Month: September 2018

A motorcycle struck a donkey on Highway 95 in the area of milepost 58, shortly after 7:23 p.m. on Wednesday, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety. A 39-year-old man from Blythe, Calif. was driving northbound when he collided with the donkey. DPS said they contacted the Yuma Proving Ground who then contacted Rural

La biblioteca de San Luis decoro sus instalaciones con coloridas imágenes y figuras para dar inicio a la galería “Origenes” la cual se celebra anualmente en honor al mes de la herencia hispana. La galería estará abierta al público a partir del 13 de septiembre hasta el 15 de octubre. En esta quinta edición de

U.S. border authorities arrested dramatically more immigrant families at the Mexico border in August compared to previous months in a spike that a Trump administration official said Wednesday was the result of “legal loopholes” allowing children to avoid immediate deportation to their homelands in Central America. The number of families arriving at the Mexico border

Deputies have responded to a shooting disturbance at the 10100 block of South Typhoon Avenue in the Foothills area Wednesday evening. The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office is currently at the scene and said that this is an isolated incident. Authorities are not searching any individuals involved in the incident. No further information is available at

Authorities say a Phoenix man accused of killing his 19-year-old ex-girlfriend used cellphones to try to make it seem like she was still alive. A Maricopa County Superior Court judge on Tuesday ordered 23-year-old Jon Christopher Clark, who faces first-degree murder and other charges, released on $1 million bond. According to a probable cause statement,

A U.S. appeals court affirmed Wednesday that minorities are not discriminated against when Arizona bars outside groups from collecting voters’ early ballots or when the state discards ballots cast in the wrong precinct. With the ruling, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals handed a victory to the state’s Republican leadership by saying Democratic plaintiffs failed

After Michelle Greco’s son and two of his roommates were shot in their own home, she is making a plea for justice. Greco’s son, Grady Baxter, and his two roommates, Javier Sanchez and Nicholas Grabbe, were shot to death in their home on Labor Day. Greco recounted the moment she heard her son was shot.

A small community gets new roadways, but county officials are concerned they may not be able to help other communities in the same way. Imperial County officials said the community of Heber deserves better roads. They’re investing 2 million dollars from Senate Bill 1 (SB1) into a project that’s already up for bids to potential

UPDATE 7:00 pm According to the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect is identified as 32-year-old Ivanna Kelly. Upon further investigation, deputies discovered this was a domestic violence dispute and the victim and suspect are partners and have three children together. According to ICSO, Kelly is now in custody and facing several charges including, spousal

An Arizona state representative is alleging that the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) claims on the recent E. coli outbreak in Yuma being linked to a feedlot are not based on facts. In a report, the FDA suggested that the canal is close to the cattle feedlot where the lettuce was grown in Yuma. Although

Wendy’s is offering free burgers for the rest of the month of September. The restaurant said on it’s Twitter account that customers can get a free Dave’s Single with purchase every single day for the rest of the month. All that customers have to do is download the app. The company is offering the deal

Authorities are now seeking a man for questioning in connection to the triple murder case that happened at the 2700 block of West 5th Street on Monday, September 3. The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant at the 8400 block of South Yavapai Lane in reference to the September 3 homicide. YCSO is

A vehicle crashed into a home after it collided with another vehicle at the intersection of 28th Street and 8th Avenue Wednesday afternoon. The Yuma Police Department said a first vehicle was traveling northbound and a second vehicle was traveling westbound when it failed to stop at the intersection. The second vehicle collided with the

The man charged with attempted first-degree murder in an incident that occurred in June, appeared in court Wednesday. The attorney of 24-year-old Gatrick Salas-Fernandez said that because the discovery of the case is extensive. He asked the judge for a continuance of the trial. His next trial for a change of plea is set for

The man charged with aggravated assault in July appeared in court Wednesday, where he pleaded not guilty to the charges. Raul Tejeda, 28, was ordered by the judge to appear back in court on October 10 for his final management conference. Tejeda is being charged with criminal damage, kidnapping, burglary and unlawful flight from law

The man involved in a shooting that injured two people appeared in court Wednesday. Thirty-three-year-old Daniel Muñoz’ attorney hoped to get a one-week extension for the case. Muñoz was granted a continuance for a change of plea that will take place on September 26. He will also have a hearing for a recent 3rd party