Bronny James bounces back with 12 points, Lakers top Hawks 87-86 at Summer League
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Bronny James got some shots to fall Wednesday night in perhaps his best performance yet out of his five games with the Los Angeles…
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Buses carrying Chinese tourists veer off New Zealand road in 2 crashes at the same spot. 15 hurt
Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Two buses carrying Chinese tourists have veered off a road on New Zealand’s South Island in…
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Female employees harassed at YRMC, suspect taken into custody
A suspect was arrested in a case where multiple female employees at Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) received unwanted sexually explicit messages,…
Continue ReadingPacific island leaders agree to enhance Japan’s role in the region amid growing China influence
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Leaders of 18 Pacific island nations and areas have agreed to an enhanced role of Japan in the region’s development…
Continue ReadingDominican activists protest against a new criminal code that would maintain a total abortion ban
Associated Press Activists in the Dominican Republic protested on Wednesday against a bill for a new criminal code that would keep in place the…
Continue ReadingHaiti’s prime minister orders gangs to drop weapons and promises to take back control of the capital
Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille has ordered gangs to surrender their weapons and acknowledged…
Continue ReadingFamilies of service members killed during Afghanistan withdrawal criticize Biden at GOP convention
Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Relatives of some of the 13 American service members killed during the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan…
Continue ReadingScottie Scheffler is adjusting to links golf and his role as best player in the world
AP Golf Writer TROON, Scotland (AP) — Scottie Scheffler might not be the biggest draw in golf but he’s the center of attention at every…
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Tracking increasing temperatures and rain chances
Tracking increasing moisture with greater rain chances in the days ahead. Plus, hotter temperatures will return, bringing back excessive heat risks…
Continue ReadingVance’s night but Trump’s party, Jan. 6 curtain call, Trump health still under wraps: RNC Takeaways
Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Republicans were welcoming JD Vance as Donald Trump’s running mate on the same night devoted to blasting…
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Superheroes visit local library
Local superheroes used their superpowers at the El Centro library. The library hosted Superhero Day on Wednesday as part of a summer…
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Artwork Contest for this year’s Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival
The Caballeros De Yuma are calling out for local artists to submit their artwork to be featured in this year’s Colorado River Crossing Balloon…
Continue ReadingUS judge dismisses Republican challenge over counting of post-Election Day mail ballots in Nevada
Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by national and state Republicans that sought to bar…
Continue ReadingTurkey holds a tense debate on a bill to control stray dogs. It’s raising fears of a mass culling
Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A Turkish parliamentary commission has begun debating a contentious bill to manage the country’s…
Continue ReadingOregon authorities recover body of award-winning chef who drowned in river accident
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Oregon authorities have recovered the body of award-winning chef Naomi Pomeroy following her drowning in a river accident.…
Continue ReadingHeavily armed security boats patrol winding Milwaukee River during GOP convention
Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Security planners for the Republican National Convention have had to contend with the winding river that snakes…
Continue ReadingHundreds gather to remember former fire chief fatally shot at Trump rally in Pennsylvania
Associated Press SARVER, Pa. (AP) — Hundreds of people gathered Wednesday to remember the former fire chief shot and killed at a weekend rally for…
Continue ReadingFormer Trump defense secretary urges Biden to do more to stop Iran’s threats on officials
Associated Press ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper says it was time for the Biden administration “to do better than just…
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Gadsden Elementary School District #32 program recognized for postsecondary achievements
The Early College Program from Gadsden Elementary School District #32 has received recognition from the University Helios Decision Center for…
Continue ReadingCalifornia first state to get federal funds for hydrogen energy hub to help replace fossil fuels
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will be the first state to receive federal funds under a program to create regional networks, or “hubs,”…
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