Val Kilmer, “Top Gun” and “Batman Forever” actor, dies at 65
Val Kilmer, the movie star known for roles in blockbusters like “Top Gun” and “Batman Forever,” and as Doc Holliday in a memorable performance in the…
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Yuma baseball’s fast start rewarded in first rankings
The AIA releases their initial baseball and softball rankings for the 2025…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Gusty winds and dust through tonight for the Desert Southwest
A strong weather system is bringing in gusty and dusty conditions keeping us under a Weather Authority First Alert Action Day through tonight.…
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Weather Recap: March 2025
March was an overall eventful month. We had cooler-than-normal temperatures for the majority of the month, plus we had a round for record-breaking…
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A special day to give back to local orgs
Tuesday is Arizona Gives Day. An initiative of AZ Impact for Good, dedicated to helping non-profits across the state continue their missions,…
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Yuma 4-H students turn negative into a positive after dogs kill 19 animals; 8 of those show animals
Despite the tragedies that took place, the students say the show must go…
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What the City of Yuma is doing to prevent distracted driving
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving causes more than 325,000 serious injuries every year.…
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Attempted murder suspect arrested in Brawley
A Calexico man accused of attempted murder was arrested in…
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Senator Cory Booker’s marathon speech passes the 24-hour mark
The New Jersey senator said the nation is in a crisis and that he plans to disrupt the normal business of the Senate “for as long as I am physically…
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Local families build their own houses through non-profit organization
A non-profit organization gives local families a key to their new home in San Luis,…
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AWC to host annual Student Etiquette Luncheon
In a press release, the event is taking place Thursday, April 17, 2025 at the Schoening Conference Center at the AWC Yuma Campus, from 11:00 a.m. to…
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YCSO holds 38th Annual Awards Presentation and Recognition Ceremony
In a press release, the ceremony took place at Britain Farm last Friday, and over 250 employees, volunteers, family and friends attended the…
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Locals attend 73rd Annual Yuma County Fair
The fair is taking place as the Yuma County Fairgrounds, with gates opening on Tuesday at 3:00 p.m., and will run through Sunday…
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Sign at the KFC on 4th Avenue falls over
Due to the strong winds, the sign at the KFC on Fourth Avenue fell over Tuesday. According to a KFC employee, the sign went down at around 10:15 a.m.…
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Smuggler in critical condition after attempting to run away from Border Patrol
A U.S. citizen is in critical condition after attempting to smuggle migrants and flee from U.S. Border Patrol agents, “resulting in a rollover crash…
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U.S. Border Patrol agents assist AZDPS with fatal rollover
In a press release, AZDPS sent a request for help just before 5:00 a.m. Sunday at the offramp of Interstate 8 and Butterfield Road near Gila Bend…
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Five Costco employees in Arizona injured after smoothie machine malfunctions
A smoothie machine malfunctioned at a Costco in Marana, which led to five people being taken to the hospital, the Northwest Fire Department…
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Tucson Sector agents arrest teens for smuggling attempt
In a post to Facebook, the 18-year-old driver initially fled from agents at the Border Patrol Tucson Sector area, but stopped when her vehicle was…
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Two Kofa soccer players commit to college programs
Both Axel Martinez and Valeria Andrade are moving onto the next level, as each credit their respective programs for getting them onto college…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Tracking gusty winds and dust through Tuesday night
We have seasonably warm temperatures, but a strong weather system is going to keep the Desert Southwest windy and dusty conditions the next few days.…
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