Motorcyclist dies in Yuma crash where speeding and impairment were factors
A man has died following a crash where speeding and impairment were factors, according to Yuma Police Department…
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Locals come together to support Eric Martinez
It’s been over a month since Eric Martinez was critically injured in a hit-and-run, and this weekend, the community stepped up to show their…
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Two injured in crash on County 14th Street
The crash happened at around 2:05 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of W. County 14th Street and S. Somerton…
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New frozen yogurt shop opens in Yuma
Chillzz Frozen Yogurt offers an assortment of fresh new flavors along with a multitude of delicious…
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Mosquitos in Imperial County test positive for West Nile Virus
Officials are reminding everyone to protect themselves by wearing insect repellent, covering up with long sleeves, and staying indoors. They’re also…
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Hazardous air quality hits Imperial Valley due to nearby fire
The fire, known as the Border 6 Fire near Campo and Tecate, has burned over 200 acres on the Mexico side. Smoke from the blaze has drifted north into…
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State leaders react to the local USDA office remaining open
Multiple politicians, such as U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego and State Senators Tim Dunn and Brian Fernandez, advocated for the USDA office to remain…
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U.S. Highway 95 portion dedicated to honor a former Yuma City Council memberÂ
Yuma leaders are working on a formal proposal to designate a portion of U.S. Highway 95 as the Gary Knight Memorial Highway. Knight served as an…
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Alzheimer’s awareness grows in Imperial County as more families seek support
Nearly 15% of seniors in the region are living with Alzheimer’s. Staff at DayOut, an adult day center in El Centro, say they’re seeing changes…
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Locals react to Trump’s threat against transgender athlete policy
California allows transgender students to join the teams that feel right to them, but President Trump warned on his social media that if the state…
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Funding cuts impact local non-profits
Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) provides several services for locals like transportation, legal assistance, and senior nutrition…
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Vitalant hosting Summer Life Savers Blood Drive starting in July
The Summer Life Savers Blood Drive by Vitalant will be at the Yuma Main Library from July 31 to August…
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Yuma hit-and-run suspect plea deal denied by judge
45-year-old Alfredo Enriquez Flores had his plea deal rejected by Judge Roger Nelson Thursday…
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Back to School Rodeo to be held in July
The event will be held Saturday, July 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Yuma Civic Center (1440 W. Desert Hills…
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Venue change denied in trial of suspect involved in Yuma house party shooting
21-year-old Abraham Colin is facing two counts of first-degree murder and five counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the deaths of…
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Trial dates set for Yuma man accused of sexually abusing child
48-year-old Randall Medders is facing five counts of child molestation, five counts of child abuse and 10 counts of aggravated assault with sexual…
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Yuma County Board of Supervisors adopts new waste tire disposal tipping fees
The new fees are aligned with the new statewide Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) fee…
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Calipatria mayor sends letter to Governor Newsom
Calipatria Mayor Michael Luellan sent a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom in hopes of saving the Calipatria State…
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Sergeant takes the stand in twins accused of murder trial
On Wednesday, the jury heard from a Yuma police Sergeant Nickolas Davis who recounted the night the crime took…
Continue Reading Man hospitalized in Yuma crash due to speeding and impaired driver
At about 3 p.m. on June 18, officers were called about a crash between an SUV and a motorcycle in the area of W. 32nd Street and S. 8th…
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