Tracking humid conditions and storm chances into Thursday with drier days ahead
We are still in for humid conditions and storm chances into Thursday. I am tracking drier air and slightly warmer temperatures for the…
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Mosquito season brings West Nile virus concern in Yuma County
Peak mosquito season in Arizona happens during the hot, humid summer months, from July through September, and already we’re seeing some West Nile…
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IID reports power outages in Imperial County
The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) says they are “experiencing scattered power outages in several areas”…
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Local leader steps up to support Yuma nonprofits with new role at ACF
The Arizona Community Foundation (ACF) has named longtime Yuma resident Lisa Ball as the new Regional Director for its Yuma…
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Los Angeles Lakers sold for $12.5 billion
The buyers are former Disney CEO Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, the brother of President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared…
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Imperial County pushes for $8.5 million to fix crumbling bridges under state of emergency
The structural crisis is heavily impacting the community, causing restricted farming routes, delayed school bus commutes, and dangerous traffic…
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Staying safe from Cyclosporaisis
As the Cyclospora outbreak continues, health officials are reminding people in Yuma County to take precautions when handling and eating fresh…
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Yuma woman facing eviction after SSDI were cut following overpayment
A Yuma native says she is being forced out of her home after her Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits were cut, leaving her unable to…
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Blanca Morales runs for Calexico City Council
Morales has a background in healthcare and business, and wants to see a revitalization of the downtown…
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Two arrested, 12 firearms seized in Yuma
YPD said an 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy were both arrested “on weapon related charges and multiple other felony…
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Nick Reiner indicted in deaths of his parents
Reiner will no longer face a preliminary hearing that was expected this fall, and the case moves directly towards a jury…
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Karoline Leavitt to step down as White House Press Secretary
In a post to X, Leavitt said she “cannot be the best mom my two young children deserve while devoting the constant time, energy, and attention…
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Luigi Mangione talks to federal prosecutors about possible plea deal, sources say
News of the talks emerged after a hearing was hastily scheduled to take place before a federal judge Friday. Neither side has confirmed the…
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Taylor Swift named to Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
Earlier this year, Swift was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in New York, making her the youngest female writer to receive that…
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Two injured in semi crash on I-8 in Winterhaven
Emergency personnel responded to the scene shortly after 5 a.m. Wednesday. A semi-truck traveling eastbound crashed into a box truck traveling…
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Local middle school strengthens cardiac emergency preparedness
Yuma School District One said Castle Dome Middle School earned a Heart Safe School designation through Project ADAM’s Heart Safe School…
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GoFundMe created to help family of man who died from rare form of bone cancer
The GoFundMe’s organizer said Donovan Manchado passed away on his 27th birthday after battling the cancer for two…
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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visits San Diego
In a press release obtained by NBC News, the visit is part of Secretary Kennedy’s tour to highlight the work underway to advance President Donald…
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Better Business Bureau: How to protect yourself from solar sale scams
You get a knock at the door. They’re selling solar and have a great plan to turn all of the sunshine into savings for you. That could happen, But if…
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YCSO warns residents of fake bail request scams
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) is warning residents of a scam targeting families of people in…
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