Former Border Patrol agent and fiancée sentenced for defrauding SNAP, WIC programs
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said a Border Patrol agent and his fiancée have been sentenced to 36 months of supervised…
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Tracking lingering humidity & storm chances into Friday
We still have humid conditions and storm potential heading into Friday. However, I am tracking much drier and more comfortable conditions for the…
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YUHSD receives $14,000 grant from Albertsons Companies Foundation
In a press release, superintendents within YUHSD “were invited to apply for the grant” in an effort to give back to the community following the…
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Brawley back-to-school event helps families beat high cost of supplies
The event aimed to ease the growing financial burden on local households during a time when inflation continues to drive up the cost of everyday…
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Yuma man arrested in connection to missing teen’s murder
The man was arrested before 10 a.m. Thursday, in the area of S. Avenue 12E and W. 36th Place, about three miles from where the girl’s body was found,…
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Crews in Imperial County work to repair damage left behind by storms
The storms brought strong winds and heavy rain, knocking down power poles and leaving thousands without…
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New World screwworm cases being monitored
Cattle exports from Mexico to Arizona were halted as a precaution, but they’re expected to resume by the end of this…
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ECH searches for volunteers
Exceptional Community Hospital’s (ECH) new Ambassador Program is open for adults to volunteer their time to welcome and help people have a better…
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Yuma man convicted of fatally shooting his friend sentenced
20-year-old Keith Simmons will serve four years in prison for negligent homicide and 1.5 years for unlawful discharge of a weapon. The sentences will…
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Yuma man who pleaded guilty to sexual assault sentenced
39-year-old Ricardo Meza will spend more than five years behind bars after accepting a plea agreement last…
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Trial dates set for former Yuma doctor accused of sexually abusing his patients
39-year-old Edsel Sandoval’s trial will begin April 6, 2027, and will go until May 7,…
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Ticket holder in Illinois wins over $1 billion Powerball jackpot
The winner can take the $1.04 billion prize as an annuity paid over 29 years, or choose a lump sum of about $450.5 million before…
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Tech companies to face thousands of lawsuits over social media addiction
A U.S. appeals court ruled Monday that suits against Meta, Google, TikTok and other companies will proceed over claims that the platforms are…
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Tracking humid conditions and storm chances into Thursday with drier days ahead
We are still in for humid conditions and storm chances into Thursday. I am tracking drier air and slightly warmer temperatures for the…
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Mosquito season brings West Nile virus concern in Yuma County
Peak mosquito season in Arizona happens during the hot, humid summer months, from July through September, and already we’re seeing some West Nile…
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IID reports power outages in Imperial County
The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) says they are “experiencing scattered power outages in several areas”…
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Local leader steps up to support Yuma nonprofits with new role at ACF
The Arizona Community Foundation (ACF) has named longtime Yuma resident Lisa Ball as the new Regional Director for its Yuma…
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Imperial County pushes for $8.5 million to fix crumbling bridges under state of emergency
The structural crisis is heavily impacting the community, causing restricted farming routes, delayed school bus commutes, and dangerous traffic…
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Staying safe from Cyclosporaisis
As the Cyclospora outbreak continues, health officials are reminding people in Yuma County to take precautions when handling and eating fresh…
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Yuma woman facing eviction after SSDI were cut following overpayment
A Yuma native says she is being forced out of her home after her Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits were cut, leaving her unable to…
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