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.
Two indicted for ballot harvesting in Yuma County
The indictment alleges that during the August 2020 primary election, the two knowingly collected four voted ballots from another person and attempted to cast them in violation of Arizona law.
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.
All Arizona counties meet benchmarks for safely reopening businesses
On Oct. 1, Graham County advanced to the moderate transmission stage of COVID-19, joining all other Arizona counties, with the exception of Greenlee County, which remains in the minimal stage.
Excessive heat warning, pollution advisory issued for metro Phoenix
Meteorologists said the Phoenix metro area is expected to see a high of 109 degrees, which would break the record for the date set in 1962.
Excessive Heat Warning in effect for 11 Arizona counties
The Excessive Heat Warning will affect parts of Coconino, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Pima, Pinal, Yavapai and Yuma counties.
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.
Gyms aim to open in Phoenix, Tucson as virus cases ebb
State guidelines drafted by Christ’s department say gyms can reopen at 25% capacity once a county hits moderate transmission rates but must commit to implementing strategies to prevent the spread of the virus. Gyms are also urged to use a reservation system. Bars and nightclubs also can open at 50% occupancy levels, but only if they convert to restaurant service and implement stringent health department guidelines. Bars with no food service must remain closed.
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.
Storm knocks down hundreds of power poles in Hyder, Arizona
According to the Yuma County Sheriff's Office, about 142 power poles were knocked down on August 17 in Hyder, Arizona, causing a power outage in the area.
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.
Sheriff, attorney general probing San Luis election issues
The Yuma County Sheriff's Office said it asked the Arizona attorney general to help in an “election tampering” investigation stemming from August 4's primary election.
US: Border tunnel found appears to be ‘most sophisticated’
The tunnel intended for smuggling ran from San Luis, Arizona, to a Mexican neighborhood and had a ventilation system, water lines, electrical wiring, a rail system, and extensive reinforcement, federal officials said Thursday.
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.