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YCSO holds 38th Annual Awards Presentation and Recognition Ceremony

April 1, 2025 12:36 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Miriam Ordonez

In a press release, the ceremony took place at Britain Farm last Friday, and over 250 employees, volunteers, family and friends attended the…

Locals attend 73rd Annual Yuma County Fair

April 1, 2025 11:32 AM Dillon Fuhrman, Eduardo Morales

The fair is taking place as the Yuma County Fairgrounds, with gates opening on Tuesday at 3:00 p.m., and will run through Sunday…

Sign at the KFC on 4th Avenue falls over

April 1, 2025 11:18 AM Dillon Fuhrman, Abraham Retana, Melissa Zaremba, Miriam Ordonez, Scott Gross

Due to the strong winds, the sign at the KFC on Fourth Avenue fell over Tuesday. According to a KFC employee, the sign went down at around 10:15 a.m.…

Smuggler in critical condition after attempting to run away from Border Patrol

April 1, 2025 9:22 AM Dillon Fuhrman, Miriam Ordonez

A U.S. citizen is in critical condition after attempting to smuggle migrants and flee from U.S. Border Patrol agents, “resulting in a rollover crash…

U.S. Border Patrol agents assist AZDPS with fatal rollover

April 1, 2025 9:06 AM Dillon Fuhrman, Miriam Ordonez

In a press release, AZDPS sent a request for help just before 5:00 a.m. Sunday at the offramp of Interstate 8 and Butterfield Road near Gila Bend…

Five Costco employees in Arizona injured after smoothie machine malfunctions

April 1, 2025 6:28 AM NBC News, Danyelle Burke North, Dillon Fuhrman

A smoothie machine malfunctioned at a Costco in Marana, which led to five people being taken to the hospital, the Northwest Fire Department…

Tucson Sector agents arrest teens for smuggling attempt

April 1, 2025 6:02 AM Valeria Rodriguez, Dillon Fuhrman

In a post to Facebook, the 18-year-old driver initially fled from agents at the Border Patrol Tucson Sector area, but stopped when her vehicle was…

Two Kofa soccer players commit to college programs

March 31, 2025 9:37 PM Luis Lopez

Both Axel Martinez and Valeria Andrade are moving onto the next level, as each credit their respective programs for getting them onto college…

FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Tracking gusty winds and dust through Tuesday night

March 31, 2025 3:44 PM Melissa Zaremba

We have seasonably warm temperatures, but a strong weather system is going to keep the Desert Southwest windy and dusty conditions the next few days.…

Pet Talk: Meet Truffle

April 1, 2025 10:19 AM Melissa Zaremba

Meet our Pet of the Week!🐶 Truffle is an adorable pup who is looking for a forever home🏠 Click below to learn more about…

Local organizers remember César Chávez

March 31, 2025 8:04 PM Adrik Vargas

Event organizers say this day of action is about more than just remembering César Chávez. It’s about equipping the community with knowledge and…

MCAS Yuma Marines make heroic desert rescue

March 31, 2025 5:58 PM Manoah Tuiasosopo, Danyelle Burke North

During a routine flight training last month, Marines aboard a King Stallion Helicopter spotted a man stranded in the California desert near…

Fundraiser takes place supporting law enforcement K-9 Units in Yuma

March 31, 2025 5:53 PM Manoah Tuiasosopo

All month long, locals had the opportunity to purchase a rubber duck to participate in a race. The owner of the duck who wins the race would receive…

Lori Vallow Daybell trial begins over death of ex-husband

March 31, 2025 11:00 AM Marcos Icahuate, CBS News, Dillon Fuhrman, Miriam Ordonez, NBC News

The trial of Lori Vallow Daybell has begun with jury selection Monday. The “Doomsday Mom” is on trial with a charge of conspiracy to commit murder in…

Child in California dies after dental procedure

March 31, 2025 2:27 PM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

The procedure happened earlier this month at Dreamtime Dentistry in Vista, California, near San Diego, and it’s still unclear if the dental procedure…