Month: May 2019

In this week’s Home Grown segement we are honoring Victor Smith, CEO of JV Smith Companies. He received an Honorary Doctorate from the College of Agriculture and Life Science at the Univeristy of Arizona on Friday. Smith oversees all of the JV Smith farming, packing and cooling operations, which includes more than 30,000 acres of

“Desperate Housewives” star Felicity Huffman pleaded guilty Monday in the college admissions bribery scheme, the biggest name to do so in a scandal that has exposed the lengths to which some wealthy parents will go to get their children into top universities. The Emmy-winning actress, 56, could face prison time after she admitted to participating

A mother’s claim that her 7-week-old baby was kidnapped quickly unraveled after her infant was found at the bottom of a 75-foot ravine in the North Carolina mountains, law enforcement officials said Friday. Henderson County Sheriff Lowell Griffin announced that the child’s mother, Krista Noelle Madden, 35, has been jailed on a count of attempted

Eleven students from Arizona Western College took home scholarship award during an annual Student Showcase on May 7. The showcase serves as a platform to highlight a variety of student projects and has become an opportunity for students to earn scholarships. The Gowan Company has donated $5,000 in funds available for students to apply for.

WEEK OF MAY 13TH Time Telling Match-upOn Tuesday, May 14th, families are invited to the Heritage Library at 4:00 p.m. to play Telling Time Match-Up! Help your little one learn their math by reading time with this fun activity. There is no charge to attend. The Heritage Library is located at 350 S Third Avenue.

Attorneys general from more than 40 states are alleging the nation’s largest generic drug manufacturers conspired to artificially inflate and manipulate prices for more than 100 different generic drugs, including treatments for diabetes, cancer, arthritis and other medical conditions. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Connecticut on Friday, also names 15 individual senior executives

An online video circulating social media platforms depicts local students allegedly flushing a live animal down a toilet. According to the video publisher, the incident took place inside a Kofa High School bathroom. Eric Patten, Director of Communications for Yuma Union High School District, told News 11 the administration is working diligently with a School

The month of May is Mental Health Awareness month and officials in our local jails are weighing in on the importance of finding solutions in our local jails. Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. According to MentalHealth.gov, “our mental health affects how we think, feel and act. It also helps determine how we

A teenager told authorities she was shot with a pellet gun by her stepfather after she was caught hiding stolen food in her clothing, court records say. Isiah Jackson was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of aggravated assault and child abuse. Court records did not list a defense attorney for Jackson, 37, who could comment on

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey took a big step towards fully protecting the wellbeing of animals by signing a new law that’ll provide harsher penalties for anyone that chooses to abuse man’s best friend. After passing in both the state House and Senate, Governor Doug Ducey signed House Bill 2671 this week. The bill will create

For this week’s Pet Talk, we meet a cat and dog would be perfect for anyone who just wants a cuddle buddy. Both pets are available for adoption at the Humane Society of Yuma Meet Otis, though at first glance he may seem standoffish, he is the exemplary definition of a cat who loves to

The Yuma Art Center brought back a beloved classic on the big screen for mother’s day. Playing at the historic Yuma Theatre, the Yuma Art Center screened the 1961 classic, “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”, which is one of Hollywood icon Audrey Hepburn’s most famous roles. The art center a provided light brunch buffet as well as

Feliz Día a Nuestras “Mamás Telmundo 3”

El sábado, aproximadamente a las 12:54 de medio día, oficiales del Departamento de Policía de San Luis respondieron a la Calle 19 y la Avenida I para ayudar a la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Yuma. Según SLPD, los oficiales respondieron a un hombre armado con un cuchillo que estaba bloqueando el tráfico. Cuando

Felicidades a nuestras Mamás Binacionales

The Salvation Army has released footage from inside the shelter it has been running to assist those released from Border Patrol’s custody. The video titled “The Salvation Army Responds to Border Crisis” exhibits the day to day operations of the shelter and provided an update on their response to the current trend at the southern