For the past 75 years, the Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) has played a critical role in keeping our troops as safe as possible and it all starts with maintenance care of the vehicles and weapons being tested. Equipment specialist, Chris Scott shares with News 11 what him and his team do. “What we do is
Continue ReadingIn his final state of the state speech before his 2018 re-election campaign, Governor Doug Ducey laid out his agenda for the state of Arizona. Monday’s speech had a particular theme entitled “Spirit of service.” Ducey discussed such topics as the opioid crisis that plagues the state along with his hopes to increase school funding,
Continue ReadingBefore we get ready for the Winter Games in February, The Yuma Senior Games have officially kicked off. “We’re having fun, and we’re meeting new people and that’s what it’s all about a senior Olympics,” said Tom, his first time participating in the games. “Everybody is kind of in the same age group, to 50
Continue ReadingThe controversial former Arizona sheriff, Joe Arpaio, who received a pardon from President Trump, is running for the U.S. S enate . Arpaio is seeking the R epublican nomination for the seat being vacated by retiring Senator Jeff Flake. The 85-year-old says “fresh blood” is needed in Washington and that he has not spoken to
Continue ReadingCinco jugadores del equipo local de baloncesto Soles de Mexicali sufrieron de robos en los domicilios en donde viven en el Fraccionamiento Las Fuentes, a tan solo unos pasos del Auditorio del Estado. Adems de dinero, consolas de videojuegos y pertenencias personales, tambin robaron documentos y pasaportes, por lo que los que son de nacionalidad
Continue ReadingThere are more than 300 customers in Yuma without power as of Tuesday afternoon. APS said 281 customers are without power due to a downed power line. Customers affected live within the area of 21st St. and 24th St. from Fourth Ave. to First Ave. APS said customers there should have their power restored by
Continue ReadingWhether it’s my personal favorite the Samoas, Thin Mints or their latest addition to their delightful variety the Girl Scout S’mores you’ll be able to find them at locations throughout our community. For many it will be a challenge not to buy a box since just having made a resolution to eat better. But, don’t
Continue ReadingThe City of Yuma is hosting their quarterly Household Hazardous Waste collection day on Saturday, January 13th from 8 a.m. to noon at the east parking lot of the Yuma Civic Center. The collection day allows residents to safely dispose of flammable, corrosive, toxic or reactive products that require special care to be properly disposed
Continue ReadingThe Colorado River Viaduct Bridge construction for its repair will begin this Wednesday at 9 p.m. at Gateway Park under westbound Interstate 8. According to Caltrans, Yuma traffic on westbound I-8 will be detoured at 16th Street west, then north on 4th Avenue across Colorado River and merge onto westbound I-8 on the California side.
Continue ReadingA mother has filed a wrongful death complaint against a dental office in Yuma after the death of her child. This comes a day after News 11 reported on the death of a different child, 2-year old Zion Jay Gastelum, a toddler who went to the Kool Smiles office in Yuma for a crown and
Continue ReadingOn Thursday several partners in Yuma applied for the Federal Aviation Association’s pilot program called the FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program. This program would allow drones to potentially be used to help aid in agriculture and border patrol efforts. Rosa Bevington with the Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture (YCEDA) has
Continue ReadingLa madre de una mujer asesinada el miercoles por la noche se dirigió al tribunal y al presunto asesino de su hija cuando el se presento por segunda vez en corte este lunes. Oscar Quintero, de 25 años, está siendo acusado de disparar y matar a Clarissa Medina, de 24 años, e intentar asesinar a
Continue ReadingThe mother of a woman killed last week addressed the court and her daughter’s alleged killer when he made his second appearance on Monday in San Luis, Ariz. Oscar Quintero, 25, is accused of shooting and killing 24-year-old Clarissa Medina and attempting to murder 22-year-old Hugo Ponce Verdugo. On January 3 police received reports of
Continue ReadingA mother is speaking out following the death of two children who visited a dental office in Yuma. Nearly six years later, Elva Aranda is sharing her experience at Kool Smiles, who claims her daughter was being choked by a dental assistant in Summer 2012. “It was a horrible experience, a horrible experience because when
Continue ReadingEn una solemne ceremonia realizada en las instalaciones del Departamento de la Oficina del Alguacil del Condado de Imperial el martes se hizo la revision anual de los uniformes y equipo reglamentario de los Agentes del Alguacil. Se reconoci a decenas de oficiales del Departamento por sus asensos y sobresaliente labor desempeada. El Pastor Dan
Continue ReadingMeet Astro. An out of this world white cat. His multi-colored eyes aren’t the only thing that makes him unique. His personality above all just exudes happiness. Whether it’s being held or getting rubbed, Astro loves attention. He seems to do well with other cats and would make for the perfect companion. Astro is neutered
Continue Reading13 On Your Side wants to know your thoughts: It’s your basic rags to riches story; Oprah Winfrey’s humble beginnings are known the world over and lately the rumor mill has been working over time with hints that the media mogul would run in 2020. The talk show host, actress and philanthropist gave a speech
Continue ReadingBorder Patrol agents arrested a 14-year-old girl suspected of smuggling methamphetamine at the Highway 111 checkpoint Saturday afternoon. The girl approached the Border Patrol checkpoint at approximately 12:30 p.m. in a silver Toyota Camry. She was a passenger, along with three other male occupants in the vehicle. The Toyota was referred to secondary inspection where
Continue ReadingU.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the El Centro Station are looking for assistance to contact a three-year-old boy named Brandon and his mother who stopped by the El Centro Station to show his appreciation. On Wednesday afternoon Branson and his mother entered the lobby of the El Centro Station and delivered a box of
Continue ReadingCrews with the Rural Metro Fire Department were faced with a all to common problem, but were able to work together to take control and stop a fire from spreading to nearby homes. Just after 11 a.m. Monday morning, crews were called out to Glenn Avenue in Yuma’s north end for reports of a trailer
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