'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.
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.
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.
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.
Yuma County woman faces new election law charge
Fuentes, 65, a Democrat, is a former mayor of the border city of San Luis. She serves as an elected board member of the Gadsden Elementary School District in San Luis.
Fuentes, 65, a Democrat, is a former mayor of the border city of San Luis. She serves as an elected board member of the Gadsden Elementary School District in San Luis.
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.
National Weather Service issues Excessive Heat Warning for Phoenix and other parts of Arizona
Daytime temperatures in the Phoenix metro area are expected to reach 110 degrees or higher.
Daytime temperatures in the Phoenix metro area are expected to reach 110 degrees or higher.
National Weather Service issues Excessive Heat Warning for Phoenix area and Southwestern Arizona
Weather officials say temperatures of up to 120°F are expected as an excessive heat warning was extended to nine counties. Back in Phoenix, two hiking trails will be closed to keep people safe during the hot weather.
Weather officials say temperatures of up to 120°F are expected as an excessive heat warning was extended to nine counties. Back in Phoenix, two hiking trails will be closed to keep people safe during the hot weather.
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.