Smugglers in recent weeks have been abandoning large groups of Guatemalan and other Central American migrants in Arizona’s harsh Sonoran Desert near the border with Mexico — a trend Border Patrol officials say puts hundreds of children at risk. Collectively, more than 1,400 migrants have been left by smugglers in the broiling desert — or
Continue ReadingIrasema Madrigal is one of the top five finalists for the ‘International Inked Magazine Covergirl’ competition and she is encouraging the community to vote. The winner of this competition will be on the front cover of Inked Magazine and will also receive prizes and even a check for $25,000. Madrigal was skeptical of joining but
Continue ReadingThe annual Mustang Marathon at Alice Byrne Elementary got started Wednesday with the help of Meb Keflezighi, an Olympian and Boston Marathon winner. The 26.2 mile run is completed throughout the school year by students. Before it got started, Keflezighi shared stories of his success and challenges he’s faced throughout life, giving the kids positive
Continue ReadingA geyser in Imperial County that’s been there since the 50’s is moving and just in the past two months started encroaching on infrastructure. This week the county declared an emergency proclamation after the geyser just outside of Niland, moved 60 feet West. They geyser already forced Union Pacific Railroads to move their trains to
Continue ReadingThe five candidates running for two seats in in the El Centro City Council said they understand the many issues and challenges facing the city at the moment. Jaime Honold said, “I want to build something for the city. I want to make sure that we utilize all the investments that are out there waiting
Continue ReadingState and local officials gathered Wednesday to discuss the future of the border towns in the state of Arizona. The ‘Gateway to Arizona’ is a series by the Arizona-Mexico Commission, where the focus is on border cities and the obstacles and positives they bring to the state. Other cities involved are the City of Douglas
Continue ReadingA local family shared their story on a loving father, husband, and son Esteban Miguel Orona, who committed suicide 3-years ago in September of 2015. Wife and mother, Claudia Navarro, said it has been an ongoing struggle dealing with her husband’s passing. “I talked to him an hour before and if I knew that that
Continue ReadingCalifornia’s Fresno Fire Department has released helmet-cam video of a dramatic rescue at a house fire last week. The video shows firefighters and law enforcement at the scene of a vacant house fire in Fresno with someone trapped under the house. “To get to that person was really a very intense few moments. It was
Continue ReadingOn Sunday, September 30, baby Audrey Harmon, less than a week old, stopped breathing at the portrait studio at J.C. Penney at Oregon’s Clackamas Town Center mall. “You can’t describe what it’s like to see your child turn blue. Not really know how to help or what the hell’s going on,” Kaylob Harmon, Audrey’s father,
Continue ReadingFifty-six-year-old Jose Luis Romero-Lara was arrested after illegally entering the United States Sunday night, according to El Centro Sector Border Patrol. Agents observed the man crossing the international border fence three miles west of the Calexico port of entry and transported him to the El Centro station for processing. After agents conducted a record check
Continue ReadingA search and rescue operation is underway for a hiker last seen Monday on Oregon’s Mount Hood. David Yaghmourian of Phoenix, Ariz., was hiking the Timberline Trail with a friend when he became tired and stopped to rest about a mile away from the Timberline Lodge. Yaghmourian, 30, told his companion they would meet at
Continue ReadingThe Arizona Department of Public Safety has joined other law enforcement agencies and the Arizona Human Trafficking Council created by Governor Doug Ducey to help make Arizona a leader in combating human trafficking. “Human trafficking is not just something you hear about on TV or read on the Internet; it’s happening right here in our
Continue ReadingYuma Fire Department is recognizing the week of October 7 through October 13 as Fire Prevention Week. The theme for this year’s week is “Look, Listen, Be Aware- Fire can happen anywhere”. This acts as a reminder to residents to take responsibility in reducing the risk of fires. Each day of the week will highlight
Continue ReadingThe mental competency trial for a murder defendant ended today. The Imperial Valley community wants to know if 50-year-old Ioan Laurint is mentally competent to stand trial for the alleged murder of local attorney Anne Marie Zimmerman. El Centro resident Donald Scoville said it shook him when he first the news of Zimmerman’s death. “I
Continue ReadingVirginia is keeping the mischievous part of trick-or-treating to a minimum by enforcing jail time for those over the age of 12 on Halloween. The city of Chesapeake has an ordinance code that states if anyone over 12 years of age participates in “trick or treat” or any similar activity, “he or she shall be
Continue ReadingWith Arizona being one of the 15 states closing their voter registration ahead of the Midterm Election, we asked Yuma residents why they think voting is important and their thoughts on the upcoming Senate race. “It’s important to vote because we make a difference when we vote, ” said Kookie Ardisana, a Yuma resident who
Continue ReadingThe Yuma County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in identifying the vehicle possibly involved in the fatal vehicle vs pedestrian incident that happened on September 26, in the 13200 block of East 44th Street. YCSO said they are searching for one ton dually large truck, dark-colored (possibly red over gray), with overhead cab lights
Continue ReadingBorder Patrol agents arrested a U.S. citizen and two illegal immigrants after they attempted to avoid capture by fleeing in a vehicle Saturday evening. At around 10 p.m., agents at the Interstate 8 immigration checkpoint referred a white 2008 Chevrolet Malibu to secondary inspection after a Border Patrol canine alerted to the vehicle, according to
Continue ReadingClose to $6 million in state funds will be coming to Imperial County, thanks to non-competitive grants aimed specifically to battle homelessness in the valley. By joining forces with local agencies who work with the homeless, Imperial Valley Continuum of Care Council will oversee how the funds will be used and hope to find the
Continue ReadingA Cottonwood man was sentenced to 145 years in federal prison for his convictions for firing gunshots at law enforcement officers who went to a Tucson hotel to arrest him on a warrant. Jack Witt Voris was sentenced Tuesday in Tucson for his assault and other convictions stemming from his arrest after a five-hour standoff
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