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UPDATE: Kofa High School closed Thursday and Friday due to power outage

August 11, 2022 5:37 AM Cole Johnson

Yuma Union High School District has announced that Kofa High School is closed Thursday, August 11, due to a loss of power to the school and…

Quechan community affected by monsoon storm

August 11, 2022 7:28 PM Vanessa Gongora

The Quechan community is recovering after Wednesday night’s monsoon storm knocked down dozens of power lines, cutting power for…

UPDATE: Over 60 downed power poles in Winterhaven; some power restored

August 11, 2022 2:49 PM Adam Klepp

Many parts of our community are still without power after severe storms came through the desert…

YMPO wants public opinion on possible new railway lines in Yuma

August 11, 2022 12:00 PM Jacqueline Aguilar

Dozens of locals are saying “not in my own backyard,” to a proposed train corridor that could run right through…

Data shows students concerned about returning to class

August 10, 2022 7:19 PM Jacqueline Aguilar

Being young can be difficult for some and with the stresses of school and pressure of social media, mental health is a concern many parents…

Former YPG guard accused of child sexual abuse headed to trial

August 10, 2022 3:25 PM Cole Johnson

After settling matters in the judge’s chamber on Tuesday, the two sides in the case against Roberto Hernandez Garcia are ready to move forward with a…

Yuma man rejects probation offer, instead will stand trial with a maximum sentence of 60 years

August 10, 2022 3:01 PM Cole Johnson

Despite the chance to accept 36 months of probation offered in the state’s plea offer, Antonio Campa-Robles, 26, rejected the offer and has decided…

Yuma man sentenced to nine years in prison for attempted murder, armed robberies

August 10, 2022 2:31 PM Cole Johnson

After being incarcerated for nearly two years, Jacob Alijah Allen will now head to the Arizona Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to…

Domestic violence victim in Imperial County speaks out

August 10, 2022 11:06 AM Wiley Jawhary

According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men have been victims of severe physical violence by an…

Less than 25% of registered voters hit the polls

August 10, 2022 11:04 AM Arlette Yousif

Yuma County officials release preliminary results for the recent primary election. According to the county’s website, only 24.43% of registered…

Arizona’s critical teacher shortage continues for 6th year

August 9, 2022 7:00 PM Jacqueline Aguilar

The school year is underway, but are there enough teachers to fill the…

Yuma trying to stay afloat amid talks of drought

August 8, 2022 8:13 PM Arlette Yousif

Yuma is facing a drought and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is sounding the…

Gas prices declining for seven straight weeks

August 8, 2022 6:03 PM Jacqueline Aguilar

Gas prices hit a major spike in June, but those prices have fallen over the last several…

Money giveaway contest for Latino restaurants

August 7, 2022 8:23 PM Arlette Yousif, CNN Newsource

If you ever wanted to celebrate “taco Tuesday” seven days a week, this could be your…

One man dead after getting hit by car on I-8

August 7, 2022 12:34 AM Vanessa Gongora

News 11’s Vanessa Gongora reports SEELEY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – California Highway Patrol says one 57-year-old man is dead after a vehicle struck him…