Rain floods several roads in Yuma County
The rain is pouring so much that several roads in the area are flooded with water.
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Yuma County looking to extend H-2A Visa
Finding a way to better support seasonal farm workers across Yuma County.
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Second public meeting for proposed water and wastewater utility rate hike
The second public meeting was held on Wednesday where the people of Yuma were allowed to voice their opinion regarding a potential increase in water and wastewater utility rates.
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Imperial County Planning Commission approves battery facility
The Imperial County Planning Commission unanimously approved a battery energy storage system project just outside of the city of Holtville.
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Yuma County addresses mobile home park issues
The Yuma County Board of Supervisors is seeking direction on what to do about one local mobile home park after they say the park has violated many zoning code violations for years.
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San Luis will use grant money for new water meters
San Luis will be replacing 5,000 water meters after receiving a $2 million grant from the Water Infrastructure Authority of Arizona.
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Yuma County extends broadband network
Yuma County’s broadband fiber network project is ahead of schedule and under budget.
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Local growing natural latex and rubber
A Yuma man is growing a plant commonly known as rubber vine that naturally produces rubber.
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BLM seeking public opinion on Yuma East, Gila River Travel Management Plan
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Yuma Field Office announced it is asking the public for their opinion to inform the Yuma East / Gila River Travel Management Plan and associated environmental assessment.
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HomeGrown: Labor of Love
In Tuesday’s Home Grown report, local businesses and organizations came together to thank farm workers for all their hard work, especially this time of year.
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New Mexico proposes regulations to reuse fracking wastewater
New Mexico environmental officials have proposed a new regulatory framework for reusing wastewater with a major focus on treating and repurposing the used, salty byproducts of oil and natural gas drilling in a major U.S. petroleum production zone.
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RCBH and COBINAS announces winners for the 2024 Binational Clean Air Calendar
In a press release, COBINAS, sponsored by the Regional Center for Border Health (RCBH), says they selected 13 drawings to be included in the calendar.
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Pre-holiday rain showers in Yuma
The Desert Southwest, ringing in this holiday weekend with showers.
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Flash Flood Watch in effect for Imperial County
The Imperial County Executive Office announced the National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Valley.
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Pacific storm dumps heavy rains, unleashes flooding in 2 California coastal cities
A Pacific storm pounded parts of Southern California on Thursday with heavy rain and street flooding, adding to hassles as holiday travel got underway.
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Rep. Grijalva announces $5.2 million for Cocopah Indian Tribe restoration project
Representative Raul Grijalva (D-Arizona) announced the Cocopah Indian Tribe received $5.2 million for its Limitrophe Restoration Project.
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Update on Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area
The Yuma City Council was provided an update on two projects during Tuesday’s work session.
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Farm workers labor this holiday season
In tonight’s Homegrown report, even though Christmas is less than a week away, it’s not stopping farm workers from making sure we have produce on our tables.
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City of Yuma invites community to attend water and wastewater rate public hearings
The City of Yuma said it invites the public to attend public hearings in January on the proposed increase in water utility rates.
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Company taking over sewer maintenance after abandoning some Foothills customers
Foothills Utilities announced on Monday it will be taking over maintenance of a sewer system it abandoned several months ago.
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