Border Patrol agents rescue migrants from drowning in Yuma canal
“The agents rushed towards the struggling migrants, approximately fifty yards apart, and pulled out one by extending a hand and lifting him to shore,” officials said in a news release. “Agents used a rescue disc to pull the other to safety.”
Rural Metro in Yuma appoints first female fire chief
Melissa Hilpert began her career with the Rural Metro Fire as a reserve firefighter and EMT in 2000.
Caught on camera: Dozens of migrants rescued after nearly drowning in Yuma canal
The incident began near Levee Road and County 13 ½ Street when a Yuma County deputy on patrol reportedly saw a group of migrants jumping into and swimming in a canal.
Arizona border cop says Mexican cartels war not something easy to win
During a one-week period late in December, Arizona State Troopers seized over 664 pounds of methamphetamine and 37 pounds of fentanyl, according to DPS.
Migrant border crossings in Yuma up 2000% since 2020, putting strain on agents, hospitals
Mayor Douglas Nicholls says the surge of migrants at the border is putting strain on CBP agents and hospitals in Yuma.
Border Patrol official’s tweet on capture of ‘potential terrorist’ deleted; CBP says it violated protocol
CBP Public Affairs Assistant Commissioner Luis Miranda said in a statement that the tweet was deleted because "it contained law enforcement sensitive information, violating agency protocols."
Uber drivers aiding transport of illegal immigrants from border to US interior
The Uber drivers told Fox News that many of the undocumented immigrants ask to be dropped off at local hotels in the Yuma area.
Dole salad recall: Products sold in 26 states at risk of listeria
Dole is recalling salads items that were sold in several U.S. states due to possible listeria contamination.
Saudi Arabian 'potential terrorist' nabbed at US-Mexico border; ties to Yemeni subjects of interest, feds say
The man is allegedly from Saudi Arabia and "is linked to several Yemeni subjects of interest."
Yuma, Arizona mayor sounds alarm on migrant surge: 'The number is staggering'
The mayor of Yuma, Arizona said on Friday that the number of migrant border crossings in the area has reached a "staggering" level.
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.
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.
'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.
'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.
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.
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
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.
2 Democratic Arizona state lawmakers to step down from office on Nov. 15
Two Democratic state lawmakers in Arizona announced on Nov. 4 their decision to resign from office.
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.
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.