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Protest over pay cut for Yuma citrus workers

YUMA, Ariz. — A group of Yuma County field workers started a protest after the two citrus companies they work for told them they would have to take a reduction in pay. Over a two day span, the group...

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Arizona citrus growers worried about bacteria that could wipe out citrus...

YUMA, Ariz.- Food Banks across Arizona are not accepting citrus donations like oranges and lemons because they are worried about spreading a bug that could harm the billion dollar citrus industry. The...

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Mats earn rebound win

YUMA, Ariz. – The AWC men’s basketball team was seeking redemption, after suffering it’s first ACCAC loss of the season last weekend at the hands of Cochise. Tonight, they would host a Chandler-Gilbert...

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Arizona teaching policies gets a C-

Arizona gets a C- for their state teaching policy and California even worse with a D. The study done by the National Council on Teaching graded the state on delivering well prepared teachers, retaining...

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Obama signs education law, “No Child Left Behind”

YUMA, Ariz- President Obama reversed course on federal education policy Thursday, signing a bill to reduce the federal government’s role in education from kindergarten through high school and instead...

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California man found dead in San Luis, Mexico

SAN LUIS RIO COLORADO, Mex.–  A California pastor’s body was discovered in a canal after he went missing on Sunday December 6, 2015. Pastor Hector Urias Garcia, and his wife Alicia, were on a...

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Local agriculture leaders tour Yuma county’s soil and attend luncheon

YUMA, Ariz- Friday afternoon members of the community along with our agricultural leaders took a tour around Yuma county to learn more about our AG in the Desert Southwest. A luncheon took place in...

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Yuma vending machines target for thefts

YUMA, Ariz.- A high number of vending machine thefts continues to grow within the Yuma area. As theives reportedly take cash and coins while damaging the equipment. Owner and operator Jarrad Duxbury of...

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Field worker gets award from “Labor of Love”

YUMA, Ariz. —  Efrain Miramontes has been working in the agriculture field for more than twenty years.  He works for Sabor Farms as a supervisor and he wants to see the business continue to grow....

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Making a Difference: Labor of Love Silvino Ponce

YUMA, Ariz.- Among the green fields, and rays of sunshine, are some of the hardest working people in Yuma. Everyday they nurture these lands to put food on our tables and fill plate across the county...

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Residents weigh in on mass shootings in America

YUMA, Ariz.- A poll by the Wall Street Journal says 71% of Americans think that mass shootings and random acts of violence are now a permanent part of american life. We spoke with several residents...

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Interstate clash!

IMPERIAL, Calif. – The 22nd ranked Arizona Western College Matadors men’s basketball team is riding a 2-game winning streak going into the Christmas holiday break. They would face the Imperial Valley...

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Suspicious bag found at Yuma Main Library

YUMA, Ariz. – A suspicious luggage type bag was found at the Yuma Main Library Tuesday morning causing the public building to close its doors for about 40 minutes. Yuma Police Department (YPD)...

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Bomb sniffing dog sent to Yuma County Library

YUMA, Ariz.- A suspicious suitcase in Yuma put schools on alert. A bomb sniffing dog was called out to the Yuma County Library to check it out. Yuma Catholic High School and Gary Knox Elementary School...

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Local superintendents talk about school security and safety on campus

YUMA, Ariz- While all Los Angeles Unified School District campuses were closed on Tuesday due to a threat of violence to all schools…superintendents here in the Desert Southwest say that’s something...

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AWC and Cibola former pitcher Dies

A former Arizona Western College (AWC) and Cibola High School baseball player recently died in a car crash. Lincoln Holdzkom was currently pitching for the New Zealand baseball team. He made the 40-man...

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Army Band performs in Yuma

YUMA, Ariz. – The holidays are here and the military would like to invite you to enjoy some holiday tunes. The U.S. Army Military Intelligence Corps Band is in town and will be performing their “Home...

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11 Illegal immigrants arrested near Yuma

YUMA, Ariz. – Eleven illegal immigrants were caught red-handed trying to smuggle more than 1,000 pounds of marijuana. U.S. Border Patrol agents say the group was traveling through the Cabeza Prieta...

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Yuma City Council approves code of ethics

YUMA, Ariz.- The Yuma City Council passes a resolution for a code of conduct between council members and staff tonight after a string of confrontations between members stating council members need to...

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Grandmother back in court for the shooting death of her grandson

YUMA, Ariz- Day seven of the trial just wrapped up for the case against Rachel Spry. The grandmother facing second degree murder charges in the case in which her three year old grandson shot himself...

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