City of Somerton to host Fourth of July Celebration
Sunrise anchor Samantha Byrd spoke to the city’s Special Events Coordinator on what to expect for this Friday’s…
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Boy dies while hiking a mountain trail in the heat
Phoenix police say that a 10-year-old boy is now dead after being airlifted from a valley hiking trail Tuesday…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Patrolling beyond the hot and dry desert
Out of the more than 100 miles of desert that Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents oversee. there’s one area, where they can not travel by…
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Arizona abortion advocates submits signatures to state’s secretary
During Wednesday’s press conference, they said that they have 822,460 petition signatures to deliver to state lawmakers at the State House in Phoenix…
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Fire in Northern California causes residents to evacuate
The fast moving fire has burned dozens of homes and approximately 13,000 residents in the area were ordered to evacuate on…
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FIRST ALERT: Excessive heat through the week with sweltering days still on the way
The Desert Southwest is under a Weather Authority First Alert to prepare us for the intense heat that will take over later this week. Heat Warnings…
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Local Veteran Home hosts a Fourth of July celebration for its residents
The Arizona State Veteran Home in Yuma hosted its Fourth of July…
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Yuma attorney earns Arizona Public Defender Association “Lifetime Achievement Award”
One of our own local legal defenders was recognized by the Arizona Public Defender…
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Bronny James says he can handle ‘amplified’ pressure of playing for Lakers with his famous father
Now that the 19-year-old son of LeBron James has been selected by the Los Angeles Lakers anyway, Bronny says he can still handle all the extra…
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Yuma County receives update on major projects
Yuma County is planning on spending $250 million on over 100 projects over the next five…
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Yuma to see water rate increase take effect in August
A water and wastewater rate increase approved by the City of Yuma is going into effect August…
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City of Somerton invites you to its 4th of July celebration on Friday
The City of Somerton will be hosting the 4th of July Celebration on Friday July 5 from 7 p.m.- 12 a.m. at Council Ave…
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Parents react to Brawley student death
Parents are upset over the passing of a Brawley Union High School (BUHS) student who died after a medical emergency on campus they feel could have…
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AZ Representative District 25 candidate’s residence questioned
With the Arizona primary election right around the corner, some Yuma community members are raising concerns about one specific local candidate…
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Tucson man gets 16-month prison term for threatening a mass shooting at the University of Arizona
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A Tucson man was sentenced Tuesday to 16 months in federal prison for threatening a mass shooting at the University of Arizona…
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Sentencing for former President Trump delayed
Now, the criminal sentencing is scheduled to take place on September 18, less than two months before the November 5 presidential…
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City of Yuma recognized by GFOA for financial reporting
In a press release, the award recognizes governments that “receive three GFOA awards in the same year,” and are considered “the highest form of…
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Controlled burns in north Yuma County
Smoke was seen north of Yuma County due to controlled burns, according to Rural Metro Fire Department…
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Grand Opening for new Kari Lake offices in Downtown Yuma
Republican U.S. Senate Candidate Kari Lake was in Yuma for the Grand Opening of her new resource office in Downtown…
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Los Angeles Lakers introduce their NBA Draft picks
According to NBC News, Bronny James, the eldest son of NBA basketball star LeBron James, and Dalton Knecht were introduced at Tuesday’s press…
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