BP agents seize $301K in narcotics and cash
Agents seized more than 47 pounds of hard narcotics in two separate smuggling events on Thursday, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.…
Continue ReadingMissing person found dead
UPDATE: YCSO said Joe Richey was found deceased in the 10300 block of South Tornado Avenue on Sunday, July 29. There were no signs of foul play and…
Continue ReadingMan charged in fatal shooting of Arizona state trooper
A man was charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a rookie Arizona state trooper still in training, state officials said. Isaac King, 20, was…
Continue ReadingCandlelight vigil planned for slain Arizona trooper
A candlelight vigil for a state trooper killed in the line of duty is scheduled on the lawn of the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix. The Department…
Continue ReadingCandidate goes on a 5,000-mile campaign trail on a bike
A man running for office combines his desire for office with his passion for biking. Candidate for California State Secretary Mark Meuser is on the…
Continue ReadingSeason 7 winner of The Voice – Craig Wayne Boyd to perform at Yuma Civic Center
Tonight at 6:30, season 7 winner of The Voice is making a stop on his tour across the country at the Yuma Civic Center. Boyd has opened for several…
Continue ReadingRecord-breaking electricity demand could stress the power grid
Imperial Irrigation District wants the community to take it easy on their power usage during the current heat wave. IID is asking the community to…
Continue ReadingSuspect in car theft arrested as he crosses border back to U.S. with stolen car
Calexico Police arrested a Pasadena resident on suspicion of car theft. Calexico police said a Pasadena resident stole a car from a self-parking lot,…
Continue ReadingNew teacher training program
Training for new teachers at Gadsen Elementary School District took place today and 36 newly hired teachers were in attendance to learn all about the…
Continue ReadingLocal officials react to letter about poor conditions in Border Patrol facilities
Children as young as three are sleeping on concrete floors with no padding. They have no access to drinking water or basic hygiene. Minors are being…
Continue ReadingHospitalized suspect in Arizona trooper’s death out of coma
A man authorities say fired an Arizona state trooper’s gun, killing one trooper and wounding another, has regained consciousness after being…
Continue ReadingJudge credits, faults administration on family reunification
A U.S. judge commended the Trump administration Friday for reunifying families with their children after they were separated at the Mexico border but…
Continue ReadingMujer arrestada con drogas valoradas en ms de $2 millones en camioneta
Sarah Rivas fue arrestada despues de que agentes descubrieron más de dos millones de dólares de drogas peligrosas en su vehículo…
Continue ReadingVeteran educator shares how Red For Ed movement impacted the community
Tish Malone, a 23-year veteran teacher in the education system, said the back to school weekend is the most exciting time of the year for her.…
Continue ReadingDPS trooper killed and two injured in Interstate 10 shooting
UPDATE A DPS trooper was killed Wednesday evening after attempting to apprehend a man suspected of throwing things at cars on Interstate 10 in…
Continue ReadingCity of Yuma Road Report, Week of July 27th
Here are some of the upcoming city projects that will affect the streets of Yuma. Araby Road, I-8 (ADOT) The Arizona Department of Transportation…
Continue ReadingPolice presence reported on 1st Avenue and 23rd Street
UPDATE Yuma Police Department has confirmed it was a man found with injuries Friday afternoon in the area of 23rd Street and 1st Avenue. ORIGINAL…
Continue ReadingPresencia policial informada en avenida primera y calle 23
Recibimos informes de presencia policial en avenida primera y calle 23 el viernes por la tarde. El Departamento de Policía de Yuma dijo que…
Continue ReadingIndictment levels new charges against Backpage.com officials
A new indictment in Arizona against operators of Backpage.com alleges the classified ad site gave free ads to prostitutes and cultivated arrangements…
Continue ReadingHombre acusado de intento de asesinato en primer grado aparece en corte
El hombre que enfrenta cargos por intento de asesinato en primer grado luego de un tiroteo que dejó dos personas heridas el 23 de mayo…
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