Local LGBTQ+ community to hold March for Visibility
The local LGBTQ+ community and p-flag Yuma are holding the third annual “March for Visibility” Friday at seven p.m.
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Former Uvalde police chief indicted over response to Robb Elementary shooting
Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The former Uvalde schools police chief was indicted over his role in the slow police response to the 2022 massacre at a Texas elementary school that left 19 children and two teachers dead, the local sheriff said Thursday. Pete Arredondo was indicted by a grand jury on 10 counts
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Local lawmakers watching Presidential debate
Some local lawmakers share what they expect to see from both sides in tonight’s presidential debate.
Continue ReadingColorado’s MacKinnon wins Hart and Lindsay awards as the NHL’s top player
AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon was the big winner at Thursday’s NHL awards show, taking home the Hart Memorial Trophy as the league’s MVP and the Ted Lindsay Award as the league’s most outstanding player as decided by the NHL Players Association. MacKinnon, who helped lead the Avalanche
Continue ReadingIntrigue of NHL draft expected to begin after the Sharks likely select Celebrini with top pick
AP Hockey Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier is trying to keep whom he’s selecting with the first pick in the NHL draft on Friday a mystery, even after he more than hinted at his intentions last month. After excitedly noting the big opportunity it was for a rebuilding
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Uber and Lyft agree to pay drivers $32.50 per hour in Massachusetts settlement
Drivers for Uber and Lyft will earn a minimum pay standard of $32.50 per hour under a settlement announced Thursday by Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell, in a deal that also includes a suite of benefits and protections.
Continue ReadingAkshay Bhatia shoots 64 in Detroit to take 1st-round lead at Rocket Mortgage Classic
AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) — Akshay Bhatia closed strong enough in the opening round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic that he surged atop the leaderboard, and yet he knows no lead is safe at the Detroit Golf Club. Bhatia chipped in for eagle from 83 feet on the 17th hole and ended with a
Continue ReadingByron Buxton hits 3-run homer, helps power the Twins to a 13-6 win over Diamondbacks
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Byron Buxton had a three-run homer among his three hits and the Minnesota Twins beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 13-6 Thursday. Twins shortstop Carlos Correa left the game in the seventh inning after being hit by a pitch on the right wrist by Bryce Jarvis. X-rays were negative and the team
Continue ReadingIan Happ homers in 10th, Cubs snap 4-game skid with 5-3 win over Giants
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Ian Happ homered in the 10th inning, Nico Hoerner had three hits and also went deep, and the Chicago Cubs snapped a four-game skid with a 5-3 win over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday. Happ homered to center off Luke Jackson (4-2) with automatic runner Cody Bellinger on
Continue Reading The Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho for now in a limited ruling
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has cleared the way for Idaho hospitals to provide emergency abortions for now in a procedural ruling that leaves key questions unanswered. Thursday’s ruling could mean the issue ends up before the conservative-majority court again soon. The ruling came after an opinion was briefly posted on the
Continue Reading Law limiting new oil wells in California set to take effect after industry withdraws referendum
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California law that bans drilling new oil wells near places like homes and schools will take effect after the oil industry on Thursday withdrew a referendum from the November ballot asking voters to overturn it. The law, first passed in 2022, had been delayed because the California Independent
Continue Reading Rainforest animal called a kinkajou rescued from dusty highway rest stop in Washington state
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — A small mammal called a kinkajou was found far from its normal rainforest habitat this week: at a rest stop amid the rolling sagebrush plains of central Washington state. Kinkajous look like a mix between a monkey and a bear, and have prehensile tails. This one was spotted climbing on a
Continue ReadingCalifornia bill crafted to require school payments to college athletes pulled by sponsor
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A proposal that would require California universities to pay their athletes through a “degree completion fund” has been withdrawn from consideration at the state legislature. Assemblyman Chris Holden pulled his proposed bill, the College Athlete Protection Act, from a hearing before the state’s Senate Education Committee on Wednesday. His office confirmed
Continue Reading Von der Leyen, Costa and Kallas endorsed for the EU’s top jobs. Here’s who they are and what they do
Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders have agreed on the officials who will lead the European Commission, Council, and foreign policy service after the EU Parliament elections. The three nominees will hold positions at the EU’s powerful executive branch – the European Commission – the forum where the 27 member countries are represented,
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Staying hot with more heat for the weekend
Hotter-than-normal temperatures will continue with drier conditions for the rest of the week. I am tracking even hotter temperatures, bringing back excessive heat by Sunday.
Continue Reading Pennsylvania Senate passes bill to bar universities and pension funds from divesting from Israel
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s Senate has advanced legislation that would block state aid to any university that boycotts or divests from Israel. The legislation passed 41-7 on Thursday and also bars the state treasurer and public pension systems from boycotting or divesting. The bill now goes to the state House. Supporters say
Continue Reading Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, taken by Lakers with 55th pick in NBA draft
AP Basketball Writer It was the dream that LeBron James first floated a few years ago, the notion of playing in the NBA alongside one of his sons. And it’s a step closer to reality now. Bronny James — the oldest son of the NBA’s all-time scoring leader and four-time champion — was drafted Thursday
Continue Reading UN Security Council demands Iran-backed Yemen rebels halt their attacks on ships in Mideast waters
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council has demanded that Yemen’s Houthi rebels halt all attacks on ships and urged that disruptions to maritime security be addressed, without mentioning the link between the Iran-backed rebels and the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Thursday’s resolution, which also extended the requirement that U.N. Secretary-General Antonio
Continue Reading DNA experts identify a Jane Doe found shot to death in an Illinois ditch in 1976
MORRIS, Ill. (AP) — DNA experts have identified the remains of a woman found shot to death in an Illinois ditch almost 50 years ago. The DNA Doe Project said in a news release Thursday that their investigators had identified the woman as JoAnn “Vickie” Smith of Ohio. Smith was found in a ditch near
Continue ReadingCalifornia lawmakers approve changes to law allowing workers to sue employers over labor violations
Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The California Legislature approved bills Thursday that would amend a 20-year-old law allowing workers to sue their bosses over labor violations and require employers found liable to pay a fine to the state. The legislation would reform the Private Attorneys General Act, which took effect in 2004.
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