San Luis CBP Officers seize more than $200K in drugs
On Friday morning, officers at the pedestrian crossing referred a 24-year-old man from Visalia, California for further questioning. After a CBP…
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Events at the Library: Week of June 26th
WEEK OF JUNE 26 TH Reading Forts Reading is fun, but reading inside a fort is AWESOME! On Tuesday, June 27 th , families are invited to the Somerton…
Continue ReadingTwo Marines recovering after aircraft maintenance explosion
Two Marines are recovering from severe burns after an aircraft explosion occurred at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar on Sunday. According to a…
Continue ReadingCity Hall closing, trash pickups altered around July 4
Yuma City Hall will be closed Tuesday, July 4 for observance of Independence Day. The preceding Friday, June 30, Yuma City Hall will be closed as…
Continue ReadingCity celebrates Parks & Rec. month in July with photo contest
The City of Yuma is joining the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) movement in inviting all residents to celebrate Parks and Recreation…
Continue ReadingYuma County to receive $348,109 to supplement Emergency Food and Shelter Programs
Yuma County has been selected to receive $348,109 in State Set-Aside dollars to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the area. A local…
Continue ReadingWoman arrested for smuggling drugs into prison
A woman was arrested Saturday after allegedly attempting to smuggle heroin into Calipatria State Prison over the weekend. The Investigative Services…
Continue ReadingBank robbery suspects found
The Yuma Police Department said they have arrested one of the suspects involved in Wednesday’s bank robbery at First Bank Yuma. The second…
Continue ReadingSan Luis Police Chief Placed On AdministrativeLeave
San Luis Police Chief Craig Higgins has been placed on paid administrative leave, though further details have not been released. San Luis City…
Continue ReadingStuff the Bus campaign in full swing
It’s a problem that plagues families all across the globe; children falling short when it comes to the tools they need to do their school work.…
Continue ReadingColorado River Tea Party hosts ‘Support America First’ rally
The Colorado River Tea Party held a rally Saturday afternoon at Joe Henry Park to showcase their support for current President Donald Trump. State…
Continue ReadingScorching heat leads to black flag warning
U.S. Marines spend countless hours in extensive training outdoors. Oftentimes, the conditions of the weather can often lead to heat stress and…
Continue ReadingDepartamento de polica local enfrenta asuntos de personal
Con una ciudad en crecimiento viene una necesidad más grande de recursos de seguridad para la comunidad y la Asociación de…
Continue ReadingLocal police department calls for staffing solutions
The El Centro Police Department is facing staffing issues that some are calling a potential crisis. We spoke to city officials on what limitations…
Continue ReadingBorder Patrol agent attacked in Calexico
An El Centro Sector Border Patrol agent assigned patrol duties in Calexico was assaulted Thursday afternoon, according to U.S. Customs and Border…
Continue ReadingPalm tree falls onto house
The Yuma Fire Department said a large palm tree fell onto a house Friday afternoon. The house is in the 1900 Block of Naples Avenue. Yuma Fire…
Continue ReadingSpecial donation made to fire department
A donation was made at Yuma Fire Station #1 of a handcrafted flag of support for firefighters on Friday. The flag was made for YFD by Guillermo…
Continue ReadingArizona Medicaid agency says Senate health bill cost $7.1B
BOB CHRISTIEAssociated Press Arizona’s Medicaid agency says a new U.S. Senate proposal repealing much of former President Barack Obama’s…
Continue ReadingStage production portrays Arizona’s 2010 immigration law
A play about Arizona’s 2010 immigration law has hit a theater in Phoenix. The Arizona Capitol Times reports ( http://bit.ly/2sKiA2Z ) the play…
Continue ReadingYuma road work for next week
The week of June 26 , final inspections and “punch list” items will take place around 16th Street and 4th Avenue. The City thanks the…
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