Family and friends gather to honor Jacob Sims on his birthday
The celebration is taking place at Kennedy State Park, located at 2251 S. Kennedy Lane, at 6:45 p.m. This is to celebrate what would have been Sims’…
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Imperial County D.A.’s Office launches first-ever ‘Summer Post-Bar’ Program
Facing persistent staffing challenges unique to rural communities, the Imperial County District Attorney’s Office is taking an aggressive,…
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NBC 11 Sports: Hawks take care of unfinished business against Lake Havasu
The Gila Ridge Hawks rolled the Lake Havasu Knights 29-6, getting their revenge after losing to them last year in the seasons…
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Gila Ridge gets revenge on Lake Havasu with 29-6 season-opening win
After falling 21-12 to Lake Havasu in last season’s opener, Gila Ridge welcomed the Knights to Veterans Memorial Stadium looking to rewrite the…
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U.S. and Mexico trade talks continue
The United States has declined to renew USMCA for an additional 16 years during its mandatory six-year joint…
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CBS 13 Sports: Criminals reestablish new culture to bring back old winning ways
The Yuma Criminals come into the 2026-27 season with a revitalized culture following new coaching hires and buy-in from players at all grade…
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2026 Prep Football Team Preview: Yuma Criminals
After finishing 1-8 last season, the Criminals entered the offseason determined to rebuild from the ground…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Extreme heat continues through Saturday with changes ahead
A Weather Authority First Alert Action Day will stay in effect for ongoing extreme heat through Saturday. I am tracking cooler temperatures and…
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YFD opens recruitment for new first responders
Applications will be accepted from September 1 through September 6, or until the department receives 600…
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‘Date Shake’ turns local harvest into treats
The yearly date harvesting is nearing its end, with farmers wrapping up another harvest. For one local farm owner, the harvest eventually makes its…
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Migrants at San Luis shelter await next steps in journey to the United States
Shelter Don Chon currently has multiple migrants trying to reach the United States to live the American…
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Young Territorial Marines honor fallen members on five-year anniversary
The Territorial Young Marines hosted a memorial walk on Wednesday to honor 13 fallen service members killed in Afghanistan five years…
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Yuma County Chamber of Commerce names new executive director
Ben Smithwick is originally from Connecticut, but is coming from California at the Pacific Research…
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Somerton man faces burglary and narcotics charges
In a press release, the burglary happened in the area of W. County 14th Street and S. Avenue D before 3 p.m.…
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Yuma County Republican Party to host VIP dinner
The event is on Monday, September 7, at the Elks Lodge in Yuma from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Scott Jennings, a senior political commentator for CNN, will…
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Humane Society of Imperial County to host community fundraisers
The Humane Society of Imperial County is set to host two fund raisers in the coming months, in an effort to help with building their new…
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El Centro seeks $10 million for new emergency hub and upgraded fire station
The City of El Centro is mapping out a massive upgrade to its local emergency response network, but city leaders say they cannot secure the funding…
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Recap of CD7 debate between Rep. Adelita Grijalva and Daniel Butierez Sr.
Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and Daniel Butierez Sr. (R-Ariz.) debated on a variety of topics, including access to healthcare, the economy and…
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Cibola student selected to serve on Governor’s Youth Commission
Yuma Union High School District said Talim Arzola, a Cibola High School student, has been selected to serve on the 2026-27 Governor’s Youth…
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Kofa sophomore to attend Ballet Magnificat summer intensive program
Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) said Alycia Swope, a sophomore at Kofa High School, has been selected to attend the month-long Ballet…
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