Joe Fisher Sr., long-time Yuma resident and former business owner, passes away
Fisher was the owner of Fisher Automotive before selling to Chapman, and he was very well-known in the community, remembered for his charity and service.
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National anthem during Women’s Pro Baseball League in Illinois goes viral
Video provided by the league shows the full opening ceremony, including a performance of the Star Spangled banner by Martha Rose Reeves, which sparked intense discussion online.
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President Trump signs executive orders on birthright citizenship and birth tourism
In an Oval Office announcement, President Trump spoke to reporters, calling the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold birthright citizenship “very unfortunate,” saying that the administration is “making adjustments.”
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Arizona primary produces three winners in South Yuma County
In San Luis, Erik Luzanilla won one of the open seats on the City Council while in Somerton, Jose Moreno was elected to the Somerton City Council while Mayor Gerardo Anaya won his reelection.
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Investigation underway after family in Arizona goes missing
A welfare check at a home in Litchfield Park, Arizona turned into disappearance investigation Wednesday.
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Somerton school teacher accused of having drugs on campus formally charged
55-year-old Deana Lynn Salter is facing charges of possession of dangerous drugs in a school zone, possession of dangerous drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia and reckless child abuse.
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News anchor in Tennessee falls asleep during newscast
“Good Morning Memphis” anchor Dominique Dillon fell asleep during a newscast last month, but she’s not in trouble.
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Dutch Bros. Coffee to buy Salad and Go
Bankruptcy filings showed Boersma Brothers LLC intends to take-over dozens of the Arizona-based chain’s drive-thrus in multiple states.
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U.K. clears Paramount-WBD merger
A potential hurdle in Paramount Skydance’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery has been cleared. The Completion and Markets Authority (CMA), the United Kingdom’s antitrust regulator, said it won’t intervene.
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Manatee and duck receive acupuncture treatments at Florida zoo
The zoo has incorporated acupuncture into treatment plans for animals with complex medical conditions, the facility said in a press release.
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Smoke from wildfire in California smothers sky
Video posted to Facebook by Yesenia Rivera shows the red glow of the blaze beneath a wall of dark smoke in Calaveras County.
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Detective in Southern California shot during investigation
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office (SBSO) said the shooting was reported at about 3:15 p.m. Wednesday.
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Scientists at CSU-Long beach develop tech to keep people safe from sharks
As Southern California prepares to host the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, scientists at California State University-Long Beach (CSULB) are developing technology that aims to keep athletes and beachgoers safe from sharks.
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Buc-ee’s files trademark lawsuit against mini mart in Ohio over logo
The store on the receiving end of the lawsuit, filed last week, is Beaver’s Mini Mart, located in Beavercreek, Ohio.
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Tracking extended extreme heat and increasing humidity
Our extreme heat warning is EXTENDED yet again due to the ongoing heat and humid conditions. With the higher humidity, it is making it feel even hotter outside. I am also EXTENDING our Weather Authority First Alert Action Day until 8 pm Sunday for the Desert Southwest.
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Yuma City Council certifies primary election results
The City of Yuma has officially canvassed the results of last month’s primary election, certifying the vote totals and confirming the city’s leadership for the next four years.
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Severe specialist shortage forces Imperial Valley patients to choose between long travels or no care
IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) — Vulnerable residents in the Imperial Valley are facing a heartbreaking choice: travel hours for life-saving medical care, or go without it. A severe medical specialist shortage is gripping the region as healthcare workers brace for a worsening deficit. With local specialists steadily leaving the area, patients are being forced to
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Yuma ranks high in H2-A and H2-B visa workers, supporting the local ag industry
Yuma has the sixth highest reliance on H2-A and H2-B visa workers in the nation. According to the University of Arizona, Yuma generates $4.4 billion in agriculture revenue per year.
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Somerton School District employee arrested
The Somerton School District said an employee was arrested Monday, but did not disclose the exact reason for the arrest.
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Walmart opens new gas station on Avenue B
The gas station is located in the area of Avenue B and 24th Street, and prices started at $3.99, and the best part is that customers don’t have be a member.
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