River Fire: Crews battling wildfire near Yuma
The River Fire started on Sunday night and has burned about 125 acres on both sides of the Arizona-California border. It's unclear how the fire started, but it is believed to be human caused.
The River Fire started on Sunday night and has burned about 125 acres on both sides of the Arizona-California border. It's unclear how the fire started, but it is believed to be human caused.
Crime Files: Deadly barricade situation in Phoenix QT; murder near shooting range
Our top crime stories for the week of March 13: Arizona man arrested for allegedly killing his parents; a man dead following a barricade situation inside north Phoenix QuikTrip; an escaped Yuma inmate caught in south Phoenix; 2 arrested in murder of man in Casa Grande; and a man accused of driving drunk with a baby strapped to his chest.
Our top crime stories for the week of March 13: Arizona man arrested for allegedly killing his parents; a man dead following a barricade situation inside north Phoenix QuikTrip; an escaped Yuma inmate caught in south Phoenix; 2 arrested in murder of man in Casa Grande; and a man accused of driving drunk with a baby strapped to his chest.
Crime Files: Arizona man's memorial continuously destroyed; Parents arrested in teen son's death
Our top stories for the week of March 6: A family in Surprise is remembering their son Bryce Burgess with a memorial where he was killed in a motorcycle crash, but they're not able to do that in peace because someone keeps destroying it; The investigation into the death of a 16-year-old Arizona boy has led to the arrest of his parents; A carjacking suspect is dead after reportedly fleeing from authorities in Arizona; Police say they found a K-9 who went missing from his handler's home, but it appears the dog bit someone while out, reportedly leaving several deep puncture wounds; A semi-truck driver was likely impaired when he crashed on Interstate 17, causing commuters to be stranded on the highway for hours.
Our top stories for the week of March 6: A family in Surprise is remembering their son Bryce Burgess with a memorial where he was killed in a motorcycle crash, but they're not able to do that in peace because someone keeps destroying it; The investigation into the death of a 16-year-old Arizona boy has led to the arrest of his parents; A carjacking suspect is dead after reportedly fleeing from authorities in Arizona; Police say they found a K-9 who went missing from his handler's home, but it appears the dog bit someone while out, reportedly leaving several deep puncture wounds; A semi-truck driver was likely impaired when he crashed on Interstate 17, causing commuters to be stranded on the highway for hours.
Arizona police chase ends after suspect was T-boned by semi truck
A carjacking suspect is dead after reportedly leading authorities on a pursuit that ended with a collision.
A carjacking suspect is dead after reportedly leading authorities on a pursuit that ended with a collision.
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.
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.
Arizona Sens. Kyrsten Sinema, Mark Kelly tour Yuma border
Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema lead a group of U.S. senators to the southern border on Jan. 10. Tuesday's visit to Yuma follows the bi-partisan group's tour in El Paso, Texas, where resources are strained from a flood of migrants.
Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema lead a group of U.S. senators to the southern border on Jan. 10. Tuesday's visit to Yuma follows the bi-partisan group's tour in El Paso, Texas, where resources are strained from a flood of migrants.
Biden pardons six people convicted of murder, drug, alcohol crimes
The pardons by the president come months after he pardoned thousands of people for federal pot convictions.
The pardons by the president come months after he pardoned thousands of people for federal pot convictions.
Yuma County declares emergency as migrants continue to gather at border
Border agents apprehended over 300,000 immigrants over the past year in Yuma alone - that's more than the population of the country.
Border agents apprehended over 300,000 immigrants over the past year in Yuma alone - that's more than the population of the country.
Arizona Gov. Ducey stacks containers on border at term’s end
Until protesters slowed, then largely halted the work in recent days, Ducey pressed forward over the objections of the U.S. government, environmentalists and an incoming governor who has called it a poor use of resources.
Until protesters slowed, then largely halted the work in recent days, Ducey pressed forward over the objections of the U.S. government, environmentalists and an incoming governor who has called it a poor use of resources.
Unknown suspects tried to lure Yuma boy into van, police say
Yuma Police were called to an area near the 1700 block of 45th Avenue just after 3 p.m. on Nov. 17 after the young boy ran away and told his family.
Yuma Police were called to an area near the 1700 block of 45th Avenue just after 3 p.m. on Nov. 17 after the young boy ran away and told his family.
Yuma man gets life sentence in woman’s death 2 years ago
A Yuma man was sentenced to life in prison for a woman's shooting death two years ago whose body was found in a citrus grove.
A Yuma man was sentenced to life in prison for a woman's shooting death two years ago whose body was found in a citrus grove.
US government tells Arizona to remove shipping containers along border wall
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey ordered the installation of more than 100 double-stacked containers that were placed over the summer, saying he couldn’t wait for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to award the contracts it had announced for work to fill the gaps in the border wall in the border area.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey ordered the installation of more than 100 double-stacked containers that were placed over the summer, saying he couldn’t wait for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to award the contracts it had announced for work to fill the gaps in the border wall in the border area.
Severe thunderstorms, hailstorms moving across Arizona this weekend: Live radar, updates
The monsoon season may be over, but the storms aren't done yet. A Flood Watch is in effect across parts of Arizona as heavy rain, wind and thunderstorms are expected to move across the state.
The monsoon season may be over, but the storms aren't done yet. A Flood Watch is in effect across parts of Arizona as heavy rain, wind and thunderstorms are expected to move across the state.
Arizona Governor plans to fill border wall gaps in Cochise County with shipping containers
After plugging holes in the U.S.-Mexico border wall in Yuma with shipping containers, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey is now looking to do the same in Cochise County.
After plugging holes in the U.S.-Mexico border wall in Yuma with shipping containers, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey is now looking to do the same in Cochise County.
A look at the border crisis from Yuma, a major crossing from Mexico into Arizona
A record number of migrants are reaching the border states, and Yuma is one of the towns dealing with the influx. We have a look.
A record number of migrants are reaching the border states, and Yuma is one of the towns dealing with the influx. We have a look.
In Arizona, worry about access to Colorado River water rises
Due to a logjam in interstate negotiations for massive cuts in Colorado River water deliveries, Arizona farmers and urban users have no idea how much water use they’ll be ordered to cut, possibly starting next year.
Due to a logjam in interstate negotiations for massive cuts in Colorado River water deliveries, Arizona farmers and urban users have no idea how much water use they’ll be ordered to cut, possibly starting next year.
Tropical Storm Kay moves up Mexico's Baja peninsula; southwestern Arizona farmers express worries
While Arizona certainly needs the rain, farmers in the Yuma area are expressing their worries over the impact of Tropical Storm Kay, saying rain from the storm could be a blessing or a curse.
While Arizona certainly needs the rain, farmers in the Yuma area are expressing their worries over the impact of Tropical Storm Kay, saying rain from the storm could be a blessing or a curse.
Tribe says Arizona built shipping container border wall against its wishes
The Cocopah Indian Tribe determined that the state put 42 double-stacked containers on its land near Yuma.
The Cocopah Indian Tribe determined that the state put 42 double-stacked containers on its land near Yuma.
Migrants at Arizona border unhindered by shipping container wall
Migrants continue to avoid barriers by going around them — in this case, through a 5-mile gap in the Cocopah Indian Reservation near Yuma.
Migrants continue to avoid barriers by going around them — in this case, through a 5-mile gap in the Cocopah Indian Reservation near Yuma.