Man arrested for making verbal threats against elementary school in Somerton
According to SPD, it happened at around 10:05 a.m. Tuesday at Tierra Del Sol Elementary School when a 32-year-old man entered the school’s lobby and…
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Two-month-old baby dies at the Calexico Port of Entry
The Calexico Fire Department (CPD) says they received a medical call at the Calexico Port of Entry and once they arrived, Border Patrol agents were…
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Crash on I-8 near S. Fortuna Road in the Foothills
AZ511 says the crash happened before 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, and said it’s blocking the left lane of I-8…
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ECH Yuma to host Trunk or Treat event
The event is taking place Wednesday, October 29 at the hospital, located at 2648 S. Araby Road, at 5:30…
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Evan Hewes Highway in Imperial County temporarily closed for power restoration work
IID says the highway closed at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday to westbound traffic from Anderholt and Bowker Road. It will reopen at…
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Imperial County approves first cannabis lounge in Winterhaven
The project will move into the old Jimmy’s Market building on Railroad Avenue, with a retail area in front and a lounge in the back where customers…
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University of Arizona researcher works on new weed spraying technology alongside small Czech Business
Researchers from the University of Arizona, along with a Czech start up company Ulmanna, are looking to improve weeding…
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Imperial County selects new vice chair
A new temporary vice chair has been selected after Imperial County Supervisor Jesus Escobar decided to step down from those duties due to a lawsuit…
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Man given probation for crashing into Border Patrol checkpoint nearly two years ago
It was an emotional day in the court Tuesday afternoon as 67-year-old Rogelio Sanchez was sentenced to four years standard supervised…
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TikTok video alerts Yuma community of dozens of abandoned dogs found in a home
Local attention grew after a neighbor posted a video on TikTok showing the dogs roaming around the…
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Officers find nearly 200 pounds of cocaine at Calexico Cargo Facility
Officers with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) stopped a smuggling attempt at the Calexico East Port of Entry Commercial…
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GoFundMe created for family of Somerton murder victim
A GoFundMe has been created for the family of a man who was shot and killed in Somerton over the…
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Amberly’s Place teams with law enforcement to kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month
All 12 federal, state and local law enforcement agencies received purple ribbons from Amberly’s Place as a symbolic partnership to bring awareness to…
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ECFD to host annual Open House this weekend
Taking place Saturday, October 4 at Fire Station No. 3 and First Responders Park at 9:00 a.m., the event will include live demonstrations, displays…
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Mexicali man arrested in Calexico for arson
A 56-year old man was arrested after several cars caught on fire at a parking services facility called “U-Park Inc.” on September…
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10th Annual Palo Verde Fiesta Sports Foundation Wishes for Teachers Program
The program is giving away a record $1.5 million in funding to 540 teachers across the state, each receiving $2,500 to supply their…
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Heavy rain floods parts of Winterhaven
Locals say it was the most rain they had seen in years. The storm began Saturday morning and lasted through the afternoon, leaving lingering problems…
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Arizona clinics gain heat safety tools
The new “Climate Resilience for Frontline Clinics Toolkit” offers more than 40 free resources in English and Spanish. The materials include patient…
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Grant application deadline to help homeless AZ veterans approaching
Non-profits and Veteran service providers can now apply for a share of $750,000 in state…
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Fully online school for all grades opens in Yuma
Porter Hill Academy of Arts and Science had its virtual ribbon cutting Monday morning. The fully online school offers classes including math, science…
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