Children ingesting prescription drugs becoming a nationwide problem
Children ingesting prescription drugs and chemicals from cleaning supplies is becoming a nationwide problem. In 2011, Safe World Kids reported that…
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Upcoming closure on Interstate 8 near Dateland
The eastbound Mohawk Rest Area along Interstate 8 will be closed much of Thursday as a recovery crew removes a disabled oversized trailer, according…
Continue ReadingAuthorities clear scene after investigating suspicious package
UPDATE (2:32 P.M.) The scene where a suspicious package was being assessed by multiple law enforcement agencies has now been cleared out, according…
Continue ReadingOver 120 illegal immigrants surrender to Border Patrol
Customs and Border Protection said 123 illegal immigrants surrendered to Border Patrol agents after they allegedly crossed vehicles barriers near…
Continue ReadingYuma BP agent dies in traffic crash
Yuma Sector Border Patrol has confirmed that one of their agents died in a crash Monday night. They said that 36-year-old Border Patrol Agent Sergio…
Continue ReadingPolice activity reported on 8th Avenue
We are receiving reports of police activity on 8th Avenue between 18th and 19th Street Wednesday afternoon. Yuma police officers on scene told News…
Continue ReadingPower restored for Wellton residents
UPDATE (2:25 P.M.) Officials with the Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation & Drainage District said it is unknown why the power outages occurred Tuesday…
Continue ReadingStranded motorist rescued, Yuma Sector and MCAS assist
Agents with Yuma Sector Border Patrol Search, Trauma, and Rescue team partnered with the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Search and Rescue team to…
Continue Reading43 bodies of migrants found after boats capsize
Forty-three bodies have been found after some 130 migrants went missing off Djibouti when two boats capsized in rough waters, the U.N. migration…
Continue ReadingRollover near Araby Road, delays expected
A sanitation truck has rolled over on its side and traffic is reduced to one lane near Araby Road and Gila Ridge Road. The Yuma Fire Department, Yuma…
Continue ReadingLint and grime build-up cause fire in Yuma duplex home
Occupants in a duplex home were evacuated after lint and grime build-up caused a ceiling bathroom fire just before 7 p.m. Monday night, according to…
Continue Reading19 people indicted in southern Arizona drug trafficking ring
A state grand jury has indicted 19 people for allegedly operating a drug trafficking organization in southern Arizona. A more-than-year-long joint…
Continue ReadingArizona panel backs Colorado River drought plan
A multi-state agreement to conserve Colorado River water is taking an important step forward after a key legislative panel signed off in Arizona.…
Continue ReadingArizona report urges changes to stop sex abuse of disabled
A state panel is calling on Arizona lawmakers and agencies to implement policy changes to better prevent and report sexual abuse of people with…
Continue ReadingTyson Foods recalling panko nuggets
Tyson Foods said they are recalling their fully cooked panko nuggets due to contamination of plastics. The company said a small number of consumers…
Continue ReadingMotive remains a mystery in Vegas mass shooting
A motive remains a mystery in the deadliest mass shooting in US history, according to the FBI. The FBI said officials are not able to determine why…
Continue ReadingDigital license plates now available for drivers
An improvement, to a vehicle accessory, could be “driving” the age of technology forward. A new license plate option, perfect for fans of…
Continue ReadingHospital explains how many immigrants they treat on a weekly basis
Border Patrol claimed nearly 2,000 undocumented immigrants received treatment from our local hospital. The Yuma Regional Medical Center said treating…
Continue ReadingFire crews respond to scene near 24th Street and James Drive
Yuma Fire Department responds to apartments near 24th Street and James Drive. Fire crews worked to contain the fire. It is unclear whether there were…
Continue ReadingCries increase for criminal investigation over City’s mismanagement of 8M
Calexico businessman Guillermo Hermosillo showed us the letter he sent to the state controller four years ago. He believes it prompted the audit…
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