Yuma Heat represent the gold standard for swimming in the Desert Southwest
The Yuma Heat has spent more than three decades helping young swimmers in the Desert Southwest reach their full potential, combining high…
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The Valley’s Forgotten: The search never stops
A cold case can sit unsolved for years, even decades, but prosecutors say they never stop looking for answers. Take the disappearance of 22-year-old…
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Where is Emily Hieber? Family still searching 13 years after her disappearance
The 19-year-old went missing 13 years ago, and her mother is still searching for answers, clinging to hope that one day she will know where her…
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The Valley’s Forgotten: Can AI help solve a cold case?
The family of Josue Arviso Lopez is still searching for answers. Lopez was murdered on September 20, 2020 in Brawley. He was shot near the cross…
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Chasing the Dream: A Yuma native’s journey to the MLB
After years of chasing his dream, Isaac Araiza now waits to see if the next chapter of his baseball journey begins with a call from a Major League…
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The Valley’s Forgotten: The families still waiting
For the families of murder victims, a cold case isn’t just a file sitting on a shelf. It’s a daily reminder that someone, somewhere got away with…
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The Valley’s Forgotten: What happens when a case goes cold?
When a homicide happens, investigators follow every lead they can, but eventually some cases hit a dead end. The files are stored away, waiting for…
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State and federal lawmakers react to House Republicans passing DHS funding bill
Lawmakers across the country are sharing their reaction to House Republicans passing a DHS funding…
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The Man, the myth, the legend: The lasting legacy of Coach Klostreich
Don Klostreich, who passed away April 22, 2026, after battling Lewy body disease, is remembered as one of the most influential figures in Arizona…
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The beginning of the Toros legacy
For decades, students in Somerton who wanted to compete in high school athletics had to represent neighboring communities. Three years ago, that…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Imperial County recognized for support-based mental health outreach as cities increase enforcement
The program allows family members, first responders and others to ask a court to help connect someone with mental health care before they end up in…
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Salton City: A food desert
Imperial County helps feed the nation, with thousands of acres of farmland. Yet, in Salton City, a growing issue of food insecurity…
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SPECIAL REPORT: H-2A guest workers are the backbone of Yuma agriculture — vital to feeding America
Behind every grocery store shelf is a story few of us see. Yuma is recognized as the winter lettuce capital of the world and the foundation of…
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From zero to hero: Luis Larios’ journey to Karate Grandmaster
Grandmaster Luis A. Larios turned a childhood marked by bullying into a lifetime of discipline, innovation and mentorship, building a world-class…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Bringing a light to the long journey that murder victim survivors face
For families of murder victims, grief is compounded by an often lengthy and emotionally taxing legal process, one that can reopen wounds repeatedly…
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USPS signals progress on new post office in Niland
The post office burned down in February 2022. At the time, the United States Postal Service (USPS) said the closure would be temporary and directed…
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Black History Month: Meet El Centro’s first Black fire battalion chief
To celebrate Black History Month, we’re highlighting locals leaving a lasting legacy in our community. This week, we highlight El Centro’s first…
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Black History Month: Yuma family salon helps change the game in the local beauty supply industry
We’re continuing to celebrate Black History Month and highlight local leaders with not one but two entrepreneurs this week. A mother-daughter duo own…
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Firefighters & Fathers: YFD sees a baby boom
For the third time in the last four years, the Yuma Fire Department had several firefighters who just added new members to their family. There’s 13…
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Black History Month: El Centro Council member leads the way in the community
To celebrate Black History Month, we are highlighting different community leaders who are making a difference. This week, we recognize and shine a…
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