Applications open for those hoping to volunteer at LA28 Olympic Games
Olympic volunteers will serve in eight categories, which includes communications, driving, medical and…
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Fire crews in California gain upper hand in battling Kearney Fire
As of Wednesday, the Kearney Fire has burned 41 acres, but it is 50% contained, according to Cal…
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Body cam footage shows Nevada governor being pulled over by police
In a statement, Gov. Joe Lombardo’s (R-Nev.) campaign said he and his wife were heading to the airport when the stop…
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CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Train in Canada surrounded by wildfire
It’s a harrowing scene captured on video as Canadian National Railway crew is surrounded by a raging wildfire inside a train in Northern…
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Calipatria to bring back vote on data center ban
The vote was 3-2, with Mayor Michael Luellen, Council Member Jesse Rivas, and Mayor Pro-Tem Fred Beltran voting in favor of the…
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Hazy skies over Boston causing air quality concerns
The hazy skies in Massachusetts might be picturesque, but for some, especially those with respiratory issues, it is…
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The Valley’s Forgotten: Can AI help solve a cold case?
The family of Josue Arviso Lopez is still searching for answers. Lopez was murdered on September 20, 2020 in Brawley. He was shot near the cross…
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D.C. Reflecting Pool drained again for repairs
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. has been drained once again as workers prepare to begin to the process of repairing the…
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Florida man dies after ICE encounter
Investigators say a 28-year-old man was running across a St. Augustine highway, fleeing an encounter with ICE agents at a near by gas station, when…
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Three Russian nationals indicted on cybercrime charges
Alexander Volosovik, Kirill Zatolokin and Yulia Pankova, all of St. Petersburg, Russia, are indicted on computer fraud, wire fraud and money…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Tracking extreme heat and humidity
A Weather Authority First Alert Action Day is in effect through Thursday night due to extreme heat and high humidity. Make sure to practice heat…
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Yuma researchers fight resurgence of destructive crop pest
Researchers at the University of Arizona’s Yuma Agricultural Center are studying the resurgence of the Diamondback Moth (DBM), a pest known for…
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El Centro Public Library holds sign language story time
The presentation included story time, book giveaways, and a sign language lesson, with easy signs that children can…
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Rep. Raul Ruiz issues statement regarding fatal ICE shootings in Maine and Houston
26-year-old Joan Sebastian Guerrero of Colombia and 52-year-old Lorenzo Salgado Araujo of Mexico were shot and killed by ICE agents just a week…
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Jorge Gonzalez runs for Yuma County Justice of the Peace in Precinct 1
Gonzalez brings a background shaped by service, family, and faith. He is a father, a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, a retired Border Patrol agent, and a…
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Arizona state representative celebrates signing of HB2800
HB2800 is said to “strengthen Arizona’s ignition interlock (“breathalyzer”) laws and improve public…
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IVEDC president responds to Calipatria mayor’s allegations
Calipatria Mayor Michael Luellan accused Tim Kelley of strong-arming City Council members to reverse a vote on withdrawing support from Kelley’s…
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BMW recalls over 29,000 vehicles for fire risk from engine starter
In a recall notice posted Tuesday, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration advised owners to park “outside and away from structures…
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Arizona State Treasurer candidate Elijah Norton visits Yuma to talk to voters
Republican State Treasurer candidate Elijah Norton stopped in Yuma this week to make his case to voters ahead of Arizona’s primary…
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Crossroads Mission helps those in need beat the heat
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect across the region, making it difficult for some to keep cool. However, one local nonprofit in Yuma is helping…
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