May 2024

Help support local family who were injured in car crash

May 21, 2024 2:28 PM Faith Rodriquez

A GoFundMe was created for a family injured in a car crash and is asking for the community’s help.

Former Arizona grad student convicted of first-degree murder in 2022 shooting of professor

May 21, 2024 1:42 PM The Associated Press, Scott Gross

A former University of Arizona graduate student was convicted Tuesday of first-degree murder for fatally shooting a hydrology professor on campus, months after he was expelled.

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Strong winds expected more for both counties for the week

May 21, 2024 1:34 PM Luis Lopez

Severe gusts will likely be making their way to the Imperial Valley soon along with strong winds in Yuma County.

Arizona SkinCare Institute celebrates anniversary with free event

May 21, 2024 1:05 PM Faith Rodriquez

The Arizona SkinCare Institute said it is celebrating its second anniversary with an event on Saturday, June 1, and everyone is invited!

Yuma Jazz Company holds Summer Jazz Series

May 21, 2024 12:30 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Samantha Byrd

Sunrise anchor Samantha Byrd spoke with a member of the Yuma Jazz Company to talk about their upcoming series.

Incendio daña ocho negocios deja un muerto en el Centro de Mexicali

May 21, 2024 12:00 PM Nassieli Pizano

Un incendio se propagó a por lo menos 8 negocios del Centro histórico de Mexicali y dejó una persona fallecida en hechos ocurrido la madrugada de este martes.

Rep. Gallego announces efforts to recruit, train, and retain more law enforcement officers

May 21, 2024 11:58 AM Valeria Rodriguez

Congressman Ruben Gallego (D-Arizona) has backed up the Strong Communities Act, a bipartisan legislation meant to build stronger relationships between police and the community to recruit and retain more law enforcement officers in Arizona.

Identical twin sisters named co-valedictorians at a New York college

May 21, 2024 11:56 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

A historic first took place at the 212th Hamilton College Commencement over the weekend as identical twins Chloe and Olivia Chiota were named co-valedictorians for the Class of 2024.

Cassette tapes embracing a surge in popularity

May 21, 2024 11:46 AM CBS News, Dillon Fuhrman

The portable, erasable, and inexpensive cassette tape created a pop culture movement in the 1980s, but now, cassette tape albums are seeing a surge in popularity in recent years, with a more than 400% increase in sales from 2015 to 2023.

Former President Trump pulls video mentioning “Unified Reich”

May 21, 2024 11:30 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

At two points in the video, text below a larger headline read: “Industrial strength significantly increased…Driven by the creation of a unified reich.” The text was somewhat blurred, making it difficult to make out.

Former President Trump’s defense team rests their case

May 21, 2024 11:12 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

Even though both sides have rested, jurors are not expected to hear closing arguments this week. The judge has scheduled that for May 28 because of conflicts with jurors’ schedules and the Memorial Day holiday.

Louisiana legislators pass bill to require public schools to display the Ten Commandments

May 21, 2024 10:50 AM CBS News, Dillon Fuhrman, Jailene Aguilera

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry could soon sign a bill that would make Louisiana the first state to require public schools display the Ten Commandments.

San Luis holds Special Election for Prop 422

May 21, 2024 10:32 AM Miriam Ordonez, Abraham Retana, Faith Rodriquez

The City of San Luis is holding a Special Election on Tuesday, May 21, for residents to vote on Proposition 422.

Pet Talk: Meet Coco

May 21, 2024 9:59 AM Melissa Zaremba

Meet our Pet of the Week!🐶 Coco is an adorable pup who is looking for a forever home🏠 Click below to learn more about Coco.⤵

At least 10 people arraigned for fake electors case in Arizona

May 21, 2024 9:06 AM Dillon Fuhrman, NBC News, Scott Gross

According to NBC News, the accused are facing charges related to a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election results in Arizona.

Hit and run suspect sentenced

May 21, 2024 8:15 AM Dillon Fuhrman, Samantha Byrd

The Yuma woman who pleaded guilty after a hit and run was sentenced to two and a half years behind bars on Tuesday.

Oregon hiker dies after falling off a cliff in the Columbia River Gorge

May 21, 2024 7:45 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

According to officials, the woman in her 20s had been hiking with friends along the Horsetail Falls Trail system.

Michigan police clear pro-Palestinian encampment

May 21, 2024 7:08 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

On Tuesday morning, officers wearing helmets with face shields moved in before sunrise to clear area. Afterwards, nearby campus buildings were closed and police turned away students who showed up to study.