Rural Arizona hospitals seek federal help for COVID staffing
The request form submitted to FEMA shows hospitals in Kingman, Bullhead City, Yuma, Douglas, Bisbee, Sierra Vista and Willcox are in need of nurses for COVID-19 care and emergency department support.
The request form submitted to FEMA shows hospitals in Kingman, Bullhead City, Yuma, Douglas, Bisbee, Sierra Vista and Willcox are in need of nurses for COVID-19 care and emergency department support.
Yuma mayor: US responding to border, emergency easing
The mayor of Yuma, Arizona says an emergency situation in the southwestern Arizona border city has eased with federal officials moving in additional personnel in response to thousands of migrants.
The mayor of Yuma, Arizona says an emergency situation in the southwestern Arizona border city has eased with federal officials moving in additional personnel in response to thousands of migrants.
'Humanitarian crisis': Yuma declares local emergency amid migrant surge at Mexico border
Yuma Mayor Douglas Nicholls called the surge a “humanitarian crisis” and said it was putting a strain on the city.
Yuma Mayor Douglas Nicholls called the surge a “humanitarian crisis” and said it was putting a strain on the city.
'Remain in Mexico' policy in effect as U.S.-Mexico border crossings reach record numbers
The Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" policy is officially in place on Dec. 6, but the number of people crossing the U.S.-Mexico border is reaching record numbers once again.
The Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" policy is officially in place on Dec. 6, but the number of people crossing the U.S.-Mexico border is reaching record numbers once again.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey visits Arizona-Mexico border after 'Remain in Mexico' policy takes effect
Ducey vows to take more steps to secure the U.S.-Mexico border as the migrant crisis surges in southwestern Arizona.
Ducey vows to take more steps to secure the U.S.-Mexico border as the migrant crisis surges in southwestern Arizona.
Yuma official resigns after agreeing to guilty plea in crash
According to court records, the Arizona Department of Public Safety cited Rodriguez following a two-vehicle, non-injury collision on Interstate 8
According to court records, the Arizona Department of Public Safety cited Rodriguez following a two-vehicle, non-injury collision on Interstate 8
Arizona mayors welcome international tourism as U.S.-Mexico border reopens for fully vaccinated travelers
The U.S. is lifting its ban on international travel after more than a year and a half and that means tourism and trade with Mexico is resuming.
The U.S. is lifting its ban on international travel after more than a year and a half and that means tourism and trade with Mexico is resuming.
Yuma border agents seize drone carrying heroin, GPS tracker
Officials say the drone was discovered on Oct. 29 carrying a black plastic bag filled with 6.5 pounds of the illicit drug along with a GPS tracker inside.
Officials say the drone was discovered on Oct. 29 carrying a black plastic bag filled with 6.5 pounds of the illicit drug along with a GPS tracker inside.
Police investigate social media threat at Yuma high school
A Yuma high school will be open for classes Wednesday morning after police investigated a social media post referencing a possible shooting at Cibola High School. Yuma Police say the source of the alleged threat was a 14-year-old student who "did not intend to harm anyone" and "his sole intention was to get the school to close." Police said charges will be forwarded to the Yuma County Juvenile Justice Center.
A Yuma high school will be open for classes Wednesday morning after police investigated a social media post referencing a possible shooting at Cibola High School. Yuma Police say the source of the alleged threat was a 14-year-old student who "did not intend to harm anyone" and "his sole intention was to get the school to close." Police said charges will be forwarded to the Yuma County Juvenile Justice Center.
Newsmaker Saturday - Sheriff Leon Wilmot & Richard Saenz
This week on Newsmaker Saturday we get an update on the border situation with Yuma County Sheriff, Leon Wilmot. We also check in with Richard Saenz to find out how the Arizona Cardinals bounce back following their first loss of the season to the Green Bay Packers.
This week on Newsmaker Saturday we get an update on the border situation with Yuma County Sheriff, Leon Wilmot. We also check in with Richard Saenz to find out how the Arizona Cardinals bounce back following their first loss of the season to the Green Bay Packers.
Yuma school closed after threats were made online
Centennial Middle School in Yuma is closed on Oct. 29 after officials say reports of threats being made on social media. Classes will resume on Nov. 1.
Centennial Middle School in Yuma is closed on Oct. 29 after officials say reports of threats being made on social media. Classes will resume on Nov. 1.
Marine Corps veteran granted valor award after disarming robbery suspect in Yuma gas station
Officials with the Yuma County Sheriff's Office say a Marine Corps veteran ended an armed robbery at a gas station by disarming one of the suspects as they entered the store.
Officials with the Yuma County Sheriff's Office say a Marine Corps veteran ended an armed robbery at a gas station by disarming one of the suspects as they entered the store.
10-digit dialing to be required in some Arizona area codes
In Arizona, the new requirement applies to local calls in the 480, 520 and 928 area codes but not in the 602 and 623 area codes.
In Arizona, the new requirement applies to local calls in the 480, 520 and 928 area codes but not in the 602 and 623 area codes.
California plane crash: UPS worker among ‘multiple fatalities’ after truck hit
A small plane crashed into a Southern California neighborhood Monday, killing at least two people, injuring two others and setting two homes ablaze, authorities said.
A small plane crashed into a Southern California neighborhood Monday, killing at least two people, injuring two others and setting two homes ablaze, authorities said.
Border agents arrest child rapist accused of illegally entering US
Chris T. Clem, the sector’s chief patrol agent, tweeted that Edgar Antonio Gutierrez-Martinez has been turned over to U.S. Marshals to face prosecution.
Chris T. Clem, the sector’s chief patrol agent, tweeted that Edgar Antonio Gutierrez-Martinez has been turned over to U.S. Marshals to face prosecution.
Police in Mexican border town find 2 shallow graves
The remains of two people were found in shallow graves across the border from Yuma, Arizona.
The remains of two people were found in shallow graves across the border from Yuma, Arizona.
Yuma PD: Bus driver intentionally slammed on brakes, injured 21 students
The bus driver initially told police she saw something run in front of the bus, causing her to hit the brakes.
The bus driver initially told police she saw something run in front of the bus, causing her to hit the brakes.
Yuma Police: 2 children drown in backyard swimming pool
Police Lt. Robert Conley said the children were pronounced dead at a hospital Tuesday evening after officers responding to a reported drowning found the children unresponsive and performed life-saving measures.
Police Lt. Robert Conley said the children were pronounced dead at a hospital Tuesday evening after officers responding to a reported drowning found the children unresponsive and performed life-saving measures.
Excessive heat warning issued for 6 Arizona counties
Coconino, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Yavapai, Pinal and Yuma Counties are included in the warning.
Coconino, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Yavapai, Pinal and Yuma Counties are included in the warning.
Border Patrol arrests more than 1,600 migrants near Yuma
More than 1,600 migrants were arrested between April 30 and May 3 before crossing into the U.S. near Yuma, officials said.
More than 1,600 migrants were arrested between April 30 and May 3 before crossing into the U.S. near Yuma, officials said.