A man and woman arrested after trying to smuggle marijuana
A man and woman were arrested in separate smuggling attempts involving a total of 1,200 pounds of marijuana into the United States on Thursday. On…
Continue ReadingMonth: April 2019
Brawley FFA students win grant money
Two Brawley High School students recieved grant money for their farm projects. Both students are active members of FFA, Future farmers of America.…
Continue ReadingOver $903k worth in drugs seized at port of entry
A man and four U.S. Citizens have been apprehended in four separate attempts to smuggle 282 pounds of methamphetamine and cocaine through the Port of…
Continue ReadingThree injured in rollover reported on eastbound I-8
Three people were hospitalized after being involved in a single-vehicle rollover on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 8 near Avenue 52E in Mohawk…
Continue ReadingYuma City Council to discuss adminstrator’s performance
Yuma City Council will discuss the city administrator’s annual performance and the ongoing lawsuit against The Salvation Army Tuesday night.…
Continue ReadingLane Reductions in Calexico to begin Monday
Lane reductions on State Route 98 between Meloland Road and Rivera Avenue in Calexico will be in place for five days beginning Monday at 12:01 a.m.…
Continue ReadingSuspected human smuggler arrested near Dateland
Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a United States citizen suspected of smuggling multiple Mexican nationals near Dateland, Ariz.…
Continue ReadingA man in custody after witnesses say he threw or pushed a child from a third floor mall of balcony
A 5-year-old child suffered life-threatening injuries when, according to witnesses, a man either threw or pushed the child from the third floor of…
Continue ReadingBonnie Haim case: Husband found guilty of killing her in 1993, burying body in backyard
Michael Haim, who took the stand to deny killing his wife and burying her body in their backyard in 1993, was found guilty by a Florida jury Friday…
Continue ReadingChief of Police addresses controversy surrounding YPD awards
The Yuma Police Chief addressed the controversy surrounding the recent Yuma Police Department awards ceremony in a video sent out to all City of Yuma…
Continue ReadingYuma Sector: Mother, daughter rescued after jumping into canal
A mother and her five-year-old daughter were rescued by Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents after jumping into a deep water canal and not being able to…
Continue ReadingMan suspected of killing wife and two daughters
The Latest on the killing of four people in Phoenix (all times local): 10:15 a.m. Phoenix police say a man has been arrested on suspicion of killing…
Continue ReadingDogwood Road to be closed next week
Drivers in Calexico should expect road closures on Sunday and Monday while Caltrans works on pavement work. Maintenance crews will close Dogwood Road…
Continue ReadingPolice pursuit ends with seizure of fentanyl, other drugs
El Centro police arrested two men after they led police on a pursuit early Thursday morning. According to Aaron Reel, El Centro Police Commander, two…
Continue ReadingThe Latest: 4 shot near Nipsey Hussle procession route
The Latest on a memorial and funeral procession for slain rapper Nipsey Hussle (all times local): 7:15 a.m. A shooting killed one person and wounded…
Continue ReadingWoman dies, toddler injured after being hit by pick-up truck
One woman is dead and one toddler has minor injuries after being hit by a pick-up truck Thursday night. Yuma Police responded to the scene near…
Continue ReadingPetSmart offering FREE photos with the Easter Bunny
Celebrate the upcoming Easter holiday with your furry friend by getting a picture with the Easter Bunny for free! Easter Bunny Photo Days will be…
Continue ReadingMarine missing in California mountains is presumed dead
Authorities say a Marine who went missing in California’s Sierra Nevada more than a month ago probably has died. The Orange County Register…
Continue ReadingRamp closures expected on I-8 in Gila Bend
The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising drivers to plan ahead for ramp closures and lane restrictions on Interstate 8 in Gila Bend. ADOT…
Continue ReadingFederal agents in a gunfight with suspects in Phoenix area
Authorities say federal agents exchanged gunfire with suspects while trying to execute a felony arrest warrant connected to human smuggling in the…
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