Arizona minimum wage to increase 50 cents next year
Starting Jan. 1, 2027, the state’s minimum wage will increase from $15.15 to $15.65 an hour. Arizona law ties the minimum wage to inflation, meaning…
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Broadway Fire damages commercial structure in El Centro
A fire broke out in El Centro, causing massive damage to a commercial structure. The fire sparked Wednesday night on Broadway, between Fourth and…
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Fostering Hope Yuma hosts fourth annual conference Saturday
This year’s conference will be held at the Yuma Civic Center Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $10 per person and includes…
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Onvida Health announces 43% reduction in sepsis-related deaths
Sepsis is a life-threatening emergency that happens when the body’s response to an infection damages its own tissues and organs. It can lead to…
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Healthcare providers across the border ready for winter visitors
With fall almost here, and winter right behind, healthcare providers across the border are getting ready for winter visitors, but some are fearful…
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What you need to know about Meadows Union Measures P & Q
Measures P and Q seek a combined $4 million in funding to address critical, long-neglected repairs at Meadows Elementary School, the single-campus…
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Protesters take over bridge toll booth in San Luis, Mexico
They said under the original agreement, residents were supposed to be exempt from paying the toll, but that was not honored after the states…
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Calexico firefighters supports Measure O
Calexico firefighters said they need more resources to help them respond to emergencies. That’s why they want people to vote in favor of Measure…
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Navy and Marine Corps to host open house for free water testing
The open house is taking place Tuesday, September 29, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Yuma Civic…
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Rep. Andy Biggs introduces bill to keep Colorado River Basin from shrinking
The “Colorado River Basin Water Security and Infrastructure Act” would shift the focus on developing additional…
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Wellton PD helps AZDPS in seizing 70 pounds of fentanyl
WPD said the seizure happened on the eastbound lane of Interstate 8 Tuesday at around 8 p.m. after AZDPS requesting their help for a “K9 narcotics…
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Local lawmakers react to former Sen. Jon Kyl’s passing
Local lawmakers across Yuma County are sharing their reaction to former Sen. Jon Kyl’s (R-Ariz.) passing…
Continue Reading Jon Kyl, former U.S. Senator of Arizona, dies at 84
According to his son, former Sen. Kyl passed away Thursday at his home in Phoenix, with the family attributing his death to complications from a…
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Heavy rain leads to flooding in part of of Phoenix
Many residents found themselves driving down streets that were turned into rivers by the massive amounts of water on the…
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Susie Wiles, White House Chief of Staff, says she’s cancer-free
On Wednesday, Wiles shared the good news on X, writing, “After a medical appointment at the mayo clinic this week, my pathology results came back…
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Yuma man sentenced in child sexual abuse case
A Yuma man has been sentenced to ten years of probation after pleading guilty to sexual conduct with a…
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Camila Torres set to compete for No. 1 ranking in the country at Who’s Number One
For Cibola senior wrestler Camila Torres, the opportunity to compete for the No. 1 spot in the country is the latest milestone in a career that has…
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Tracking great temperatures plus drier conditions arriving later this week
Temperatures are very nice and trending in the low 100s, but I am still tracking some lingering humidity for the next few days. However, we are in…
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Yuma City Council takes action on two Colorado River water issues
The Yuma City Council unanimously voted Wednesday to take action on two Colorado River water issues that could have implications for the region’s…
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Deadly crash at Yuma intersection draws renewed concerns over visibility
A deadly crash in the Foothills is drawing new attention to a dangerous intersection. The crash happened at Frontage Road and Avenue…
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