HMHD hosts conference in honor of Elder Abuse Awareness month
The Heffernan Memorial Healthcare District held a conference educating first responders and people in the community about Elder Abuse. The conference…
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Local artist speaks out after mural is damaged
Imagine spending a week painting a mural for the public to enjoy only to find someone has destroyed your hard work. That is what Lia Littlewood said…
Continue ReadingLegacy, tradition, and a little competition celebrating the Army’s 244th birthday
On June 14, the U.S. Army celebrates its 244th birthday. Yuma Proving Ground ( YPG ) remembered and honored Army heroes from the past and present who…
Continue ReadingEl veganismo y sus beneficios
Cada vez son más las personas que adoptan un estilo de alimentación diferente a la tradicional donde incluyen productos animales . Este…
Continue ReadingInicia operativo golpe de calor
El gobierno de Mexicali abrió el albergue peregrino con el fin de proteger del calor a la población más vulnerables como son…
Continue ReadingTwo men lost in desert rescued by Yuma deputies
Two men who were sick and lost in the desert area of the Foothills were rescued by Yuma County Sheriff deputies Wednesday morning. Yuma County…
Continue ReadingPaws on hot cement can cause serious injuries
During the hottest summer months in Arizona, the Humane Society of Yuma (HSOY) is advising pet owners not to walk your pets outside in the hot…
Continue ReadingWorld elder abuse awareness to be celebrated locally
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day will be celebrated at the Yuma Civic Center on June 15 th . WACOG , Western Arizona Council of Governments, says…
Continue ReadingInmate death at local prison being investigated as homicide
The death of an inmate at the Centinela State Prison that happened Wednesday afternoon is now being investigated as a homicide. According to the…
Continue ReadingAPS to temporarily stop disconnections for customers behind on payments
Arizona Public Service ( APS ) announced Thursday that any disconnections due to falling behind in payments will be temporarily suspended for…
Continue ReadingPress Secretary Sarah Sanders leaving White House
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Trump says longtime ally and press secretary Sarah Sanders is leaving the White House. The president has yet to…
Continue ReadingCBP: Body believed to be 7-year-old girl from India found near Lukeville
A child, believed to be a seven-year-old girl from India, was found dead by Border Patrol agents 17 miles west of Lukeville, Ariz., Thursday morning.…
Continue Reading5 arrested by police officers working Operation Stonegarden
Editors note: A previous version of this story stated Michael Thurlow’s brother was the one arrested, according to a press release issued by…
Continue ReadingStudies show popular cereals are contaminated by weed killer found in Roundup
Several popular breakfast foods, including Cheerios and Nature Valley products, continue to test positive for trace amounts of a controversial…
Continue ReadingFederal agency recommends White House aide Conway be fired
A federal watchdog agency recommended Thursday that President Donald Trump fire one of his most ardent defenders, counselor Kellyanne Conway, for…
Continue Reading“Medi Teddy”, a friendly face that reduces anxiety for pediatric kids
A 12-year-old girl has invented “Medi Teddy”, a stuffed animal with a pouch on the back to cover IV bags for other kids to see a friendly…
Continue ReadingCentros de enfriamiento en Yuma y Valle Imperial
El calor que marca el record se está moviendo hacia el pronóstico de esta semana mientras nos preparamos para temperaturas de tres…
Continue ReadingBreakdown of the biggest wildfires burning in Arizona
Wildfire season is heating up in Arizona with 10 active fires across the state, four of which are prescribed burns, according to the Incident…
Continue ReadingCalifornia’s $213 billion budget focuses on health, homeless
California lawmakers are scheduled to vote on a $214.8 billion operating budget on Thursday, sending the plan to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk with…
Continue ReadingFood bank balances helping community and aiding migrants shelter
Unemployment is up and school is out for the summer making it the Yuma Community Food Bank’s busiest season. Community members are questioning…
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