Court ruling bans agencies from posting mugshots online in Arizona
It stems from a man who’s suing the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), claiming when they posted his mugshot on the internet, it permanently…
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September is Hunger Action Month, YCFB to host upcoming events
Sunrise anchor Samantha Byrd spoke with the Yuma Community Food Bank’s fund development director about events during Hunger Action…
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State superintendent delivers $7 million check to Holocaust center
In a press release, the check will aid “in the development of the Hilton Family Holocaust Education…
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Protest against new federal justice rule in Mexico
Concerned workers say the new reform violates their constitutional rights because they currently have the freedom to apply justice when the…
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Two people indicted in connection to terror plot
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced the indictment of two people in connection to a terror plot through a channel on Telegram dubbed…
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Suspect involved in shooting of young man has new judge presiding over his case
One of the men involved in the shooting that killed a young man back in June will now have a new judge presiding over his…
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Local man sentenced to 50 years in prison
Francisco Dominguez was sentenced to 50 years in prison on Thursday. He pled guilty to two counts of second-degree murder in the shooting deaths of…
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Former San Luis High School teacher to be sentenced next week
Ivan Martinez was in court Friday. His attorney requested 2.5 years in prison plus probation, saying that his crime was out of character. But the…
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Fire in Niland damages apartment, leaves elderly man in critical condition
The fire happened Friday morning at the Niland Apartments. Imperial County Fire Department (ICFD) says the fire started in the bedroom of the…
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YUHSD achieves high teacher retention rate for the second time
Despite the statewide teacher shortage, the district maintained an 84% retention rate for certified staff, nearly matching the previous year’s…
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Arizona Supreme Court upholds death sentence for Preston Strong
The court’s ruling rejected all nine of Strong’s appeal claims, including allegations of juror misconduct and right to a fair…
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CBP officers at Port of San Luis foil child smuggling attempt
In a press release, on August 29, CBP officers at the port came across a 28-year-old woman, who is a U.S. citizen, driving a 2007 Nissan Sentra “who…
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YRMC and AdvoKATE to host special lighting ceremony
This event aims to raise awareness and show our support for pediatric cancer patients and their families during Childhood Cancer…
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Suspect in the murder of two UCCS students appears in court
According to NBC News, the hearing will see “more evidence in the case presented by prosecutors,” which the judge will determine if “there’s enough…
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Imperial County issues two public service announcements
Imperial County has issued two public service announcements (PSAs) on Tuesday, one about the Picacho Road Bridge, and the other about two road…
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Brawley PD to hold DUI checkpoint this week
BPD says the purpose of these checkpoints to “promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the…
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NTSB holds press conference on Conception dive boat safety recommendations
In a press release obtained by NBC News, the press conference is in regards to the “need for additional action on safety recommendations issued after…
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Yuma woman arrested for suspected of child molestation
In a press release, a 33-year-old Yuma woman was arrested after they received a report Thursday regarding a sex offense that happened “within the…
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Trial date set for Yuma man accused of sexually assaulting a minor
A trial date was set in the Yuma County Superior Court Wednesday morning for a Yuma man accused of sexually assaulting a…
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Murder suspect to be re-evaluated to see if he can stand trial
The Yuma man charged with murdering an elderly couple in May was back in court Wednesday morning and will be re-examined for competence to stand…
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