Palm Desert, CA Fire damages a home in Palm Desert. The fire broke out just before 3 this afternoon in the area of Tumbleweed and Sage Lanes in Palm Desert. We’re told the first started in the carport. The owner says that’s where the car started smoking and suddenly the condo caught fire.No one was hurt. And […]

Rancho Mirage, CA In honor of Father’s Day, KMIR sought to find out how locals saw their own dad. And found that despite the heat, dad’s are pretty cool.We know more money is spent on Mother’s Day, $19 billion than Father’s Day, $12 billion. But for those out and about for record heat Sunday, every moment they spent with […]

Rio De Jenerio, Brazil The governor of the state of Rio De Janeiro declared a state of financial emergency in advance of the Olympics. The governor requested federal funds to help the state fulfill its obligations for public services during the games, which start August 5th. Brazil’s interim president, Michel Temer, has said the federal […]

PALM SPRINGS, Ca. There were heartfelt cheers and real emotion during KMIR’s panel event meant to bring unity after the terrorist attack in Orlando that took the lives of 49 people, most of them members of the LGBT community. Leaders, from national, city, law enforcement, religious and the LGBT community, discussed important topics surrounded by the people they affect. The discussion […]

Coachella Valley Region Gun sales typically increase after a mass shooting as people take measures to ensure their personal security. Gun stores in the valley are now reporting a surge in sales among a specific community. Owners of local gun shops say significantly more LGBT clients have been walking through the door, resulting in more […]

Coachella Residents Planning to Beat The Heat Wave

Palm Desert, CA The US Open is in full swing with the world’s best golfers battling for the honor to be called the national champion. And one local golfer gained national attention and wins by the age of 10. And now he’s in high school shooting for more wins. More than 6 years ago "Little Charlie Reiter" played […]

Coachella, CA Coachella Mayor, Steven Hernandez, spoke at the 33rd annual National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO), on the topic of gun violence.  The event is to be held in Washington D.C. from June 23-25.  The NALEO conference is a place for Latino policymakers to discuss ongoing challenges within their communities and the nation.   The […]