Heat-related deaths lower in Mexicali compared to 2024
The border city has only seen four heat-related deaths. Compare that to 47 heat-related deaths last…
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Yuma locals prepare for dangerous heat warnings
According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, heat causes more death that any other weather-related event in the United…
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YFD shares how they protect firefighters from the heat
With possible record breaking temperatures Wednesday, and Thursday, the Yuma Fire Department shares how they keep their crews…
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Brawley introduces first robot police dog in Imperial County
Brawley Police Chief Jimmy Duran says the idea is to help protect officers and anyone around a dangerous…
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El Centro police patrolling e-bikes after several complaints
The El Centro Police Department (ECPD) is stepping up its patrols after receiving several complaints about…
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Parents concerned after Yuma school bus catches fire on Interstate 8
On Tuesday evening, a school bus caught fire on Interstate Eight near Araby Road. Thankfully, there were no injuries reported. However, the incident…
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Medical Minutes: Importance of heat illness awareness
Dr. Donald Hubbard, medical director and emergency medicine physician at Exceptional Community Hospital Yuma, helps us recognize the signs of heat…
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Fire takes out key route connecting Cibola to Yuma
The wooden bridge collapsed Friday after flames swept through the area, burning at least five acres. It was the fastest way out of town for…
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Housing to be provided for low income Yuma families
The Housing America Corporations says they provide affordable housing either by homeownership or rental subsidy through our apartment…
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August is Overdose Awareness Month
Sonoran Prevention Works is an Arizona non-profit that focuses on harm reduction, a strategy aimed at reducing the harmful consequences of drug use…
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K9 OPS Foundation donates to Yuma Police Department
Helping local police train K9s. The K9 Officer Partner Support (OPS) Foundation donated a bite suit to the Yuma Police…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Extreme Heat warning throughout the desert
An Excessive Heat Warning is NOW in effect for both Yuma and Imperial Counties, until 8 p.m. Friday for the major heat risks and highs up to 118…
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Yuma’s Father-Daughter Ball to return in September
The ball will be hosted by Parks and Recreation on Saturday, September 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Hillton Garden Inn Pivot Point…
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Local organizations to host Back to Work event
Cristina’s Closet and ARIZONA@WORK are partnering for the Back to Work event planned for August 12 from 9 a.m. to 12…
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Fire destroys marketplace in San Luis, Mexico
Multiple firefighters responded to the scene, which was close to the center of the city. Several homes and vehicles were also damaged, but no…
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Gloria Allred holds press conference with victim of Jeffrey Epstein
According to a press release obtained by NBC News, the victim is said to be “the first person have documented proof” of her filing a police report…
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Five shot in shooting at Fort Stewart, suspect in custody
A social media post for the U.S. Army base later said the shooter was no longer a threat and had been taken into…
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President Trump announces Apple will invest $100 billion in U.S. manufacturing
The additional $100 billion adds to a previous $500 billion the tech giant committed to growing its domestic…
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Imperial County strike team deployed to assist with Rosa Fire
The Imperial County Firefighter’s Association says a strike team was deployed to assist with the Rosa…
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Dangers of leaving your kids in hot cars
The Yuma Fire Department (YFD) and Rural Metro Fire are warning the community about the dangers of leaving kids in hot…
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