Phone scammers target San Luis
There is an increasing number of phone scans being reported in San Luis. The San Luis Police Department says it’s a trend that has them on high…
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Level three sex offender change of address
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office said a registered sex offender convicted of sexual assault in 2007 has a new address. YCSO said 42-year-old…
Continue ReadingBody found in Calexico backyard
Calexico police are investigating the death of a man who was found on Wednesday night in the backyard of a home. According to the Calexico Police…
Continue ReadingBrothers arrested after drug bust
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office said two brothers were arrested Thursday morning after law enforcement found drugs and drug related…
Continue ReadingSLPD lieutenant visits the White House
San Luis Police Lieutenant Victor Figueroa attended the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing held this week at the White House,…
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13 On Your Side wants to know your thoughts: Considered one of America’s elite fighting forces, the United States Marine Corps is known for…
Continue ReadingFallen officer with ties to Yuma remembered
Amberly’s Place, a local victim advocacy group pays to tribute to our heroes with a mural depicting a firefighter, police officer and a service…
Continue ReadingDomestic violence awareness
*Our policy is to typically not identify victims of domestic violence. In this case Heather came forward wanting to help bring awareness to help…
Continue ReadingSomerton man busted with almost 26 pounds of meth
U.S. Customs and Border Protections said officers arrested a Somerton man after finding almost 26 pounds of methamphetamine in his car. CBP said the…
Continue ReadingYPD gets DOJ grant for body cameras
The Yuma Police Department said they received a grant of almost $105,000 to purchase body cameras. The grant came from the U.S. Department of…
Continue ReadingLocals react to presidential debate
The presidential debate between Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton has some local residents supporting both…
Continue ReadingPilot flying across country lands in Imperial
IMPERIAL, Calif. – Pilot and filmmaker David Grabowski made a stop at the imperial county airport this morning. He and his crew are on a 40-day…
Continue ReadingFire at Gowan building in Yuma
The Yuma Fire Department responded to a fire alarm from the Gowan Company Building, located at 390 Main St. in Yuma Friday morning. Firefighters said…
Continue ReadingChatwin becomes Imperial city manager
The Imperial City Council, in a 5-0 vote, approved a contract appointing Stefan Thomas Chatwin as the new city manager. The decision happened in a…
Continue ReadingDrug cannon seized by police
Mexican Federal Drug Prevention agents discovered the van at a home in Agua Prieta, Mexico. The van had been customized with a cannon which smugglers…
Continue ReadingResidents surprised to see local Radio Shack closed
Yuma residents are surprised to see the Radio Shack on 4th avenue and 16th street all closed up and out of business. Tina Alozo and Joseph Serna say…
Continue ReadingTrailer catches fire, owner out of town
A trailer catches fire in the 1900 block of 3rd avenue in Yuma. The Yuma Fire Department reports seeing heavy smoke and flames coming from the single…
Continue ReadingGila Ridge outlasts Kofa
For the past few years, the Kofa Lady Kings have been the gold standard to Yuma area prep volleyball. Under head coach Brittany Garcia’s six…
Continue ReadingYuma video game developers sue over comments
James and Robert Romine own and operate Digital Homicide Studios LLC which produces dozens of PC games. The Yuma based company had recently been…
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