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How recreational marijuana has brought millions to Arizona

February 4, 2022 5:20 PM Luis Lopez

Recreational marijuana sales have been a growing business throughout the country. In Arizona, sales in the state have exceeded all…

Meth worth over $120K found inside tire in Indio

February 4, 2022 3:29 PM Marcos Icahuate, Jenny Day

On Thursday, El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a man who was trying to smuggle…

Yuma firefighter coming home after long battle with COVID-19

February 4, 2022 3:32 PM Adam Klepp

A Yuma firefighter who nearly lost his life to COVID-19 was discharged from a Phoenix area…

The Desert Southwest pays homage to the area’s founders this weekend

February 4, 2022 2:52 PM Joe Teposte, Jenny Day

Aside from our agriculture and military the Desert Southwest is rich in history. And, that’s why this weekend’s Pioneer’s Day Festival is so…

Over $2M worth of fentanyl found in Pinal County

February 4, 2022 1:14 PM Marcos Icahuate, CNN, Mercedes Martinez

On Wednesday, Pinal County Sheriff’s deputies discovered millions worth of fentanyl pills during a traffic…

SDSU Imperial Valley to offer more majors

February 4, 2022 12:53 PM Wiley Jawhary

if it is not now offered locally.Students admitted to San Diego State University (SDSU) Imperial Valley for fall 2022 can take virtually any major or…

Arizona Republicans advance 15-week abortion ban measure

February 4, 2022 7:22 AM Cole Johnson, AP News, April Hettinger

Arizona Republicans are moving swiftly and have advanced a measure to outlaw abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy ahead of a highly anticipated U.S.…

Arizona House votes to ban critical race theory in schools

February 4, 2022 7:21 AM Cole Johnson, AP News, April Hettinger

As part of the GOP’s nationwide push to block diversity instruction they’ve termed as “critical race theory,” Arizona’s House of…

Two deaths linked to Dole listeria outbreak

February 4, 2022 6:19 AM April Hettinger

Two people have died due to a listeria outbreak linked to dole packaged…

Associated Calexico Teachers fight for fair contract

February 3, 2022 7:59 PM Vanessa Gongora

The Associated Calexico Teachers, ACT, kicked off this week with organized actions as they continue to fight for what they’re calling a fair and…

Texas experiencing snow and low temperatures

February 3, 2022 8:43 PM Marcos Icahuate, CBS News, Vince Ybarra

Southern California and Arizona aren’t the only the only states experiencing cold weather, as Texas began to see snow and low temperatures on…

The City of Somerton is inviting all pet-lovers to its annual Petpalooza

February 3, 2022 4:24 PM Joe Teposte, Adonis Albright

No one likes to be cooped up all day and as much as people need to get out and stretch their legs, their furry family members need it even more.…

How Biden’s ‘Cancer Moonshot’ initiative helps areas like Yuma

February 3, 2022 5:26 PM Luis Lopez

The ‘Cancer Moonshot’ relaunch will be creating a cabinet of people to lead the fight against cancer. Things like funding and research will help…

U.S. Geological Survey flying planes over Imperial County

February 3, 2022 5:05 PM Wiley Jawhary

Recently, if you’ve been hearing more planes than usual flying through Imperial County, it’s because The U.S. Geological Survey is conducting a…

5 deaths from traffic crashes in Yuma so far this year

February 3, 2022 4:39 PM Adam Klepp

Driving our cars is something a lot of us do almost every single day, but recently in Yuma, it’s a task that is becoming more…

Update: Ave B and 3rd St injury collision turned fatal, motorcyclist identified

February 3, 2022 11:13 AM Jacqueline Aguilar

An update from the Yuma Police Department (YPD) shows the Jan. 22 collision on Avenue B and 3rd Street has turned fatal as the motorcyclist succumbed…