Yuma Neighbors United to host Dia de los Muertos event next month
A local nonprofit is hosting a Dia de los Muertos event next month to honor those who have lived in…
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Yuma reporter remembers Eliana Moreno
Carmen Marquez is a civic engagement reporter for KAWC, but she previously worked at NBC4 and Telemundo 52 in Los Angeles, where she got to know…
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Salton City man accused of murdering teen ready for trial
Abraham Feinbloom, 51, appeared in an El Centro courtroom as his attorney, Melanie Rowe, raised several concerns about outstanding evidence she still…
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IVC unveils new exhibit to bring artists from both sides of the border together
The exhibit is called “Californias Mirage,” and is presented by the Zacks Gallery Foundation, an organization that puts together cross-border art…
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Search continues for man reported missing in Niland
The Imperial County Sheriff’s Office (ICSO) said 56-year-old Jeffrey Hartmayer was part of a group who became stranded in a remote…
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Colorado River Park hosts Exploration Station Party
The event is taking place at the park, located at 201 N. Fourth Avenue, Friday, September 18, from 7:30 p.m. to 10…
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Imperial PD sergeant graduates from FBI Academy
Sgt. Alberto Hernandez is the first member of IPD to attend and graduate from the FBI National…
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Students recognized for perfect scores on state test
Yuma School District One recognized 58 students that got perfect scores on the Arizona’s Academic Standards…
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Arizona minimum wage to increase 50 cents next year
Starting Jan. 1, 2027, the state’s minimum wage will increase from $15.15 to $15.65 an hour. Arizona law ties the minimum wage to inflation, meaning…
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Broadway Fire damages commercial structure in El Centro
A fire broke out in El Centro, causing massive damage to a commercial structure. The fire sparked Wednesday night on Broadway, between Fourth and…
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Fostering Hope Yuma hosts fourth annual conference Saturday
This year’s conference will be held at the Yuma Civic Center Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $10 per person and includes…
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Onvida Health announces 43% reduction in sepsis-related deaths
Sepsis is a life-threatening emergency that happens when the body’s response to an infection damages its own tissues and organs. It can lead to…
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What you need to know about Meadows Union Measures P & Q
Measures P and Q seek a combined $4 million in funding to address critical, long-neglected repairs at Meadows Elementary School, the single-campus…
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Calexico firefighters supports Measure O
Calexico firefighters said they need more resources to help them respond to emergencies. That’s why they want people to vote in favor of Measure…
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Navy and Marine Corps to host open house for free water testing
The open house is taking place Tuesday, September 29, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Yuma Civic…
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Wellton PD helps AZDPS in seizing 70 pounds of fentanyl
WPD said the seizure happened on the eastbound lane of Interstate 8 Tuesday at around 8 p.m. after AZDPS requesting their help for a “K9 narcotics…
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Local lawmakers react to former Sen. Jon Kyl’s passing
Local lawmakers across Yuma County are sharing their reaction to former Sen. Jon Kyl’s (R-Ariz.) passing…
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Yuma man sentenced in child sexual abuse case
A Yuma man has been sentenced to ten years of probation after pleading guilty to sexual conduct with a…
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Yuma City Council takes action on two Colorado River water issues
The Yuma City Council unanimously voted Wednesday to take action on two Colorado River water issues that could have implications for the region’s…
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Deadly crash at Yuma intersection draws renewed concerns over visibility
A deadly crash in the Foothills is drawing new attention to a dangerous intersection. The crash happened at Frontage Road and Avenue…
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