One killed by flood waters in Colorado
The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Department says the 80-year-old man was standing near an intersection when he was caught by rushing water.
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116-year-old former mill in Oregon gets demolished
With a huge blast, a piece of Portland history came crashing down Monday. The 116-year-old former mill has been vacant for a very long time.
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Missing jet skier rescued by Coast Guard in Long Beach
A jet skier who was missing for hours was rescued Monday off the Southern California coast.
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American Airlines flight has two blow outs while landing at Chicago airport
An American Airlines flight from New York blew out two tires while landing at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport Monday afternoon.
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One dead after a shooting at a funeral in Utah
Police were called to the scene around 11:25 a.m. Mountain after people attending the funeral warned there could be a problem.
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2026 Prep Football Team Previews: Kofa Kings
Kofa kicks off their season at home against Maryvale on Friday, August 28. The team says their goals for this season is to win their region and make playoffs, which they have only done twice in program history.
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Yuma County Republican Party to host monthly meeting
The meeting is taking place Tuesday, August 25, at the Yuma Community Food Bank from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., with check-in starting at 5:30 p.m.
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Firefighters battle Church 2 Fire in California
According to Cal Fire, the Church 2 Fire, burning one mile south of Interstate 8, has burned 132 acres and is 5% contained.
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How Yuma became an agricultural powerhouse
Yuma is known across the country for producing fresh vegetables, but the region’s agricultural success is the result of decades of change, adaptation and innovation.
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Paramount seeks nearly $1.9 billion bond over WBD merger delay
According to a court document filed Monday, the bond is to help Paramount cover their losses in response to the merger’s delay.
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17 pallets of eggs delivered to YCFB as part of price-fixing case settlement
In a press release, the delivery followed a settlement after an investigation found three egg producers illegally coordinating “to manipulate a daily egg price index, artificially inflating prices for retailers and consumers nationwide.”
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El Centro Goodwill celebrates National Thrift Shop Day
Organizers used the event to show that giving clothes a second life does much more than just find shoppers a good deal. It keeps usable items out of landfills and fights fast-fashion waste.
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Tracking the return of extreme heat and higher humidity this week
Tracking extreme and dangerous heat with increasing humidity this week. It’s going to be a hot and humid week ahead for the Desert Southwest. That’s why I am issuing Weather Authority First Alert Action Days through Friday.
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Two of five suspects arrested in Operation Teardrop plead not guilty
Jacob David Vasquez, 24, and Eduardo Jesus Martinez, 27, pleaded not guilty during their court appearance.
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CPLC and SNAP to host event offering community resources
The event, according to CPLC, is taking place at Comite de Bien Estar, located at 963 E. B Street, in San Luis, Arizona Wednesday, August 19, and Thursday, August 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Man accused of murdering missing San Luis, Arizona teen formally charged
Mark Alan Spadt, 52, is facing seven felony charges, including first-degree murder, sexual conduct with a minor, custodial interference and evidence tampering.
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Local high school earns top ‘safety committee’ award
Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) said Vista High School has received the top “safety committee” award of $8,300 during a Governing Board meeting Wednesday.
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Country music icon Dolly Parton dealing with health issues
Dolly Parton missed the unveiling of a new ride at her amusement park “Dollywood” in Tennessee due to health issues.
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CBP to install facial recognition technology at Calexico Port of Entry
A high-tech upgrade is coming to the Calexico Port of Entry as U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) expands the use of biometric technology to identify people crossing the border.
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