Arizona Army National Guard troops recovering from drone attack
An update on the dozens of Arizona Army National Guard troops injured in the drone strike that killed three U.S. service members in northeast Jordan.
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Federal officials to issue new guidelines on traffic safety signs
You may have seen them on your commute, catchy and funny traffic signs on the highway, aimed at getting your attention with a little humor. But federal officials want to put the brakes on these signs. They’ve issued new guidelines saying safety on the roads is a serious matter.
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Border crossing numbers slightly increase in Yuma
According to Customs and Border Protection, in December of Fiscal Year 2024, the Yuma Sector saw a total of 7,145 migrant encounters.
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YPG conducts full-scale medical emergency exercise
Yuma Proving Ground’s (YPG) air delivery personnel along with soldiers from the Airborne Test Force conducted a full-scale medical emergency exercise on Wednesday morning.
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Yuma Crossing Rotary Club’s binational gala brings leaders together
The Yuma Crossing Rotary Club’s Black and White Binational Dinner Gala Fundraiser brought together leaders from across the world including Yuma County and Mexico.
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IRS launches a new free tax-filing program
Tax season has officially started and Arizona is one of the 12 states that has been selected to participate in a new free tax-filing program, Direct File, put on by the IRS.
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AWC earns funding to strengthen pathways between secondary and postsecondary CTE programs
Arizona Western College (AWC) said it was chosen by the U.S. Department of Education to receive over $1.11 million in funding to help bridge the gap between high school and higher education through Project Puente.
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Reintroduction of SSI Restoration Act
Arizona Congressman Raul Grijalva, along with others, including Rep. Ruben Gallego, have reintroduced the Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act.
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13.3% of Yumans have Alzheimer’s
Researchers from Rush University Medical Center found that the Eastern and Southeastern U.S. have the highest prevalence of Alzheimer’s dementia.
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One person dead following Monday afternoon Off Highway Vehicle crash
In a press release, the crash occurred at around 4:16pm Monday after a 2021 Polaris RZR traveled westbound on an unmarked trail when it hit an embankment and rolled over.
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State education funding report released includes ESAs
Arizona State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne released a report for all state education funding.
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Arizona authorities release video of an attempted kidnapping
Footage captured showed a man make a U-turn to pull alongside an 11-year-old girl as she walked to school Friday morning in Glendale.
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Secretary of State visits Yuma ahead of elections
Election integrity and efficiency, Arizona’s secretary of state stopped in Yuma to discuss just that.
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Motorcyclist dead after two-vehicle crash
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) said one person is dead after a crash between a motorcycle and a vehicle.
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Vehicle crashes into school bus
A school bus crash Monday morning resulted in three people being taken to the hospital.
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Suspect with gun at Friendship Park arrested
YPD says they have arrested an 18-year-old Yuma man on Friday at around 8:20pm in response to an aggravated assault at Friendship Park.
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Arizona dog rescued after being trapped under the hood
A full-grown dog in Arizona was rescued recently after getting stuck in the engine bay of a 1967 Chevy Nova.
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Governor Katie Hobbs, educators and students to introduce Prop 123
According to NBC News, Prop 123 will “expand and extend” to introduce legislation to invest in public schools by increasing compensation for all educators and support staff, as well as increase student safety.
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25 people experience power outage, according to APS
According to APS’ outage map, the outage took place in the areas of 18th Street and 19th Street, and 1st and 2nd Avenue at around 10:10am.
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IRS unveils new direct tax filing program ahead of tax season
The IRS is piloting its Direct File Program in 12 states, including Arizona, California and Nevada.
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