Donation sites for victims of earthquake in Mexico City
With the traumatic earthquake that hit Mexico City on Tuesday, people in the community are gathering donations in different locations in both Yuma…
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Semi-trailer overturns on I-8, driver injured
A semi-trailer heading east on I-8 and Orchard Road overturns. An unidentified witness who works for a local trucking company says a strong wind made…
Continue ReadingSemi-truck rollover westbound on Interstate 8 near Holtville
A semi-truck rolled over westbound of Interstate 8 near Orchard Road in Holtville, Calif. Thursday. Officials are investigating the incident and…
Continue ReadingAWC names Reetika Dhawan as Dean for Career and Technical Education
Arizona Western College named Reetika Dhawan as the Dean for Career and Technical Education after serving as co-chair of the Mathematics Division for…
Continue ReadingLocal organization partners with the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation
Comite Civico Del Valle, a local organization that launched the largest air monitoring network in the U.S. announced that they are partnering with…
Continue ReadingYUHSD approves supplemental salary for new interim superintendent
Newly named Interim Superintendent Gina Thompson will earn a supplemental salary to perform her duties in addition to her current duties as Associate…
Continue ReadingCar crashes into brick wall; driver sought
Police are searching for a driver after a Nissan Maxima crashed into a brick wall of a home in Yuma Thursday. The incident happened before 1 p.m.…
Continue ReadingCiudad fronteriza ayuda a la Cuidad de Mexico
Tras la devastación que el terremoto dejo en su camino en La Ciudad Capital de Mexico, residentes de San Luis Rio Colorado se han unido para…
Continue ReadingSeveral Yuma schools placed on lock down
For the latest details on this story click here. BREAKING NEWS: Lockdown has just been lifted. They’re letting students leave for the day at…
Continue ReadingLocal motor officer discusses heat safety
Scorching temperatures and warm summer months may soon come to an end. However, the risks of heat-related illnesses will remain present in the Desert…
Continue Reading7-Up recalled in Mexicali after health warning issued
The Health Department of Baja California, Mexico issued a health warning following the death of one man and nine hospitalized after drinking the…
Continue ReadingLocal man visiting Mexico City tells of earthquake horror
Mexico City was hit with a devastating 7.1 earthquake on Tuesday afternoon. A local man lived through it and described it as a real nightmare.…
Continue ReadingMeet the new Chief of Police
A new police chief has made his way to Somerton and his several years in law enforcement is sure to benefit the community. His name is Jeffery…
Continue ReadingSan Luis Rio Colorado business gathering donations for earthquake victims
Communities, businesses, and organizations are coming together to help the victims of Tuesday’s 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Mexico…
Continue ReadingYUHSD College, Career and Military Fair coming Oct. 3rd
Yuma Union High School District is holding its annual College, Career and Military Fair on Oct. 3rd in Yuma High School’s “Old…
Continue ReadingYPD officer arrested on sexual assault charges
The Yuma Police Department said one of it’s officers was arrested in San Diego on charges of sexual assault. YPD said they were informed of the…
Continue ReadingNiland community takes precaution in wake of hepatitis A outbreak
A health and wellness fair was held in Niland Wednesday morning and free hepatitis A vaccinations were provided to the community due to concerns…
Continue ReadingPolice warn of threats and intimidation through social media app
The Yuma Police Department is warning the community about recent reports of students receiving threats and harassing messages via “Snap…
Continue ReadingDoctor discusses upcoming flu season; Suggests vaccination
Health experts have found multiple reports of the flu virus across the state of Arizona. However, critics question the severity of its threat. Dr.…
Continue ReadingBorder Patrol discovers meth in vehicle’s gas tank
Border Patrol agents arrested a man after smuggling methamphetamine inside the gas tank of his vehicle at the Highway 111 immigration checkpoint…
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