New Jersey school limits screen time
As students across the country head back to school, one New Jersey school district is implementing a limit on screen time in class.
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Pennsylvania attorney general sues TikTok
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has announced a lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the social media giant of exposing children to adult-themed content, and using addictive features to keep kids engaged with the app.
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Aid comes from regional partners after earthquake in Colombia
Tons of aid from regional partners began to roll into Colombia, as the search for survivors in the rubble of a powerful earthquake grew more desperate Thursday.
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Two U.S. Army soldiers dead after helicopter crash at Fort Hood
Two U.S. Army soldiers based at Fort Hood were killed Wednesday when their helicopter crashed in Bell County, Texas.
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Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano spews lava fountains hundreds of feet into the air
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, one of the most active on Earth, is at it again, sending lava fountains hundreds of feet into the air on Wednesday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
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Suspect dead after hour long standoff in Glendale, Arizona
A barricade situation in Glendale, Arizona ended with the suspect dead after an hour long standoff with police.
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Tracking humid conditions and storm chances into Thursday with drier days ahead
We are still in for humid conditions and storm chances into Thursday. I am tracking drier air and slightly warmer temperatures for the weekend.
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Mosquito season brings West Nile virus concern in Yuma County
Peak mosquito season in Arizona happens during the hot, humid summer months, from July through September, and already we’re seeing some West Nile activity.
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IID reports power outages in Imperial County
The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) says they are “experiencing scattered power outages in several areas” Wednesday.
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Local leader steps up to support Yuma nonprofits with new role at ACF
The Arizona Community Foundation (ACF) has named longtime Yuma resident Lisa Ball as the new Regional Director for its Yuma office.
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Los Angeles Lakers sold for $12.5 billion
The buyers are former Disney CEO Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, the brother of President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner.
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Imperial County pushes for $8.5 million to fix crumbling bridges under state of emergency
The structural crisis is heavily impacting the community, causing restricted farming routes, delayed school bus commutes, and dangerous traffic detours.
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Staying safe from Cyclosporaisis
As the Cyclospora outbreak continues, health officials are reminding people in Yuma County to take precautions when handling and eating fresh produce.
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Yuma woman facing eviction after SSDI were cut following overpayment
A Yuma native says she is being forced out of her home after her Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits were cut, leaving her unable to keep up with rent.
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Blanca Morales runs for Calexico City Council
Morales has a background in healthcare and business, and wants to see a revitalization of the downtown area.
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Two arrested, 12 firearms seized in Yuma
YPD said an 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy were both arrested “on weapon related charges and multiple other felony offenses.”
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Nick Reiner indicted in deaths of his parents
Reiner will no longer face a preliminary hearing that was expected this fall, and the case moves directly towards a jury trial.
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Karoline Leavitt to step down as White House Press Secretary
In a post to X, Leavitt said she “cannot be the best mom my two young children deserve while devoting the constant time, energy, and attention required of the White House Press Secretary.”
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Luigi Mangione talks to federal prosecutors about possible plea deal, sources say
News of the talks emerged after a hearing was hastily scheduled to take place before a federal judge Friday. Neither side has confirmed the negotiations.
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Taylor Swift named to Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
Earlier this year, Swift was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in New York, making her the youngest female writer to receive that honor.
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