It could just be the oldest of trade; fishing and one company has made it it’s business for more than a half century. The Icicle Seafood company was in Yuma looking to recruit new members for their processing plants in Alaska, yes, Alaska. The company held a recruitment event at the Goodwill Career Center in
Continue ReadingIt’s a rare but terrifying sight to come upon an accident where a vehicle is upside down and people are trapped inside. That was the case on Wednesday afternoon when first responders were called to a scene involving a van and a small coupe. The impact had forced the van to roll onto it’s roof
Continue ReadingAs the story goes years back a team member at Congressman Paul Gosar’s office pitched an idea to have kids across the state compete in an Easter card decorating contest. According to the congressman the first year they received just over a hundred entries, fast forward to present day and this year they received well
Continue ReadingIn tonights Making a Difference, United Way of Yuma County and a local car dealership in town is coming together to break the cycle of poverty. The slogan, “Change a life, 4 wheels at a time.” For the month of May, the Alexander Auto Group in Yuma is going to be donating $20 for every
Continue ReadingThis morning law enforcement agencies in Yuma county participated in the Leg 5 of the relay that began at 8:00 am in San Luis and ended at the Quartermaster Depot at 12:30 pm. After the run, there was a brief reception at the Quartermaster Depot that involved Special Olympics Yuma and city officials. The Special
Continue ReadingThe Yuma Police Department is asking for help in locating Jack (78) and Valerie (73) McEvoy, an elderly couple from Vancouver, British Columbia. They were contacted by the Yuma Police Department at Motel 6, 1445 E 16 th Street at 6:40 a.m. on Tuesday during a welfare check. They advised officers that they planned on
Continue ReadingThe Yuma County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help to locate a Yuma resident in connection with a threat made towards the Sheriff’s Office. According to YCSO, Richard Dean made a direct threat towards the Sheriff’s Office on Facebook. Authorities added it happened on Saturday and it was a general threat towards the law enforcement agency.
Continue ReadingEducators across the state of Arizona lead walkouts for the fifth day on Wednesday and students from school districts across Yuma County joined teachers in the movement. While many question where students stand in the movement, several students said they would support educators in their efforts to push for a 20 percent increase in public
Continue ReadingEl Departamento de Policía de Somerton (SPD) arrestó a un hombre que dijeron que estaba vinculado a dos casos de incendio premeditado y un robo. SPD arrestó el miercoles a Manuel Murillo, de 18 años, luego de una investigación de tres semanas. La policía dijo el 15 de abril que SPD y el Departamento de
Continue ReadingEl Departamento de Correcciones de Arizona (ADC) publicó un informe final que detalla lo que condujo al disturbio en el complejo penitenciario estatal de Arizona – Yuma en marzo, diciendo que fue provocado por presos que pensaban que se usaba fuerza excesiva para retener a un preso intoxicado y violento. El informe tambien encontró que
Continue ReadingEl poder Judicial de Baja California firmó un convenio histórico con el sistema de preparatorias estatales COBACH para infundir la cultura del diálogo y la paz en maestros y estudiantes. Este convenio espera crear ciudadanos conscientes, pacientes y que sepan trabajar basándose en valores. El Sistema de Preparatorias Públicas Estatales “Colegio de Bachilleres” firmó por
Continue ReadingUn choque de dos vehículos dejó a una persona muerta mientras viajaba por la Ruta Estatal 86 cerca de Coombs Drive, cerca de Salton City, a la 1:20 p.m. martes. Una investigación en curso por parte de la Patrulla de Caminos de California reveló que Anthony Ramirez, de 30 años, conducía un automóvil de pasajeros
Continue ReadingA two-vehicle collision left one person dead while traveling on State Route 86 near Coombs Drive near Salton City at 1:20 p.m. Tuesday. An ongoing investigation by California Highway Patrol revealed that 30-year-old Anthony Ramirez was driving a 1989 Dodge passenger car northbound in the right lane of Coombs Drive. Two passengers were in the
Continue ReadingTaking a look at the bright side, a group six, 5th and 6th grade girls from Valley Horizon Elementary school have qualified to compete in a global robotics club competition. They are among 20 other teams from five other countries to compete this June in San Jose, California. In order for them to compete, they
Continue ReadingEvery child deserves a safe and loving home but for many children and teens in Yuma County and all over our country that is not the case. May is National Foster Care Month and we continue our foster care coverage looking at life in the system in part three. Today we hear from a foster
Continue ReadingThe Somerton Police Department arrested a man they said is tied to two cases of arson and one burglary. SPD arrested 18-year-old Manuel Murillo Wednesday after a three-week investigation. Police said on April 15 SPD and the Somerton/Cocopah Fire Department responded to a trashcan fire in the 200 Block of N. Bingham ruled to be
Continue ReadingLa Oficina del Alguacil del Condado de Yuma está buscando ayuda para ubicar a un residente de Yuma en relación con una amenaza contra la Oficina del Alguacil. Según YCSO, Richard Dean hizo una amenaza directa a la Oficina del Alguacil en Facebook. Las autoridades agregaron que sucedió el sábado y que era una amenaza
Continue ReadingAs a 1-year-old recovers from injuries he received at daycare, his mother says the incident is both “negligence” and “child abuse,” no matter who hurt the boy. His mother Tiffany Griffin rushed to Indianapolis’ Kiddie Garden daycare in Indiana Monday afternoon after a worker called and said her son, Jesse Harris IV, had a swollen
Continue ReadingCon el fin del el paro laboral de maestros posiblemente terminando mañana, maestros en la comunidad quieren agradecerle a la comunidad por su apoyo. A traves de un comunicado líderes del movemiento Red for Ed del distrito escolar de preparatorias Yuma Union, dijeron que estan agradecidos con la comunidad por todo el apoyo que les
Continue ReadingLos distritos escolares locales anuncian sus planes para el jueves 3 de mayo mientras esperan que la Legislatura de Arizona apruebe la propuesta de presupuesto. Distrito escolar de Crane Todas las escuelas del Distrito Escolar de Crane permanecerán abiertas el jueves luego de que se haga un anuncio en su página de Facebook. {“author_name”:”Crane School
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