Somerton man busted with almost 26 pounds of meth
U.S. Customs and Border Protections said officers arrested a Somerton man after finding almost 26 pounds of methamphetamine in his car. CBP said the…
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YPD gets DOJ grant for body cameras
The Yuma Police Department said they received a grant of almost $105,000 to purchase body cameras. The grant came from the U.S. Department of…
Continue ReadingLocals react to presidential debate
The presidential debate between Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton has some local residents supporting both…
Continue ReadingPilot flying across country lands in Imperial
IMPERIAL, Calif. – Pilot and filmmaker David Grabowski made a stop at the imperial county airport this morning. He and his crew are on a 40-day…
Continue ReadingFire at Gowan building in Yuma
The Yuma Fire Department responded to a fire alarm from the Gowan Company Building, located at 390 Main St. in Yuma Friday morning. Firefighters said…
Continue ReadingChatwin becomes Imperial city manager
The Imperial City Council, in a 5-0 vote, approved a contract appointing Stefan Thomas Chatwin as the new city manager. The decision happened in a…
Continue ReadingDrug cannon seized by police
Mexican Federal Drug Prevention agents discovered the van at a home in Agua Prieta, Mexico. The van had been customized with a cannon which smugglers…
Continue ReadingResidents surprised to see local Radio Shack closed
Yuma residents are surprised to see the Radio Shack on 4th avenue and 16th street all closed up and out of business. Tina Alozo and Joseph Serna say…
Continue ReadingTrailer catches fire, owner out of town
A trailer catches fire in the 1900 block of 3rd avenue in Yuma. The Yuma Fire Department reports seeing heavy smoke and flames coming from the single…
Continue ReadingGila Ridge outlasts Kofa
For the past few years, the Kofa Lady Kings have been the gold standard to Yuma area prep volleyball. Under head coach Brittany Garcia’s six…
Continue ReadingYuma video game developers sue over comments
James and Robert Romine own and operate Digital Homicide Studios LLC which produces dozens of PC games. The Yuma based company had recently been…
Continue ReadingCar collision leaves one in serious condition
A car crash at the intersection of 8th Street and 5th Avenue leaves one with serious injuries. The Yuma Police Department responded to an injury…
Continue ReadingYuma deputies discover marijuana growing operation
YUMA, Ariz. – The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man upon the discovery of a full-scale marijuana growing operation. Deputies…
Continue ReadingYCSO deputies book man on drug charges
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office said deputies arrested a man they were looking for since early September and booked him on drug related…
Continue ReadingDriver crashes into Mr. G’s restaurant
On September 14 , 2016 at approximately 7:15 AM, a Chevy Tracker struck the west side of Mr. G’s, 501 S. 4th Avenue, causing approximately…
Continue ReadingGeorge Chmiel aims to run across the U.S. in 60 days
George Chmiel is going ‘Beast Mode for the Brave’ — a fundraising effort for the Guardian for Heroes Foundation. Chmiel is running…
Continue ReadingCibola high school students head to Peru
Students at Cibola High School are embarking on a Peruvian experience this Spring. 33 students are heading to study abroad during Spring Break. They…
Continue ReadingLocal IV farmers react to AB 1066
In California, Governor Jerry Brown has signed a farm bill that will help change overtime pay rules for farm workers despite the push back from…
Continue ReadingTwo victims shot; YCSO looking for three shooters
Gun fire rattled the 900 block of South Dora Avenue Wednesday afternoon. The suspects are still on the loose. The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office…
Continue ReadingCalexico will hold first ever short film festival
A group of young people are presenting the city’s first short film festival ever this Saturday. Organizer Angel Esparza said they have over a…
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