Arizona to invest in manufacturing worker training programs in rural areas
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona is partnering with the manufacturing industry and local colleges to train potential workers in rural areas of the state.…
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Divided Supreme Court outlaws affirmative action in college admissions, says race can’t be used
A divided Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action in college admissions, declaring race cannot be a factor and forcing institutions…
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Westbound lane restrictions on I-8 in Yuma begin July 2
The Arizona Department of Transportation announced a closure and lane restrictions along Interstate 8 in Yuma beginning July…
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Supreme Court strikes down college affirmative action programs
The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action programs at the University of North Carolina and Harvard in a major victory for…
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Former Google executive enters 2024 US Senate race to succeed California’s Feinstein
Former tech executive Lexi Reese announced Thursday that she is entering California’s 2024 U.S. Senate contest, adding another Democrat to a…
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Historic Arizona mining town backs copper project on land that Native American groups say is sacred
Growing up in a mining family that goes back generations, Mayor Mila Besich knew Oak Flat as the place where she attended union picnics as a girl and…
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Supreme Court solidifies protections for workers who ask for religious accommodations
The Supreme Court is using the case of a Christian mailman who didn’t want to work Sundays to solidify protections for workers who are…
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Over 1,000 evacuees return to Arizona homes with brush fire now 30% contained
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — More than 1,100 people have returned to their homes in northern Scottsdale, a Phoenix suburb, as firefighters declared a…
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Biden on the campaign road touting his “Economic Agenda” despite tanking poll numbers
WASHINGTON (NBC / KYME,KECY-TV) – Dubbed “Bidenomics,” President Biden sets out to the mid-west touting his economic agenda, claiming success over…
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Local fire department prepared for summer heat calls
The summer is in full effect with high temps expected this Fourth of July…
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Witnesses testify in murder hearing
Four witnesses testified in the preliminary hearing of a man accused of murdering his ex-wife in El Centro in…
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Crossroads Mission’s “First Step Center of Excellence” celebrates 15 years
The “First Step Center” is a detox facility that enables people to stabilize from drugs or alcohol by offering a safe environment where individuals…
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Man arrested for possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute
A man was arrested by Imperial police for possessing multiple controlled substances with intent to…
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City of Somerton to host Fourth of July ‘Retro Celebration’
The festivities will take place on Saturday, July 1 with a “Retro” concert, including a “Queen” tribute…
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Wiest Lake to reopen on Friday
After its temporary closure, Wiest Lake will be reopened to the public for recreational…
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Princess Leia gown on auction block for $2 million
The dress, which a movie crewmember rescued, but left crumpled in his attic for decades, is among 1,400 original props and costumes from film and…
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El Centro Aquatic Center has its first joint training of the summer Â
El Centro Fire Department (ECFD), American Medical Response (AMR), and El Centro Aquatic Center lifeguard staff worked together this week for a joint…
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CHP implementing maximum enforcement period for Fourth of July weekend
The California Highway Patrol and the California Office of Traffic Safety are working together to implement a statewide Maximum Enforcement Period to…
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Antelope Union High School District taken over by the state
After five years of overspending their budget, the Antelope Union High School District was taken over by the state.…
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YPD to conduct impaired driving detail on Fourth of July weekend
Starting from Saturday, July 1 to Tuesday, July 4, officers will be patrolling the streets of Yuma, looking to stop and arrest drivers under the…
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