YPD issues fraud alert on ‘fake money’ being used
The Yuma Police Department have reported some cases where fake “training money” is being passed on as real money and are advising the…
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CBP at Imperial Valley Ports seize more than $511,500 worth of narcotics
The United States Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Calexico East and Andrade ports of entry, intercepted more than $511,500 in…
Continue ReadingLane restrictions on Interstate 8 to begin on July 9
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan ahead for lane restrictions on I-8 near Araby Road beginning at 4 a.m. on Monday,…
Continue ReadingHumane Society encourages community to bring in pets
The Humane Society of Yuma is at maximum capacity but they are still encouraging the community to bring in pets that have been found by citizens of…
Continue ReadingSheriff reviews case where mother is accused of killing son
The sheriff of metro Phoenix said Thursday he is examining whether his deputies should have done more when they began receiving calls earlier this…
Continue ReadingArizona ballot initiatives focus on energy, school funding
Arizona voters could have multiple ballot initiatives to weigh in on this November over energy, education and elections. Thursday was the deadline…
Continue ReadingProposed water rate change upsets residents
A proposed city water rate change upset many residents. They said they’re being charged for something they’ve already paid for. Residents…
Continue ReadingCalexico city officials propose new water rates to residents tonight
Resident in Calexico are currently spending a flat rate of just over a hundred dollars a month on their water bill. But the new proposed rate would…
Continue ReadingKeeping Border Patrol dogs safe in the heat
Yuma Sector Border Patrol Agents hope to educate the community by explaining how they prioritize the safety and well-being of their Canine units.…
Continue ReadingDust storm moves through Arizona
Phoenix- A dust storm is battering parts of the East Valley right now. KECY sister station’s SkyFOX has captured a wall of dust moving on parts…
Continue ReadingArizona Army Guard infantry battalion to deploy overseas
The Arizona National Guard’s only infantry battalion is preparing for an overseas deployment. The Guard announced Thursday that Gov. Doug Ducey…
Continue ReadingYuma-raised veteran who served under ‘American Sniper’ finds success
Tomorrow on Sunrise, we bring you the story of a Navy Seal who served under Chris Kyle, ‘The American Sniper’, and found tremendous…
Continue ReadingFirefighters respond to three-alarm fire near RV park
Multiple fire agencies battled a fire that ignited at a riverbed near a local RV park in Seely, Calif. Thursday afternoon. The Imperial County Fire…
Continue ReadingYuma veteran worked with explosives in Vietnam
One Yuma veteran decided to join the fight against the Vietcong in 1960. George Scott decided it was time to join the army, but little did he know he…
Continue ReadingFreedom Fest kicks off tonight
Freedom Fest, the annual 4th of July event in Imperial County, kicks off this evening. Event organizers expect anywhere from 20 thousand or more…
Continue ReadingCuidarn Seguridad de miles de Turistas en Baja California este 4 de Julio
Con la celebracion del Día de la Independencia en los Estados Unidos, muchos turistas norteamericanos aprovechan los días libres para…
Continue Reading55-year-old man reported missing in Yuma
A 55-year-old man was reported missing since Saturday, June 30th after he was last seen at a local restaurant. Family members said Basil…
Continue ReadingLocal city councilman performs Declaration of Independence reading
The theme of freedom and independence circles around July 4th as well as celebrating the fight and victory for a democratic society. Local Yuma City…
Continue ReadingChallenge filed to law barring collecting mail-in ballots
Another legal challenge has been filed to a 2016 law that bars groups in Arizona from collecting early mail-in ballots from voters and delivering…
Continue ReadingExclusive: Arizona father working to prevent future hot car tragedies
Staggering numbers of children left unaccompanied in hot vehicles. The National Safety Council reports on average, 37 children die each year from…
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