Local school wins prize money in competition
Harvest Preparatory Academy recently won $12,000 for Samsung equipment after placing first in the Solve for Tomorrow STEM…
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YPG conducts full-scale medical emergency exercise
Yuma Proving Ground’s (YPG) air delivery personnel along with soldiers from the Airborne Test Force conducted a full-scale medical emergency…
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Local middle school teacher arrested for aggravated assault on a minor
The Somerton School District confirmed a teacher is placed on administrative leave after being arrested on one count of aggravated assault involving…
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IRS launches a new free tax-filing program
Tax season has officially started and Arizona is one of the 12 states that has been selected to participate in a new free tax-filing program, Direct…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Cold cases of the Desert Southwest
Over the years, cold cases in the Desert Southwest have left many locals with no…
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Alternating lane restrictions and ramp closures on I-8 in Yuma to begin in February
The Arizona Department of Transportation announced there will be alternating lane restrictions and ramp closures on Interstate 8 while maintenance…
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Tech CEOs testify in hearing about online child safety
Five of the most powerful tech CEOs are on Capitol Hill Wednesday, answering questions about whether they do enough to protect children from sexual…
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Yuma Silver Spur Rodeo announces parade cancelation
The Yuma Silver Spur Rodeo announced its parade that was set for Feb. 10 has been canceled due to a lack of…
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Family of U.S. soldier killed in drone attack speaks out
The family of one of the US service members killed in last weekend’s drone attack, Breonna Moffett, spoke about their devastating…
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U.S. Navy shoots down Houthi anti-ship cruise missle
No injuries or damage was reported in this latest incident in the region where tensions remain…
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One person dead in plane crash, investigation ongoing
The plane went down in the road near Buchanan Field Airport in Concord. Fire officials said the plane was an RV-6, which is a kit…
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Keeping the warmth before wet weather arrives Thursday
We are going to stay warm and dry through Wednesday. Then we will welcome the month of February with rain showers and cooler temperatures.…
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Reintroduction of SSI Restoration Act
Arizona Congressman Raul Grijalva, along with others, including Rep. Ruben Gallego, have reintroduced the Supplemental Security Income Restoration…
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13.3% of Yumans have Alzheimer’s
Researchers from Rush University Medical Center found that the Eastern and Southeastern U.S. have the highest prevalence of Alzheimer’s…
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Attempted murder suspect sentenced to 32 years in prison
The Yuma woman convicted of attempted murder after shooting her boyfriend on Interstate 8 was sentenced to 32 years to life behind…
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Man accused of arson formally charged
The Yuma man accused of arson after his apartment went up in flames appeared in court Tuesday where he was formally…
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Two local schools on lockdown after threat
Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) said Vista High School and Strategies for Success are in lockdown while Kofa High School and the District…
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One person dead following Monday afternoon Off Highway Vehicle crash
In a press release, the crash occurred at around 4:16pm Monday after a 2021 Polaris RZR traveled westbound on an unmarked trail when it hit an…
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State education funding report released includes ESAs
Arizona State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne released a report for all state education…
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FBI announces results “Operation Dead Hand” via press conference
The FBI and other law enforcement agencies will report “federal charges and arrests of alleged members of criminal drug trafficking organizations…
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