Zoo in Werribee names 10-week-old lion cub duo
Werribee Open Range Zoo’s 10-week-old lion cub duo have officially received their names, the zoo announced Friday. Their names are Sukari and…
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Driver charged after allegedly striking bicyclists during road confrontation
Video recorded by Joel Eaby appears to show the driver, identified by authorities as 72-year-old Jerry Ross, following closely behind and Beside a…
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Freight train carrying liquid methane and propane derails in Minnesota
A freight train derailed early Saturday morning near Henderson, Minnesota, causing eight rail cars to leave the tracks. Some are carrying liquid…
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Sudden hailstorm sweeps across Houston
A sudden hailstorm battered Houston overnight into Friday after weather officials warned of heavy downpours, pea-sized hail, and gusty…
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Empire State Building celebrates 95th anniversary with light display
Standing proud at more than 1,200 feet, the Empire State Building was completed and opened to the public on May 1,…
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Spirit Airlines announces it’s shutting down
The airline released a statement Saturday telling guests all flights have been canceled effective immediately, and customer service is no longer…
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Heat nears triple digits for the weekend
This weekend will feature max temps in the mid-to-high 90s. Saturday, Yuma is expected to reach 98°F, while El Centro can anticipate a high of…
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Yuma SBDC honored for supporting entrepreneurs
May is National Small Business Month, and the Small Business Administration has recognized the SBDC for their dedication, leadership, and…
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Firefighters train along Colorado River ahead of busy water season
Firefighters are going through hands-on training meant to simulate real-life rescue situations they may face during the busy…
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Historic suffrage journey brought back to Yuma
The event honors a 1916 cross-country journey by suffragists Alice Burke and Nell Richardson, who traveled the nation in a Saxon motorcar advocating…
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Rising gas prices hit Yuma drivers as costs continue to climb
According to GasBuddy, gas prices in Yuma were averaging $4.63 per gallon at the beginning of the week. As of now, that number has risen to about…
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Mexicali man arrested after stabbing dog to death on camera
The man was detained, but animal rights advocates are demanding that this case does not go…
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Imperial County offers tips on safe bee removal
The Imperial County Public Health Department is offering tips and warnings to stay safe, including staying away from the swarms and calling a…
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Golf tournament held to support Amberly’s Place
More than 20 teams played to raise funds that will help Amberly’s Place to continue its work to help the Yuma…
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Yuma man accused of child sexual abuse back in court
28-year-old Ethan Kotlinski was arrested last month along with his wife, 30-year-old Amanda Kotlinski, on allegations of sexual abuse involving a…
Continue Reading National Small Business Week is just around the corner
Mayra Franquez of the SBDC said, “If you are a small business, you can come in and have a conversation with an IRS representative. That will be on…
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Exigen justicia por perrita apuñalada “Honey”
Una perrita de tan solo cuatro años de edad, de nombre “Honey” fue brutalmente asesinada a puñaladas por un sujeto en la colonia Hacienda de…
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Tracking a warm weather and some winds for the first weekend of May
It’s finally May! Tracking warmer than normal temperatures as highs will climb into the upper 90s this weekend. Tracking some winds by Sunday and…
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Imperial County Public Health and Law Enforcement host ‘STOP. LOOK. LOCK’
Public Health officials and law enforcement shared the dangers of heatstroke and prevention tips for parents and caregivers of small…
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Se realiza taller binacional sobre medición de la calidad del aire en San Luis, Arizona
Esta mañana se llevó a cabo un taller de banderas de medición de la calidad del aire en las instalaciones de PPEP en San Luis, Arizona, como parte…
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