Trial begins for Yuma man accused of murder
40-year-old Nicholas Harder is charged in the death of 57-year-old Anthony Jordinelli in May 2023. He faces one count of premeditated first-degree…
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Secret Service System proposes change to military draft requirement registration
The current system requires men in the same age group to register themselves through voluntary compliance. Failure to comply would be considered a…
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Toy drive honors memory of Baby Lucas
Saturday is a very special day in the community, honoring the memory of Baby Lucas with a toy drive. The event is held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at…
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Gov. Gavin Newsom visits Salton Sea to launch support plan
The Salton Sea Conservancy was signed into law to support the area’s habitat and increase public…
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Brawley hosts town hall for IID, California District 36 candidates
Candidates running for seat on the Imperial Irrigation District board and democrats running for California State Assembly District 36, which includes…
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Fire leaves single mother of five homeless — family asking for community help
A fire ripped through a Yuma home, leaving a single mother of five and one on the way left her and other family members displaced and asking for…
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What’s changing for taxpayers this tax season
The IRS is phasing out paper refund checks, a change that could affect how millions of taxpayers receive their money this tax…
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Two Yuma siblings graduate college before starting high school
Lyra and Max Olea, students at Arizona Western College, are set to earn their associate degrees this May. Despite their young age, both are already…
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Star-Spangled Celebration in Yuma for America’s 250th birthday
The Star-Spangled Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, from 3-11 p.m. at Desert Sun Stadium. Ticket prices are $25 plus taxes and fees…
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Local family-owned business opens sandwich shop in restored building
J.T. Bros had a ribbon cutting Thursday. The location is on Fourth Avenue near 26th Street at a restored historic…
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Two drivers found dead in car crash on State Route 98, one passenger sustains major injuries
On April 9, 2026, at about 5:32 a.m., at 34-year-old man was driving a Hyundai Elantra eastbound on State Route…
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Border Patrol agent pleads not guilty in 2022 shooting
A federal grand jury indicted a U.S. Border Patrol agent in connection to a shooting involving an unarmed teenager during an attempted traffic stop…
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NBC 11 Sports: Padres take rubber match with offensive explosion
The Padres downed the Pirates 8-2 on Wednesday in Pittsburg to win the…
Continue ReadingGrocery prices continue to strain Yuma families as costs fluctuate
Grocery prices remain a growing concern for families in Yuma, with many everyday items still costing more than they did a year ago. While some prices…
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Flies continue to bug locals — experts offer tips to keep homes pest free
Laura Rosenwald, entomologist with NPMA, said, “A lot of their activity is going to be based on activity they’re going to be looking for food…
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April is sexual assault awareness month — Amberly’s Place offers support, resources in Yuma County
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This month is a time for survivors, advocates, and the community to come together to speak openly about…
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Yuma locals react to U.S.-Iran ceasefire
With attention on the Strait of Hormuz, some are wondering how the situation could affect gas prices. While some hope for relief, others aren’t…
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Mexicali Star Wars fans attend academy to prepare for lightsaber tournament
The first lightsaber tournament will take place this weekend in Mexicali. It’s a sports discipline that combines fencing and martial arts, inspired…
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From Yuma to space, Artemis ll testing in Yuma
Between 2011 and 2018, the parachutes in the Orion Space Capsule that will bring the astronauts back safely underwent developmental testing at…
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Jury selection begins in trial of Yuma man accused of murder
40-year-old Nicholas Harder is charged with murdering 57-year-old Anthony Jordinelli back in May of…
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