Man arrested after several violent crimes committed in Yuma
The Yuma Police Department (YPD) announced a major arrest following a years-long investigation into multiple felony crimes across Yuma…
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Conserve Alert issued due to expected high weekend temperatures
IID said the Conserve Alert will be in effect from the morning of Saturday, July 1 through 9 p.m. on Monday, July…
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New commanding officer at MCAS Yuma
Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma hosted a change of command ceremony Thursday morning to welcome a new commanding…
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Murder preliminary hearing continues
Witnesses continue to testify on the second day of the preliminary hearing for the man accused of murdering his ex-wife near Calexico in…
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Westbound lane restrictions on I-8 in Yuma begin July 2
The Arizona Department of Transportation announced a closure and lane restrictions along Interstate 8 in Yuma beginning July…
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Local fire department prepared for summer heat calls
The summer is in full effect with high temps expected this Fourth of July…
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Witnesses testify in murder hearing
Four witnesses testified in the preliminary hearing of a man accused of murdering his ex-wife in El Centro in…
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Crossroads Mission’s “First Step Center of Excellence” celebrates 15 years
The “First Step Center” is a detox facility that enables people to stabilize from drugs or alcohol by offering a safe environment where individuals…
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Humane Society of Yuma partners with local casinos for a good cause
The Humane Society of Yuma was chosen by Quechan Casino Resort and Paradise Casino to be one of the non-profit organizations where casino customers…
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Man arrested for possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute
A man was arrested by Imperial police for possessing multiple controlled substances with intent to…
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City of Somerton to host Fourth of July ‘Retro Celebration’
The festivities will take place on Saturday, July 1 with a “Retro” concert, including a “Queen” tribute…
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Wiest Lake to reopen on Friday
After its temporary closure, Wiest Lake will be reopened to the public for recreational…
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El Centro Aquatic Center has its first joint training of the summer
El Centro Fire Department (ECFD), American Medical Response (AMR), and El Centro Aquatic Center lifeguard staff worked together this week for a joint…
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CHP implementing maximum enforcement period for Fourth of July weekend
The California Highway Patrol and the California Office of Traffic Safety are working together to implement a statewide Maximum Enforcement Period to…
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Antelope Union High School District taken over by the state
After five years of overspending their budget, the Antelope Union High School District was taken over by the state.…
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YPD to conduct impaired driving detail on Fourth of July weekend
Starting from Saturday, July 1 to Tuesday, July 4, officers will be patrolling the streets of Yuma, looking to stop and arrest drivers under the…
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Imperial County non-profit eligible for federal funds through new program
A new federal program is awarding $290 million to non-profit organizations and other groups that offer border humanitarian…
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Young man arrested for allegedly pointing a laser at aircraft
Yuma Police said a teen is behind bars after being accused of pointing a laser at a Customs and Border Protection (CBP)…
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Representative from Senator Kelly’s office visits local head start in Yuma
A representative from Senator Mark Kelly’s (D-Arizona) Office visited the Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) Head Start center in Yuma on…
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San Luis Port of Entry expansion project breaks ground
The massive project is expected to cost around $300 million according to the General Services Administration, as they plan to double the number of…
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