Thorn Fire forces evacuations
At this time, the fire has burned over 1,200 acres and is at roughly 10% containment. Evacuation orders remain in…
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YPD dedicate new evidence storage facility to fallen Lt. Daniel P. Elkins
The facility provides a larger, more secure space for storing and processing evidence while also serving as a lasting memorial to Elkins and Arizona…
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Mexicali business leaders introduce plan to cut border wait times
The proposal would create a dedicated lane for trusted travelers crossing into Mexico at the Calexico Port of…
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Imperial County Superior Court dismisses data center lawsuit
The court determined the lawsuit, filed by Imperial County Computer Manufacturing, LLC and Sebastian Rucci, presented no admissible evidence…
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Missing person: Ramsey McNeal
YCSO says 55-year-old Ramsey McNeal of San Diego was last seen Tuesday, at around 7 p.m., near the boat ramp at Mittry…
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Mireya Bran runs for Somerton City Council
Bran’s platform focuses on supporting families, strengthening public safety and encouraging the growth of small…
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Yuma Salvation Army offers cooling center
During severe heat advisories, the Salvation Army Cooling Center often extends its hours to provide a safe place to rest, hydrate and cool…
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OneAZ Credit Union to buy Yuma residents free coffee
They’ll cover customer orders at Desert Buzz Cafe, located at 2451 W. 16th Street, next Wednesday. This will go from 9 a.m. to noon, or until the tab…
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Yuma Sector Border Patrol agent stabbed, suspect shot and killed
It happened at the Blythe Station Friday, July 10 at around 7:10 p.m., CBP said in a statement provided to News…
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Jose Mena runs for Mayor of Somerton
Mena says his platform focuses on listening to residents, strengthening city departments that are short-staffed, and promoting economic growth by…
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Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance expect delay in closing deal
Attorneys general from 12 states, including Arizona and California, asked a federal court to issue a temporary restraining order against the deal,…
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Two landscapers in Oklahoma injured after cherry picker slams to the ground
Isaac Reyes and his brother, Andrew, were trimming a tree in the backyard of a home when a cable on the cherry picker snapped and sent them hurtling…
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Floodwater submerge Uvalde streets
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flash flood emergency in Texas’ Uvalde County Thursday as up to 20 inches of rain fell across the region…
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Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing enters second day
Lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee had some sharp questions for Blanche Wednesday, and they heard from witnesses who were called to testify…
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Firefighters in Southern California battle brush fire
The Pointe Fire was first reported at about 1:45 p.m. As of Thursday, the Pointe Fire has been 32%…
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Nearly 1,650 people across the country contract cyclosporiasis
The agency issued a health alert this week confirming the information, with the alert stating another 5,100 cases are being investigated as…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Tracking hot and humid conditions with storm potential
A Weather Authority First Alert Action Day remains in effect through Thursday night due to extreme heat and high humidity. I am also tracking…
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Cal Fire battles Thorn Fire in California
The Thorn Fire is burning in the area of Buckthorn and Clover Trail, near Golden Acorn Casino, with nearly 600 acres burned so…
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Travis Manion Foundation to host Yuma 9/11 Heroes Run
The annual event is taking place Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Colorado River State Historic Park at 6:30…
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Detainees craft 100 blankets for Imperial County children in crisis
Female residents at the Imperial Regional Detention Facility (IRDF) recently traded their regular routines for crochet needles, handcrafting and…
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