FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Winds to increase as temps take slight cooldown
Temps will drop a bit over the next few days, with winds likely to pick up in the process
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First Alert ACTION DAY: Excessive Heat Warning is in place until 8 p.m.
Excessive heat continues through the evening. This weekend, I’m tracking more clouds, a slight cooldown, and breezier conditions.
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Amberly’s Place gifts travel packages to this year’s winners of its “Week in Paradise” Giveaway
Amberly’s Place gifted travel packages to this year’s winners of its “Week in Paradise” Giveaway.
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Sidney Lee found guilty of one count in retrial
Closing arguments for the retrial had Lee state he heard the victim calling for a gun. However, the prosecution said “assault was assault, intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly.”
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Victim of homicide near San Luis canal identified
At about 6:58 a.m. June 6, sheriffs were called about a vehicle in a canal in the area of Avenue G and County 21st Street in San Luis, Arizona.
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Investigan empresas repartidora tras asesinato
La Fiscal General de Baja California, María Elena Andrade informó que dentro de los avances de la investigación se analizan los casquillos percutidos que se localizaron en la escena del crimen ocurrido el viernes pasado donde fue asesinado a plena luz del día, Ricardo Ismael Hernández Soto de 43 años de edad quien conducía un pickup Frontier y venía acompañado por su hija menor quien salió ilesa.
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Arizona State Representative 25 debate highlights local campaigns
Some of the topics discussed were the ESA (Empowerment Scholarship Program), their revenue streams, how they are funding their campaigns and Arizona’s Water Rights.
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Fire breaks out in restaurant near Valley View Mall
The restaurant will remain closed until further notice and an investigations will continue. No foul play is suspected at this time.
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Former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows pleads not guilty in Arizona’s fake elector case
Former Donald Trump presidential chief of staff Mark Meadows and Trump 2020 Election Day operations director Michael Roman pleaded not guilty Friday in Phoenix to nine felony charges for their roles in an effort to overturn Trump’s Arizona election loss to Joe Biden.
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Putin says he sees no threat warranting use of nuclear arms but warns Russia could arm Western foes
Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin said use of nuclear weapons is only possible in “exceptional cases” and that he does not believe “such a case has arisen.” The Russian leader has repeatedly raised the specter of a nuclear attack since he sent troops into Ukraine in 2022.
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Arizona Western holds summer basketball camp
AWC wraps up four day summer basketball camp for kids in the Yuma area.
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Fiesta Bowl to host playoff quarterfinals
The Fiesta Bowl will host the quarterfinals of the first ever 12-team College Football Playoff.
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Bureau of Land Management implements fire restrictions due to increased fire risk
Starting today there are stage 1 fire restrictions in Central and Western Arizona, including Yuma County, due to increased fire risk.
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Yuma Fire Department opens new station
The Yuma Fire Department held a dedication and grand opening this morning for its newest fire station.
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Yuma Scented Candles grand opening Saturday!
Yuma Scented Candles is the first dessert candle store in the area.
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Calexico woman convicted of attempted murder with hammer
The victim of the attack stated he was sleeping when Gonzalez woke him up by hitting his head with a hammer.
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City of Yuma to add lane markings for motorists to avoid blocking fire, police station access
Work to add lane stripes will begin at 9 a.m. June 12 to 4 a.m. June 13.
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Man found dead after reports of vehicle in canal
On June 6 nearing 7 a.m., the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office were told of the vehicle in the canal and during the investigation, the death was determined to be a result of homicide.
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Humane Society moves to essential services due to high cases of Panleukopenia in cats
The Humane Society of Yuma is dealing with high cases of a virus among its cat population and is asking the public to refrain from dropping off any healthy cats.
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Local family hosts its 17th Annual Father’s Day Lunch for Somerton seniors
A local family hosted its 17th annual Father’s Day Lunch for senior citizens from Somerton.
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