Sheriff Wilmot elected Chairman of the Southwestern Border Sheriff’s Coalition
Yuma County Sheriff Leon N. Wilmot was elected Chairman of the Southwestern Border Sheriff’s Coalition during their annual fall meeting on…
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YCHA awarded grant to help keep residents safe
The Yuma County Housing Authority is being awarded a $250,000 grant in an effort to keep residents safe and secure, according to the U.S. Department…
Continue ReadingAgents arrest 275 undocumented immigrants in a 48-hour period
Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents arrested 275 undocumented immigrants between Monday and Tuesday after illegally crossing from Mexico, according to…
Continue ReadingProcession for Chandler Fire Captain in Yuma
There will be a procession for Chandler Fire Captain Boulanger, who recently passed away in Yuma, between 10 and 10:30 a.m. on Thursday. The Chandler…
Continue ReadingKarla Souza visita Yuma para reunirse con paciente con cncer
La actriz mexicana Karla Souza visitó Yuma hace algunas semanas con el propósito de aprender sobre la experiencia de Lidia…
Continue ReadingWoman found with meth worth more than $318K
A 39-year-old woman from San Luis was arrested after a failed smuggling attempt of more than 100 pounds of methamphetamine on Friday, according to…
Continue ReadingIn nick of time, volunteer saves dog leashed to moving truck
A volunteer for an Arizona sheriff’s office has probably saved the life of a dog that was tied to a semitrailer truck as it pulled out of a…
Continue ReadingCheck out which Arizona museums are waiving admission fees on Saturday
To celebrate Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day, more than 1,900 art museums, science centers and other institutions across the nation are…
Continue ReadingSomerton woman arrested with over $320K in hard narcotics
A 44-year-old woman residing in Somerton was arrested for narcotics smuggling on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. CBP…
Continue ReadingFour arrested in human smuggling attempt
Four individuals involved in a human smuggling attempt were arrested early Monday morning, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Agents…
Continue ReadingBody recovered after being swept away by Nogales floodwaters
Authorities say a body has been recovered after it was swept away by floodwaters in Nogales. Nogales police say they spotted the body flowing…
Continue ReadingHidden pantry and library helping locals in Yuma
The Yuma Center for Spiritual Living is letting the community know about their mini library and pantry available to those in need in the community.…
Continue ReadingYuma residents are not happy about a rezoning request
A Yuma-area neighborhood meeting had several residents upset about a rezoning request in their area. Saguaro Desert Land Inc. requested to rezone…
Continue ReadingBorder Patrol agents find 193 immigrants in Southern Arizona
For the third time in a month, Border Patrol agents have found a large group of immigrants in a remote desert area of southern Arizona. Authorities…
Continue ReadingStand Up 2 Cancer local ambassador shares event experience
Longtime Yuma resident Lidia Gonzalez is in a struggling battle with pancreatic cancer. In an interview, Gonzalez shared that she feels as if this…
Continue ReadingElementary school cross guard recognized for going above and beyond
Adam Conn, a Heber Elementary School cross guard, was honored Wednesday by Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia for going beyond the call of duty. This…
Continue ReadingFormer police officer pleads guilty to sex crimes against minor
Former City of Imperial police officer and local businessman Raymond J. Valenzuela pleaded guilty on Wednesday at el Centro Courthouse to one count…
Continue ReadingOfficials share tips on car seat safety
A common misconception when riding in a car with your child is if your child is safe when they are in a car seat. Many factors come into play such as…
Continue ReadingMetanfetamina valorada a $133,000 descubierta por CBP
Un hombre de 21 años fue arrestado despues de que agentes descubrieron una cantidad significativa de metanfetamina en su vehículo el…
Continue ReadingPreparan visita de AMLO a Mexicali
Faltan pocas horas para la llegada de Andres Manuel López Obrador a Mexicali. El Presidente Electo de Mexico vendrá agradecer a los…
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