Community leaders gather for the annual Arizona Southwest Town Hall
Local business leaders, educators, and students gathered at Arizona Western College in Yuma to discuss workforce development and how it aligns with…
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Local toddler battles cancer diagnosis
Three-year-old Emiliano Mendoza has been going through chemo at the Children’s Hospital in Phoenix. The Mendoza family has been going through a…
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Imperial Valley residents remain on alert as rain continues
The Imperial County Fire Department (ICFD) say the showers are expected to get heavier, and residents are being urged to take steps to protect…
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Brawley gets new fire marshal
Nikkie Chamberland was born and raised in San Diego and has worked with other fire agencies for about 12…
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Imperial Valley residents prepare as flood watch takes effect
The Imperial County Fire Department is providing free sand and sandbags at all of its fire stations. Residents can stop by and fill their own to help…
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YCSO launches “Versaterm Community Connect” notification program
Called Versaterm Community Connect, the system is designed to keep citizens informed after they request assistance from the sheriff’s…
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Medical Minutes: Preparing for flu season
Some may be wondering how to keep kids and parents healthy and how to know when symptoms may be more than just a passing…
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Yuma teenager dies from gunshot wound; suspect taken into custody
At about 9:26 p.m. on September 12, 2025, YPD were called about gunfire at a home in the area of S. 17th Avenue near the East Main…
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Yuma locals prepare for upcoming rain
Locals throughout Yuma are preparing for the upcoming rain that is expected to hit this…
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Vice mayor of San Luis, Arizona in court for unlawful flight from law enforcement
The incident happened on Sunday, September 28. In court, the judge said De La Hoya failed to stop and drove away from San Luis…
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San Luis High School releases students early due to HVAC system
San Luis High School had an early dismissal, according to a message sent to…
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Agriculture companies are looking for more workers
Yuma’s main agriculture season is officially here, but some growers are struggling to find field…
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Two GESD board members face recall in November
Gadsden Elementary School District board members Liliana Arroyo and Luis Marquez are facing a recall. Arroyo and Marquez say the accusations against…
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Suspect in Somerton murder found dead
The Somerton Police Department (SPD) says they found the body of 40-year-old Ignacio Bedoy, a suspect wanted in the murder of 31-year-old Brian…
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Locals mourn the loss of MonsterMedia founder Keith Lewis
MonsterMedia says its founder, Keith Lewis, passed away earlier this week. He was…
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Somerton and Wellton offering sand and sandbags ahead of possible October rain
The City of Somerton and the Town of Wellton are offering sandbags for residents respectively ahead of possible…
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GoFundMe created for Yuma motorcycle crash victim
A GoFundMe has been created for 20-year-old Chauncy Negrete who was injured in a motorcycle crash last…
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UTV Showdown returns to Somerton this month
The event, happening on October 18 from 4:30 p.m. to midnight, will take over Main Street, closing it off for an evening packed with family-friendly…
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YFD warns community about Lithium-ion batteries
When these batteries go bad, they don’t cool down properly and become a fire hazard. These batteries can be found anywhere like phones, laptops,…
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New program in Imperial Valley offers sustainability career training
The From Waste to Green Project, led by Southern California nonprofit Raizes Inc., combines technical training with entrepreneurship education.…
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