Day three of the Jacob Sims murder case brings the seventh witness to stand
The preliminary hearing in the murder case of Jacob Sims resumed Friday morning at the El Centro Courthouse, marking the third day of proceedings in…
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Local student honored at State Capitol
One Yuma County Fifth Grader was one of 19 Arizona students honored at the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix as part of the AZ-529 art…
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Chicanos por la Causa now accepting applications for the 2026 Esperanza teachers awards
Chicanos por la Causa’s 2026 Esperanza teachers awards are now accepting nominations to recognize four Arizona…
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YPD investigate shots fired on 3rd Street
On Thursday, February 26, 2026, at about 9:18 p.m., police were called about shots fired in the area of 2600 W. 3rd Street, near West Main Canal…
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From El Centro to New York, “Luckie Charlie” recognized Worldwide
From El Centro to New York, “Luckie Charlie” recognized…
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Inmate caught after escaping Centinela State Prison
Authorities say Darniel Escobar Perez was caught by U.S. Border Patrol hours after leaving the facility and was returned to…
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President Trump debating on carrying out military strikes on Iran
In the meantime, the military buildup continues and fears of an attack are leading to evacuation of some U.S. personnel in the middle…
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NBC 11 Sports: Calipatria Girls Basketball wins CIF-SDS DV-AA Championship
The Calipatria Hornets beat the San Diego Academy Cavaliers to secure a CIF-SDS DV-AA Championship. It marks their first CIF title in over 30…
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Robert Tate Foundation to host numerous events over the weekend in Wellton
The weekend begins Friday at the Bluestone Grub House and Bar in Wellton, where attendees can test golf equipment and meet…
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Day two wraps up in the Jacob Sims murder preliminary hearing
Four defendants returned to court Thursday afternoon in El Centro for the second day of a preliminary hearing in the murder case of 23-year-old Jacob…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Bringing a light to the long journey that murder victim survivors face
For families of murder victims, grief is compounded by an often lengthy and emotionally taxing legal process, one that can reopen wounds repeatedly…
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Calipatria captures Division 5AA Girls Basketball title
For the first time in more than 30 years, the Calipatria Hornets Girl’s Basketball program are CIF champions, defeating San Diego Academy 38-32 to…
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Gila Ridge Girls Volleyball to hold spring camp
The two-day clinic will take place on March 3 and March 5, with two session times available so athletes can choose what works best for their…
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High-tech crosswalk beacons now active in El Centro
The new signals are located at Imperial Avenue and Holt Avenue, and Imperial Avenue and Barbara Worth Drive. City officials say the goal is to make…
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Gov. Katie Hobbs delivers State of the State address in Yuma
Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-Ariz.) delivered her State of the State address Thursday in Yuma. Gov. Hobbs discussed topics like affordability, water issues,…
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Ortega ties San Luis scoring record, helps Sidewinders advance to championship game for third time in four years
Gio Ortega is on the brink of history while helping the San Luis Sidewinders return to the AIA 6A State Championship for the third time in four years…
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NBC 11 Sports: Ortega ties scoring record, San Luis heads to third Championship in four years
There was plenty of boys soccer playoff action across the Desert Southwest Wednesday…
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Veterinary shortage in Imperial Valley forces pet owners to travel for care
According to the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Imperial County is considered a critical veterinary shortage area for domesticated pets…
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Valdovinos lifts Imperial past Brawley in penalty kicks, sends Lady Tigers to first CIF title game
The senior scored Imperial’s first goal in regulation and then buried the decisive penalty kick as the No. 7 seed Tigers defeated the No. 3 seed…
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Black History Month: Honoring a Marine’s decades of service
Yuma local Emmanuel Graham has served in the Marine Corps for over three decades. He comes from a family of service members. He’s now retired and…
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