January 2024

Triple murder suspect back in court

January 12, 2024 3:09 PM Valeria Rodriguez, Vanessa Gongora

The man accused of murdering three people in September 2022 made another appearance in court.

Prisoner allegedly killed by two inmates in Centinela State Prison

January 12, 2024 3:00 PM Faith Rodriquez

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) said it is investigating the death of an inmate at Centinela State Prison as a homicide.

Prosecutors to seek death penalty for man who killed 10 at Buffalo supermarket

January 12, 2024 1:19 PM The Associated Press

Federal prosecutors said Friday that they will seek the death penalty against a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket.

Navy helicopter crashes into San Diego Bay

January 12, 2024 12:40 PM CNN Newsource, Faith Rodriquez, Vanessa Gongora

A U.S. Navy helicopter crashed with six people inside into the San Diego Bay.

Local MCJROTC rifle team invited to service championships

January 12, 2024 12:02 PM Faith Rodriquez

The Yuma Union High School District announced the Kofa High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps rifle team secured a spot in the JROTC Service Championships.

Woman facing charges after wrong-way crash

January 12, 2024 12:00 PM Valeria Rodriguez

A young woman from Wellton, tied to a wrong-way DUI crash that killed a man in the Fortuna Foothills is facing eight felony counts including second-degree murder.

Centennial Middle School 7th graders are learning about weather

January 12, 2024 11:35 AM Melissa Zaremba

Chief Weather Forecaster Melissa Zaremba visited students at Centennial Middle School to talk about weather and her daily job duties as a weather forecaster here in the Desert Southwest.

Yuma Silver Spur Rodeo Parade signups open

January 12, 2024 11:02 AM Faith Rodriquez

The 79th Annual Yuma Silver Spur Rodeo Parade kicks off on Saturday, February 10 and registration forms are available for those who would like to be a part of the lineup.

More student debt cancellations

January 12, 2024 10:50 AM NBC News

The White House has announced a fresh wave of early student debt cancellation for some borrowers.

Local organization’s housing project receives $1.9 million

January 12, 2024 10:10 AM Faith Rodriquez

Representative Raúl M. Grijalva announced that Comite de Bien Estar received $1.9 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development agency.

CBS 13 SPORTS: Gila Ridge boys hoops gets much needed win

January 11, 2024 11:29 PM Luis Lopez

The Hawks picked up their first non-tournament win of the year, and other hoops updates from around the Desert Southwest.

NBC 11 Sportscast: Cibola boys hoops back to winning ways

January 11, 2024 10:57 PM Chas Messman

Cibola boys basketball bounces back, Kofa girls soccer loses in overtime, and more!

Cibola boys basketball takes down Westwood

January 11, 2024 10:54 PM Chas Messman

After a tough loss last time out, the Cibola Raiders bounce back with a win over Westwood at home.

Kofa girls soccer falls in overtime to Copper Canyon

January 11, 2024 10:54 PM Chas Messman

Kofa girls soccer can’t find the net and fall at home to Copper Canyon.

Prayer vigil for young lives lost

January 11, 2024 9:55 PM Karina Bazarte

People lit candles, and sang along to the songs a mariachi band was playing, and there was a moment of silence for the four victims who lost their lives in that tragic car accident Monday morning.

Senator Sinema closing in on border deal

January 11, 2024 7:52 PM Samantha Byrd

Independent U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema from Arizona said Senate negotiators are closing in on a bi-partisan border security deal.

Mother of murder suspect in court

January 11, 2024 6:08 PM Karina Bazarte

The mother of the man charged with murdering an elderly couple in their Brawley home appeared in court for her preliminary hearing Thursday morning but the hearing was continued.

Yuma County addresses mobile home park issues

January 11, 2024 4:02 PM Valeria Rodriguez

The Yuma County Board of Supervisors is seeking direction on what to do about one local mobile home park after they say the park has violated many zoning code violations for years.