Millions of children worldwide missed routine vaccinations during the pandemic, study suggests
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The coronavirus pandemic may have caused the “most widespread” disruption of routine childhood vaccinations in…
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Somerton police searching for aggravated assault suspect
Police believe Felix may be hiding out in Yuma or Phoenix. He may also be driving a stolen vehicle described as a white 2009 four-door Chevrolet…
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GoFundMe created for 10-year-old who died in house fire
A family member has organized a GoFundMe for the family of the 10-year-old who died in a house fire on…
Continue ReadingSee Manchin’s reaction to $3.5 trillion proposal
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) discusses the sweeping $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation proposal that would require the support from all Senate Democrats…
Continue ReadingJoe Manchin says he’s ‘very, very’ disturbed about reconciliation proposals on climate change
By Manu Raju, CNN Chief Congressional Correspondent Sen. Joe Manchin, the Democrats’ most pivotal swing vote, expressed his most serious…
Continue ReadingStatue of Liberty’s ‘little sister’ takes up residence in Washington, DC
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN One hundred and thirty-five years after the Statue of Liberty was formally unveiled in New York Harbor, her “little…
Continue ReadingBritney Spears’ conservatorship hearing may be her most important one yet
CNN’s Chloe Melas reports on Britney Spears’ July 14 conservatorship hearing in which she is asking Judge Brenda Penny to allow her to hire her own…
Continue ReadingMississippi health officer warns about Covid-19 surge that has put 7 children in intensive care
By Eric Levenson, CNN Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs warned residents about a surge of Covid-19 cases in the southern state on…
Continue Reading‘I see this as a down payment’: Progressives see room to get more out of budget package that is short of their goal
By Annie Grayer, CNN Senate Budget Chairman Bernie Sanders and Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal both wanted the top line for Democrats’…
Continue ReadingMan who pleaded guilty in murder-for-hire case planned to pin killings on Black Lives Matter, prosecutors say
By Kendall Lanier and Amanda Watts, CNN A 51-year-old Florida man has pleaded guilty to one count of murder for hire, according to a news release…
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Local Suns fans prepare to party ahead of game 4
Game four of the NBA finals plays Wednesday night. And while local fans may not be about to get out to Milwaukee, there is somewhere they can go -…
Continue ReadingHome renovation leads to the discovery of over 150 bowling balls under a family’s porch
By Lauren M. Johnson, CNN A homeowner in Michigan found an unusual surprise when renovating his porch. David Olson, 33, said he uncovered over 150…
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New grant money will help housing crisis in Imperial Valley
Over $9 million has been allocated toward low income housing in Imperial…
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Ohio mural honoring George Floyd collapses
By David Williams, CNN Authorities in Toledo, Ohio, said they are planning to replace a mural honoring George Floyd after it collapsed. A large…
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COVID-19 variants present in Imperial County
The Imperial County Public Health Department says there are currently two COVID-19 Delta variants in the Valley. They say the highest number of cases…
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Gov. Doug Ducey uses federal pandemic cash to promote Arizona tourism
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced Wednesday a $101.1 million in federal relief funding to launch a new program to encourage more tourism in the…
Continue ReadingDictionary.com’s newest words include the Covid-inspired ‘long hauler’ and the more lighthearted ‘yeet’
By Rachel Trent, CNN Here’s an excuse to say, “yeet” — or “oof” — both of those words are now officially in…
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Brothers ages 1 and 2 drown in swimming pool
Police say the juveniles that drowned in a home on Tuesday are two brothers, ages one and…
Continue ReadingAndrew Brown Estate files federal lawsuit alleging excessive force
By Devon M. Sayers, CNN The administrator for the estate of Andrew Brown, Jr. filed a federal lawsuit alleging that deputies violated Brown’s…
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Local students learn about the heart of the matter
Each year Yuma Regional Medical Center hosts its Career Camp. The hospital invites area high school and college students to get an up-close look at…
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