Mexico: 2 more mass bad-alcohol poisonings, up to 40 die
Authorities said as many as 40 people died after drinking methanol in two states in central Mexico, the latest in a series of mass bad-alcohol…
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Yuma’s Most Wanted-May 18, 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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Arizona sees doubling of inmates testing positive for virus
The number of inmates in Arizona’s prisons who have tested positive for the coronavirus reached 121 on Wednesday, twice as many as earlier this…
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Yuma man arrested in connection with Foothills burglary
A Yuma man is behind bars accused of burglarizing a Foothills home and threatening the man who lives…
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San Luis police officer tests positive for coronavirus
San Luis Mayor Gerardo Sanchez took to social media late Tuesday afternoon to confirm one of the city’s police officers has tested positive for…
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Local softball star remains positive during spring sports season cancellation
The simple phrase of ‘no days off’ could very well describe senior student-athlete Janyssa…
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Desert Southwest Comeback: Yuma CrossFit gym begins reopening under new safety protocols
On Wednesday, all gyms and fitness classes can reopen, with physical distancing and enhanced sanitation required under CDC…
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More than 40 new cases of coronavirus in Imperial County
Imperal County health officials confirmed 44 more cases of coronavirus in the Valley Tuesday…
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Imperial County hospitals seek urgent relief funding
Hospitals across California have lost nearly $14 billion dollars in revenue as they continue to respond and make room for COVID-19 surges at their…
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Taxi drivers at the border struggling during the pandemic
The U.S. Mexico border is usually busy with travelers, street vendors, and taxi drivers.…
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Local prison food contractor tests positive for coronavirus
Trinity Services Group (TSG), a food contractor for Arizona State Prison Complex in Yuma, confirms one of its employees, who works in the prison…
Continue Reading Local prison sees rise in COVID-19 cases from one day to the next
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry (ADCRR) announced Wednesday 34 inmates have tested positive for coronavirus at the…
Continue Reading One more coronavirus death in Yuma County
Health officials confirmed the county’s fourth death from coronavirus…
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Families of Mexicali inmates fear for their health amid outbreak
Families of inmates raise concerns due to the 39 suspected cases of coronavirus and 3 deaths at the Center for Social Reintegration (CERESO) in…
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Desert Southwest Comeback: JCPenney among retailers to open in Yuma
Governor Doug Ducey gave permission for non-essential retailers to reopen for business, and JCPenny in Yuma is included.…
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WATCH NOW: Rep. Grijalva hosts roundtable on environmental protection
Chairman Raul Grijalva holds a Livestream roundtable on Wednesday at 9 a.m. to discuss how communities around the country are stepping up to protect…
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2 women caught with cocaine under clothes
Two cocaine smugglers were arrested last weekend at the immigration checkpoint near Quartzsite.…
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¡Todos Contamos! / We all Count! Sweepstakes for San Luis residents
San Luis residents are invited to participate in the Todos Contamos/We All Count Sweepstakes, an effort to ensure an accurate count in the City of…
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Arizona governor opens the door for pro sports return in the state
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has opened the door for professional sports to return to the…
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19-year-old injured in drive-by shooting in Yuma
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) is looking for the suspect who shot a 19-year-old man late Tuesday…
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