One dead in crash in San Luis, Arizona
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office says it involved a Jeep and a small SUV. In addition, the highway was closed off as crews worked the…
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Imperial County revisits environmental review rules
The proposed updates focus on the county’s rules under the California Environmental Quality Act, also known as CEQA. The changes are meant to align…
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Labor dispute threatens the future of geothermal power and lithium extraction
A tense, multi-layered contract dispute is unfolding in the Imperial Valley as newly unionized geothermal power generation workers at CalEnergy…
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Firefighters battle four-alarm fire in Ocotillo
Fire officials say there are multiple evacuations underway. If anyone is in the area, avoid the fire scene so crews are able to battle the…
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Wellton residents concerned over water quality
The town’s drinking water had too much Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMS), which are chemical by-products that can form when disinfectants used to treat…
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Semi-truck leaking canola oil causes delays on Highway 95
Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) says the large spill was on the highway near Dam Road at around 4:30 a.m.…
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Lerner & Rowe Backpack Giveaway happening this weekend
Lerner & Rowe Law Firm is giving away 1,000 backpacks at the Yuma County Fairgrounds Saturday at 2 p.m. Besides the school supplies, families can…
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Avenir Somerton Branch holds ribbon-cutting ceremony of remodeled building
The Avenir Somerton Branch held a ribbon-cutting of its remodeled building Thursday morning. Avenir has served the community since 1942, and is the…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Tracking temperatures firmly into the triple-digits through weekend
Our Weather Authority First Alert Action Day continues through Thursday, as we are still tracking multiple Extreme Heat Warnings across our…
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Summer Life Savers Blood Drive happening this month
News 11 is proud to partner with Vitalant for the Summer Live Savers Blood Drive, happening Thursday, July 30, 2026 through Saturday, August 1,…
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Brush fire in Southern California briefly shuts down 5 Freeway
Crews stopped the forward progress of the fire at approximately two acres, and the northbound lanes of the 5 freeway reopened around 10:30 a.m.…
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New England Democrats react to Graham Platner dropping out of U.S. Senate race
Members of both parties have been calling on Platner to step aside, and Democrats across New England say it’s about…
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Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $604 million after no winning ticket
The Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $604 million after no winner Tuesday night. Lottery officials say the cash option is about $266…
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Chasing the Dream: A Yuma native’s journey to the MLB
After years of chasing his dream, Isaac Araiza now waits to see if the next chapter of his baseball journey begins with a call from a Major League…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Tracking continuous heat through Thursday night
A Weather Authority First Alert Action Day remains in effect due to extreme heat through Thursday across the Desert Southwest. Stay cool and hydrate…
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The Valley’s Forgotten: The families still waiting
For the families of murder victims, a cold case isn’t just a file sitting on a shelf. It’s a daily reminder that someone, somewhere got away with…
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Video shows incident between Brawley Police Officer and resident
A video circulating on social media has sparked questions about the actions of a Brawley police officer, prompting the department to release a…
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YFD warns locals about rising heat-related emergencies
Locals have been experiencing excessive heat in Yuma this week, with temperatures reaching past 110 degrees. YFD says heat-related emergencies are on…
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Century-old Picacho Road Bridge moves one step closer to repair
The project starts with removing parts of the existing bridge so engineers can inspect its condition and determine whether it can be repaired while…
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Rep. Adelita Grijalva responds to measles outbreak at detention center in Arizona
DHS said, in a statement, there were “seven confirmed active measles infections of detainees” at the center, adding, “Medical staff is continuing to…
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