Fate of Yuma man accused in friend’s killing now in jury’s hands
Emotions were high in the courtroom Thursday as both the defense and the prosecution delivered their closing arguments to the…
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Humane Society of Imperial County secures $636,000 for mobile veterinary unit
The funding will allow the Humane Society of Imperial County to purchase and operate a fully equipped mobile spay and neuter…
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YPG welcomes new commander
The ceremony, a longstanding military tradition, symbolizes the transfer of authority and responsibility through the passing of the unit’s…
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Yuma Dutch Bros. to donate in support of Boys & Girls Clubs
Throughout the day, participating Yuma Dutch Bros. locations will donate one dollar from every drink sold to support Boys and Girls Clubs in…
Continue Reading Yuma man charged with murdering his friend testifies in his own defense, says shooting was accidental
20-year-old Keith Simmons is charged with second-degree murder and unlawful discharge of a firearm in the August 2024 shooting death of his friend,…
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Cooling centers, water stations help Yuma residents beat the heat
As triple-digit temperatures return to Yuma, local organizations and community partners are stepping up to help residents stay safe during another…
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Somerton to break ground on first phase of Downtown improvements
City officials say the project has been in the works for about 10 years and was originally designed back in 2016 after funding was…
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library set to launch in Imperial Valley
Founded by the iconic country music star, the world-renowned program mails free, high-quality, age-appropriate books directly to children’s homes…
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Death penalty off the table for man charged with murder in Brawley
23-year-old Genaro Lemus was in court for a status conference in his first-degree murder case. He’s accused of murdering 43-year-old Steven Angulo…
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Tractor trailer crash in Imperial County kills one person
According to a press release, the crash happened at around 4 a.m. Tuesday in the area of State Routes (SR) 86 and 78, near…
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El Centro crews drain pond at Bucklin Park for cleaning and maintenance
According to the City, the pond is undergoing cleaning and maintenance activities in order to prepare for “the reconstruction of the pond’s existing…
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Imperial Valley Food Bank receives donation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints donated 40,000 pounds of food, which will give a much needed boost to fight hunger across the…
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Better Business Bureau: How to choose the right moving company
Moving is always a stressful project. Throw in the threat of a moving scam, and things get even worse. Before hiring a moving company, careful…
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Proposed QuikTrip could be coming to Yuma; residents voice concerns at city hall rezoning meeting
One of the nation’s most popular convenience store chains may be on its way to Yuma, and locals had the opportunity to share their thoughts at the…
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Arizona Secretary of State seeks reelection
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes stopped in Yuma Tuesday as he campaigns for reelection, laying out what he says are his priorities are and…
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AWC celebrates first female president
Arizona Western College (AWC) welcomed a new chapter in its history this week as Dr. Reetika Dhawan officially began her tenure as the institution’s…
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Local run club in Yuma to host Pepe Canal Dash 5K this weekend
According to the Canal Run Club, the event is taking place Saturday at West Wetlands Park at 6…
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Family in Calexico seeks help after house fire
The fire left more than half of the home uninhabitable and destroyed most of the family’s belongings last…
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CBP warns travelers of delays and construction at San Luis I Port of Entry
According to CBP, construction will begin Saturday, June 20, 2026 at the port of entry and will last for about four to five…
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Bill Engvall to perform at Quechan Casino Resort in October
According to the resort, the show is taking place Friday, October 9, 2026 at 8 p.m. at the resort’s Pipa Event Center, with doors opening at 7…
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