Second driver charged In deadly chase & crash
The man who Texas authorities say chased a 14-year-old driver, leading to a fatal New Year’s Day crash, had his first court appearance early…
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Miracle on the Hudson: Ten years later
Passengers of U.S. Airways Flight 1549 gathered Tuesday to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the “Miracle on the Hudson” crash…
Continue ReadingTeen calls 911 after dad takes cell phone away
A teenager in Ohio made an emergency call to 911 because her father took her cell phone away for disciplinary reasons. “My father took…
Continue ReadingSe derrumba vialidad importante en Mexicali
La construcción de lo que será un edificio de 16 pisos en Mexicali, sufrió daños severos al hundirse parte de la…
Continue ReadingYMCA receives grant money from notable retailer
The Yuma Family YMCA annual campaign fund just received a large donation from a notable retailer in town. JCPenney Community Foundation awarded the…
Continue ReadingCalFresh benefits might be unavailable in March
Imperial Valley residents who rely on CalFresh food assistance might have to be careful about how they spend their benefits next month. The…
Continue ReadingKirsten Gillibrand takes major step toward White House run
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has taken a major step toward announcing a presidential bid, saying she is launching an exploratory committee for a White…
Continue ReadingYFD: Rainy weather, advising drivers to take their time
The Yuma Fire Department is advising drivers to take their time and leave space between their vehicle and the vehicle in front of them Tuesday…
Continue ReadingSex offender arrested near Calexico Port of Entry
A convicted sex offender was arrested by Border Patrol agents near the Calexico Port of Entry early Monday morning. According to the U.S. Customs and…
Continue ReadingPhoenix Fire Department: Man stuck in storm drain pipe
The Phoenix Fire Department says a main is stuck in a storm drain under a street on the city’s west side and that a rescue crew has assembled…
Continue ReadingNEW: Kidnapping suspect kept Wisconsin girl under bed
For nearly three months, prosecutors say, 13-year-old Jayme Closs was held in a remote woodland cabin and often forced to hide in a 2½-foot…
Continue ReadingTrial set for San Luis man charged with multiple felonies
The man charged for aggravated assault and burglary, among other charges, appeared in front a judge in a Yuma courtroom Tuesday, where he was given…
Continue ReadingNew migrant caravan sets out from Honduras for US
Another caravan of Central American migrants has set out from Honduras seeking to reach the U.S. border, following the same route used by thousands…
Continue ReadingFormer Obama housing chief Julian Castro joins 2020 campaign
Assailing President Donald Trump for “a crisis of leadership,” former Obama Cabinet member Julian Castro joined the 2020 presidential…
Continue ReadingCalifornia college student found dead, fraternity suspended
A Southern California college student has been found dead in a home near campus and his fraternity has been suspended, authorities said Monday. Noah…
Continue ReadingPilot involved in helicopter accident to be released from ICU
The pilot of the helicopter that crashed off of Highway 95 is set to be released from the Intensive Care Unit at a Phoenix-area hospital Monday. The…
Continue ReadingPet Talk: Meet Eli and Diesel
Eli is a brown and white domestic long-haired cat. He’s so small that most would think he was a kitten, but his papers say he is almost…
Continue ReadingSan Luis appoints new fire chief
A 15-year veteran of the San Luis Fire Department was appointed as its new fire chief during a city council meeting this month. Angel Ramirez, who…
Continue ReadingLocal agencies to provide assistance to federal workers
With no end in sight for the government shutdown, federal workers in the Imperial Valley are feeling the effect financially. Local agencies will be…
Continue ReadingEpisode 24: Kenny Dale Part 2
In our latest and greatest episode of Small Town Smack Talk, we have the second part of our interview with AWC men’s head soccer coach Kenny…
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