Paul Petersen pleads guilty to Arizona charges in adoption fraud scheme
Former Maricopa County Assessor Paul Petersen pleads guilty to Arizona charges on Thursday in an adoption fraud…
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Sonora reports 270 new coronavirus cases, 19 deaths
Health officials report 270 new coronavirus cases along with 19 new…
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Supreme Court blocks Trump cancellation of DACA
The U.S. Supreme Court rules Thursday that the Trump administration cannot carry out its plan to shut down the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals…
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Yuma’s Most Wanted-June 22, 2020
The Yuma Police Department advises the community to call your local law enforcement agency if you have any information that will lead to the arrest…
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Woman attempting to avoid immigration checkpoint arrested
A woman is arrested along with two undocumented immigrants after trying to avoid the immigration checkpoint on Highway…
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1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits
About 1.5 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, a historically high number, even as the economy increasingly…
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Crews on Arizona wildfires contend with wind-driven flames
Wildfires in Arizona are typical this time of year, but high winds have been a key factor in driving the size of the blazes that are threatening…
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Car Caravan encourages people to fill out 2020 census
The Comite Civico Del Valle Inc organized a car caravan to drive through Seeley and four other small towns in Imperial County to encourage people to…
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Yuma County mayors talk masks
San Luis Mayor Gerardo Sanchez wasted no time acting on Governor Doug Ducey’s decision to allow individual jurisdictions to decided how to handle a…
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Paradise Casino reopens, reaches full capacity
Paradise Casino reopened its doors to players and visitors today. The casino overhauled the entire game floor to enhance social distancing…
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Former Yuma Catholic teacher pleads guilty to sex charges
A former Yuma Catholic teacher pleaded guilty Wednesday to multiple charges of luring a minor for sex. …
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Ducey allows local leaders to mandate masks
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced Wednesday afternoon he will give the state’s cities and counties the power to enact measures that will make…
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Local police agencies react to president’s executive order
The Yuma Police Department (YPD) and the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) does not condone the use of unnecessary force.…
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Yuma County sees another spike in coronavirus cases
After a one-day dip in new coronavirus cases, the Yuma County Health District (YCHD) confirmed another 170 cases on…
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ECRMC increases ICU capacity
EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY), The El Centro Regional Medical Center is expanding its ICU capacity to treat COVID-19 patients. The hospital received…
Continue Reading Groups, elected leaders, and concerned citizens push to make masks a requirement
A group of Arizona medical professionals is urging Republican Gov. Doug Ducey to take steps like requiring masks in public to slow a major increase…
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COVID-19 vaccine to be tested first among US troops
U.S. service members would be the first ones to receive the vaccine against COVID-19 if one is proven to be safe and…
Continue Reading Imperial County coronavirus surge sees slight decline
Finally a little positive news from the Imperial County Public Health Department (ICPHD).…
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Smugglers caught sawing through the border wall
Human smugglers keep damaging the Mexicali-Calexico border wall as they continue to enter the…
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Yuma County sees an increase in unrelated coronavirus deaths
The Yuma County Sheriffs Office (YCSO) confirms an increase in deaths for the Yuma County this year, not including those who have passed from…
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