Military nurses, tests coming to help hard-hit Yuma
Yuma County’s soaring numbers come as Arizona’s COVID-19 diagnosis rate ranked the worst in the U.S. over the past week, at one in every 120 people.
Border Patrol names new chief patrol agent for Yuma Sector
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that Chris T. Clem replaces Anthony Porvaznik, who recently retired after over five years working in the Yuma Sector.
Arizona migrant border deaths on track for record amid extreme heat
After the hottest, driest summer in state history, authorities have recovered close to a 10-year record in the number of bodies of people who crossed from Mexico into Arizona’s deserts, valleys and mountains.
Yuma prison warden dies from COVID-19; facility fighting virus outbreak
The Arizona State Prison Complex in Yuma is currently in the midst of the largest COVID-19 outbreak within the state’s prison system, officials said.
Border Patrol: Americans found with a pound of fentanyl in Yuma
Two Americans were arrested at an immigration checkpoint in Arizona after a pound of fentanyl was found inside their car on Nov. 12.
Project Convergence: Getting a first-hand look at the future of warfare at Yuma Proving Ground
In the backdrop of dusty mountains, under extreme heat, the future of warfare is being crafted and tested like never before. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.
Excessive Heat Warning issued for 9 Arizona counties
According to the National Weather Service, the heat warning goes into effect at 10 a.m. on August 24 and is set to expire at 8 p.m. on August 28. The warning covers most of the Valley, including Ahwatukee, Avondale, Buckeye, Cave Creek, Chandler, Deer Valley, Gilbert, Glendale, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, and Queen Creek.
Border Patrol arrests US citizen, 10 immigrants in Yuma
U.S. Customs and Border Protection authorities conducted immigration checks on a group of people waiting for an Amtrak train in downtown Yuma on August 19 at around 2 a.m., The Yuma Sun reported.
President Trump visits Yuma during tour of 2020 election battleground states
Trump is on a tour of battleground states during this week's Democratic National Convention. After visiting the border wall, Trump will deliver remarks on what the White House says is "Joe Biden's failures on immigration and border security."
President Donald Trump visits Arizona and Iowa amid second day of Democratic National Convention
Trump headed for Arizona, one of the top 2020 battleground states, to press his case against his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, painting him as radically left and out of the political mainstream.
Man found injured by Border Patrol dies in Yuma hospital
Agents from the Yuma Border Patrol Sector located him on July 26 in an open field. The man told them that he was injured after falling from the border wall.
Yuma police investigating counterfeit cash, fake $100 bills
Police in Yuma are investigating some counterfeit money that is being passed around the city.
Coronavirus prevents families from buying affordable insulin from Mexico
The rising price of insulin is forcing more and more families across the border to Mexico or Canada to get the lifesaving drug. However, the Coronavirus pandemic has forced many to cancel their trips as hotel stays and air travel is riskier for those with health issues. FOX's Stephanie Bennett reports.
Two migrant men found dead near Yuma
Yuma border patrol officers have found the remains of two migrants after reports that a smuggler had them them behind.
Deputies: Yuma man refused to wear mask at frozen yogurt shop, threatened employee with gun
Yuma deputies say Steven Covington, 64, pointed a gun at a frozen yogurt shop employee after being told to wear a face mask.
Yuma Police: Man, woman accused of intentionally coughing on employees at Walmart
A man and woman are accused of multiple offenses after they allegedly refused to wear masks and coughed on Walmart employees, according to police.
VP Mike Pence's Arizona campaign event canceled, will still meet with Gov. Ducey
Pence is scheduled to meet with Governor Doug Ducey on June 30 to speak on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. His campaign event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
President Trump's visit to Arizona marked by border visit, Phoenix event, protest
First, the president will travel to Yuma to mark the construction of more than 200 miles (322 kilometers) of wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, an issue that he built his campaign on four years ago. Later, he’ll address a group of young Republicans at a Phoenix megachurch, where event organizers have pledged thousands will attend.
President Trump to celebrate border wall milestone during Arizona trip
Ahead of a Students for Trump event at a church in North Phoenix, President Trump will visit a segment of the U.S.-Mexico border wall in Arizona.
President Trump to mark completion of border wall’s 200th mile
White House officials told the Yuma Sun that the president will receive a briefing on the border wall construction, then participate in a roundtable discussion with local community and elected leaders on border security.