Mexicali boy drowns in public pool, summer program suspended
The boy drowned Wednesday morning when he was finishing a swimming class. His mother, a paramedic at the Sports Institute, was the one who…
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Airlines, banks and hospitals affected by global technology outage
The cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike says the outage related to Microsoft cloud-based services was not caused by a security incident or…
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YFD responds to local furniture store caught on fire
In a press release, the fire took place in the area of West 32nd Street, near the Big Curve, at around 5:30pm on…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Tracking excessive heat through Sunday with a touch of humidity
A First Alert Action Day is in effect through Sunday due to the excessive heat. Another surge of moisture will move in bringing back higher humidity…
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Doctors for President Biden provide update on his health after testing positive for COVID
In a statement released by the White House on Friday, his doctor, Kevin O’Connor, said the president has a loose cough and hoarseness, but his lungs…
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Locals react to news anchor Lou Dobbs’ death
Dobbs began his career as a police and fire reporter in Yuma for KBLU in the 1970s, then moved up to Phoenix and later Seattle, joining CNN in 1980…
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YRMC employee formally charged in sexual extortion
24-year-old Ismael Perez Jr. appeared in court on Friday, where he is charged with three felony counts, including alleged computer…
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Seven people injured following three-vehicle crash
In a press release, the crash happened at around 4:10pm Thursday in the area of South Avenue 3E and East County 14th Street, and the Yuma County…
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Border Patrol agents seize 450 pounds of liquid methamphetamine
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a 31-year-old Mexican citizen suspected of “smuggling 450 pounds of methamphetamine,” according to a…
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Arizona leaders react to R.N.C
Arizona State Representative Tim Dunn and Democratic Strategist Karl Gentles both tuned in and came away with mixed…
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FIRST ALERT: Excessive heat and humidity for the weekend and watching for rain chances
We have excessive heat and some humidity for the weekend. Heat warnings are issued and will go into effect by Friday. Plus, I’m tracking higher rain…
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Food Safety in Agriculture
Agriculture is one of the main industries in the desert southwest, but before the product can even be served, it must be…
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U.S. Marshals East Valley Task Force investigates officer-involved shooting
In a press release, the U.S. Marshals East Valley Task Force were “attempting to a fugitive wanted by the Chandler Police…
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Need school supplies? Head over to the Back to School Rodeo event for free items
The 30th annual Back to School Rodeo is Saturday July 20 at the Yuma Civic Center from 9 a.m. – 1…
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Haystack fire suspect in court
The man accused of setting a large haystack on fire made his first court…
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Yuma 3rd grader wins “My Picture-Perfect Career” Arizona photo contest
One Yuma third grader was chosen from over 100 entries across the state for the second annual “K” through 12 “My Picture-Perfect Career”…
Continue Reading Lou Dobbs, veteran cable news anchor who got his start in Yuma, dies at 78
News host, journalist and anchor Lou Dobb, who got his start in Yuma, has passed away at the age of…
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Yuma Test Center welcomes new commander
On Thursday morning, the Yuma Test Center at the Yuma Proving Ground held a change of command…
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Central Union High School District appoints two leadership positions
The Central Union High School District has new leaders for Assistant Superintendent of Business Services and Athletic Director &…
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Nearly $800,000 in unreported cash found in spare tire at Calexico Port of Entry
Officers at the Calexico Port of Entry found hundreds of thousands in cash hidden in a vehicle during inspection, according to U.S. Customs and…
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