Athletic complex informational meeting this month
YUMA, Ariz.- The Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex is set to begin construction after the summer of this year. It is set to be built on Pacific avenue and 8th Street. The athletic complex will be made...
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YPD and DPS increase patrols for St. Patrick’s Day
YUMA, Ariz.- St. Patrick’s day is a time to celebrate but the Yuma Police Department and the Department of Public Safety are warning drivers to stay safe.. “If your driving is impaired in any way shape...
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Palm trees on fire
YUMA, Ariz. – The Yuma Fire Department responded to a fire that involved several palm trees Friday afternoon. According to YFD’s Twitter account, the palm trees were in the 2700 Block of McDaniel...
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Yuma County ranked 2nd healthiest in the state
YUMA, Ariz- Yuma County is ranked the state’s second healthiest county right behind Maricopa. Vice President of Communications and Marketing, Machelle Headington with Yuma Regional Medical Center...
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Yuma man takes three people hostage
YUMA, Ariz. – The Yuma Police Department arrested a man Friday night after he allegedly took three people hostage for about one hour. At approximately 8:15 p.m., officers with the Yuma Police...
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Yuma County Superior Court Judge Richard Donato dies
YUMA, Ariz. – Former Yuma County Superior Court Judge Richard Warren Donato died Friday evening. According to Judge Donato’s wife, Dr. Connie Uribe, the judge had complications with a liver transplant...
View ArticleAcrobatic pilot breaks own record in Yuma
YUMA, Ariz. – An acrobatic pilot completed 98 inverted spins in his airplane breaking his own record at Million Air airport. Spencer Suderman took off in his Sunbird S1X aircraft and successfully...
View ArticleWhat you need to know before heading to the polls
YUMA, Ariz. – Thousands of Arizona residents are expected to vote for the presidential preference election on Tuesday. For those going to vote, be sure to bring a form of identification with you. Only...
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Arizona election following frenzied weekend rallies
BOB CHRISTIE Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) – After a frenzied weekend of raucous campaign rallies across the state, it’s finally election day. Arizona voters go to the polls in the presidential...
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Joan Benno first female Exalted Ruler of Elks Lodge
YUMA, Ariz.- March is women’s history month and The Elks Lodge Yuma chapter is celebrating by breaking leadership barriers. Joan Benno will hold the ultimate title of Exalted Ruler and Kimi Fritz will...
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Arizona independents confused about voting rules
PHOENIX (AP) – The Latest on Arizona‘s presidential primary election Tuesday (all times local): 5:05 p.m. Elections officials in Maricopa County officials are now fielding complaints from voters who...
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Dog survives after being shot twice
WELLTON, Ariz. – The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office said a dog is in stable condition after suffering two gunshot wounds. Deputies said Thursday at approximately 10:41 a.m., a tan female canine (possibly...
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Teen threatens YPIC staff with machete
YUMA, Ariz. – The Yuma Police Department is searching for a teen who allegedly threatened members of a local employment center with a machete. Officers said Tuesday at 3:10 p.m., YPD responded to the...
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Voters lined up at presidential preference election
YUMA, Ariz- Thousands of people across Yuma took a trip to the polls to cast in their ballot on the Arizona Presidential Primary. Many people say our country is in terrible debt and only the smartest...
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UPDATE: Clinton wins Arizona
WASHINGTON (AP) – Hillary Clinton has padded her delegate lead after a win in the Arizona Democratic presidential primary. With 75 delegates at stake, Arizona is the biggest prize of the night in the...
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Murder suspect appears back in court
YUMA, Ariz. – 19 year-old Jose Sorto, one of two day laborers accused of murdering 27-year-old Honduran national, Emmanuel Alvarenga-Navarette appeared in court today. Officials say Navarette’s body...
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Mother of man accused of holding family hostage speaks out
YUMA, Ariz.- The mother of a Yuma man facing charges including kidnapping says her son is innocent. Annette Bedoya says 30-year-old Cody Bedoya did not hold her sons and granddaughter hostage in their...
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History of drug tunnels in the Desert Southwest
YUMA, Ariz- Smugglers on the U.S..-Mexico border seem to become more advanced in moving drugs from a tunnel. Back in 2012 federal drug agents discovered a 240-yard tunnel linking buildings in Mexico...
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McCain,Flake urge FAA to address Phoenix flight-path changes
PHOENIX (AP) – U.S. Senators John McCain and Jeff Flake are again urging the Federal Aviation Administration to address community concerns about flight path changes at Phoenix Sky Harbor International...
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Phoenix official backtracks after blaming voters for lines
BOB CHRISTIE Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) – Arizona officials are weighing in on the long wait times many Maricopa County voters experienced during the state’s presidential primary. Phoenix Mayor Greg...
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