Yuma hospital spent $26M last year treating migrant patients: 'They have no ability to pay'
The overwhelming number of migrant patients the Yuma Regional Medical Center is seeing means they'll have to add more staff - another added cost.
The overwhelming number of migrant patients the Yuma Regional Medical Center is seeing means they'll have to add more staff - another added cost.
Coffins line stadium for migrants killed in shipwreck off Italy coast
The coffins held the bodies of migrants who died in the shipwreck — brown ones for adults and white ones for children.
The coffins held the bodies of migrants who died in the shipwreck — brown ones for adults and white ones for children.
Border security remains top of mind for Arizona leaders: 'We want to take real action'
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb advocated for improvements to Arizona's border security, but from different perspectives.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb advocated for improvements to Arizona's border security, but from different perspectives.
House Oversight chair requests interviews with 7 top Border Patrol agents as US fights ‘unprecedented crisis'
The desire to speak with the seven U.S. Border Patrol Chief Patrol Agents comes weeks after the committee spoke to the agents leading the Tucson and Rio Grande Valley sectors.
The desire to speak with the seven U.S. Border Patrol Chief Patrol Agents comes weeks after the committee spoke to the agents leading the Tucson and Rio Grande Valley sectors.
Homeland Security Committee holds 'Every state is a border state' hearing
The U.S. House Homeland Security Committee held a hearing Feb. 28 on "Every State is a Border State: Examining Secretary Mayorkas' Border Crisis." Pinal County, Arizona Sheriff Mark Lamb spoke at the hearing, along with Rebecca Kiessling of Michigan, Robert Trenschel, President and CEO of Yuma Regional Medical Center, and David Bier, Associate Director of Immigration Studies at the CATO Institute.
The U.S. House Homeland Security Committee held a hearing Feb. 28 on "Every State is a Border State: Examining Secretary Mayorkas' Border Crisis." Pinal County, Arizona Sheriff Mark Lamb spoke at the hearing, along with Rebecca Kiessling of Michigan, Robert Trenschel, President and CEO of Yuma Regional Medical Center, and David Bier, Associate Director of Immigration Studies at the CATO Institute.
Migrant boat crashes off coast of Italy; dozens killed
More than 170 migrants were on board when the overcrowded boat crashed.
More than 170 migrants were on board when the overcrowded boat crashed.
Arizona rancher George Alan Kelly's murder charge downgraded to second-degree in shooting of Mexican migrant
Prosecutors allege George Kelly opened fire with an AK-47 rifle on about eight unarmed migrants he encountered Jan. 30 on his ranch outside Nogales
Prosecutors allege George Kelly opened fire with an AK-47 rifle on about eight unarmed migrants he encountered Jan. 30 on his ranch outside Nogales
New rule would impose 'severe limitations' on asylum-seekers at US southern border
President Donald Trump pursued a similar ban in 2019 but a federal appeals court prevented it from taking effect.
President Donald Trump pursued a similar ban in 2019 but a federal appeals court prevented it from taking effect.
CBP finds almost 1 million fentanyl pills in four days at Arizona border
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection says it found almost one million fentanyl pills in just four days at the Port of Nogales. More than 994,000 pills were found in places like spare tires, gas tanks, and even found strapped to someone's chest. Additionally, over two pounds of fentanyl powder was found inside a speaker box.
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection says it found almost one million fentanyl pills in just four days at the Port of Nogales. More than 994,000 pills were found in places like spare tires, gas tanks, and even found strapped to someone's chest. Additionally, over two pounds of fentanyl powder was found inside a speaker box.
Arizona rancher accused of killing migrant asks for elimination of $1M bond
George Alan Kelly, 73, was charged with first-degree murder in relation to the Jan. 30 death of Mexican national Gabriel Cuen-Butimea.
George Alan Kelly, 73, was charged with first-degree murder in relation to the Jan. 30 death of Mexican national Gabriel Cuen-Butimea.
Patrol agents testify at border crisis hearing, as House Republicans push to impeach DHS Sec Mayorkas
The hearing comes as Republicans, who control the committee, are ramping up pressure on Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas – with some calling for his impeachment.
The hearing comes as Republicans, who control the committee, are ramping up pressure on Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas – with some calling for his impeachment.
Arizona rancher held on $1M bond in killing near US border
A rancher who lives near Arizona's border with Mexico is being held on a charge of first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a man tentatively identified as a Mexican citizen. His bail was set at $1 million.
A rancher who lives near Arizona's border with Mexico is being held on a charge of first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a man tentatively identified as a Mexican citizen. His bail was set at $1 million.
Human smuggling attempt in Arizona ends in rollover crash, sheriff's office says
A human smuggling attempt in Arizona ended in a rollover crash, a sheriff's office says. "Human smugglers have zero regard for human life, and because of this, we must do all we can to stop this illegal and dangerous industry."
A human smuggling attempt in Arizona ended in a rollover crash, a sheriff's office says. "Human smugglers have zero regard for human life, and because of this, we must do all we can to stop this illegal and dangerous industry."
Man illegally hauling migrants takes off on horseback, Arizona authorities say
Seven migrants were taken into custody in the Tucson area after authorities say they were found hiding under hay bales at a checkpoint along SR 286.
Seven migrants were taken into custody in the Tucson area after authorities say they were found hiding under hay bales at a checkpoint along SR 286.
Man illegally hauling migrants takes off on horseback, Arizona authorities say
Seven migrants were taken into custody in the Tucson area after authorities say they were found hiding under hay bales at a checkpoint along SR 286 in southwest Arizona. Authorities say the driver, who's from Mexico, removed a horse from the trailer during the search then jumped on the animal and tried to gallop away.
Seven migrants were taken into custody in the Tucson area after authorities say they were found hiding under hay bales at a checkpoint along SR 286 in southwest Arizona. Authorities say the driver, who's from Mexico, removed a horse from the trailer during the search then jumped on the animal and tried to gallop away.
Feds reunite nearly 700 migrant kids separated from their families at US-Mexico border
President Joe Biden issued an executive order on his first day in office to reunite families separated under his predecessor's policy of forcibly separating parents and children at the U.S.-Mexico border to discourage illegal immigration.
President Joe Biden issued an executive order on his first day in office to reunite families separated under his predecessor's policy of forcibly separating parents and children at the U.S.-Mexico border to discourage illegal immigration.
Arizona lawmaker looks to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
Arizona Congressman Andy Biggs is leading the charge to impeach the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas over border security issues.
Arizona Congressman Andy Biggs is leading the charge to impeach the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas over border security issues.
2023 poll: What is America’s biggest problem right now?
It’s not inflation, it’s not the economy, and it’s not racism, according to a Gallup poll taken this month.
It’s not inflation, it’s not the economy, and it’s not racism, according to a Gallup poll taken this month.
Illegal U.S.-Mexico border crossings surge to highest levels since Biden took office
U.S. authorities stopped migrants 251,487 times along the Mexican border in December.
U.S. authorities stopped migrants 251,487 times along the Mexican border in December.
CBP seizes more than $4 million worth of cocaine concealed in decorative rocks in San Diego
CBP officers extracted approximately 256 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated value of approximately $4.1 million.
CBP officers extracted approximately 256 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated value of approximately $4.1 million.