President of the Yuma County Water Users Association Retires
Jim Cuming, President of the Yuma Water Users Association, retires after over 40 years of service.…
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Biden asks Congress for $33 billion in aid to Ukraine as war enters new phase
President Joe Biden on Thursday asked Congress for a $33 billion supplemental funding bill aimed at supporting Ukraine over the next several months…
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Report shows U.S. left behind $7 billion of military equipment in Afghanistan
A new Defense Department report estimates the military left behind nearly $7 billion worth of equipment in Afghanistan when it withdrew last year.…
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Moderna seeks emergency use authorization for Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months through 5 years
Moderna is seeking emergency use authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration for its Covid-19 vaccine for children 6 months through 5…
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More than 20,000 Ukrainians processed at U.S.-Mexico border with some rights
Since mid-March, the Department of Homeland Security processed more than 20,000 Ukrainians at the U.S.-Mexico…
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Arizona man facing murder charges for 1989 cold case
A man is facing murder and sexual assault charges in Arizona connected to two decades-old cold…
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Lake Mead water line no longer high enough to pump water from intake valves
More fallout from the climate change-driven drought in the…
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Kari Lake, candidate for Governor, visits Yuma
Just like the weather, the Governor’s race is heating up with Kari Lake visiting…
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Congressman discusses health care concerns after meeting in Imperial County
Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) discussed regional health concerns during a Congressional…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Year of the Tigers
The Imperial High School girls basketball team had a magical and record setting journey this season making it all the way to the CIF State…
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Department of Homeland Security releases report on treatment of immigrants at Yuma Sector holding facility
The Department of Homeland Security says the Yuma Sector is generally meeting standards when it comes to processing immigrants. But when it came to…
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Man arrested for attempting to smuggle meth, heroin on Highway 86
U.S. Customs and Border Protections says a man was arrested at the Highway 86 checkpoint for attempting to smuggle illegal…
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Econo Lodge murder trial declared a mistrial, jury unable to reach verdict
After nearly one month of arguments from the state and defense, the murder trial against Izak Lucero ended in a mistrial after the jury could not…
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Yuma’s first career and trades experience
The Yuma Southwest Contractors Association (YCSA) is hosting its first career and trades experience.…
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Derek Chauvin appeals his murder conviction in the death of George Floyd
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has asked the state Court of Appeals to overturn his conviction for the 2020 murder of George Floyd,…
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Imperial Irrigation District campaign heats up
Candidates for the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) are starting to make their voices heard for the June 7 elections.…
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Homeland Security secretary set to testify as immigration takes center stage in midterms
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas faces off Wednesday with Congress in a series of high-profile hearings that will put the…
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Relay for Life of Yuma County event coming soon
The Relay for Life Foundation will host a celebratory lap at Desert Sun Stadium on April…
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YRMC systems still down, but are a work-in-progress
This past Monday, the Yuma Regional Medical System (YRMC) had its computer systems…
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YCSO warns residents of arrest warrant scam
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) has received an influx of calls regarding a warrant scam—where individuals impersonating a YCSO employee…
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