American rescue plan provides more than 100 million dollars for border relief
U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly says the relief bill just signed by President Joe Biden will provide 110 million dollars for organizations along the southern…
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Campesinos sin Fronteras asks for help for asylum seekers
Campesinos sin Fronteras (CSF) has been just one of the local organization in the forefront of helping asylum seekers released in Yuma…
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El Centro Sector seize meth at Highway 111 checkpoint
Border Patrol agents arrested a man for allegedly smuggling methamphetamine through an immigration checkpoint on…
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Border Patrol seized $24K worth of fentanyl pills hidden in medicine bottles
Yuma Border Patrol agents seized $24,000 in fentanyl pills Tuesday.…
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What’s next? The legal process for asylum seekers
U.S. Border Patrol is releasing asylum seekers into the community, under the new Biden…
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Exclusive: Unaccompanied migrant children staying in Border Patrol facilities an average of 107 hours, internal records show
Thousands of migrant children who crossed the US-Mexico border alone are being held in US Border Patrol custody for more than four days on average in…
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She came to the US seeking asylum. Now, she’s helping support hundreds of undocumented families
On a bustling Tuesday morning, Xiomy de la Cruz greets volunteers at a local food bank and tasks them with the day’s assignments — distributing…
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EXCLUSIVE: Gosar discusses disappointment with Biden migrant release policy
For the first time since the start of the new congressional session, Rep. Paul Gosar is talking to the media about a number of Biden Administration…
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Agents rescue two migrants near Ocotillo
Border Patrol agents rescued two undocumented immigrants that were lost in the desert near Ocotillo on Tuesday…
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An influx of asylum seekers traveling through Yuma
As new immigration protocol takes effect, Yuma officials say they are seeing numerous migrants throughout the…
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Neighbors say they suspected something after authorities locate stash house
After U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported arresting 18 illegal immigrants found in a stash house in Yuma, neighbors said there was a…
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Border Patrol rescues unauthorized immigrants from severe weather conditions
U.S. Border Patrol agents rescued 10 illegal immigrants from life-threatening conditions due to rain, fog and near-freezing…
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Fire Chief recounts rescue attempts following traumatic crash in Holtville
The horrific smuggling attempt that resulted in 13 people dying following a car crash in Holtville Tuesday, has left a lasting impression on people…
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CHP identifies survivors of Highway 115 tragedy
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Thursday evening identified the 12 survivors of a deadly crash on Highway 115 in…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Inside U.S. Border Patrol immigration checkpoints
Drive down any major highway in the Desert Southwest and you’ll likely encounter a U.S. Border Patrol immigration…
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18 undocumented immigrants found in Yuma ‘stash’ house
18 undocumented immigrants were found hiding inside a home on Tuesday…
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Hole in Calexico border wall repaired in wake of crash
Crews have repaired a large gap in the border wall near Calexico. …
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State representatives request assistance for influx of asylum-seekers
Local representatives are calling for action to help border cities like Yuma County, when it comes to the flow of migrants at the border, and those…
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USBP: 13 killed in Holtville crash suspected to have entered the U.S. illegally
Border Patrol agents said at no point were they trying to stop nor pursue the SUV that crashed into the gravel…
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Border Patrol agents rescue father and son from Salinity Canal
Yuma Air and Marine Operations partnered with Border Patrol agents and local citizens to rescue a father and his child from a…
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