Trial begins for man accused of murdering two elderly people
Opening statements began Thursday evening for 20-year-old Romeo Jay Arellano’s…
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Imperial County court workers rally for fair pay and better treatment
The workers, who are part of SEIU Local 221, say they’re struggling to keep up with the rising cost of living while continuing to serve the…
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Arizona Western College premieres ‘Eurydice’
The play is a retelling of the classic tale of Orpheus (played by Dylan Potratz) as told from the perspective of the female lead of the story,…
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“WIC” could be affected by government shutdown
With the government shutdown still underway, thousands of people could lose access to food and…
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El Centro Main Street to be partially closed for construction
Main Street, between 11th Street and 12th Street, will be closed to all traffic on November 3 and November 4, from 9 p.m. to 6…
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RV Trailer catches fire on Frontage Road
A sheriff deputy said the driver of the RV heard a popping sound and pulled over, then the fire spread throughout the…
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Yuma High School District receives letter grades for 2024-25 school year
The Yuma High School District announced the grades its received through the Arizona Department of Education…
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‘Rocky Horror’ brings glitter, camp, and chaos to the Yuma stage
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” returned to Yuma, filling the stage with the kind of energy that only this cult classic can summon. The beloved…
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Sen. Kelly’s office helping Arizonans through shutdown
Senator Kelly’s team is offering one-on-one sessions to assist residents with issues involving agencies like Social Security, immigration, and the…
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Tracking warmer-than-normal temperatures for the final days of October
Temperatures will be staying above average and in the 90s for the rest of the week and into early next week.…
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Exceptional Community Hospital hosts Trunk-or-Treat event
It featured cars decorated for Halloween to give out candy to children and many different companies supporting the…
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Scouting Arizona’s annual Trail to Leadership event honors local scouts
The celebration recognized three individuals for their outstanding leadership and service to both the Scouts and the wider Yuma…
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Brawley updates abandoned buildings ordinance
During last week’s regular meeting, Brawley City Council members voted five to zero to move forward with updating the city’s…
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Medical Minutes: Understanding diabetes
Diabetes is one of the most common health conditions in the US, but it can quickly turn serious if blood sugar levels get too high or too…
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Yuma man charged with 12 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor
On September 21, 2025, Yuma police were called about a case involving 25-year-old Michael…
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Man sentenced to over 100 years in prison for child molestation in Yuma
45-year-old Randall Medders was sentenced to 110 years in prison after being found guilty on five counts of child molestation, five counts of sexual…
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Men’s breast cancer awareness in Yuma
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to an end, we want to bring you a special story of one person with local ties currently fighting the…
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Local health provider opens new office in Somerton
Regional Center for Border Health opened an office on Main Street in Somerton. The goal is to provide social services for south county residents all…
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Former Illinois deputy found guilty of murder in Sonya Massey’s death
A jury found Sean Grayson guilty of second-degree murder after jurors deliberated for about 11 hours after closing arguments ended late Tuesday…
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Local high school in Yuma receives grant to support student inventors
Harvest Preparatory Academy (HPA) has been selected as one of only eight high schools in the entire nation to receive a Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam…
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