The Latest: As many as 15 hospitalized after chemical spill
The Latest on a chemical spill in a north suburban Chicago community (all times local): 8:40 a.m. Authorities say hospitals are treating between 12…
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World expo day held at local college
Arizona Western College held their annual World Expo Thursday where a variety of cultures were showcased. The event is put on by international…
Continue ReadingWoman who fell to her death at the Grand Canyon identified
Authorities have identified an Arizona woman who died after falling over the edge of the South Rim at Grand Canyon National Park. Park officials say…
Continue ReadingCongressman Raul M. Grijalva introduces new education bill
Congressman Raul M. Grijalva is expected to visit Yuma Wednesday morning to introduce his new education bill ‘Success in the Middle Act’.…
Continue ReadingYuma deputy mayor calls for a vote on city administrator’s contract
The Yuma City Council is holding a special meeting Friday after the city’s deputy mayor called for a vote on the contract of City Administrator…
Continue ReadingIID will not provide water for Hemp or Cannabis cultivation
Imperial County officials are concerned over Imperial Irrigation District’s announcement that Hemp, like Cannabis, is illegal under federal law…
Continue ReadingCollege expo inspires foster care youth
Imperial Valley Regional Occupational Program partnered with foster care groups in the county for a college expo at San Diego State University…
Continue ReadingExperts say Imperial County is potential hotspot for different kind of renewable energy
The 12th annual Imperial Valley Energy Summit kicked off Wednesday. Energy experts and officials discussed the state of renewable energy in the world…
Continue ReadingDPS: Possible wrong-way driver dies in crash
Editor’s Note: The Arizona Department of Public Safety earlier reported the wrong-way driver was traveling in the Toyota Prius. The department…
Continue ReadingImperial County signs hemp growth agreement
Imperial County signed a memorandum of understanding Tuesday with the California Hemp Foundation and California Hemp Association. It’s the…
Continue ReadingGrijalva visita Somerton para presentar proyecto de ley en beneficio de la educacin
El congresista Raúl Grijalva hizo su primera visita este año a nuestra región para presentar una nueva propuesta de ley que…
Continue ReadingCalor y falta de comida en albergues migrantes en Mexicali
La falta de apoyos y el calor ya están causando efecto en los albergues con atención a migrantes. En el albergue alfa y omega se…
Continue ReadingAnother Grand Canyon visitor dies in fall from edge
The Grand Canyon National Park visitor who died after falling over the edge of the South Rim Tuesday has been identified. Cynthia Ackley, 69, from…
Continue ReadingChurch responds to food bank’s SOS
Earlier this month the Yuma Community Food Bank announced that their food supplies were dwindling amidst the overwhelming impact caused by the influx…
Continue ReadingProsecutor: Arpaio gave up appeal right in accepting pardon
A special prosecutor appointed to defend a ruling that refused to erase former Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s criminal record says the lawman gave up his…
Continue ReadingWoman hospitalized following vehicle rollover
A woman was hospitalized after being involved in a single-vehicle rollover accident at Cynthia Lane and Avenue D Tuesday night, according to Somerton…
Continue ReadingArizona paid $16,000 for firm that provided Stringer report
The Arizona House of Representatives paid nearly $16,000 to a private investigation firm that tracked down a 1983 police report showing former Rep.…
Continue ReadingPet Talk: Meet Tie and Arlo
For this week’s Pet Talk, we meet a cat who is easy to love and a dog who just wants to run and play Both pets are currently up for adoption at…
Continue ReadingPet Talk: Meet Tilly and Red
For this week’s Pet Talk, we meet two pets will both melt in your arms and make your heart melt. A smooth-talking cat and a calm sweet pitty…
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