Suspicious package found at an O’Reilly store in Calexico
According to the Calexico Fire Department (CFD), there’s a suspicious package inside the O’Reilly store located in the area of Imperial Avenue and…
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Missing child found in desert in Imperial County
According to the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office (ICSO), they received the call at around 10:00 a.m.Saturday. ICSO says the child was found three…
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Latest on the mortar devices found in a shed in El Centro
The El Centro Police Department (ECPD) says the shed is at a home in the area of Scott Avenue and Eighth Street, across from Kennedy Middle…
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May is National Military Appreciation Month
The month was created to show gratitude and acknowledge the contributions of those who…
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Hope for Judy: supporting local mom battling cancer
A local mom is clinging to faith and hope during her battle with cancer. Judy Hayes has been battling stage three ovarian cancer for a little over…
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Arson suspect in Calexico appears in court
38-year-old Jesse Romero was formally charged last Friday. Romero is facing multiple felony charges, including attempted arson, felony assault and…
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CBP agent arrested for sexual conduct with a minor
YPD says they received information from CBP’s Office of Professional Responsibility last week in regards to “inappropriate behavior involving one of…
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Three arrested for narcotics possession in Yuma
YCSO says it happened at around 6:40 a.m. in the area of E. 25th Place and S. James Avenue after the Yuma County Narcotics Task Force, consisting of…
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Local mail carriers to participate in 2025 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
Taking place this Saturday, mail carriers will pick up bags of non-perishable food items, which people will leave next to their…
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“Come Wine with Us” event happening this week
The “Come Wine With Us” event is this Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at Yuma City Hall. Enjoy wine, appetizers, entertainment and a great chance to mingle…
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Semi-truck carrying U.S. mail catches fire
On Saturday, fire crews from Wellton and Tacna were able to stop the flames from destroying the entire trailer, saving about half of the…
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Imperial County launches firearm relinquishment program
The program is in collaboration with the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office (ICSO) and the Imperial County Superior Court of California, and is said to…
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Wall Lane shooting victims identified
YCSO identified the victims as 52-year-old Jose Martinez of Yuma and 48-year-old Jose Guevara of Somerton. YCSO says there was a third victim, a man,…
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One man dead after being stabbed, investigation ongoing
YPD says they responded to the area of S. Madison Avenue and E. 28th Street at around 10:20 p.m. Sunday. After officers arrived, YPD says they found…
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Paranormal fans flock to sold-out ‘Witching Hour’ at Yuma Territorial Prison
Hundreds gathered at the historic site Saturday evening for an immersive paranormal experience that included cemetery tours, palm readings, a…
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Local nurses honored during 2025 Yuma County Nurses Gala
The 2025 Yuma County Nurses Gala was held at Hoffman Estates Saturday night. More than 100 local nurses and their families came together for awards,…
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Local Firehouse Subs hosts event for International Firefighters’ Day
Families across Yuma County got the chance to look inside a fire truck and meet firefighters Saturday…
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Bomb squads in the Imperial Valley safely removes mortar devices
At around 4:00 p.m. Saturday, officers responded to reports of possible explosive devices found in a shed at a home in the area of Scott Avenue and…
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Yuma’s Kentucky Derby Fun Day brings the community together for animals in need
While the Kentucky Derby played out on screens across the nation, dozens of Yuma locals gathered on Saturday for a celebration that gave the race a…
Continue Reading Two dead from shooting on Wall Lane
YCSO says it happened at around 2:20 p.m. Saturday in the area of W. Wall Lane and S. Somerton Avenue after they received a 911 call “with a silent…
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