Local mom shares water safety lessons from personal loss
Melissa Hull says her advocacy work began after the loss of her four-year-old son, Drew, who drowned in an irrigation canal near their Yuma County…
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Yuma man sentenced in fatal stabbing outside Circle K
27-year-old Angel Witrado was sentenced Friday to 16 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree…
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Yuma locals notice higher gas prices during Memorial Day weekend
As holiday travelers start hitting the road for the Memorial Day weekend, Arizona gas prices are the highest they’ve been in four…
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Valley Action Committee opens new office to combat pollution and expand tech education
The Valley Action Committee officially celebrated the grand opening of its brand-new office Friday, marking a major milestone for regional…
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Food pantry continues serving after fire damages church in Westmorland
The fire broke out at an abandoned home adjacent to the Westmorland Presbyterian Church, destroying several rooms, including where food was stored…
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Yuma man convicted of murder back in court ahead of sentencing
Emotions were high in the courtroom as family members of 57-year-old Anthony Jordinelli shared what he meant to them and how his murder has changed…
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Imperial moves toward moratorium on hyperscale data centers
The Imperial City Council has voted unanimously, 4-0, to move forward with a proposed moratorium on hyper-scale data centers within city…
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Man accused of murdering teen in Salton City pleads not guilty
51-year-old Abraham Feinbloom was back in court on a new arraignment. He is accused of murdering 17-year-old T’neya Tovar, who was reported missing…
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Yuma man pleads guilty to one count of child abuse in death of two-year-old
24-year-old Miguel Garcia pleaded guilty to one count of child abuse involving domestic violence. In exchange for the plea, charges of first-degree…
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One teen hospitalized, another arrested after fight at De Anza High School
Parents reported the fight on social media Wednesday, describing the brutal injuries suffered by the 16-year-old teen at the hands of another student…
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55 Lobos graduate from Vista High School in Yuma
55 students from Vista High School graduated Wednesday night. The ceremony was held at the Yuma High School…
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Honoring the past and future: Southwest High cadets host Memorial Day observance
The event provided local cadets with a formal platform to pay tribute to military members who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the…
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Yuma man sentenced in connection to shooting that left one person injured
36-year-old Lorenzo Casillas was sentenced Thursday to seven-and-a-half years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated…
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Local organizations break ground for new home in San Luis, Arizona
Amidst an atmosphere of solidarity and hope, Housing America Corporation (HAC), in collaboration with USDA Rural Development, celebrated the…
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Day two of retrial continues for Gabriel Taddei in Yuma courtroom
It’s day two of the retrial for 25-year-old Gabriel Taddei. The victim of the shooting took the stand Wednesday inside the…
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Brush fire burns 100 acres east of Brawley
According to fire officials, the fire started around 3 a.m. Tuesday near Whitlock Road. The cause remains under…
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Protecting baby birds from tree trimming
Wildlife officials and rehabilitation experts say many of these incidents can be prevented if residents and tree trimming companies avoid cutting…
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YUHSD associate superintendent selected for Flinn-Brown Fellowship
Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) says Associate Superintendent Lilian Campa was selected for the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership’s 2026…
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Robbery suspects in Imperial County back in court
24-year-old Emmanuel Javier Contreras faced a judge, alongside his co-defendants, in a violent robbery case, which left the victim…
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Mental Health Awareness Walk to be held in Winterhaven
The 1st Annual Mental Health is Real Awareness Walk will be on May 27 at Quechan Diabetes Walking Park (401-483 Quechan…
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