Karnas Law Firm donates costumes and candy to Yuma elementary school students
Karnas Law Firm donated over 100 Halloween costumes and over 200 goodie bags to students at Roosevelt Elementary School Thursday.
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Gov. Katie Hobbs orders flags to half-staff for Dolores Huerta
According to her office, this is on honor of Dolores Huerta, who passed away Wednesday at the age of 96.
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Imperial County heath officials warn residents about Aedes aegypti mosquitoes
Aedes aegypti mosquitoes have been detected in several locations, including Calexico, Brawley and Heber. The mosquitoes can transmit viruses that cause diseases such as dengue.
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Man pleads guilty in crash that killed teen
Jesus Garcia, 20, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the January 2025 crash, which happened in the area of County 18th Street and Avenue 1E.
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Medical examiner releases causes of death for three men who died at Burning Man
The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office determined the causes of death for the three men who died at, or were taken from the festival and then passed away.
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Rep. Adelita Grijalva talks about upcoming passport fair in Somerton
Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) said her office has already received about 120 appointment sign-ups.
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Yuma child sexual abuse case heading to trial
The attorneys for Ethan Kotlinski, 29, previously raised an insanity defense, but Kotlinski has now been found competent to stand trial.
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Yuma man sentenced for burglaries
Guillermo Torres, 52, was sentenced Thursday to 3.5 years in prison, with credit for 190 days already served.
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Yuma woman facing charges for practicing nursing without a license faces new allegations
Jennivyr Derakhshan, 51, the owner of Aura Grace Aesthetic Medical Group and Radiant Adult Medical Group in Yuma, was arrested last week.
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Three accused of Yuma drive-by shooting face multiple charges
Julius Johnson, 19, Moises Murillo, 18, and Antwan Yancey, 19, are each charged with first-degree murder, drive-by shooting, participating in a criminal street gang and aggravated assault.
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Fiesta Sports Foundation’s annual Wishes for Teachers Program happening now
Fiesta Sports Foundation’s annual Wishes for Teachers Program is accepting submissions through Wednesday.
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Imperial PD receives additional call on threats to elementary school
IPD said they responded to Ben Hulse Elementary School regarding a threat received by a concerned parent after school hours.
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Yuma man sentenced in child sexual abuse case
A Yuma man has been sentenced to ten years of probation after pleading guilty to sexual conduct with a minor.
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Yuma man pleads guilty in burglary case
Guillermo Torres, 52, pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary. The first count carries a 3.5-year prison sentence while the second carries four years of probation.
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Man sentenced after Yuma softball fight
Nofoa Fagaima, 27, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault, and was sentenced to three years of probation.
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Yuma doctor accused of fraud pleads guilty
Dr. Irfan Fazil, 54, pleaded guilty to fraud, illegal control of an enterprise, theft, and illegal procurement of a dangerous drug.
Continue Reading Yuma man accused of sexually abusing a child pleads not guilty
Ethan Kotlinski, 29, has pleaded not guilty to the charges, and his attorneys are now raising an insanity defense.
Continue Reading Plea agreement filed against Yuma doctor accused of fraud
Under the proposed plea deal, Dr. Fazil would be sentenced to 15 years in prison for fraud, illegal control of an enterprise and theft. Two other charges, conspiracy and possession of dangerous drugs, would be dropped.
Continue Reading Yuma man accused of sexually abusing 15-year-old girl pleads guilty
Derek Moreno, 21, pleaded guilty to one count of sexual conduct with a minor. He faces up to 1.5 years in prison.
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Somerton PD investigates shooting on State Avenue
In a post to Facebook, the shooting happened in the area of State Avenue and Washington Street at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
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