Month: April 2018

The Yuma Police Department responded to a report of shots fired in the area of 2500 block west of 21st Lane on Tuesday at approximately 6:25 p.m. The investigation revealed that shots were fired in the street while two male subjects were fighting. One man was struck in the leg and fled the scene and

High school student from across metro Phoenix plan to walk out of school and some will hold a “die-in” at the state Capitol in the latest protest against gun violence. Friday’s planned events by the Phoenix March for Our Lives group is being held on the anniversary of the 1999 school shooting at Columbine High

America’s marijuana supporters have a lot to celebrate on this 420 holiday : Thirty states have legalized some form of medical marijuana, according to a national advocacy group. Nine of those states and Washington, D.C., also have broad legalization where adults 21 and older can use pot for any reason. Michigan could become the 10th

Yuma Senior Living has announced its grand opening after a major renovation and expansion of both its independent and senior loving facilities. The renovation includes an expansion of its dining facility to allow additional year round patio dining, a dog park and recreation area and a new courtyard with water features, gardens, fitness and more

Maricopa County prosecutors say a man has been sentenced to 191 years in prison in a sex trafficking case. They say 32-year-old Alvin Rex Smith was sentenced on three counts of sex trafficking, nine counts of child prostitution, four counts of sexual conduct with a minor and three counts of using minors in drug offenses.

The Republican chair of the Arizona Senate committee considering Gov. Doug Ducey’s wide-ranging school safety proposal vowed Thursday to ensure that any plan that passes the GOP-controlled Legislature would protect gun rights and have support from the National Rifle Association. Sen. Steve Smith made the statement at the opening of the Commerce and Public Safety

La Asociación de Educación de Arizona y los educadores de Arizona anunciaron estaran en huelga despues de una votación el jueves por la noche. Esta es la primera huelga en todo el estado para exigir un aumento de fondos escolares. La huelga se espera para el próximo jueves despues de que el anuncio se realizo

Tropas de la Guardia Nacional fueron desplegadas en el sector de Yuma esta semana. Confirmamos que las tropas comenzarán sus misiones asignadas este viernes. Las primeras tropas que estarán asignadas con Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza de EE. UU. comenzarán sus misiones terrestres el viernes, según el Capitán Macario Mora con la Guardia Nacional de Arizona.

National Guard troops were deployed to the Yuma Sector this week. We confirmed that troops will begin their assigned missions this Friday. The first troops that will be on assignment with U.S. Customs and Border Protection will start their ground-based missions on Friday, according to Captain Macario Mora with the Arizona National Guard. 30 members

Dos oficiales fueron asesinados en un restaurante en Florida por un pistolero que disparó a traves de una ventana y fue encontrado muerto fuera del negocio, dijo el jueves la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Gilchrist. Los diputados estaban en el restaurante Ace China en la pequeña ciudad de Trenton cuando fueron tiroteados alrededor

Un hombre de El Centro fue arrestado despues de alterar ilegalmente una pistola de imitación y apuntarla a la cabeza de una mujer. Un investigador de la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado Imperial que conducía un vehículo sin identificación notó que Bryce Mejia, de 18 años, conducía cerca de Austin y Ross Road. Mejia sostenía

Un posible robo fue reportado en una casa ubicada en el área de avenida Maple Sur y calle 22 el jueves por la tarde. De acuerdo con la policía de Yuma, una persona que llamó informó que alguien irrumpió el hogar. Las autoridades dijeron que la residencia estaba vacante en ese momento. YPD se encuentra

A possible burglary was reported at a home located in the area of South Maple Avenue and 22nd Street Thursday afternoon. According to Yuma police, a caller reported that the residence was broken into. Authorities said the residence was vacant at the time. YPD is currently at the scene and we will keep you updated

Funcionarios de salud del condado de Yuma confirmaron que los tres casos de E. coli reportados en Arizona no son del condado de Yuma. El Departamento de Servicios de Salud de Arizona (ADHS) confirmó tres nuevos casos de E. coli en el estado el miercoles, vinculados al brote en varios estados. ADHS recomienda a los

Yuma County health officials confirmed the three cases of E. coli reported in Arizona are not from Yuma County. The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) confirmed three new cases of E. coli in Arizona on Wednesday, linked to the multi-state outbreak. ADHS is advising residents to not eat and dispose of store-bought chopped romaine

The Border Patrol reports finding 11 immigrants suspected of being in the country illegally hiding in a mobile home in Nogales, Arizona. Border Patrol Agent Daniel Hernandez said Thursday the mobile home is located several miles north of the border and apparently was being used as a stash house. Stash houses are locations where immigrants