Man who pleaded guilty to murdering an Arizona pastor sentenced
Adam Sheafe, 52, pleaded guilty to first-degree premeditated murder, trespassing and burglary back in June for the April 2025 murder of Pastor Bill Schonemann.
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Yuma man arrested in connection to missing teen’s murder
The man was arrested before 10 a.m. Thursday, in the area of S. Avenue 12E and W. 36th Place, about three miles from where the girl’s body was found, YCSO said.
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Yuma man convicted of fatally shooting his friend sentenced
20-year-old Keith Simmons will serve four years in prison for negligent homicide and 1.5 years for unlawful discharge of a weapon. The sentences will be served concurrently, meaning they will be served at the same time.
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Trial dates set for former Yuma doctor accused of sexually abusing his patients
39-year-old Edsel Sandoval’s trial will begin April 6, 2027, and will go until May 7, 2027.
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IID reports power outages in Imperial County
The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) says they are “experiencing scattered power outages in several areas” Wednesday.
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Two arrested, 12 firearms seized in Yuma
YPD said an 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy were both arrested “on weapon related charges and multiple other felony offenses.”
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Karoline Leavitt to step down as White House Press Secretary
In a post to X, Leavitt said she “cannot be the best mom my two young children deserve while devoting the constant time, energy, and attention required of the White House Press Secretary.”
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Former SLHS teacher accused of sexually abusing underage student formally charged
27-year-old Genesis Alvarado is facing two felony charges, including sexual misconduct with a minor. The San Luis Police Department (SLPD) believes there’s multiple victims.
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Gov. Katie Hobbs names former Mesa mayor as running mate
Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-Ariz.) announced former Mesa Mayor John Giles as her pick for Lt. Governor.
Continue Reading San Luis High School teacher arrested for alleged sexual conduct with a minor
27-year-old Genesis Alvarado, a digital photography teacher at San Luis High School, was taken into custody last Friday.
Continue Reading Sentencing for Yuma man convicted of shooting his friend rescheduled
20-year-old Keith Simmons was found guilty of negligent homicide and unlawful discharge of a weapon back in June for the August 2024 death of 19-year-old Eduardo Dominguez.
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President Trump signs executive orders on birthright citizenship and birth tourism
In an Oval Office announcement, President Trump spoke to reporters, calling the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold birthright citizenship “very unfortunate,” saying that the administration is “making adjustments.”
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Somerton school teacher accused of having drugs on campus formally charged
55-year-old Deana Lynn Salter is facing charges of possession of dangerous drugs in a school zone, possession of dangerous drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia and reckless child abuse.
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Somerton School District employee arrested
The Somerton School District said an employee was arrested Monday, but did not disclose the exact reason for the arrest.
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Plane crashes at MCAS Miramar in San Diego
Footage captured by KNSD shows a plane in two pieces “amid a football-field-sized patch of scorched earth.”
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One dead in crash on E. 40th Street in Yuma
In a press release, the crash happened before 9 p.m. Thursday in the area of E. 40th Street, near S. Avenue 3 1/2 E.
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Island Fire’s containment increases to 75%
The fire, which is burning at Cibola National Wildlife Refuge, is 75% contained, and its acreage remains at nearly 3,150 acres.
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One dead in crash on W. County 14th Street in Yuma
In a press release, the crash happened before 7 a.m. Wednesday in the area of W. County 14th Street and S. Fourth Avenue.
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AMBER Alert issued for three California children
CHP said Maximus, 10, Kaiser, 8, and Hailee Roman, 4, were taken by 29-year-old Julio Roman-Garcia Wednesday morning.
Continue Reading Yuma man arrested for drug possession
In a press release, it happened before 7 a.m. Tuesday at a home in the area of E. 35th Street and S. Bonnie Avenue.
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