Pope makes Easter plea for Ukraine peace, cites nuclear risk
On what is supposed to be Christianity’s most joyful day, Pope Francis made an anguished Easter Sunday plea for peace in the “senseless” war in…
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Crash on First Street leaves one person wounded and another dead
Yuma County Sheriffs Office says 43-year-old Maria Villa was driving westbound on First Street when she crossed the center divide for unknown…
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US Army using lessons from Ukraine war to aid own training
In the dusty California desert, U.S. Army trainers are already using lessons learned from Russia’s war against Ukraine as they prepare soldiers for…
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Volunteers gather to make luminarias for cancer victims
On Saturday, those involved with the Fraternal Order of Eagles, a charity organization in the Foothills, got together to make luminarias, a decorated…
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‘This land is in blood’: A Ukraine village digs up the dead
On a quiet street lined with walnut trees was a cemetery with four bodies that hadn’t yet found a…
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Tax Day laggards: Consider filing for extension if in a rush
Millions of Americans wait until the last minute to file their taxes…
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For many, Easter Sunday marks a return to in-person worship
For many U.S. Christians, this weekend marked the first time since 2019 that they gathered in person on Easter…
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US rocked by 3 mass shootings during Easter weekend; 2 dead
Authorities in South Carolina say they are investigating shooting at a club in Hampton County early Sunday that left at least nine people…
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Jerusalem on edge as violence flares at key holy site
Palestinians and Israeli forces clashed in and around the al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem’s Old City for hours on Friday morning, before an uneasy calm…
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Crews fight New Mexico fires as some evacuations lift
Authorities have lifted some evacuation orders for a mountain community in drought-stricken southern New…
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Russia renews strikes on Ukraine capital, hits other cities
Russian forces accelerated scattered attacks on Kyiv, western Ukraine and beyond Saturday in an explosive reminder to…
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USO Arizona holds Easter egg hunt for local military families
Local military families got to participate in a timeless easter tradition today. The United Services Organization of…
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Imperial Valley teacher on COVID-19 vaccine at schools
One Imperial Valley teacher says at this time, that he agrees with California’s decision to delay the vaccine mandate in…
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Man accused of car theft and other charges makes first court appearance
A Yuma man went before a judge today. Carlos Chin stands accused of several charges, including trying to run from law enforcement, and stealing a…
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Saguaro Foundation Director: ‘They’re more than employees, they’re family’
The Saguaro Foundation has been serving the Desert Southwest for decades. They provide a variety of services for the elderly and those with…
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Arizona man sentenced to life in prison for setting home on fire with someone inside
A man was sentenced to life in prison after being previously convicted for arson and…
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AWC to host college Enrollment Roundup Event
Arizona Western College (AWC) is hosting a college enrollment event for future Yuma Campus…
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Yuma locals starting to see the border for themselves
Two residents from the Foothills say they feel less safe in Yuma because of what’s going on at the…
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Imperial County proceeds with Lithium Valley master planning
On Tuesday, April 12th, the Imperial County Board of Supervisors moved forward with the development of Lithium Valley at the board meeting.…
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Teacher of the year to be announced next week
The 35th annual Teacher of the Year Banquet is taking place at the Yuma Civic and Convention…
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