Agent: Arizona’s spike in seized fentanyl pills ‘alarming’
The Arizona Drug Enforcement Administration says more than 1.1 million fentanyl pills have been seized in the state this fiscal year. DEA Special…
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Small dog found abandoned inside bag by a canal in Yuma
A small black pug was discovered inside a tote bag by the East Main Canal on Monday Morning. According to the Yuma Police Department, a passer-by was…
Continue ReadingVehicle crash in Somerton leaves 2 injured
A vehicle collision Friday morning left a woman and her eight-month-old child transported to the hospital after crashing at Avenue D and Main Street…
Continue ReadingPolice arrest one suspect, still searching for another in Ocotillo Drive theft
An arrest has been made in one of the thefts reported earlier this month on Ocotillo Drive in El Centro, but police are still looking for a second…
Continue ReadingSan Luis HS security guard arrested for sex crimes with a minor
UPDATE The Yuma Union High School issued a statement Friday regarding the incident of the arrest of the security guard that was arrested for sex…
Continue ReadingContainment increased on California wildfire
Firefighters have increased containment of a Northern California wildfire that has threatened thousands of homes and forced evacuations. Cal Fire…
Continue ReadingIID dive team remains suspended after fatal accident
The Imperial Irrigation District Board voted 3-2 in favor of keeping their dive recovery team suspended. Board President Erik Ortega said, ” It…
Continue ReadingMotorcyclist suffers life threatening injuries
The Yuma Police Department ( YPD ) responded to a vehicle collision involving a motorcycle Thursday evening. YPD say they responded to a vehicle…
Continue ReadingBomberos asesinan a dos personas en playas de Tijuana
Tres empleados del Departamento de Bomberos de Tijuana fueron arrestados , acusados de matar a una mujer de Chula Vista, confirmaron las…
Continue ReadingPatrulla Fronteriza de Yuma arresta a 16 por cruzar ilegalmente
Los agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza del Sector Yuma detenieron dos intentos de contrabando de personas en puntos de control de inmigración…
Continue ReadingIncrementa las detecciones de bebs drogadictos en Mexicali
El hospital público Materno Infantil en Mexicali atiende a todas las mujeres que no tienen seguro medico . Por ser un hospital abierto al…
Continue ReadingQuintero trial continues, coworkers and family members take the stand
UPDATE (9:14 P.M.) The two months leading up to Medina’s murder were detailed by the family members of Clarissa Medina. Emotional testimony…
Continue ReadingYuma Sheriff’s searching for burglary suspect
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office ( YCSO ) is searching for a suspect who they say burglarized a business on Sunday. YCSO say at approximately…
Continue ReadingYuma’s Fire Department welcomes 8 new firefighters
The City of Yuma’s Fire Department welcomed 8 of it’s newest firefighters after they completed the Recruit Academy Thursday. YFD posted…
Continue ReadingEl Centro set to celebrate Mexican Independence
The City of El Centro is inviting the public to celebrate Mexican Independence at El Grito de Independencia event in September. The event is taking…
Continue ReadingTwo U.S. citizens arrested for smuggling
Two Tucson residents were apprehended by Border Patrol Agents during separate incidents in the Yuma County. On Wednesday morning agents at the Welton…
Continue ReadingEl Centro officers discover meth in child seat during traffic stop
El Centro officers conducted a traffic stop Wednesday, which led to the discovery of meth in the car, including a child seat. Officers said they…
Continue ReadingRep. Grijalva responds to Trump Administration’s new immigration rule
U.S. Representative Raul M. Grijalva was in Yuma Thursday, just a day after the Trump Administration announced new changes when it comes to detaining…
Continue ReadingWalmart donates water to YFD
The Walmart located on 2501 South Avenue B donated 15 cases of water to the Yuma Fire Department (YFD) to keep them hydrated and healthy, Wednesday.…
Continue ReadingHealth officials urge residents to take precautions against mosquito bites
Imperial County health officials confirmed two cases of the St. Louis encephalitis virus and another case of the West Nile virus. Officials are…
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