Reactions to announcement of first American Pope
Locals and more shared their reactions to Cardinal Robert Prevost being elected as Pope Leo…
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Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes first ever American Pope
White smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel Thursday morning to signal the election from the Catholic…
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Yuma Catholic softball walks it off in quarterfinals
Yuma Catholic softball walks it off to take down Valley Christian in the 3A…
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Temperatures are warming to the triple digits!
A strong ridge of high pressure will take over later this week, leading to our temperatures well above average and in the low 100s by…
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Kidisthenics Gym opens in El Centro to support kids with autism
Kidisthenics, located at Yellowstone Plaza, is now open and offers a safe and supportive space for children to build confidence and reduce…
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SBDC celebrates Small Business Week with “Buy Local” campaign
In celebration of National Small Business Week, the Arizona Western College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is reminding the Yuma community…
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Onvida Health’s internal scholarship program helps employee reach her goals
Martinez says as a mother, military spouse, and full-time nursing assistant, stopping work to further her education was a stretch.…
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Local truck drivers react to Trump executive order to enforce English proficiency
A new executive order from the Trump Administration is drawing attention across the trucking…
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Yuma nurses honored at Arizona Western College
Nearly 30 Arizona Western College nursing students were inducted into the Organization of Associate Degree Nurses Honor…
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Teen arrested in Imperial County after riding electric bike on highway
The Imperial Police Department (IPD) says a 14-year-old boy was riding his e-bike on Highway 96 when he was spotted by a…
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Relay for Life Survivor & Caregiver Gala to be held in June
American Cancer Society will be hosting the Relay for Life Survivor & Caregiver Gala for the fourth year in a…
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Arizona legislature passes HB2112
House Bill (HB) 2112 is sponsored by State Representative Nick Kupper (R-District 25) and it is to hold “adult websites accountable if they fail to…
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Black smoke seen emanating from Sistine Chapel, no pope elected
The highly-secretive process to elect the next pope is underway in Vatican City Wednesday. The conclave began with Holy Mass inside the Vatican, and…
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Six people arrested in Arizona for child sexual abuse
FBI Phoenix said the arrests were part Operation Restore Justice, which was coordinated by FBI field offices across the country, with 205 people…
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Locals react to using REAL IDs to travel
Beginning May 7, 2025, travelers are required to use the REAL ID or any other accepted forms of identification when boarding flights as well as…
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How a new Pope is chosen: A step-by-step look at the Papal Conclave
As the Catholic Church prepares to elect its next spiritual leader, here’s a detailed look at the centuries-old ritual of the papal conclave, an…
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Teen arrested for making school shooting threats in Imperial County
ICSO said they received information Tuesday from the Quechan Police Department (QPD) about a social media post regarding a potential shooting threat…
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Local organizations searching for volunteers needed for national softball tournament
AWC says the NJCAA Division I Softball World Series is taking place at Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex from Monday, May 19 to Saturday, May…
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REAL ID required for air travel in U.S. now in effect
According to the Department of Homeland Security, starting Wednesday, certain standard driver’s licenses and other identification cards will no…
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Five people charged following human smuggling operation in California
Five people are facing charges for what turned out to be a deadly attempt to smuggle migrants into the United States. On Monday, a panga boat…
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