Massive dust storm in Arizona causes significant damage
A towering wall of dust swallowed parts of Phoenix Monday evening, plunging the city into near-zero…
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Toddler death suspect out on bond; appears in court after missing three hearings
The father of the two-year-old victim, Jose Hernandez, posted a $35,000 bond on Saturday and is now out of…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY:Â Heavy showers hit the desert southwest
A flood watch and warning went into effect for parts of Imperial and Yuma counties. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), showers and…
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Imperial County races to get ready for Special Election
On the ballot is Proposition 50, which asks voters to decide on new congressional maps that could redraw districts and potentially create five…
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Firefighters battle brush fire near Dome Valley
The Wellton Fire Department says the fire was located on the River Bottom near Avenue 16 E, between County Fifth and Sixth streets near the Dome…
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Several Imperial County roads closed due to storm damage
The Imperial County Department of Public Works has announced road closures due to storm…
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Storm causes power outages throughout Desert Southwest
Nearly 2,000 customers have been affected by a power outage in Yuma, according to…
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Highlighting American Legion Post 19 in Yuma
The post has been serving Veterans, active-duty service members, and the Yuma community for over a…
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City of Yuma to host Ninth Annual Mayors’ International Bike Ride
According to a press release, the event takes place Saturday, October 25 at 8:00 a.m. at the Yuma Civic Center parking…
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Yuma City Hall to close for Labor Day
As a result, trash collection in the city will be delayed by one day, but curbside recycling will operate as…
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Attorney General Kris Mayes announces lawsuit against real estate scam in Arizona
According to a press release, Edward Trenton Albarracin (aka Trenton Edwards) and Gretchen Marie Zamjahn (aka Gretchen Edwards) are being sued for…
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Yuma man arrested for aggravated assault
According to a press release, deputies responded to the area of S. Avenue C and W. Linda Lane, near the Love of Grace Church, at around 8:06 a.m.…
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NBCUniversal Local’s ‘Clear The Shelters’ returns for its 11th year
NBCUniversal Local’s nationwide pet adoption and donation initiative, “Clear The Shelters,” returns for its 11th consecutive year. It started August…
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Phoenix-bound American Airlines flight diverts after a fire breaks out on the plane
Flight 357 took off from Philadelphia Saturday, but was forced to make an emergency landing at Dulles International…
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Colorado River water access faces uncertainty
The Colorado River is the lifeline of the southwest. However, after more than two decades of drought, water levels have dropped to historic lows, and…
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YPD offers tips for driving in the rain
With the rain and high winds expected in Yuma this week, YPD says drivers should start off by checking tire treads and pressure before…
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Bear chasers at Yosemite National Park keep the animals wild
Yosemite National Park is home to hundreds of black bears, but rangers say tourists are posing a risk to their livelihoods, and share how Yosemite…
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High wind gusts opening potential for poor air quality as extreme heat warning nears its end
A few strong storms will be possible Sunday, primarily between Phoenix and Yuma, with high winds and blowing dust as the main threats, according to…
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CD7 candidate Adelita Grijalva holds meet and greet in Somerton
Adelita Grijalva hosted a meet and greet at 85350 Sports & Pizzeria from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., where she got to know people living in Yuma County…
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New Hampshire senator on famine crisis in Gaza
Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday while visitng Amman, Jordan about the famine crisis in…
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