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Andrea Meza from Mexico Wins ‘Miss Universe 2021’

May 17, 2021 11:11 PM Christian Galeno

Miss Mexico Andrea Meza beat out 73 other women to be crowned Miss Universe at the annual competition. Meza is a model and make-up artist and she has…

The employee responsible for inspecting the cracked Memphis bridge has been fired

May 17, 2021 10:57 PM CNN Newsource

The Arkansas Department of Transportation employee who was responsible for inspecting a key bridge over the Mississippi has been fired after…

‘There’s no way I can pay for this:’ One of America’s largest hospital chains has been suing thousands of patients during the pandemic

May 17, 2021 10:55 PM CNN Newsource

As the coronavirus spiked in Missouri last fall, a wave of cases hit a nursing home in the state’s rural heartland. Robin Bull, a part-time…

Columbus, Ohio, approves $10 million settlement to the family of Andre Hill

May 17, 2021 10:34 PM CNN Newsource

The city of Columbus, Ohio, will pay a $10 million settlement to the family of Andre Hill, a Black man who was fatally shot by a police officer. The…

Final day to file your taxes: What you need to know

May 17, 2021 3:56 PM Adonis Albright

Monday, May 17 is the last and final day to file your tax returns. The original deadline got pushed back by one month by the Biden administration due…

Home Grown: Agritourism combines two of Yuma’s economic driving forces

May 17, 2021 7:57 PM April Hettinger, Christian Galeno

In today’s Home Grown, two of Yuma’s biggest economic contributions have merged into one: agriculture and…

Disaster declared after an Alaskan village was inundated by more than five feet of floodwater

May 17, 2021 10:08 PM CNN Newsource

Residents of an Alaskan village were forced to evacuate after it was inundated last week by more than five feet of floodwater caused by an ice jam.…

EMS Week honors first responders who save lives

May 17, 2021 5:21 PM April Hettinger

There are plenty of workers that are worthy of the community’s recognition… And this week it’s time to honor those first responders who save…

New senior executive with the Denver Broncos is one of the most powerful women in the NFL

May 17, 2021 8:56 PM CNN Newsource

The Denver Broncos have hired Kelly Kleine as the Executive Director of Football Operations/Special Advisor to the General Manager, making her one of…

Yuma County 39% vaccinated

May 17, 2021 12:04 PM Arlette Yousif

Yuma County is progressing in the fight against COVID. Even with some hesitation, many locals are still getting vaccinated. Board members shared…

Summer school gives students another chance to be back in the classroom

May 17, 2021 11:48 AM Crystal Jimenez

School districts across Yuma County are gearing up to welcome students back to the classroom for summer school programs.…

DA vows to pursue charges after case dismissed against former Philadelphia police officer who used pepper spray on protesters

May 17, 2021 6:49 PM CNN Newsource

A former Philadelphia police officer seen on video using pepper spray on Black Lives Matter protesters had his charges dismissed Monday, according to…

People across the US join pro-Palestinian protests

May 17, 2021 6:16 PM CNN Newsource

Thousands gathered in major cities across the United States over the weekend to support Palestinians as Israel’s military launches massive airstrikes…