February 2020

Agentes arrestan a agresor sexual en Calexico

February 17, 2020 8:32 AM Sumiko Keil

Agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza asignados al Sector El Centro arrestaron a un agresor sexual previamente deportado el miércoles pasado.

Hazleton woman celebrates 109th birthday

February 17, 2020 8:31 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story HAZLETON, Pa. (WNEP) — Eva Sharpless marked her 109th birthday Saturday. Her family got together to host a party for the birthday girl. Eva says her secret to longevity includes never drinking or smoking and taking vitamin c every day. “I don’t smoke, don’t drink and try to

Patrulla Fronteriza: 5 arrestados en intento fallido de contrabando humano

February 17, 2020 8:28 AM Sumiko Keil

Cinco inmigrantes indocumentados fueron arrestados el jueves después de que los agentes los encontraron escondidos dentro de un Nissan.

Mountain lion attacks 6-year-old girl on walking trail in California

February 17, 2020 8:27 AM Dominique Newland

(KYMA, KECY) – Rancho San Antonio Preserve in Santa Clara County is temporarily closed after a 6-year-old girl was attacked by a mountain lion while walking on a trail Sunday, authorities confirmed.

BP agents recover stolen vehicle at checkpoint

February 17, 2020 8:12 AM Sumiko Keil

Border Patrol agents recover a stolen vehicle at the Interstate 8 Immigration Checkpoint Sunday.

Agents arrest sex offender in Calexico

February 17, 2020 7:57 AM Sumiko Keil

CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY)-Border Patrol agents assigned to the El Centro Sector arrested a previously deported sex offender last Wednesday. According to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), agents found a man suspected of illegally entering the U.S., approximately 18 miles east of the Calexico Downtown Port of Entry. After agents checked his record,

Border Patrol: 5 arrested in failed smuggling attempt

February 17, 2020 7:40 AM Sumiko Keil

Five undocumented immigrants were arrested Thursday after agents found them hiding inside a Nissan.

Celebrating our Presidents, past and present

February 17, 2020 6:41 AM Crystal Jimenez

As Monday marks President’s Day, we celebrate all 45 Presidents who have served and are currently serving the people of The United States.

Trading quarantines, Americans from cruise land in US

February 17, 2020 6:11 AM The Associated Press

Two charter flights carrying cruise ship passengers from Japan landed at military bases in California and Texas overnight, starting the clock on a quarantine period to ensure passengers don’t have the new virus that’s been spreading in Asia.

Americans losing millions to romance scams

February 16, 2020 10:05 PM Billy Khang

According to the Federal Trade Commission, Americans are losing over $200 million to romance scams.

Yuma High Criminals win Div. III state wrestling championship

February 16, 2020 10:03 PM Ericka Conant

The Yuma High Criminals win again!

Daughter leaves message in snow for mother who’s battling cancer

February 16, 2020 9:44 PM Billy Khang

A mother who is battling cancer got a message of hope from her daughter written in the snow.

Rural Metro Fire recognizes employees in pinning ceremony

February 16, 2020 8:16 PM Ericka Conant

The Yuma Metro Fire Department held a touching ceremony Sunday evening, recognizing its employees.

Border Patrol ex-agent gets 6-year term for aiding smugglers

February 16, 2020 4:22 PM The Associated Press

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A former U.S. Border Patrol agent who admitted helping traffickers smuggle drugs across the U.S.-Mexico border has been sentenced to six years in prison on drug and bribery convictions. A federal judge in Tucson on Friday imposed the prison term on 50-year-old Jose Antonio Yanez of Pirtleville, a small community on

Chords and Koalas brings music to support wildfire relief in Australia

February 16, 2020 3:23 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story FLINT, MI (WJRT ) — Australia might be on the other side of the world, but these wildfires are bringing a mid-Michigan community close together. Divine Revelations Church calls it, “Chords and Koalas,” using song to raise money for the Australian Red Cross. Anastasia Allen and other local

Yavapai County officials: Loud boom may have been a meteor

February 16, 2020 1:17 PM The Associated Press

PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) — Yavapai County authorities say a meteor streaking through the atmosphere may have caused a loud boom that residents reported hearing. County sheriff’s officials say the agency started receiving calls about a loud blast, boom or explosion around 7:20 a.m. Sunday from all corners of the north-central Arizona county. Deputies were dispatched

3 dead after wrong-way driver causes I-10 crash near Phoenix

February 16, 2020 12:06 PM The Associated Press

PHOENIX (AP) — Authorities say three people have died after a wrong-way vehicle crash on Interstate 10 south of Phoenix. Arizona Department of Public Safety officials say troopers got a call of a driver traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of the freeway around 3:30 a.m. Sunday. Shortly after, authorities say a crash was reported

Woman caught smuggling heroin into Calipatria Prison

February 16, 2020 11:44 AM Ericka Conant

CALIPATRIA, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – A Correctional Officer at Calipatria Prison caught a woman in possession of illegal drugs Saturday. Luz M. Rodriguez was visiting inmate Pedro E. Espinoza when she was found in possession of the contraband. The inmate Espinoza was housed in Administration Segregation due to his joint-attempt of entering the drug into