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Neighbors tree falls right on top of a Somerton residents roof
YUMA, Ariz- The aftermath of the flood has left many Somerton residents devastated on how they’re going to revamp and fix their homes. Cira Ruiz who is a Somerton resident had her neighbors tree fall...
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Dozens of hay bales catch fire in Yuma
YUMA, Ariz. – Rural/Metro says between 60 and 100 hay bales caught fire in Yuma Friday afternoon. A farmer reported the fire right before 1 p.m. It happened on Avenue F between County 17 Street and...
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Good samaritan saves women and children in Somerton flood
YUMA, Ariz- A Somerton man is now being called a hero after saving the lives of two women and their babies while they accidentally drove into a pool of water five feet deep following Tuesday’s...
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Reward for info in Phoenix freeway shootings now at $50K
PHOENIX (AP) – The reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in a string of Phoenix highway shootings now stands at $50,000. Arizona Department of Public Safety Director Frank Milstead...
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Hearing held for Yuma Marine charged with 20-month-old girl’s murder at MCAS...
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – A preliminary hearing was held Monday for the Yuma Marine charged with unpremeditated murder and involuntary manslaughter following the death of a 20-month-old girl. The first...
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Rural Metro reminds drivers to pull over for emergency vehicles
YUMA, Ariz. – Yuma sees an influx of people with dove hunting, winter visitors, and school back in session. That being said – Rural Metro Fire Officials want to remind “out-of-towners” and local...
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Yuma police department implements a 5 year strategic master plan
YUMA, Ariz- The City of Yuma Police Department presented their 2015-2020 strategic master plan on how to better serve our community. According to Chief John Lekan the five year plan is a roadmap for...
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San Luis Rio Colorado Police Chief shot six times, in critical condition
SAN LUIS RIO COLORADO, Mex. – As the public prepared for celebration on the eve of Mexican Independence Day, the day took a horrific turn in San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico. Authorities say a gunman in a...
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YPD proposes texting ban to Council
YUMA, Ariz- Communities across the nation are requesting a ban on cell phone usuage while driving and tonight the City Council held a work session where they discussed the texting ban ordinance....
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GOP Presidential Candidate Ben Carson credits Yuma County for most secure border
YUMA, Ariz. – Republican Presidential Candidate Ben Carson touched on illegal immigration in GOP debate tonight. During his response he credits Yuma County, Arizona to having of the most secure borders...
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Cocopah gets almost half a million dollars for Head Start program upgrades
SOMERTON, Ariz. – The Cocopah community’s children started up their school year with new additions to their Head Start facility. Kids three to five-years-old got to ride int heir new school bus. Then...
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Cocopah Tribe donates to Somerton after school program
SOMERTON, Ariz. – Cocopah Tribal members donated $1,000 to Somerton-based non-profit Precious Treasures. The after school program provides homework help and food boxes to families in need. Organizers...
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Measuring up…
YUMA, Ariz. – Both San Luis and Yuma are up and coming area prep volleyball programs that both aspire to eventually challenge for the section crown. On Wednesday night, they both had the challenge of...
View ArticleResidents react to GOP debate
YUMA. Ariz. – Wednesday night was the 2nd GOP national debate, this time on CNN. The 11 top polling candidates were together on the same stage to discuss various hot topic issues for the main...
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Child falls out of moving car, grandfather arrested
YUMA, Ariz. – A grandfather was arrested and booked into Yuma County Jail after his unsecured 9-year-old grandson fell out of his moving car. Yuma Police say Jose Antonio Reyes Arias was driving...
View ArticleYuma Fire Department tips for emergencies
YUMA, Ariz.- September is National Preparedness Month, and with the flooding and power outages that happened across Yuma County, Fire officials want you to be prepared. Mike Erfert with the City of...
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Arizona gets millions from CDC to combat drug overdose
YUMA, Ariz. – Prescription Drug Overdose: Prevention for States, is a new program funded by the Center for Disease Control to help states curb the ongoing prescription drug overdose epidemic. The...
View ArticleElementary schools competing for lowest absences
YUMA, Ariz. – The United Way of Yuma has partnered with Climatec Building Technologies Group to try and lower chronic absenteeism at Yuma schools. With the support of Climatec, United Way of Yuma has...
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Presidential debate sparks discussion on Yuma County border safety
YUMA, Ariz.– During the Republican Presidential debate Dr. Ben Carson mentions Yuma County one of the most effective border areas in controlling illegal immigrants from coming into the United States....
View ArticleSeverely abused dog gets new home
YUMA, Ariz. – An abused dog in Yuma is now living in a loving home. Melony, who doesn’t want us to use her last name, adopted Rascal on Thursday. On August 23rd Rascal was severely abused and found...
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