Law enforcement to initiate pilot program to speed up criminal investigations
The Imperial County District Attorney’s Office, along with the Brawley Police Department, initiated a pilot program called the Prosecutor Police…
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The Children’s Musuem of Yuma County announces new executive director
The Children’s Museum of Yuma County has announced Sabra Lemmon as their new executive…
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Womanhaven hosts a sex trafficking symposium at Imperial Valley FoodbankÂ
Non-profit organization Womanhaven and Soropomist held a sex trafficking symposium to help inform community members about the dangers of sex…
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Castle Dome student threatens teacher, YPD investigates
In a press release, the incident occurred on Thursday at 8:45pm when YPD received a report about a verbal threat made by a student towards a teacher…
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El Grito to occur in El Centro this weekend
The mayor says this event is a great way to celebrate the Mexican Independence Day and Hispanic Heritage…
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YPD investigates school threats at Gila Ridge High School
The Yuma Police Department investigated two separate school threat reports this week. YPD deemed both cases not…
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Yuma County Supervisor Jonathan Lines testifies in Washington
Yuma County Supervisor Jonathan Lines testified before the House Committee on Homeland Security about the costs of the immigration crisis and how…
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Wreaths Across America fundraiser on Friday
Help the American Legion Post 56 in Yuma honor our veterans who have passed away by attending their fundraiser take-over on Friday, September…
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Big rig crashes and catches on fire on I-8
The California Highway Patrol said a big rig pulling a trailer with vehicles on it crashed on Interstate 8 and caught…
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Visit Yuma’s travel guide recognized for creative excellence
Visit Yuma’s 2023 travel guide earned a Summit Creative Award which is an international program for creative…
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Tacos and Tunes returns in October with more fun
Tacos and Tunes will be happening on Saturday, October 7 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Yuma and will have more space and new…
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Locals react to high gas prices
Locals as well as visitors are starting to see higher gas prices in Imperial…
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Donuts for a good cause
“Hurts Donuts” will be in Yuma on Friday, September 22 at 11 a.m. at the New Mountain Church on Avenue…
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Sure Helpline seeks help from Board of Supervisors after potential closure
Employees from Sure Helpline were at the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday expressing their concerns with the board of the non-profit…
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet Perla Huez
Perla Huez is Miss Arizona Princess and is proud of being…
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Yuma Municipal Court offers program for relief from outstanding warrants
Beginning September 21 through October 13, the Yuma Municipal Court is offering a one-time opportunity for individuals to remove an active warrant…
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Local Film and TV Production class receives $1K grant from AZ Diamondbacks
Gila Ridge High School’s Film and TV Production program and teacher James Kuzniak received a “Play Ball” grant award of $1,000 from the Arizona…
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Colorado River Citizens Forum meeting discusses additions to water treaty
The Colorado River Citizens forum hosted a public meeting today, where professor Karl Flessa talked about the U.S. Mexico Water Treaty of 1944. More…
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Long wait times at San Luis port of entry
Several Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers are now helping Border Patrol process asylum seekers crossing into the United States.…
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81-year-old man dead due to two-vehicle crash
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office said Laguna Dam Road and County 7th Street are closed in both directions due to a fatal…
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