AAA predicts 43 million travelers Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day holiday travelers should be prepared for heavy traffic this upcoming weekend.
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Locals graduate from ASU Prep
Arizona State University’s (ASU) Preparatory Academy held its annual graduation in Phoenix, which included some local Yuma students.
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Tickets available for Amberly’s Place Week in Paradise
Tickets are available for Amberly’s Place Week in Paradise where you can give back for a good cause and get a chance to win a fun getaway.
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Local business to celebrate its first anniversary
The Maples Apothecary invites the community to join them on Friday, June 7, for their first anniversary.
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Family of Marines killed in Osprey crash sue
The families of four U.S Marines killed in an Osprey crash are suing the manufacturers of the aircraft including Boeing and Rolls Royce.
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New Kennedy’s Karne opens in Yuma
An Imperial Valley family-owned business expands to Yuma.
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Four pets killed in house fire
Four pets died in a house fire Thursday afternoon in Seeley.
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Strong winds still expected through the weekend
Heavy winds are still expected to hit the Desert Southwest soon as temps rise to triple-digit levels.
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FIRST ALERT: Gustier winds for Friday and cooler for the holiday weekend
A lower pressure system will bring in gustier winds by Friday followed by cooler temperatures for the holiday weekend. Temperatures will start to heat up early next week.
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Final roll call ceremony honors local Veterans
Cadets from Southwest High School honored local fallen Veterans in an emotional final roll call ceremony.
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Instalan punto de hidratación que se extiende a mascotas
Inició el operativo Verano Seguro en Mexicali encabezada por la Secretaría de Salud con la instalación del punto de hidratación en la plaza del mariachi y la zona del ferrocarril, ofrece atención médica, hidratación, regaderas pero en esta ocasión se instaló un espacio con agua y comida para las mascotas a fin de que también puedan protegerse del calor.
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YRMC celebrates 10th anniversary of its lifesaving TAVR procedure
Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is celebrating 10 years of its life saving TAVR heart procedure.
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Border bill fails in Senate vote
The U.S. Senate voted on a border bill Thursday that would have tightened security and tackled the fentanyl crisis, but it fell short of the 60 votes required to pass.
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Officer who arrested Scottie Scheffler disciplined for not having bodycam activated
The Kentucky police officer who arrested top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler outside the PGA Championship is receiving “corrective action” for not having his body-worn camera activated when he approached the golfer’s vehicle — an interaction that allegedly resulted in the officer being dragged to the ground, authorities said Thursday.
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Navajo Nation approves proposed settlement to secure Colorado River water
The Navajo Nation Council has signed off on a proposed water rights settlement that carries a price tag larger than any such agreement enacted by Congress would ensure water for two other Native American tribes in a state that has been forced to cut back on water use.
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YUHSD offers Summer Food Service Program at no cost for local children
The Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) said it sponsors the Summer Food Service Program at no cost for children under 18 years.
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US will announce $275 million more in artillery and ammunition for Ukraine, officials say
The United States is expected to announce an additional $275 million in military aid for Ukraine on Friday as Kyiv struggles to hold off advances by Russian troops in the Kharkiv region, two U.S. officials say.
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Yuma Glows in the Dark for Grad Night!
The Yuma County Anti-Drug Coalition is hosting this year’s Grad Night event at Desert Sun Stadium following the conclusion of graduation ceremonies across Yuma County.
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SPECIAL REPORT: Top weather events in the Desert Southwest
Our Chief Weather Forecaster Melissa Zaremba shares some of the biggest weather events we experienced over the last year.
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Justice Department says illegal monopoly by Ticketmaster and Live Nation drives up prices for fans
The Justice Department filed a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment on Thursday, accusing them of running an illegal monopoly over live events in America — squelching competition and driving up prices for fans.
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