Update: Victim hit by car speaks
YUMA, Ariz. – The man suspected of hitting and dragging a 20-year-old Yuma girl with a car was in court Tuesday afternoon, it was decided 21-year-old Jordan Silva may be released if he makes bond....
View ArticleMarine WTI training underway in Yuma County
YUMA COUNTY, Ariz. – Since 1978 the United States Marine Corps has held the Weapon and Tactics Instructor Course, which marine officials say is a unique training course for the top 10% of marines. It...
View ArticleYCSO serves search warrant at Foothills home; two arrested
YUMA, Ariz. – A 19-year-old woman and a 39-year-old man were arrested Tuesday night after Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) served a search warrant in the Foothills. Jamie Brassine and Cheyenne...
View ArticleYuma resident fought California wildfires on the front lines
YUMA, Ariz. – Samuel Machado is a resident in Yuma that serves on the California Army National Guard, during this very active fire season he was deployed to over five different wildfires. Among the...
View ArticleYuma Nightmares Haunted House
YUMA, Ariz. – The Yuma Nightmares Haunted House will begin to offer their chills and thrills for the 7th year this Saturday. Out in the counties at 15485 South Avenue 4E there is a house only the brave...
View ArticleVideo released showing suspect’s last moments before dying in El Centro...
El Centro – Calif. – A judges order has made police body and dash cam video available to the public in the case of a suspect that died while in ECPD custody. The ruling was made on Thursday. Charles...
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Wife of man that died in ECPD custody speaks out
EL CENTRO, Calif. – Laverne and Charles Sampson were married for 40 years, the relationship ended in tragedy on December 3rd, 2013. Charles was pulled over by El Centro Police for running a stop sign,...
View ArticleNot many Yumans tune into first Democratic Primary debate
YUMA, Ariz. – Democratic 2016 Presidential candidates garnered the most viewers for a Democratic primary debate aired on CNN Tuesday night at 15.3 million. Arizona House Representative Charlene...
View ArticleMigrant housing complex proposal delayed
YUMA, Ariz. – A developer is proposing to construct a housing complex for migrant workers in Yuma at the northwest corner of Avenue A and 11th Street. The proposed development would contain 54 units at...
View ArticleTribute to the Muses: Honoring new and established artists in Yuma
YUMA, Ariz. – The 15th Annual Tribute of the Muses honors Yuma area artists Friday night for their contributions to the city with their work. Two awards will be presented at the Yuma Historic Theatre...
View ArticleMemorial to be held for longtime Yuma resident murdered out of state
YUMA, Ariz. – Yuma resident Shantel Salazar is hoping for justice after her father Walter Salazar was murdered in New Mexico. Walter Salazar had lived in Yuma for over 25 years and raised a family...
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Local law firm gives Carver Elementary free Halloween costumes
YUMA, Ariz- Kids at Carver Elementary received a special surprise with free Halloween costumes. This marks Bellovin and Karnas Law Firm’s 5th year of purchasing costumes for children right before...
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United Auto Workers union may be cutting pensions
DETROIT, MI – More than 500,000 retired General Motors workers may have their pensions lowered. This could greatly effect the amount of snowbirds that will come to Yuma County this winter season. Bruce...
View ArticleNew guidelines for Football safety after several recent deaths
YUMA, Ariz. – Football is played by more than a million high school students across the country. The sport is now in the spotlight but this time in the wake of tragedy. A Tennessee high school football...
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Sex offenders no longer required to post signs on Halloween
CALIFORNIA – On Monday state attorney’s in California announced they would not enforce part of “Operation Boo” that required sex offender parolees to post a sign on Halloween saying they do not...
View ArticleResidents help police department in Lieutenant hiring process
YUMA, Ariz. – The Yuma Police Department is looking for a new Lieutenant after one recently retired. They are looking to promote one sergeant to the position but there are four candidates seeking the...
View ArticleYUMA AND IMPERIAL COUNTY TOPS LIST OF “WORST CITIES TO FIND A JOB”
YUMA & IMPERIAL COUNTY – A report just released by Yahoo Finance listing the Top 10 “Worst cities to find a job” shows rather unsettling results for the desert southwest. Yuma came in at number 4,...
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Separate crashes kill three in Imperial Sand Dunes
WINTERHAVEN, Calif. – A tragic start to the off-road season at the Imperial Sand Dunes this Halloween weekend. In separate incidents, three people were killed in off-road vehicle crashes. The first...
View ArticleMaking a Difference: Sock Monkeys
YUMA, Ariz. – Students at Castle Dome Middle School (CDMS) don’t just come to class to learn about home education. They come in excited knowing they’ll change lives in their community. In Ana Laura...
View ArticleAging agricultural workforce replaced by machines
YUMA, Ariz. – Field workers are aging, and there is less interest from the youth to join the agricultural workforce. Now the industry is turning to mechanization to fill the shortage. Stephen Alameda,...
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