Special Election early voting has begun in Yuma
Early voting has opened up for Arizona’s Seventh Congressional District…
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Guilty verdict for suspect in child abuse trial
48-year-old Randall Medders has been found guilty of five counts of child molestation, five counts of child abuse, and ten counts of aggravated…
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Two people dead in Yuma house fire updates to murder suicide
On May 31, at about 11:25 p.m., Yuma Police and Fire Department were dispatched to the area of 10th Avenue and 16th…
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Gila Ridge High School to remain closed on Friday, August 29
Gila Ridge High School announced its campus will be closed on Friday, August…
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CBP agent accused of sexual exploitation of a minor returns to court
31-year-old Ramon Marquez was informed he will be back in court on October 15 for a trial setting and change of plea…
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Closing arguments held in Yuma child abuse case
Closing arguments were heard Wednesday evening in the trial of 48-year-old Randall…
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Low reservoirs put Colorado River water at risk for Yuma County
The Colorado River provides water for farms and homes across the region, but dropping levels at Lake Powell and Glen Canyon Dam are raising questions…
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Medical Minutes: Understanding sun poisoning
Most of us have experienced the pain of a sunburn, but there’s more severe condition many don’t people recognize, which is sun poisoning. It can even…
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Group of dedicated volunteers continue to help endangered wildlife
Nearly every day, the volunteer group from Yuma hauls truckloads of water across the desert, bringing relief to wildlife facing increasing threats…
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El Centro Sector Border Patrol discover 176 pounds of meth at highway checkpoint
Two women from the U.S. were arrested in the Imperial Valley for smuggling over 170 pounds of…
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Yuma mother accused of murdering toddler returns to court
20-year-old Angelina Vasquez and her boyfriend, 23-year old Miguel Garcia are facing three felony charges, including first-degree…
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Imperial Valley Symphony to perform the Music of Shostakovich in November
The performance planned for November 15 is dedicated to playing Shostakovich’s…
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Yuma leaders selected for Civic Craft Leadership Program
Deputy Mayor Carol Smith and Councilmember Chris Morris will be participating in the Civic Craft Leadership…
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Holtville declares state of emergency following storm damage
The City of Holtville has issued a state of emergency due to the damage caused by recent…
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Construction mishap leads to building fire in Yuma
Upon arrival, crews discovered that an excavator had accidentally struck a power line, damaging both the line and a nearby power pole, causing a…
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Fostering Hope Yuma to showcase conference helping foster and kinship parents
Fostering Hope Yuma will be presenting the “Step Into the Story” conference aimed to help foster and kinship…
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Locals in Yuma react to Monday’s storm
Monsoon storms swept through Yuma County on Monday bringing in strong winds, power outages, and localized…
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City of Imperial announces signature events through March 2026
The City of Imperial has announced its lineup of events planned for the fall, winter, and spring…
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Imperial County’s End of Summer event cancelled
The event, originally scheduled for August 30, had to be cancelled due to storm activity damaging Sunbeam…
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Yuma Agricultural Center receives new plant pathologist
The Yuma Agricultural Center has gained a new plant pathologist, Dr. Chris Detranaltes, to help fight crop…
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