A Houston family is mourning a loss after their 15-year-old daughter took her own life after being a victim of sex trafficking. ABC 7 News reports Letty Serrano appeared to be a typical high school student with a loving family until she was forced into sex trafficking. ” She was a great girl, ” Serrano’s
Continue ReadingCan I get a D-I-V-O-R-C-E? One contestant on Monday night’s episode of ” Wheel of Fortune” used his introduction with host Pat Sajak to tell viewers he is ” trapped in a loveless marriage ” to an ” old battle-axe . ” The big-bearded contestant Blair Davis, from San Diego, said he owned a small
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The only Big Boy still running made its way into Yuma Tuesday to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad as it tours the Southwest. The train was one of 25 builds in the ’40s and was in service for 20 years, retiring in 1961. It took two and a half years of restoration
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The search for a 5-year-old girl who vanished from a playground in New Jersey entered its first month Wednesday — and investigators have released a sketch of a possible witness. Dulce Maria Alavez disappeared shortly before 5 p.m. on September 16 at the Bridgeton city park’s ball fields and playground area. Her mother, Noema Alavez
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Going door-to-door for candy each Halloween is easy for most children, but it can be challenging for those with autism. WHAS 11 reports a viral Facebook post explains that the blue buckets are meant to alert candy givers that the child or teen may have autism, may be nonverbal, and can’t say things like “trick-or-treat”
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(CNN) — For months, investigators looking into Rudy Giuliani’s business dealings in Ukraine have dug into everything from possible financial entanglements with alleged corrupt Ukrainian figures to counterintelligence concerns raised by some of those business ties, according to people briefed on the matter. The counterintelligence part of the investigation indicates that FBI and criminal prosecutors
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The United States Geological Survey is reporting a 5.0 magnitude earthquake in Tres Pinos, Calif., about 50 miles away from San Jose. That earthquake struck at 12:42 p.m. MST on Tuesday, October 15 with a depth of 9.7 kilometers. This is the second earthquake that struck the area with a magnitude higher than 4.0 on
Continue ReadingThe man accused of killing his neighbor in the parking lot of their apartment complex in El Centro, was in court today. The murder happened in late June and neighbors of the two men, are still shocked by it all. 26-year-old Santos Velasquez, appeared in front of a judge today to set the date for
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Ante la falta de respuesta por parte del Gobierno Federal y Estatal a la petición de detener la instalación de un macro-albergue para migrantes en zonas residenciales al oeste de la ciudad de Mexicali, vecinos de esa área advirtieron que a partir de hoy realizarán un plantón en el galerón para impedir la construcción del
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La policía urge a los padres a que revisen los dulces de Halloween despues de que una gran cantidad de dulces infundidos con THC fueron confiscados. WILX 10 News informa que oficiales en Johnstown, Pa., Descubrieron los comestibles de THC disfrazados de Nerds Rope durante una orden de allanamiento en el municipio de Stoneycreek, Pa.
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John Nate Gardea Sr., tomo el puesto de testigos en la corte dando su testimonio de la noche en que fue acusado de asesinato . Los fiscales estatales comenzaron el juicio preguntando a Gardea sobre los eventos que condujeron al presunto asesinato . Los fiscales le preguntaron a Gardea si le entregaron un arma la
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A hiring event in El Centro aims to connect employers with qualified applicants, especially those dealing with a disability. For a seventh year, Access to Independence will host its annual Employment and Resource Fair at the Cal Works Building. This year’s theme is Disability and Employment. The goal is to promote an inclusive hiring environment
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Former major league pitcher Curt Shilling says he will not run to represent Arizona in Congress. Schilling told a Phoenix sports radio station Tuesday he decided not to run because of ” things that have been said and done ” to his wife and children since he announced he was considering a run against Democratic
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As the holiday season quickly approaches, authorities want to bring attention to certain crimes that increase during this time. The San Luis Police Department confirms that fraud, identity theft, and home burglaries. The two groups that are most affected and targeted by these crimes are the elderly and the youth. ” People are going to
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The Arizona state basketball arena is getting a new name. Starting this season, the Sun Devils will play at Desert Financial Arena. This is part of an agreement between Arizona State and Desert Financial Credit Union. AZcentral reports the terms of the five-year agreement include $1.5 million per year from the credit union to ASU.
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Yuma County Sheriff’s deputies have called off the search for a missing 9-year-old boy. Tanner Elliot went missing from his home in the 800 block of South Date Avenue Tuesday afternoon. Deputies informed us he’d been located around 6 p.m. Copyright 2018 KYMA
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Arizona Western College will offer students, and prospective students, a glimpse at their possible futures during a career and educational expo in San Luis on Wednesday. The event will show students what careers are open to them once they complete their associate’s degree. It will also give them a chance to examine their options for
Continue ReadingIt’s not every day that one of our locals celebrate their 98th birthday. One restaurant in Yuma decided to give the birthday boy a gift he’s never received. Jim Whedon is one of Brownie’s Cafe’s regular guests. They describe the World War II veteran as introverted and humble. One of the owners, Glenda Brooks, said
Continue ReadingTuesday, Crane School District announced it was awarded a $1-million federal grant from Arizona Governor, Doug Ducey’s office. The school district plans to invest the million-dollar grant into expanding its mental health resources. Mental illness is a health epidemic sweeping the nation. In fact, the Department of Health and Human Services report 12% of kids
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Another Yuma business closes its doors, but other businesses in the city see continued success. 251 Downtown Twisted Kitchen made the announcement that it’s no longer open Monday night, but it is unknown why. Overall, numbers show last year retail sales came in at more than $108 million. Timeless Elegance Antique store in Downtown Yuma
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