Cars crash into a home and a liquor store within hours of each other causing major damage
A 19-year-old woman speeding down Fourth Avenue and 13th St rear-ended a van, crashed into a pole, then went right into EZ Shop…
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Man arrested for allegedly committing arson of abandoned structure
Imperial police arrested a 45-year-old man after three units in an abandoned structure in the area of LaBrucherie Road, south of Aten Road were on…
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Yuma Fire Department returns from Rabbit Fire in Riverside County
The Yuma Fire Department engine and four firefighters sent to help assist with the Rabbit Fire in Riverside County returned to…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Treasures of the Desert Southwest: Sanguinetti House Museum
The heart of downtown Yuma is home to many local gems, but none like the Sanguinetti House…
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$8.5 million in state funds presented to Calexico and Brawley for upcoming housing project
The California Department of Housing and Community Development HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) presented checks this week for both…
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Migrant heat-related deaths down this year compared to 2022
Yuma County locals know that summer in the desert brings high temperatures, but what many of us forget is that our heat can be…
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School supplies costs are at an all-time high
School supplies are another thing that has been impacted by inflation, how have parents and teachers been affected?…
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Local non-profit organization accepting back-to-school donations
Back-to-school season is approaching and a local non-profit organization, Feed the Need, is accepting…
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Yuma County providing summer heat relief
Local cooling centers and water sites are available to protect the Yuma community from the dangers of excessive…
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Pointing lasers at an aircraft can have serious consequences
The laser can jeopardize where the aircraft land and can permanently injure the pilot’s eyes, cutting their flying career…
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Imperial Valley first fentanyl awareness event
Several leaders hosted the first fentanyl awareness summit on Wednesday, as this deadly drug continues hitting the streets of Imperial…
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Antonio Campos pleads not guilty in murder
The man accused of murdering his ex-wife near Calexico in 2021 pleaded not guilty to all six felony charges he’s facing on…
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Young woman crashes into local shop market
A 19-year-old woman was arrested and booked on both felony and misdemeanor charges for rear-ending another vehicle and crashing into a…
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Man crashes vehicle into home
A 28-year-old man was driving a 2023 Dodge Charger recklessly when he lost control and collided with a home with seven people…
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Stolen sick kitten found and in good health
UPDATE: The Yuma Police Department said the stolen kitten was found and in good health. The suspects were identified and there are no charges pending…
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Sydcol small fire, president of hazardous waste facility addresses concerns
Sydcol, a hazardous waste facility near the Yuma Palms mall had a small fire at their…
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Highly anticipated Somerton High School hosts grand opening
More than 300 people from Yuma County and across Arizona were able to get a first look at the highly anticipated Somerton High School.…
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City of El Centro appoints new city manager
The City of El Centro has chosen Cedric Ceseña as the new City…
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Local fire departments hosts first Yuma Regional Fire Academy
The City of Yuma Fire Department, the City of San Luis Fire Department, and the Somerton/Cocopah Fire Department are hosting the first Regional Fire…
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Brown Bag Coalition trains volunteers on extreme heat water runs
Maribel Padilla is the co-founder of Brown Bag Coalition and is planning on retiring from active water runs but would like to have the new generation…
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