UPDATE: State seeking death penalty in Yuma double murder case
Prosecutors with the state of Arizona filed documents stating they are seeking the death penalty against the man accused of murdering a 25-year-old…
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Rep. Gosar attributes rise in teen drug use to two major national issues
Tens of thousands of dollars are coming to Yuma to make sure kids don’t try drugs or fall into…
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COVID-19 boosters are coming but who will get them and when?
By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer COVID-19 booster shots may be coming for at least some Americans but there’s still important science to…
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Fire department rescues person stuck 50 feet in the air
The Yuma Fire Department (YFD) confirms crews rescued a landscaper stuck in a bucket truck at least 50 feet in the air in the 3700 block of W 15th…
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Border Patrol stops convicted sex offender from entering Calexico, catches another at checkpoint
The U.S. Border Patrol announces Tuesday the arrest of two undocumented individuals with prior convictions for a sexual…
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YRMC experiencing same staffing shortage most U.S. hospitals are seeing
As Yuma Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC) hospitalizations top nearly 50 people Tuesday, the need for more nurses and non-nursing staff is important…
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BP: More than 2,500 migrants caught over Labor Day weekend
The U.S. Border Patrol announces Tuesday morning they apprehended over 2,500 migrants, whom attempted to cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally,…
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Yuma’s Community Kitchen one step closer to fruition
In just a few short months, Yuma will be home to two kitchens built for…
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UPDATE: Man jailed after gunfight with undercover cop
The Tucson Police Department (TPD) confirms suspected shooter Zachary Oscar Lee, 26, is now back in jail after being released without…
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Pandemic unemployment benefits end for 7.5 million this Labor Day
According to a progressive, independent think tank which conducts research, develops solutions and drives policy change known as The Century…
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YCSO reports most boaters were on their best behavior this Labor Day
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office Martinez Lake substation is keeping busy this time of year with many people flocking to the various…
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Arizona interest in anti-mask school vouchers outpaces funds
Governor Doug Ducey (R-Ariz.) announced Tuesday, August 14, plans to allot $163 million in rewards for schools that maintain in-person…
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Weekly Rewind: Phone scams, Pfizer authorization, local cannabis lounge, a boy with playful masks
Phone scams, Pfizer authorization, local cannabis lounge, a boy with playful…
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Not as many teens getting their driver’s license
When many teens turn 16, one of the first things they do is try to get their drivers license. However, because of one main reason, teens are waiting…
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Dove hunters compete in World Championship Dove Cook-Off
While many dove hunters bring their birds home to cook anyways, earlier on Saturday the best of the best got together for the World Championship Dove…
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Imperial County residents concerned over planes
If you live in Imperial County, you won’t miss the sounds of military planes and helicopters. Some residents say some of those sounds are too close…
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Double murder suspect to face judge again
Court proceedings are still underway following the brutal deaths of a mother and her…
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COVID-19 factors into California recall election
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s handling of the coronavirus was among the main motivators of the recall election he faces on September 14.…
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Registrar of Voters is gearing up for a busy Election Day
The Registrar of Voters is gearing up for California’s recall election on September 14.…
Continue Reading‘QAnon Shaman’ Jacob Chansley of Arizona pleads guilty to felony in U.S. capitol insurrection
The so-called “QAnon Shaman” who stormed the U.S. Capitol in a horned bearskin outfit pleaded guilty Friday to a felony for obstructing the Electoral…
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