Valley gyms re-open after sitting closed for nearly a year
With Imperial County now in the red tier status, gyms have started reopening, bringing much needed hope and income to gym…
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Canada, Mexico non-essential travel restrictions extended to April 21
The Department of Homeland Security tweeted on Thursday morning to further spread the virus, it would continue to extend its restrictions with Canada…
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New facilities to open in Arizona to process migrant children and families
Soft-sided facilities will open in Tucson and Yuma to shelter unaccompanied children and…
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Ducey signs bill making it a crime to encourage teen suicide
The bill allows a manslaughter charge to be filed against any adult who guides or encourages a juvenile to kill…
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Homeland Security head spars with Congress over border surge
The surge in migrant children has overwhelmed facilities and coincided with the arrival of immigrant families fleeing poverty and violence in Central…
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Imperial County rent relief now available to those impacted by COVID-19
Help is on the way for Imperial County residents facing tough economic times due to the pandemic.…
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Officials link Brazilian variant to asylum-seeking family in Yuma
egional Center for Border Health (RCBH) confirmed Wednesday recent reports of the Brazilian strain of coronavirus in Arizona originated in…
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Sen. Sinema expands vaccine effort for veterans
A new measure introduced by Arizona’s senior senator promises to send more vaccines to local veterans and their…
Continue ReadingHHS announces $10 billion to expand coronavirus testing in schools
The US Department of Health and Human Services is funneling $10 billion to states to help implement coronavirus surveillance testing in K-12 schools…
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Asylum seekers being tested for COVID-19 in Yuma
Regional Center for Border Health (RCBH) said it has now worked with more than 700 asylum seekers to make sure they’re not positive for…
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Yuma County to expand vaccination eligibility
The Yuma County Public Health District (YCPHD) on Wednesday announced the county will expand eligibility for the coronavirus vaccine effective…
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Disneyland, California Adventure reopens April 30
Due to current state guidelines, Disney will reopen both parks to California residents…
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Imperial County auditor accused of abusing his position
Imperial County’s auditor faces criminal charges. Prosecutors say he used his position to circumvent a family court order.…
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More than $10,000 in equipment stolen from Tacna Fire Department
Tacna Fire Department has been experiencing several burglaries and the senseless acts are now leaving volunteer firefighters wondering how they’re…
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90 million stimulus checks sent, how to check your status
The first batch of stimulus payments have gone out and the IRS has a tool for you to check your status (CNN, KYMA) – The first group of about 90…
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IRS Delays Tax Filing Deadline
You may get an extra month to pay your dues to Uncle Sam this year (CNN, KYMA) – The Internal Revenue Service plans to delay the tax filing deadline…
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Homeland Security begins criminal investigation into deadly Holtville crash
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Wednesday asked for the public’s help in its search for the human smugglers behind a deadly crash in…
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CBP: Convicted rapist apprehended in Yuma
The 54-year-old was apprehended as part of a group of 18 undocumented immigrants near…
Continue ReadingIRS plans to delay this year’s tax filing deadline to mid-May, official says
The Internal Revenue Service plans to delay this year’s tax filing deadline by roughly a month, to mid-May, according to an official familiar with…
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8 dead in Atlanta-area spa shootings, suspect arrested
A 21-year-old suspect was taken into custody about 150 miles south of Atlanta on Tuesday night, and police say they believe he was likely responsible…
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