Two locals arrested following drug bust
Two people were arrested after law enforcement served as search warrant at a home in Yuma that lead to the discovery of drugs. The Yuma County…
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Escaped Arizona sex offender arrested in North Dakota
Authorities say a potentially dangerous sex offender who escaped from an Arizona state hospital rehabilitation program late last month has been…
Continue ReadingLast of budget bills pass, moves to Ducey’s desk
The Arizona House has passed the budget package, and it now moves on to the desk of Republican Gov. Doug Ducey for his anticipated signature. The…
Continue ReadingLighting project in El Centro Downtown gives merchants hope
Construction work along El Centro’s Main Street has some merchants cheering and hoping for a better tomorrow in the downtown area. Council…
Continue Readingngeles del Desierto
El desierto es un lugar donde rafael Larraenza ha dedicado su vida a salvar, o recuperar, a los migrantes en un camino traicionero a los estados…
Continue ReadingSouthwest baseball defeats Imperial
Two middle of the pack Imperial Valley League baseball programs each are looking to finish their respective season’s strong. The Imperial…
Continue ReadingCalexico Police and community fight border crime
The city has a serious crime problem, Calexico Police told us in a series of interviews for KSWT special report focusing on border crime. We were…
Continue ReadingLocal hospitals face concerns after Health Care Bill passes House
The House has approved a Health Care Bill that would if passed repeal and replace Obamacare. Many people are showing concerns over the change. Under…
Continue ReadingNeighborhood alarmed by heavy police activity
Neighbors saw heavy police activity and heard deputies speaking through an intercom to residents inside a home during a possible burglary. Yuma…
Continue ReadingSpecial Report: When traffic stops turn fatal
According to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, there were 135 law enforcement officer fatalities nationwide in 2016. 64 of those…
Continue ReadingNaked woman who stole MCSO vehicle gets 27-month prison term
A Mesa woman who was naked when she stole a sheriff deputy’s vehicle in January and led officers on a 70 mile pursuit has been sentenced to 27…
Continue ReadingSan Diego woman sentenced for role in smuggling 44 people
A San Diego woman who hid 44 people at her home after they crossed the border illegally has been sentenced to about three years in federal prison.…
Continue ReadingYPD increasing officers on patrol for Cinco de Mayo weekend
The City of Yuma Police Department is conducting an impaired driving detail starting today until Saturday, May 6th. With the help of a grant from…
Continue ReadingYuma City Council announces $214 million dollar budget
​​​​​ Yuma city council has just approved their 2017-2018 fiscal year budget of $214 million dollars. It was a 4 to 3 vote with Mayor Doug…
Continue Reading12-year-old boy gets hit by car
A 12-year-old boy was hit by a woman driving a Toyota Camry. Yuma Police Department officers said the boy was crossing the street in the 2700 block…
Continue ReadingAs temperatures rise, so does the need for water safety classes
The heat is here and the City of Imperial is preparing for the Summer by offering lifeguard and water safety instructor courses. The courses are…
Continue ReadingHarvest Prep damaged by arson fire
Yuma Fire Department officials said a fire was intentionally set in a Harvest Preparatory Academy bathroom: 5:00 p.m. Three eighth-grade students…
Continue ReadingYuma Police Department launches E-Ticketing
The ticketing process is becoming more efficient for the Yuma Police Department thanks to its new E-Ticketing system. Officials say Local Judicial…
Continue ReadingPolice look for indecent exposure suspect
Yuma Police Department officers are looking for a man suspected of exposing himself to a 13-year-old girl. Officers said the man was allegedly…
Continue ReadingBurglars steal 19-foot jet boat
Yuma County Sheriff’s Office deputies are looking for the burglars who stole a 19-foot jet boat and trailer from a shop. Deputies say the…
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