Grant approved for new travel destinations out of Yuma airport
The Yuma County Board of Supervisors approved a matching grant Monday that will potentially allow the Yuma International Airport to bring flights…
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Nios migrantes dejados caer sobre el muro fronterizo por presunto traficante.
Las cámaras de la Patrulla Fronteriza del Sector Yuma capturaron a dos niños pequeños que caían sobre una barrera…
Continue ReadingCorreos cerrarn en tributo al expresidente George H.W. Bush
El Servicio Postal de EE. UU. anunció que “suspenderá las entregas regulares de correo, los servicios minoristas y la actividad…
Continue ReadingHigher than usual voter turnout for Yuma County during General Election
Of all registered voters throughout Yuma County, more than 50 percent turned out to vote in this year’s midterm election, a staggering increase…
Continue ReadingPublic memorial service for deputy marshal killed in Tucson
A public memorial service has been organized for the deputy U.S. marshal who was slain last week serving a fugitive arrest warrant. The Tucson office…
Continue ReadingLocal man speaks about his 30 years at Yuma Proving Ground
Chuck Wullenjohn has served as public information officer at the Yuma Proving Grounds since 1989. After announcing his retirement on Halloween this…
Continue ReadingPolice: Kentucky man killed Arizona woman in hotel room
Police in Kentucky say a man has acknowledged killing an Arizona woman found dead in a hotel room he rented. Citing a Saturday release from Florence…
Continue ReadingMigrant children dropped over border wall by suspected smuggler
Yuma Sector Border Patrol cameras caught two toddlers being dropped over a border barrier by a suspected smuggler in San Luis, Arizona Monday. The…
Continue ReadingWoman accused of child abuse, intoxication at Arizona resort
Police say a Washington woman has been arrested for allegedly being drunk at a Scottsdale hotel and neglecting her two young children. They say…
Continue ReadingTuesday’s Top Stories
Join our Sunrise team for Tuesday’s top stories at 6 and 7 a.m. (MST). More details can be found here: Video of two toddlers dropped over the…
Continue ReadingYCSO confirms attempted homicide stemmed from domestic violence
Yuma County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Monday that the victims knew the suspect who is now behind bars. The suspect, Randy Munoz, and the…
Continue ReadingAgents arrest 3 suspects in $16 million recycling fraud scheme
After a five-month investigation between cross-border agencies in California and Arizona, three suspects have been arrested after allegedly using a…
Continue ReadingPet Talk: Meet Aloha and Dom
First up is Aloha. This tan calico cat is a little shy at first, but warms up quickly. Brought to the shelter in September, she is estimated to be…
Continue ReadingMan arrested for allegedly luring a minor pleads not guilty
A local man arrested for allegedly luring a 13-year-old girl for sexual exploitation in November appeared in court Monday. Matthew Sanchez, 30,…
Continue ReadingHow to prepare for an earthquake
Following the devastating earthquake that struck Alaska last Friday, emergency officials in Imperial Valley want to remind everyone how unpredictable…
Continue ReadingYCSO confirma intento de homicidio a causa de violencia domestica
La oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Yuma confirmo el lunes que las víctimas del tiroteo el fin de semana eran conocidas del sospechoso Randy…
Continue ReadingCounty Supervisors Association elect Russell McCloud as new president
Yuma County Supervisor for District 2 Russell McCloud has been elected as the new president for the County Supervisors Associations Board of…
Continue ReadingNarcotics and rifle found on two suspects near Salton Sea
One juvenile and one adult were arrested Wednesday for having illegal narcotics and an AR-15 rifle at the Highway 95 checkpoint near Salton City.…
Continue ReadingCommunity comes together to restore defaced mural
What once was a white wall on the back of Del Sol Market, is now a colorful mural. Over the weekend, that mural was defaced with racial slurs. The…
Continue ReadingFort Yuma Quechan Indian tribe elections holds forum
The Fort Yuma Quechan Indian tribe elections held a forum Saturday to speak about platforms and visions for the tribe. Positions include the…
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