcia sent a letter to JV baseball families, stating a Rio Rancho student admitted to urinating in a water jug La Cueva players and coaches then drank from.
Police: 14-year-old killed in suspected road rage shooting

2 days ago | kob.com | Jonathan Fjeld

LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Las Cruces police are investigating after a 14-year-old boy died in a shooting they believe stemmed from a road rage incident. The shooting happened Monday night, around 9 p.m., near the intersection of Solano Drive and Spruce Avenue. Police responded to a shots-fired call in the area and found the boy suffering from a gunshot wound. He was later pronounced dead at the scene.
New Mexico Ice Wolves hockey team seeks host families

3 days ago | kob.com | Jonathan Fjeld

The New Mexico Ice Wolves hockey team has out-of-state players who are finding themselves right at home here but they need your help to make that happen. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Hockey players from all over the U.S. and the world are coming to New Mexico to play for the Ice Wolves but they need families to host the players. Players are all about 17 to 22 years old. They’re either finishing up high school or taking a gap year before college in hopes of getting NCAA Division I scholarships.
Love 4 Pets with Griffin in-studio, Thor, Puddles

3 days ago | kob.com | Jonathan Fjeld

Say hello to these pups looking to make your home their home!ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Say hello to Griffin, Thor and Puddles who are in the metro and are looking to make your home their home!Griffin stopped by the studio from Cross My Paws Animal Rescue to show off his calm, mild-mannered and very adorable demeanor. Then, we spotlighted Thor and Puddles who are up for adoption at the Eastside Animal Shelter (details). Catch that in the video above.
Showers and storms lead to arroyo rescue, lightning-caused house fire

3 days ago | kob.com | Jonathan Fjeld

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A rainy, stormy Monday in New Mexico led to the recovery of a body in an arroyo and a house fire caused by lightning. Albuquerque Fire Rescue confirmed two people were swept up in the surge of water through the arroyos. One person died. Investigators haven’t confirm the identity of that person whose body was recovered in the washout area near Fourth Street. Witnesses first spotted someone in the water in the Hahn Arroyo near Pennsylvania Street.
Albuquerque city councilor proposes renters' rights ordinance

3 days ago | kob.com | Jonathan Fjeld

While Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn hasn't formally introduced the bill, she detailed what the proposal will entail. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A proposed city ordinance could give Albuquerque renters stronger rights and aims to make their homes a little cheaper. The proposed ordinance would require landlords to be transparent about all costs and fees. It would also get rid of pet rent and require landlords to accept all types of payments with no fees for online payments.
Man gets 13 years in federal prison for illegal guns, explosives and drug trafficking

3 days ago | kob.com | Jonathan Fjeld

Federal prosecutors accused Mario James Valdez of having guns, explosives and drugs in his bedroom. ESPAÑOLA, N.M. — An Española man is heading to federal prison for 13 years after investigators found guns, explosives and drugs in his bedroom. Federal prosecutors accused 35-year-old Mario James Valdez of having six sticks of dynamite, a shotgun and an AR-style rifle stashed in his bedroom. According to court records, they also found “ghost guns,” fentanyl, blue pills and crack cocaine.
Facebook and PayPal | What the Tech?

3 days ago | kob.com | Jonathan Fjeld

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — Some people are seeing PayPal show up as a payment option inside their Facebook account and they say they never added it themselves. “I saw this really interesting Facebook charge for $13.95,” Jackie Marushka said, noting she spotted several small payments on her credit card before checking on her Facebook settings. “They had my PayPal, they had my debit card, and they had my credit card.
PM showers and storms possible Tuesday

3 days ago | kob.com | Jonathan Fjeld

We'll see some showers Tuesday around New Mexico but it won't be as abundant as it was Monday. See the latest conditions at KOB.com/Weather. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Tuesday forecast shows some scattered showers are possible around New Mexico but they likely won’t be as abundant as they were Monday. Showers will really fire up toward the afternoon and evening. There could be heavy rainfall and some thunderstorms still.