Man arrested in Imperial County for allegedly stealing a vehicle
According to the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office (ICSO), deputies spotted a vehicle traveling southbound on Highway 111, near English Road in Niland, before 5 a.m.
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Shooting at Westwood Hills Elementary School in Virginia
The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office says all students, teachers and staff have been safely evacuated from Westwood Hills Elementary School and are at a designated staging area with members of law enforcement.
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Human remains found in the yard of North Dakota Governor’s Residence
Work has officially begun to remove and relocate human remains discovered in the yard of the North Dakota Governor’s Residence in Bismarck.
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Tropical Storm Edouard makes landfall near Louisiana
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said the storm touched down near Johnson Bayou at about 2:30 p.m. Central time with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph.
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Tiger Woods strikes plea deal in Florida rollover crash case
Woods appeared in a courtroom in Martin County where he agreed to a reduced charge after he was initially charged with DUI.
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Vegetation fire burning in Mariposa County prompted evacuation orders
A vegetation fire burning in California’s Mariposa County prompted evacuation orders Tuesday.
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Tiger Woods scheduled for change-of-plea hearing in DUI case
It remains unclear how Woods may change his plea or whether he has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors.
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Tracking a seasonable start to September and tropical moisture possibly ahead
It’s a seasonable start to September. I am tracking a great and dry rest of the work week. However, I am tracking possible tropical moisture to bring in cooler temperatures and higher rain chances for the holiday weekend.
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Donate a canned food and get a free YCAT ride this week
Through Saturday, September 5, riders can pay their YCAT fare with a canned food donation benefiting the Yuma Community Food Bank.
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New inspections aim to stop Diamondback Moth from spreading to Arizona crops
Agricultural officials say out-of-state transplants can serve as a pathway for the pest to enter Arizona.
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Gill Ruiz, co-founder and president of Mi Vida car club, passes away
Ruiz, 63, passed away after battling cancer. He brought a lot of history to the community as he was a well-known figure for car shows.
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Local nonprofit expands regional reach with brand-new Brawley facility
Best S.T.E.P. Forward is currently transforming a vacant retail space into a brand-new accessible regional hub, eliminating transportation barriers for families who previously had to travel across the county for care.
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YPD releases top crash sites
The Yuma Police Department (YPD) has identified the areas where the most crashes have happened over the past two years, with several of the city’s top crash hotspots located along 16th Street.
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Dove-hunting season begins in Yuma with safety reminders for hunters
For some Yuma residents, the first sign of fall isn’t cooler weather. It’s the sound of shotguns echoing across the desert. That’s because September 1 marks the official start of dove-hunting season.
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San Luis City Council denies mayor’s new project
During the council meeting on August 12, Riedel Construction presented a 62-unit townhome project near Avenue E. The council voted 3-2 against the project.
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Voter registration deadline approaches ahead of midterm election
The Yuma County Recorder’s Office is reminding residents to register to vote and update their voter registration information head of November 3 election.
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CHP to conduct Labor Day Holiday Enforcement Period
CHP, in a press release, is conducting a Labor Day Holiday Enforcement Period Friday, September 4, at 6:01 p.m. The enforcement period will end at 11:59 p.m. Monday, September 7.
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Consumer Reports: Counterfeit squishy toys
An important warning from Consumer Reports: Your child may love those soft, squishy sensory toys, but federal safety officials are warning that counterfeit versions of popular “squishies” could pose serious health and safety risks.
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Judge rules data center project must undergo full environmental review
The court found sufficient evidence of potential environmental impacts, rejecting the county’s attempt to treat permits as ministerial actions.
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Reaction to Arizona attorney general’s call for statewide pause on data center construction
Locals across Yuma County are sharing their reaction to Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes’ call for a statewide pause on data center construction.
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