Gila Ridge High School senior Kayley Melton has signed a National Letter of Intent to the University of Minnesota Crookston equestrian program. “Kayley Melton comes to us with a wealth of experience showing within the Jumper classes, Equitation on the Flat as well as Equitation over Fences classes,” said UMC head coach Kayla Krueger. “She
Continue ReadingA man shot by Tucson police during a domestic violence incident has been released from the hospital and booked into jail. Police say 25-year-old Eyan Gastelum is facing charges of domestic violence/disorderly conduct with a weapon and drug possession. Gastelum was shot by a Tucson police officer last month. Officers went to a house on
Continue ReadingImperial County is joining other cities and counties in California to fight the pharmaceutical companies they claim lead to the opioid crisis. The county announced they joined the lawsuit this week. One of the demands in the lawsuit is for the pharmaceutical companies to pay a special tax, that would help fund recovery programs. ”
Continue ReadingBigger, Better and Safer. Those are the words to describe the new and improved Stewart Vincent Wolfe Creative Playground at west wetlands park. You may remember back in December of 2015, an arsonist who still remains on the loose set the playground on fire making the once kid friendly area, a total loss. Thanks to
Continue ReadingMore changes have made their way to the Boys Scouts this week. Earlier this month it was announced that the word ‘boy’ would no longer be in conjunction with the word ‘scouts’. This week it was announced that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS), often referred to as the Mormon Church, was
Continue ReadingEl hospital de El Centro fue reconocido como uno de los mejores hospitales en el país el cual asegura la seguridad de sus pacientes en todo momento, especialmente durante cirugías y procedimientos quirúrgicos. El Centro Regional Medico de El Centro obtuvo un reconocimiento nacional el cual lo certifica dentro del 10 por ciento de los
Continue ReadingMother’s Day is this Sunday, and many families have brunch or lunch plans. But some moms are separated from their children because they are in jail and unable to pay bail. One Kalamazoo, Mich. woman is working to change that. Community organizer Elisheva Johnson calls the bond system a debtor’s prison. “A lot of times,
Continue ReadingA crash on a bridge on Florida’s Highway 19 sent a car through a guardrail and into the water below Wednesday morning. Troopers said Nicole Bankston, 35, told them she swerved to miss something in the road and hit a curb then. Bankston said she overcorrected and crossed into another lane through the bridge barrier.
Continue ReadingLos agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza confiscaron el miercoles 11 paquetes de metanfetamina en un intento fallido de contrabando en el puesto de control de inmigración de la Carretera 95. Los agentes enviaron un Ford Taurus gris a una inspección secundaria despues de que un canino de la Patrulla Fronteriza avisara al vehículo alrededor de
Continue ReadingBorder Patrol agents working at the Highway 95 immigration checkpoint confiscated 11 packages of methamphetamine in a failed smuggling attempt Wednesday. Agents referred a gray Ford Taurus to secondary inspection after a Border Patrol canine alerted to the vehicle at around 1:25 p.m. A search led to the discovery of 24.9 pounds of methamphetamine in
Continue ReadingThe Z Fun Factory is the primordial diamond in the rough an entertainment spot nestled in the dunes outside the city limits. Once past their iron gates one could have a variety of choices to choose from; from escaping the heat and dipping into the lazy river at the park’s Waylon’s Water World, get behind
Continue ReadingA brush fire has been reported in Winterhaven near Quechan hill on the S24 and Union Pacific railroad tracks. Yuma Fire Department, Quechan Police and Bureau Land Management are at the scene. No structures appear to be threatened. This story is developing and we will keep you updated with any new information.
Continue ReadingBusiness owners said preparation for Mother’s Day is underway on Wednesday. While many said it takes months to get ready for the holiday, they also encourage consumers to do their Mother’s Day shopping sooner, to beat crowds. Keri Didier, owner of All Seasons Florist said flowers are always a good idea for your mother. “Flowers
Continue ReadingDavid Diehl was officially named the newest head football coach for Kofa High School on Wednesday during the monthly Yuma Union High School District Governing Board meeting. Diehl, who has been an assistant coach with the Kings for five years, takes over for Ben Franz, who resigned following the 2017 season. “I am excited,” Diehl
Continue ReadingUnited States District Judge David G. Campbell sentenced ‘Red Skin Kingz’ gang members for conspiracy to commit acts of racketeering, including murder, kidnapping, drug trafficking and other offenses on Wednesday afternoon. The RSK members have been identified as Devan Leonard, Kyle Gray and Lucille Leonard. On or between December 12 and December 13, 2014, Devan
Continue ReadingThe Yuma Union High School District Governing Board approved the 2018-19 employee compensation packet as well as raises for both classified and certificated staff on Wednesday. All certificated staff members will receive a 12 percent pay increase, when factoring in funds from Proposition 301. Classified staff members who are making more than minimum wage will
Continue ReadingOne man is dead and another injured after U.S. Department of Homeland Security agents were involved in a shooting in Mesa. Police say Immigration and Customs Enforcement special agents were working a narcotics investigation Tuesday and met two suspects. They say 23-year-old Giovanny Leon pulled a handgun out and attempted to rob an agent. The
Continue ReadingSince the start of 2018, there has been, on average, one school shooting per week. Following the Parkland shooting, students sparked a new movement that put an emphasis on issues such as gun legislation and school safety. One local school resource officer (SRO) is looking to change that perception. He works to protect students and
Continue ReadingThe National Weather Service says much of northern Arizona will have “critical fire weather conditions” Thursday through Saturday due to a storm system approaching the state from the northwest. A fire weather watch has been issued for an area extending from the mountains in Yavapai County and the Mogollon Rim on the south to the
Continue ReadingEl Centro Attorney Ryan Childers rejects allegations made against his Westmorland clients who are named in a so-called whistle blower lawsuit. “For the first time, given the fact these lawsuits have been filed, I think it’s appropriate for the city to respond to some of the allegations against them,” Childers said. He represents City Council
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