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Rep. Grijalva on Impeachment

January 27, 2020 6:16 AM Crystal Jimenez

Democratic Representative Raul Grijalva visited Yuma County this weekend where he spoke at the largest gathering of Arizona Democrats at Arizona…

Body “burned beyond recognition” found in Mexicali

January 27, 2020 9:39 AM Sumiko Keil

Mexican police discover a body that was found on a burning mattress in…

Celebrities and Athletes react to the death of Kobe Bryant and his daughter

January 27, 2020 9:03 AM Dominique Newland

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Arizona grandchild paid to take drug test for grandpa

January 27, 2020 8:51 AM Dominique Newland

(KYMA, KECY) MESA, Ariz. – A Mesa mom is facing a felony charge of child abuse after her 11-year-old son got sick while trying to help his…

Border agents arrest 19-year-old with fentanyl strapped to his thighs

January 27, 2020 7:25 AM Sumiko Keil

A 19-year-old is arrested after Border Patrol agents found fentanyl taped to his…

Fourth coronavirus case confirmed in US

January 26, 2020 11:49 AM Ericka Conant, Noe Sotelo

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has confirmed a third coronavirus case in the United…

Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crash

January 26, 2020 12:53 PM Ericka Conant, Noe Sotelo

Basketball legend Kobe Bryant has reportedly been killed in a helicopter crash at age…

YCSO searches for missing woman

January 26, 2020 2:57 PM Ericka Conant, Noe Sotelo

Yuma County Sheriffs Office (YCSO) is in search of Maryann Economy, aged 81, from…

“Civil War Days” brings American history to life

January 26, 2020 5:24 PM Billy Khang

The Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area has celebrated its annual “Civil War Days” at the Colorado River State Historic Park for a…

What to look out for as virus spreads to Arizona

January 26, 2020 3:24 PM Ericka Conant

The first coronavirus case in Arizona was announced Sunday, leaving locals worried about the fast-spreading…

Community supports local tee-ball league for children with special needs

January 25, 2020 11:58 PM Billy Khang

“Calipat is a small community. So to have this kind of support from the community I love it. I mean the kids are going to love seeing the first…

Former Warriors inducted into San Pasqual High School Hall of Fame

January 25, 2020 11:48 PM Billy Khang

Six former student-athletes from San Pasqual High School were inducted into the Warrior’s 3rd “Annual Hall of Fame Ceremony”…

Better Business Bureau warns of Census job scams

January 25, 2020 11:00 PM Noe Sotelo

The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting to fill thousands of temporary position for the upcoming census. The Better Business Bureau, however, warns of…

2020 Yuma Medjool Date Festival

January 25, 2020 10:53 PM Noe Sotelo

Hundreds gathered today at Historic Downtown Yuma for the 2020 Yuma Medjool Date…

Imperial Valley Home School Academy students bring historical characters to life

January 25, 2020 8:46 PM Billy Khang

The Imperial Valley Home School Academy hosted its 10th Annual “Living History Museum” on…

Trump lawyers argue Democrats just want to overturn election

January 25, 2020 11:36 AM The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s lawyers plunged into their impeachment trial defense Saturday by accusing Democrats of striving to…

Puerto Rico hit by 5.0 quake amid ongoing tremors

January 25, 2020 3:56 PM Ericka Conant

Quake-battered Puerto Rico was hit again by a 5.0 magnitude earthquake…

Footage shows elderly woman rescued 17 hours after quake

January 25, 2020 2:08 PM Ericka Conant

After enduring 17 hours under earthquake debris, a Turkish woman managed to stay…

NAF El Centro to hold “Change of Command Ceremony”

January 24, 2020 10:44 AM Billy Khang

After almost three decades of services in the armed forces, Naval Air Facility El Centro Commanding Officer, Capt. Brent Alfonzo is calling it a…

Republicans hold ‘Stop the Madness’ rally

January 24, 2020 4:08 PM Ciara Encinas

With President Trump’s impeachment trial well underway, Yuma County Republicans are asking Democrats to “Stop the…