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Border Patrol agents arrest convicted human smuggler smuggling migrants

July 16, 2021 1:03 PM Sumiko Keil, Mercedes Martinez

Border Patrol agents catch a convicted human smuggler in the act in Yuma.…

Imperial County health officials recommend indoor masking

July 16, 2021 3:53 PM Caleb J. Fernández

The Imperial County Public Health Department (ICPHD) announces Friday that health officials are recommending the continued use of masks/face…

Federal judge blocks new DACA applications and says program is illegal

July 17, 2021 11:44 AM CNN Newsource

By Priscilla Alvarez, Tierney Sneed and Rachel Janfaza, CNN A federal judge in Texas on Friday ruled that Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, the…

Person of interest found near Salton Sea

July 16, 2021 1:18 PM Wiley Jawhary, Mercedes Martinez

A suspect doused himself with gasoline on Thursday near the Salton Sea after deputies say he was wanted on several search…

EXCLUSIVE: Inside look at border patrol control center

July 15, 2021 8:08 PM Cody Lee

We’re getting exclusive access inside the main operating hub that gives Yuma Sector Border Patrol an overhead look at almost every mile of the…

Governor Ducey issues state of emergency in Coconino County

July 16, 2021 11:07 AM Sumiko Keil

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey issued a declaration of emergency in Coconino County of $200,000 for response efforts in response to the flash…

Flash flood in Grand Canyon leaves one dead

July 16, 2021 7:49 AM Sumiko Keil, The Associated Press

Police say one person who went missing from a rafting trip in the Grand Canyon during a flash flood is…

Flagstaff floods prompt state of emergency

July 16, 2021 4:55 AM Dominique Newland, CNN

The water was pouring in the front door and all we could do is try to block the door and keep more water from coming…

Humane Society of Yuma struggling to keep up with number of pets coming in

July 15, 2021 7:50 PM Luis Lopez

On Tuesday the humane society of Yuma announced its shelter is at full capacity, and it’s had a major effect on operations for the…

ICSO: Crime syndicate bust turns up stolen merchandise and child porn

July 15, 2021 7:37 PM Vince Ybarra

The Imperial County Sheriff’s Office (ICSO) says it has uncovered a slew of crimes, and made more than a dozen arrests in connection with them.…

5 migrants found in stash house in Imperial

July 15, 2021 12:15 PM Sumiko Keil, Mercedes Martinez

Agents add this is the second time this year the stash house has been used for human…

Bird’s eye view of illegal border crossing dangers

July 15, 2021 1:51 PM April Hettinger

U.S. Border Patrol agents with Yuma Sector have performed hundreds of rescues this year. Now, here’s an exclusive look at what these rescues look…

Here’s what Bezos’ trip to space will look like

July 20, 2021 5:30 AM Dominique Newland, CNN

Jeff Bezos has announced that he and his brother will be on board his company Blue Origin’s first crewed mission to space. The capsule known as New…

Two missing from Grand Canyon rafting trip

July 15, 2021 10:30 AM Sumiko Keil, The Associated Press

Police searched for two people who went missing after a flash flood on a rafting trip through the Grand Canyon.…

SPECIAL REPORT: The Will to Walk

July 15, 2021 10:08 AM Dominique Newland

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – With the day to day hustle and bustle we may take some things for granted. For example, taking quick trips to the grocery…

Johnson and Johnson recalls some Neutrogena and Aveeno sunscreens after it detects benzene in them

July 15, 2021 7:54 AM CNN

Johnson & Johnson is issuing a voluntary recall for five Neutrogena and Aveeno sunscreen lines in the United States after it said it discovered low…

The death toll in the Surfside condo collapse has risen to 97

July 15, 2021 6:29 PM CNN

By Madeline Holcombe and Amir Vera, CNN Rescue crews have recovered 97 bodies from the rubble of the Surfside, Florida, building collapse; and though…