Man found with gunshot wound on Arizona Avenue
A man with flown to a Phoenix hospital after he was found with a gunshot wound on Arizona Avenue, according to Yuma Police Department…
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Wine night raises money for local burn survivors
Hosted by Yuma & Imperial Valley Wealth Management (YIVWM), the “Come Wine With Us” fundraiser benefited two local causes: The Hansen House and the…
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A fake emergency that felt all too real in Imperial County
Led by Imperial County Public Health, the training simulated an active shooter scenario and included over 100 participants from local fire…
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Local food bank supports students & helps fight summer food insecurity
During the summer, a lot of kids and adults suffer from food insecurity. During the school year, cafeterias provide students with a nice warm meal,…
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More sex abuse charges for CBP agent accused of sexual intercourse with a minor
31-year-old Ramon Marquez appeared back in court Thursday with more charges after being accused of getting sexually involved with a 16-year-old…
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Woodard Jr. High celebrates national recognition for college readiness
Woodard Junior High School in Yuma is celebrating a major academic milestone, retaining its status as an AVID National Demonstration School, a…
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AZ Attorney General hosting Yuma town hall about DOGE funding cuts
The town hall meeting will be on Wednesday, May 14 at the Yuma Arts Center (254 S. Main St.) starting at 5:30…
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Yuma students get a crash course in business at BizKidz Simulation
The program, held Thursday, gave students a hands-on opportunity to role-play as adults, from managing monthly budgets to paying bills, and making…
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DNA results needed for Calipatria murder case
Two people connected to the murder of a Calipatria resident were back in court Thursday, where they learned about DNA evidence tied to the…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Yuma Fire Department stretches to meet demands
The Yuma Fire Department (YFD) says they’re responding to more emergency calls now then ever before, but with limited resources, keeping up with…
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Imperial County woman charged for receiving over $16,000 in fraud
Multiple felony charges were made against Natalia Nicole Castro, who is alleged to have received over $16,000 in CalWORKS and CalFresh…
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Reactions to announcement of first American Pope
Locals and more shared their reactions to Cardinal Robert Prevost being elected as Pope Leo…
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Kidisthenics Gym opens in El Centro to support kids with autism
Kidisthenics, located at Yellowstone Plaza, is now open and offers a safe and supportive space for children to build confidence and reduce…
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SBDC celebrates Small Business Week with “Buy Local” campaign
In celebration of National Small Business Week, the Arizona Western College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is reminding the Yuma community…
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Onvida Health’s internal scholarship program helps employee reach her goals
Martinez says as a mother, military spouse, and full-time nursing assistant, stopping work to further her education was a stretch.…
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Local truck drivers react to Trump executive order to enforce English proficiency
A new executive order from the Trump Administration is drawing attention across the trucking…
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Teen arrested in Imperial County after riding electric bike on highway
The Imperial Police Department (IPD) says a 14-year-old boy was riding his e-bike on Highway 96 when he was spotted by a…
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Locals react to using REAL IDs to travel
Beginning May 7, 2025, travelers are required to use the REAL ID or any other accepted forms of identification when boarding flights as well as…
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Teen arrested for making school shooting threats in Imperial County
ICSO said they received information Tuesday from the Quechan Police Department (QPD) about a social media post regarding a potential shooting threat…
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Local organizations searching for volunteers needed for national softball tournament
AWC says the NJCAA Division I Softball World Series is taking place at Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex from Monday, May 19 to Saturday, May…
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