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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#59619

United States

#11624

Arts and Entertainment/TV Movies and Streaming

#368

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Texas prosecutor sues to compel Border Patrol testimony in trial of Uvalde police officer

1 day ago | kob.com | Jim Vertuno

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas prosecutor filed a federal lawsuit seeking to force three U.S. Border Patrol agents who responded to the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting to testify in the prosecution of the former school police chief, who is facing criminal charges over the slow law enforcement action at the massacre.
Non-scholarship athletes argue proposal to fix roster-limit rule in lawsuit does not go far enough

3 days ago | kob.com | Eddie Pells

A court filing in the multibillion-dollar college sports lawsuit argues the proposed remedy for the roster-limit rule holding up the case does not go far enough in protecting walk-on and other athletes who lost their spots when schools started cutting players in anticipation of the settlement being approved.
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza, saying 'Never again war'

3 days ago | kob.com | Nicole Winfield |Giovanna Dell'Orto

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza with the release of hostages and delivery of humanitarian aid in his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff. “I too address the world’s great powers by repeating the ever-present call ‘never again war,’” Leo said from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica.
City halts new construction for broadband company Ezee Fiber

4 days ago | kob.com | Monica Logrono

For months we have heard your concerns about fiber optic companies coming into your neighborhoods and seemingly causing all kinds of this damage as they try and install new broadband lines. And it seems the city of Albuquerque has your concerns as well. City workers claim complaints have gone from 20 to more than 200 a month about all kinds of problems. And now a new stop work order prevents one of those broadband companies called Easy Fiber from breaking ground on new construction at least.
Rio Rancho City Council postpones controversial proposal

6 days ago | kob.com | Monica Logrono

The Chamisa Hills redevelopment saga will last into August as councilors decline to make a final decision on vacant property. RIO RANCHO, N.M. — Rio Rancho City Council passed a continuance Thursday night, postponing a controversial proposal. The Chamisa Hills Master plan would convert the old golf course and country club in Rio Rancho into residences and shopping areas. City councilors passed a continuance for both the Chamisa Hills Master Plan and its zoning ordinances to August 14.
City provides updates to Unser and Paseo Del Norte widening projects

6 days ago | kob.com | Feliz Romero

Project will be done in phases with the first expected to start this December and continue for next two-plus years. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — After years of bumper cars and adding 20 minutes to your commute, the City of Albuquerque is bringing some much-needed relief to drivers along Paseo Del Norte and Unser.
Business owners along Central react to National Guard operation

1 week ago | kob.com | Feliz Romero

Reaction is mixed to deployment of troops alongside Albuquerque police officers. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — As the National Guard prepares for the Zia Shield operation, we wanted to hear from business owners along central. Starting Memorial Day weekend, the New Mexico National Guard will start aiding Albuquerque Police so they can focus on patrolling.
4 Investigates: Sex offender accused of targeting children never listed on state's registry

1 week ago | kob.com | Brittany Costello

Grants man was not listed in any law enforcement database when he sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl. We teach our kids to stay away from strangers, to beware of that big van handing out free puppies. But predators are much closer than ever before. Local sheriff’s departments around the state a responsible for keeping tabs on the state’s registered sex offenders. For the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department, address verification tact plans are routine.
National Guard getting ready for deployment to Albuquerque

1 week ago | kob.com | Zach Rael

New Mexico National Guard troops are set to deploy to Albuquerque on Memorial Day weekend. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico National Guard troops are set to deploy to Albuquerque on Memorial Day weekend. Operation Zia Shield involves 71 volunteer National Guard soldiers—53 of whom are from the Albuquerque metro area—who will help the Albuquerque Police Department secure crime scenes, operate drones, and provide emergency medical aid like administering Narcan.
2 police officers charged with DWI one day apart

1 week ago | kob.com | Monica Logrono

Two officers, sworn to protect our community find themselves on the opposite side of the law. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Two officers, sworn to protect our community find themselves on the opposite side of the law. On Saturday night, an Albuquerque police officer was arrested, accused of driving drunk. On Friday, a New Mexico State Police officer was arrested for the same thing. KOB 4 spoke to Linda Atkinson, the executive director of the DWI Resource Center and Victims Rights Project.