Local charter school gives students a second chance
For students at Yuma’s Aztec High School the reasons why they’re there will vary. But, what is true for all of them is that they’ve been given a…
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Florida judge resigns after allegedly missing work and making court staff run personal errands
A Florida judge facing discipline for allegedly missing work and having court staff drive him to events, do his online shopping and perform other…
Continue Reading A transgender woman sued for safe placement in a women’s facility, but was transferred to a men’s prison instead
A transgender woman in New Jersey was moved to a men’s prison after filing a lawsuit alleging abuse at her facility, and seeking transfer to…
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U.S. Customs officers seize more than a ton of methamphetamine
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility intercept a massive shipment of…
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A man has been charged for detonating 80 pounds of explosives at a New Hampshire gender reveal party that triggered an explosion, police say
A man who turned himself in for a New Hampshire gender reveal party that triggered an explosion has been charged with disorderly conduct, police…
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Biden wants to bring the economy from relief to recovery
A labor shortage may signal trouble for those plans Patti Eisenbraun had been anxiously waiting for the pandemic to subside so the dining room and…
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District Attorney says deputies were justified in fatally shooting Andrew Brown Jr.
District Attorney Andrew Womble announced Tuesday that the deputies who fatally shot Andrew Brown Jr. last month were justified in using deadly…
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Border travel restrictions extended through June 21
Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard said he hopes border restrictions are lifted before the summer…
Continue ReadingArson suspect arrested in uncontrolled fire burning near Los Angeles
An arson suspect in custody is believed to be responsible for starting the uncontrolled Palisades Fire in Southern California, Los Angeles Mayor Eric…
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District Attorney says deputies who fatally shot Andrew Brown Jr. were justified
District Attorney Andrew Womble said Tuesday that the deputies who fatally shot Andrew Brown Jr. last month were justified in using deadly force,…
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McCarthy won’t support January 6 commission and sides with Republicans downplaying the insurrection
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy announced Tuesday he opposed an inquiry to investigate the January 6 attack on the Capitol, siding with…
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YCSO: Level 3 sex offender has a new address in Yuma
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office said 61-year-old David Wayne Vanderveer now lives at the 800 block of S. George Belle Avenue in…
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Border Patrol agents continue to rescue migrants in distress
Border Patrol agents rescue individuals in distress after attempting to cross into the United States on separate…
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The digital world is built on advertising. How do we help kids navigate it?
When I was a child in the 1980s, advertisements showed up in predictable ways: as 30-second video spots during TV shows, audio ads on the radio, or…
Continue Reading5 ways to repair a friendship (or leave it behind if toxic)
When a friendship hits a stumbling block, how do you know whether to work on the relationship or let it go? It can be tempting to let a friendship…
Continue ReadingMost states require parental consent for Covid-19 shots for ages 12 to 15, but not all. Here’s the list.
Nearly all states require some form of parental or guardian consent for vaccine providers to administer Covid-19 shots to people ages 12 to 15, a CNN…
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South Carolina deputies involved in Jamal Sutherland’s death have been fired, sheriff says
The two deputies involved in the in-custody death of Jamal Sutherland have been fired, Charleston County Sheriff Kristin Graziano said a statement…
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Mega Millions climbs to $468 million for Tuesday’s draw
Make sure you purchase your tickets today, drawing will be tonight at 8 p.m.…
Continue ReadingJudge finds probable cause to move ahead with case against former officer Kim Potter
A Minnesota judge ruled Monday that there is probable cause to support the case against Kim Potter, the former Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, police…
Continue Reading‘This is a huge step for law enforcement.’ Police unions shift stance on protecting bad officers
In response to the police killing George Floyd, 15 unions that represent law enforcement officers across the US have endorsed a blueprint for…
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