Growers are on alert for invasive insect species
Two new invasive insect species present a danger to the region’s crops and have cotton growers on…
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Father and sister of victim appear in court after accusations of murder in Yuma
On Tuesday, the father and sister accused of murdering a Yuma man over the weekend appeared in court for the first…
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Meteorological Summer recap and rankings 2025
Data and rankings have been released from NOAA for meteorological summer 2025 (Jun-Jul-Aug) for the United States. See where we are ranked for our…
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Texas Roadhouse teams up with Kyler Murphy Foundation for statewide fundraiser
From 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday, 20 locations across Arizona, including Yuma, will donate 10% of each bill when guests mention the…
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More than 50 containers fall off cargo ship and into the water at Port of Long Beach
The Coast Guard said nearly 70 containers from the cargo ship “Mississippi” were in the water. Cardboard boxes and other items were bobbing alongside…
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YFD to hold its annual flag tribute to honor lives lost on 9/11
Displayed on the lawn outside Yuma Fire Station #2, each of the flags represent the first responders who died on 9/11. The flags will be displayed…
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Calexico PD investigates rise in Hyundai and Kia thefts
According to a press release, the thefts reflect similar patterns seen nationwide “where certain Hyundai and Kia models,” particularly Sonatas and…
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Michael Pratt, GirlsDoPorn owner, sentenced to 27 years in prison
GirlsDoPorn owner Michael Pratt was sentenced to 27 years in prison Monday for sex trafficking hundreds of…
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Tips for voting in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District Special General Election
Yuma County Recorder David Lara shares important reminders for the upcoming Special General Election for Arizona’s 7th Congressional…
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9/11 Heroes Run to honor Veterans and fallen heroes
The 9/11 Heroes Run is taking place Saturday, September 13, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., at the Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex East Parking…
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Two high school football players in California leave field with concussions
A high school football team in California is back on the practice field this week while two of their players are still recovering from concussions…
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US job growth through March was significantly weaker than previously thought
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — The American jobs market has been running in a much lower gear than previously thought, according to a…
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House committee release image of a suggestive birthday message President Trump allegedly sent to Jeffrey Epstein
As President Donald Trump keeps his sights on crime and immigration, a first look at a birthday message he allegedly wrote in 2003 to the late sex…
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Six homes destroyed after fire burns through California neighborhood
According to Cal Fire, the fire began mid-afternoon Monday in Lakeside. It burned just over five acres, destroying multiple…
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Tracking a drying and slight cooling trend this week
After last week’s huge storm, we are in for a dry, calm, and sunny week ahead. Tracking a slight cooldown by the middle of the…
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Local fosters mentorship & community through Yuma Adult Flag Football League
Local dad and mental health advocate Keith Francis was looking for an adult flag football league when he first moved to Yuma. He couldn’t find one,…
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The Best Taquito opens second location in San Luis, Arizona
On Friday, September 5, they held a grand opening at Eddie’s Food and Drink in San Luis, Arizona. The new restaurant is right off of Avenue E and…
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Locals react to murder of Yuma man on Almond Avenue
Deputies say the suspects are the victim’s father and his sister. The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) says both suspects have been booked and…
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Calexico man accused of murdering his girlfriend is heading to trial
48-year-old Agustine Baca III appeared in court last week for his arrangement on murder charge with allegations of a weapon used during the murder of…
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California officials respond to SCOTUS ruling on immigration stops in Los Angeles
California officials are holding a press conference Monday to respond to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on immigration stops in Los…
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