Yuma County

UofA scientists to study Yuma lettuce outbreak

University of Arizona scientists are embarking on a multi-year study of the Yuma region in the wake of last year's E. coli outbreak.

September 29, 2019 10:19am MST

Authorities investigating death of jail inmate in Yuma

Authorities are investigating the death of a jail inmate in Yuma.

September 23, 2019 4:44am MST

Pentagon cancels 3 border barrier projects over costs

The Defense Department has nixed three border barrier projects in Arizona over costs, according to a court document filed Monday.

September 18, 2019 3:20pm MST

450 miles of border wall by next year? In Arizona, it starts

On a dirt road past rows of date trees, just feet from a dry section of Colorado River, a small construction crew is putting up a towering border wall that the government hopes will reduce — for good — the flow of immigrants who cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.

September 12, 2019 2:15pm MST

In Arizona, Pentagon-funded border fence already underway

Construction on a Pentagon-funded portion of border fence began this week near Yuma, Arizona.

September 5, 2019 12:51pm MST

2 arrested after meth disguised as ice pops found in car near Yuma

Authorities say two people were arrested over the weekend after methamphetamine disguised as frozen ice pops was found in a vehicle near Yuma.

August 27, 2019 6:18am MST

Expelled lawmaker back in hospital, in stable condition

Former Arizona legislator Don Shooter is back in a Phoenix hospital after being released earlier in the week following emergency surgery.

August 16, 2019 11:02am MST

Tests find no harmful bacteria in Arizona romaine lettuce

A federal report shows no pathogenic forms of E. coli or salmonella were found in samples of romaine lettuce grown in Yuma, Arizona.

August 15, 2019 11:28am MST

Reports: Mexican police officer slain in Sonoran border city

Arizona media outlets report that an off-duty Mexican municipal police officer in a border city in the state of Sonora was gunned down after leaving work.

August 12, 2019 3:50pm MST

McSally, Homeland Secretary to tour Arizona border center

Sen. Martha McSally is heading down to the Arizona-Mexico border to meet with Acting U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan.

August 8, 2019 7:53am MST

Ex-State Rep. Don Shooter no longer gravely ill

The first state lawmaker in the United States to be expelled for sexual misconduct since the #MeToo movement began is no longer gravely ill after suffering an intestinal blockage that caused his organs to start failing.

August 2, 2019 2:13pm MST

Sources: Ex-State lawmaker Don Shooter on life support

Don Shooter, a former state lawmaker who was ousted following allegations of sexual harassment towards women, is hospitalized and on life support.

August 1, 2019 1:43pm MST

Yuma Co. board eyes dark-sky protections for rural areas

Yuma County officials say it's not too late to save dark skies enjoyed by residents of rural areas separated by a mountain range from the Yuma area where urban lights obscure views of stars and planets.

July 27, 2019 10:19am MST

Army testing new weapons technology at proving grounds in Yuma

The U.S. Army Yuma Proving Grounds is the Army's premier weapons testing facility. FOX 10's John Hook reports.

July 23, 2019 9:26pm MST

Arizona's unemployment rate unchanged at 4.9 percent

Arizona seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.9 percent in June as the labor force increased by nearly 10,400 from the previous month while the state's economy lost 44,600 nonfarm jobs.

July 18, 2019 2:08pm MST

Appeals court: Trump can't use Pentagon cash for border wall

An appeals court on Wednesday upheld a freeze on Pentagon money to build a border wall with Mexico, casting doubt on President Donald Trump's ability to make good on a signature campaign promise before the 2020 election.

July 4, 2019 10:30am MST

Border Patrol rescues 17 migrants lost on military bombing range in Arizona

More than a dozen migrants were rescued in southwestern Arizona after they crossed into a military bombing range and became lost, according to Border Patrol.

June 22, 2019 8:36pm MST

Heating warning remains in effect for Phoenix area

Phoenix and Yuma remain under an excessive heating warning set to run into Thursday evening.

June 12, 2019 9:51am MST

Police: 3 students had thousands of fentanyl pills on campus

Police in a small city on the U.S.-Mexico border say three students have been arrested for possessing fentanyl pills on campus, including one who had over 3,000 pills with her.

June 6, 2019 12:44pm MST