Medical Minutes: Understanding pneumonia
Pneumonia can quickly become serious, especially for older adults and those with chronic health…
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Medical Minutes: Understanding sepsis
Sepsis is a serious medical emergency that can process quickly. Mitzi Pacheco, nurse practitioner from Exceptional Community Hospital (ECH) Yuma,…
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American Legion Family to host Community Easter Party
The event is taking place American Legion Post 19, located 2575 S. Virginia Drive, from 10 a.m. to noon…
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ICE agents spotted at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
ICE agents were seen Monday at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. ABC15 in Phoenix reports several agents at the airport, but the exact number…
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How to prevent illegal dumping in Yuma
Illegal dumping in Yuma has been a serious issue in our community, and the Yuma County Department of Public Works is reminding locals to properly…
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Temperatures dip back into the double digits
After a long-stretch of triple digits for the month of March, the Desert Southwest should stick below the 100°F threshold…
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Rep. Raul Ruiz on TSA workers and airport disruptions
Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.) has issued a statement in regards to the ongoing partial government shutdown, unpaid TSA workers, and ICE being deployed to…
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Rep. Raul Ruiz to host Veterans University this weekend
According to a press release, the event is taking place at Imperial Valley College, located at 380 E. Aten Road, in Imperial at 6 p.m.…
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CBP officers arrest driver after finding Mexican national hidden in vehicle’s gas tank
According to CBP, it happened on February 27 at around 7:30 p.m. when officers encountered a 20-year-old man driving a 2005 GMC…
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Two pilots dead, multiple injured following plane crash at LaGuardia Airport
Crews were still at the scene of the crash Monday morning. It began after Air Canada Flight 8646 touched down with 76 passengers and crew on…
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City of Yuma awarded $1.4 million in federal housing grants
The City says these grant fundings will help expand their Housing Rehabilitation Program, which will allow more homes to receive lead hazard…
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Military Matters: Relief Society supports Marines and sailors in Yuma
From unexpected medical bills to emergency travel and basic living expenses, the organization steps in when service members need help the…
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ICE agents to help TSA agents at airports across the country
President Donald trump says ICE agents will start backing up TSA agents Monday to help speed up airport security lines that have grown dramatically…
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Arizona survives late push from Utah State, advances to Sweet Sixteen
The Arizona Wildcats men’s basketball are headed to the Sweet 16 after holding off a tough Utah State Aggies men’s basketball squad, 78-66, in the…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Final day of extreme heat warning
We’ve made it folks. We’ve reached the final day of this long stretch in an extreme heat warning, and it was a great warm-up to what we’ll be…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Extreme heat drags into weekend
If you have thoughts of heading outdoors to enjoy your weekend, today and Sunday are not the ideal tandem to do so. Our region’s extreme heat warning…
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Four areas in the Desert Southwest break record for hottest day in March in the U.S.
According to NWS, the four areas are Yuma, Martinez Lake, Winterhaven, California and Ogilby, California. All four areas, according to NWS, hit 112…
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Hunter’s Army to host Fifth Anniversary Celebration next weekend
The event is taking place Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Colorado River State Historic Park from 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., and it is to raise money to fight…
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Imperial County Democrats to host two forums next month
According to Imperial County Democrats, the forums will feature bipartisan candidates running for local and state office in this year’s election…
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Locals react to Cesar Chavez allegations
Earlier this week, allegations surfaced about Chavez allegedly sexually abusing multiple woman, including at least two underage…
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