Record highs continue
For a 2nd day in a row, our widespread excessive heat has pushed our areas daytime highs into the record books!
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Arizona adds Yuma County to its renters assistance program
On June 16, 2021, the Arizona Department of Economic Security announced that it added Yuma, Pima, and Maricopa counties to its Emergency Renters Assistance Program.
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Yuma’s NAACP president invites everyone out to its Juneteenth celebration
With the exception of 2020, Juneteenth has been celebrated each and every year. In most cases, the event is held at Carver Park located in Yuma’s west end.
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June is elder abuse awareness month in Imperial
Imperial County wants to bring awareness this month to elder abuse even though it won’t be able to hold any in person events due to the pandemic.
Continue ReadingPentagon pulls missile defense, other systems from Saudi Arabia and other Middle East countries
By Oren Liebermann, CNN The Pentagon is pulling missile defense systems and other military hardware and personnel from Saudi Arabia and other countries in the Middle East, according to a defense official, as it realigns its mission and forces to confront China and Russia. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin instructed the commander of US Central Command,
Continue ReadingEstrenos musicales: Mau y Ricky sacan «3 de la mañana»; Danna Paola presenta «Mía»; Cazzu lanza «Dime donde»
Marysabel E. Huston-Crespo (CNN Español) – Los estrenos musicales de esta semana están encabezados por el duo venezolano Mau y Ricky, quienes presentaron «3 de la mañana» junto a Sebastián Yatra y Mora. También figuran las cantantes Danna Paola, quien dio a conocer «Mía» y Cazzu que lanza «Dime donde». En Zona Pop CNN recopilamos algunos
Continue ReadingEn entrevista exclusiva con Bloomberg, Nicolás Maduro dice que se negocia con la oposición venezolana para lograr garantías electorales
CNNEspañol sjv (CNN Español) — El cuestionado presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, dijo que hay una negociación “intensa” con todos los sectores de la oposición para ampliar las garantías electorales de cara a los comicios municipales y regionales del 21 de noviembre. En una entrevista exclusiva con Bloomberg publicada este viernes, adelantó que “muy pronto”
Continue ReadingShe was born in Australia, but the country wants to send her back to alleged war criminals
By Hilary Whiteman, CNN Tharnicaa was eight months old when Australian Border Force officers burst into her home in rural Australia, and tore her Sri Lankan refugee parents and their children from their new life. The shocking dawn raid infuriated locals who began a nationwide campaign against their removal to Sri Lanka, where as minority
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City of Imperial receives $3M for SR-86
State route 98 is getting a major facelift to the tune of $3,000,000 dollars. The funding was awarded on Monday June 7, and will be used to improve city roads.
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Pflag Yuma resumes in person meetings just in time for Pride Month
Pflag Yuma resumed in person support group meetings this month for the first time since the pandemic began. It’s the first and only organization for the LGBTQIA+ community in Yuma, and provides support and other resources for LGBTQ youth and their families.
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Gov. Ducey signs $100 million wildfire bill
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill providing $100 million in funding to battle wildfires, and to respond to the damage they cause.
Continue ReadingHistorians search for unmarked graves in cemetery
By Leslie Aguilar Click here for updates on this story FAIRWAY, Kansas (KCTV) — Local historians and scientists are searching for unmarked graves in one of Johnson County’s most historically significant cemeteries. The study is ongoing at the Shawnee Methodist Mission Cemetery, a Kansas State Historical site, located on Shawnee Mission Parkway and Canterbury Road.
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Ken-ducky Derby recauda fondos para niños de el Centro, becas de natación
En colaboración con la Ciudad de El Centro, el Kiwanis Club lleva a cabo una recaudación de fondos Ken-ducky Derby el viernes en 540 Park Ave, a partir de las 7 p.m., beneficiando las Becas de Natación de El Centro y otros proyectos que ayudan a los Niños de El Centro.
Continue ReadingDaycare worker accused of abusing four different children
By Nick Sloan, Betsy Webster Click here for updates on this story JOHNSON COUNTY, Kansas (KCTV) — A now former daycare employee in Johnson County is accused of hundreds of instances of abuse. Rachel Beth Schrader has been charged with four counts of child abuse. According to a charging affidavit, the footage showed her physically
Continue ReadingGeorgia removes 100,000 names from voter registration rolls
By Rachel Janfaza More than 100,000 names will be removed from Georgia’s voter registration rolls in an attempt to keep the state’s voter files “up to date,” Georgia’s secretary of state announced in a statement Friday. “Making sure Georgia’s voter rolls are up to date is key to ensuring the integrity of our elections,” Republican
Continue ReadingCanadá amplía las restricciones por covid-19 a los viajes internacionales
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Canadá extenderá hasta el 21 de julio las restricciones de viajes internacionales y a EE.UU. no esenciales impuestas para contrarrestar el covid-19.Bill Blair, ministro de Seguridad Pública y Preparación para Emergencias de Canadá, anunció la decisión el viernes en Twitter. El primer ministro de Canadá, Justin Trudeau, reconoció que la ampliación
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Ken-ducky Derby raises funds for Children of El Centro, swim scholarships
In collaboration with the City of El Centro, the Kiwanis Club holds a Ken-ducky Derby fundraiser Friday at 540 Park Ave, from 7 p.m. onward, benefiting El Centro Swim Scholarships and other projects helping Children of El Centro.
Continue ReadingDouble red flags and rain couldn’t spoil beach wedding plans
By Hal Scheurich Click here for updates on this story BALDWIN COUNTY, Alabama (WALA) — Visitors staying at Baldwin County beaches were greeted with double red flags Friday morning, June 18, 2021 and building surf. The water was off limits to swimming, but it didn’t keep folks off the beach or from tying the knot.
Continue ReadingNational Guard aircrew rescue a bear attack victim
By Marshall Benson Click here for updates on this story KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — The Tennessee Army National Guard announced that a medical flight crew performed an air evacuation after a camper was attacked and injured by a bear while sleeping in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park on June 18th. The Tennessee National Guard
Continue ReadingSmall mistake leads to $1.7 million repair bill for water treatment plant
By WLOS Staff Click here for updates on this story MILLS RIVER, North Carolina (WLOS) — A construction oversight caused a mess and resulted in costly repairs at Asheville’s water treatment plant in Mills River. A city report said a hatch was left open during construction at the plant, then heavy rain moved in and
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