MCAS Yuma prepares for extreme heat
As temperatures rise in the desert southwest, MCAS Yuma begins its “101 Critical Days of Summer” training. During this course, marines learn not…
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Humane Society calls animal cruelty case an inhumane act
New information has surfaced about the kittens that were left trapped under the hot desert sun over the…
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Amputee helps others cope with transition
Yuma’s Floyd Hern lost one of his legs more than 40 years ago is reaching out to others who are in the same situation. Helping locals through…
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Yuma County not out of COVID woods
Yuma County’s COVID numbers remain low and manageable while vaccine availability is abundant. However, our unique location and proximity to the U.S.…
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Yuma couple accused of assaulting child with blow torch
A five-year-old Yuma boy is in a Phoenix hospital tonight recovering from a horrific crime. Court records reveal two adults allegedly burned the…
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Bee swarm attack sends two people to YRMC
A swarm of bees recently attacked four people in Yuma’s South County, two had to be…
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Crossroads Mission to hold first ever online auction for a good cause
Proceeds from the event will go toward constructing a new men’s shelter for those in…
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Imperial County holding steady, with more than 42% of residents fully vaccinated
Imperial County inching closer to the halfway point of COVID vaccinations according to the Imperial County Public Health Department…
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Youth football registration now open
As the pandemic begins to fade away, favorite pastimes are making a comeback with safety measures in place. Yuma Coyotes Football is hosting a…
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Faster internet speed is headed to Yuma
Faster than the speed of light, or something like it. Yuma County’s Broadband Task Force is working to install more fiber optics all over the County…
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At-home COVID test now available in Yuma
COVID testing can now be done in the comfort of your own home for about $20.…
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Local restaurants face serious staffing shortages
Local restaurants say they’re having a hard time filling open positions. Many say it’s because they simply can’t compete with high unemployment…
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Yuma County 39% vaccinated
Yuma County is progressing in the fight against COVID. Even with some hesitation, many locals are still getting vaccinated. Board members shared…
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COVID-19 vaccine can lead to a new normal
Imperial County health officials are working closely with the community in what they call Together-to-Immunity. The outreach efforts are to remind…
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Gas prices on the rise in Yuma
Gas prices are on the rise. In Yuma County, they are in the $3 range with the highest at $3.15. While some say it’s due to politics, others are…
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5th-grade essay contest
Students in the 5th grade have an opportunity to start saving for college through Arizona’s Education Savings Plan. It’s called AZ529. Students can…
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Pfizer gets green light for ages 12-15 in the Valley
Imperial County kids ages 12 to 15 can now roll up their sleeves for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Imperial County Public Health Department sent out a…
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Migrants entering Yuma County in groups large and small
Yuma Sector Border Patrol continues to see an average of 360 migrants crossing the border illegally. However, just recently there were a total of…
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What we know about the Pfizer vaccine for children 12-15
As the Food and Drug Administration approves the two-dose COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 12 to 15 years of age, the Centers for Disease Control and…
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Yuma child abuse cases see spike during pandemic
Amberly’s Place says the return to in-person learning has revealed a disturbing trending Yuma County. Staffers tell News 11, as more and more kids…
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