Death sentence upheld in death of AZ girl locked in box
The Arizona Supreme Court has upheld the murder conviction and death sentence handed down to a woman who left a young girl to die in a…
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Robbery suspect arrested after wild chase in stolen van
A Nevada man was arrested after police said he committed two brazen home invasion robberies, then stole an Amazon delivery truck and crashed into…
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Four dead in 7.0-magnitude earthquake that hit northern Philippines, impact felt in Manila
At least four people have died and 60 others were injured in a powerful earthquake that struck the northern Philippines on Wednesday, the interior…
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US officials say ‘biggest fear’ has come true as Russia cuts gas supplies to Europe
The Biden administration is working furiously behind the scenes to keep European allies united against Russia as Moscow further cuts its energy…
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Migrants who cross in Yuma plan for life elsewhere in the United States
Migrants at the wall on July 26th said they were traveling to Iowa, Houston, Pennsylvania, Chicago, New York, and…
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EXCLUSIVE: Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area art contest
The Yuma Crossing Heritage Area is looking for locals to submit artwork for their current art…
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A sign inflation is easing: Walmart is slashing prices on clothing and other products
Many shoppers have pulled back on buying clothing and other discretionary items as the highest inflation in four decades pinches their…
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Two arrested for attempting to smuggle over $150k of meth on Interstate 10
US Customs and Border Protection says two people were arrested after accusations of smuggling illegal…
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102-year-old WWII veteran from segregated mail unit honored
Millions of letters and packages sent to U.S. troops had accumulated in warehouses in Europe by the time Allied troops were pushing toward the heart…
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UPDATE: Suspect extradited, two adults found fatally stabbed in backyard
The Yuma Police Department (YPD) responded to a domestic disturbance call and upon arrival found two adults fatally stabbed in the…
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Biden administration is still deciding whether to extend student loan payment pause past August 31
With just over five weeks to go before federal student loan payments are set to restart after a yearslong pandemic pause, the Biden administration…
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Man who assaulted law enforcement at US Capitol sentenced to five years in prison
A federal judge sentenced a man who assaulted law enforcement officers with poles during the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol — and…
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Semi-truck rolls over on Araby Road
Reports say a semi-truck rolled over on Araby Road near the West Interstate 8…
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Rep. says no to gay marriage, attends son’s same-sex wedding
A Pennsylvania representative attended the same-sex wedding of his son three days after voting against legislation to protect the recognition of…
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This fast-food restaurant’s founder bought a lottery ticket for the $810 million Mega Millions jackpot for all 50,000 of his employees
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot grew to an estimated $810 million Tuesday and players are testing their luck nationwide — including Todd Graves,…
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Imperial County race for district attorney down to two candidates
The race for Imperial County district attorney has come down to the top two candidates, Mario Vela and George Marquez.…
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Little-known adeno-associated viruses may be key to unexplained hepatitis in kids, studies say
Scientists in the United Kingdom say they’ve found “strong circumstantial evidence” linking an obscure type of sidekick virus called adeno-associated…
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Yuma man pleads guilty to multiple charges including attempted arson
After almost avoiding any criminal arson charges earlier this year, 21-year-old Isaac Meza is set to be sentenced to probation next month on separate…
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YCSO: 54-year-old fathers child with minor
A Yuma man is behind bars after a wellness check was performed on his home. According to the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO), a caller requested…
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Yuma man charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse with a minor held on $150k bond
A 54-year-old man has been charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse with a teenage girl, 16, has been booked into the Yuma County Detention…
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