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New plea offer made in attempted armed robbery case

August 22, 2024 9:43 AM Jalen Fong, Dillon Fuhrman, Vanessa Gongora

A new plea offer has been given by the state to the teen tied to an armed robbery attempt back in…

Trial dates still needed in child sexual abuse case

August 22, 2024 9:22 AM Jalen Fong, Dillon Fuhrman, Vanessa Gongora

Trial dates still need to be confirmed for the man accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl in…

Welcoming back monsoonal moisture for now

August 21, 2024 3:34 PM Melissa Zaremba

Monsoonal moisture will be sticking around through Thursday, keeping our dew points elevated. Thankfully, later in the week, we will welcome back…

Vitalant blood donation seeks more donors

August 21, 2024 7:43 PM Danyelle Burke North

One of Arizona’s major blood providers is looking for more blood donors for its upcoming…

Upcoming “Be Well” event for local ladies

August 21, 2024 6:39 PM Manoah Tuiasosopo

The San Luis Scholarship Pageant and the Concept Shop are partnering up to host their first Be Well…

Removal of all-way stop in Yuma

August 21, 2024 6:32 PM Manoah Tuiasosopo

An all-way stop in the Foothills has been removed to improve safety and traffic…

Locals celebrate World Senior Citizen Day

August 21, 2024 6:25 PM Manoah Tuiasosopo

A local senior center hosted a celebration for its residents in honor of World Senior Citizen…

YPD received arrest warrant from Michigan police for Yuma man

August 21, 2024 6:11 PM Dillon Fuhrman

In a press release, the Auburn Hills Police Department (AHPD) sent YPD an arrest warrant, “with full extradition,” regarding a sexual offense that…

Yuma man arrested for child sexual abuse material

August 21, 2024 5:56 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Scott Gross

According to YPD, detectives had followed leads into other criminal activity associated with Ismael Perez Jr., who was released on bond from the Yuma…

Trial dates set for man accused of stealing money from local auto center

August 21, 2024 5:37 PM Jalen Fong, Dillon Fuhrman

44-year-old Alfredo Ibarra is charged with committing fraud from April to June 2022, causing an estimated total of more than $44,000 in losses. His…

More evidence still needs to be examined in Yuma doctor sexual abuse case

August 21, 2024 5:32 PM Jalen Fong, Dillon Fuhrman

Edsel Sandoval attorney says that they are still in the early stages of examining evidence against his client and request more time for…

Arizona Supreme Court rejects attempt to block abortion amendment from November ballot

August 21, 2024 6:25 PM Miriam Ordonez, CNN Newsource

The Arizona Supreme Court has rejected an effort to prevent a proposed constitutional amendment on abortion from appearing on the November…

Create a home you love at Olive + Oak Boutique and Creative Studio in Yuma

August 21, 2024 5:18 PM Vanessa Gongora

You can register for in-studio workshops, take home a DIY kit, or even book a private party. All ages are…

Mexicali residents complain about “Crazy Bills”

August 21, 2024 5:00 PM Nassieli Pizano, Dillon Fuhrman, Scott Gross

Across the border, more customers are complaining about excessively high electricity bills, better known as “Crazy Bills,” in…

Comite De Bien Estar receives economic grant to empower Yuma County entrepreneurs

August 21, 2024 4:40 PM Samuel Kirk, Abraham Retana, Dillon Fuhrman

The grant has been allocated to Comite De Bien Estar, a local organization committed to fostering entrepreneurship and supporting small businesses in…

RCBH held open house for its Together with Veterans Resource Center

August 21, 2024 4:43 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Jailene Aguilera

In a press release, former Arizona State Senator and current RCBH President and CEO Amanda Aguirre said the “main mission of the center is to provide…