Local students going back to school amid COVID-19, Delta variant concerns
Local parents have been relying on virtual learning for their kids. Now students are coming back to the classroom, but COVID-19 is still an…
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Yuma International invites public to attend airport’s Masterplan Open House
The Yuma County Airport Authority announces Friday that it plans to host an open house for the public to evaluate the latest draft of Yuma…
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Delta variant active in Yuma County
As COVID-19 variants continue to pop up in Yuma County, the worst mutation so far is the Delta variant. Still, there is no mask mandate in place to…
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Border Patrol agents arrest convicted human smuggler smuggling migrants
Border Patrol agents catch a convicted human smuggler in the act in Yuma.…
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EXCLUSIVE: Inside look at border patrol control center
We’re getting exclusive access inside the main operating hub that gives Yuma Sector Border Patrol an overhead look at almost every mile of the…
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Humane Society of Yuma struggling to keep up with number of pets coming in
On Tuesday the humane society of Yuma announced its shelter is at full capacity, and it’s had a major effect on operations for the…
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MCAS Yuma prepares marines for transitioning to civilian life
Changing careers can be challenging, but it’s even more difficult if you’re exiting the Armed Forces. Especially with a higher than normal…
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5 migrants found in stash house in Imperial
Agents add this is the second time this year the stash house has been used for human…
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Migrant processing on the rise causing less enforcement along border
More than 1,800 migrants were apprehended in the Yuma Sector over the past weekend. On average, anywhere from 450 to 650 asylum seekers are being…
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Fund established for family of young drowning victims
A GoFundMe account has been established for the family of two young boys who drowned in a backyard swimming pool…
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Man arrested for alleged sexual abuse of two juveniles
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office says it received reports of a possible sexual abuse case on Tuesday morning. Deputies say two juvenile victims at…
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GoFundMe created for 10-year-old who died in house fire
A family member has organized a GoFundMe for the family of the 10-year-old who died in a house fire on…
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Local Suns fans prepare to party ahead of game 4
Game four of the NBA finals plays Wednesday night. And while local fans may not be about to get out to Milwaukee, there is somewhere they can go -…
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New grant money will help housing crisis in Imperial Valley
Over $9 million has been allocated toward low income housing in Imperial…
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Level 3 sex offender reports new address in Yuma
YCSO says on July 29, 2008, Martinez pled guilty to luring a minor for sexual exploitation. The victim is a 13-years-old known to him. A judge…
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Police search for person of interest in vehicle theft
Anyone with information on this case call Somerton Police Department at (928) 722-7326 or 78-Crime to remain…
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NEW DETAILS: House fire claims life of 10-year-old Yuma boy
We’re learning new details about a Yuma house fire that ended in tragedy Monday…
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County of Imperial selects five students for 2021 Fellowship Program
The County of Imperial selects five college students for the 2021 Fellowship Program to learn from leaders in local government and get invaluable…
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Power becomes a concern amid rising temperatures
Electricity is top of mind for many Imperial Valley residents. They just spent a weekend trying to conserve power after the Imperial Irrigation…
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10th annual back to school rodeo to give out 1,800 backpacks to students
Each child will receive a free synch style backpack filled with school supplies this Saturday at the Yuma Civic…
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