Tracking stronger winds and cooler temperatures
Tracking a lower-pressure system to arrive this weekend, which will result in stronger winds and cooler temperatures.…
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Fire leaves single mother of five homeless — family asking for community help
A fire ripped through a Yuma home, leaving a single mother of five and one on the way left her and other family members displaced and asking for…
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What’s changing for taxpayers this tax season
The IRS is phasing out paper refund checks, a change that could affect how millions of taxpayers receive their money this tax…
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Two Yuma siblings graduate college before starting high school
Lyra and Max Olea, students at Arizona Western College, are set to earn their associate degrees this May. Despite their young age, both are already…
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Star-Spangled Celebration in Yuma for America’s 250th birthday
The Star-Spangled Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, from 3-11 p.m. at Desert Sun Stadium. Ticket prices are $25 plus taxes and fees…
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Local family-owned business opens sandwich shop in restored building
J.T. Bros had a ribbon cutting Thursday. The location is on Fourth Avenue near 26th Street at a restored historic…
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Two drivers found dead in car crash on State Route 98, one passenger sustains major injuries
On April 9, 2026, at about 5:32 a.m., at 34-year-old man was driving a Hyundai Elantra eastbound on State Route…
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Border Patrol agent pleads not guilty in 2022 shooting
A federal grand jury indicted a U.S. Border Patrol agent in connection to a shooting involving an unarmed teenager during an attempted traffic stop…
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Tracking warm weather for now, with cooler and winds ahead
Right now, a ridge of high pressure is staying in place, keeping us warm and dry. Tracking more clouds by Thursday, followed by an incoming…
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Grocery prices continue to strain Yuma families as costs fluctuate
Grocery prices remain a growing concern for families in Yuma, with many everyday items still costing more than they did a year ago. While some prices…
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Flies continue to bug locals — experts offer tips to keep homes pest free
Laura Rosenwald, entomologist with NPMA, said, “A lot of their activity is going to be based on activity they’re going to be looking for food…
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Weather Authority Insider Blog: Year-to-date weather check
So far, 2026 has been an overall very dry year with the warmest temperatures for January, February, and March. Take a our latest year-to-date…
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April is sexual assault awareness month — Amberly’s Place offers support, resources in Yuma County
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This month is a time for survivors, advocates, and the community to come together to speak openly about…
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Yuma locals react to U.S.-Iran ceasefire
With attention on the Strait of Hormuz, some are wondering how the situation could affect gas prices. While some hope for relief, others aren’t…
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Mexicali Star Wars fans attend academy to prepare for lightsaber tournament
The first lightsaber tournament will take place this weekend in Mexicali. It’s a sports discipline that combines fencing and martial arts, inspired…
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From Yuma to space, Artemis ll testing in Yuma
Between 2011 and 2018, the parachutes in the Orion Space Capsule that will bring the astronauts back safely underwent developmental testing at…
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Imperial County inmate found in Mexicali after escaping hospital
The Imperial County Sheriff’s Office confirms Alexandra Meza was found in Mexicali…
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Woman known as ‘Ketamine Queen’ sentenced in connection to Matthew Perry’s death
Jasveen Sangha has admitted to selling Matthew Perry the ketamine that ended up taking his life in…
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Jury selection begins in trial of Yuma man accused of murder
40-year-old Nicholas Harder is charged with murdering 57-year-old Anthony Jordinelli back in May of…
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DHS confirms ICE-involved shooting in California
A statement from DHS says officers were conducting a “targeted vehicle stop” and trying to arrest “Carlos Ivan Mendoza…
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