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James Collins sentenced to 20 years for Cynthia Horn’s murder
KINGMAN, Ariz. – James David Collins was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Friday in Mohave County Superior Court. That was the maximum sentence possible in this case as Collins plead guilty in April...
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KSWT Exclusive: “Yuma’s Most Wanted” 05/21/16
YUMA, Ariz. – Since we brought you “Yuma’s Most Wanted” last week there have been some breaking developments. The Imperial County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Gustavo Tejeda who was originally...
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BP agents arrest seven suspected smugglers
YUMA, Ariz. – Seven men were arrested suspected of smuggling hundreds of pounds of marijuana into the U.S. U.S. Border Patrol agents say the group was first seen carrying backpacks with the use of...
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Law bans teachers from asking students personal questions
YUMA, Ariz. – Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation last week to prevent students from being asked certain questions at school without first getting consent from their parents. Topics range from...
View ArticleMaking a Difference: Feline Friends
YUMA, Ariz. – “It’s not only the cats’ fault; this is human irresponsibility that’s brought us to this point. These are natural acts of cats and the people who aren’t part of the cat loving group, they...
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Motel 6 guest gets robbed in his room
YUMA, Ariz. – Two men with a shotgun tied up and robbed an elderly man in his hotel room. Yuma Police Department (YPD) officers say the victim claims the two men knocked on his door shortly after...
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Russ Clark seeking re-election for Yuma County Board of Supervisors
YUMA, Ariz- Russ Clark has announced on Wednesday that he’ll be seeking a second term for the District 3 Yuma County Board of Supervisors. Yuma County Supervisor Russ Clark said, “I think I’m...
View ArticleWasps used to combat citrus greening
YUMA, Ariz.- The USDA has found a way to stop the spread of an insect that has destroyed millions of citrus trees in the United States. The Asian Citrus Psyllid threatens Yuma and the Imperial County...
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Father Benjamin J. Carrier’s murder remains unsolved
YUMA, Ariz. – A priest from California was murdered in a Yuma motel 34 years ago and police have yet to identify the suspects. On November 10, 1982, in the middle of the afternoon, Yuma Police were...
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Former YCSO lieutenant running for District 3 Yuma County Board of Supervisor
YUMA, Ariz. – Darren Simmons who’s a recently retired lieutenant with the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office plans on running against Russ Clark for District 3 Yuma County Board of Supervisors. Simmons said,...
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Bear Down… Yuma!
YUMA, Ariz. – The University of Arizona athletics made a stop in Yuma for its third leg of the Annual Arizona Road Tour. The annual meet-and-greet event returned to Lute’s Casino, since the tour last...
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8th grader will not walk during promotion ceremony
YUMA, Ariz. – A Fourth Avenue Junior High School Student will not be able to walk with her classmates Friday at the eighth grade promotion. Bryana Joya said, “I threw a pickle, one pickle and a food...
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Attempted murder case dismissed by Yuma judge
YUMA, Ariz. – An attempted murder case has been dismissed by a Yuma County judge. Barry Douglas Todd was arrested two years ago after he shot a man at LZ Bar and Grill. The case was dismissed last week...
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KSWT Exclusive: “Yuma’s Most Wanted” 05/27/16
YUMA, Ariz. – Since we brought you “Yuma’s Most Wanted” last week law enforcement has made some serious progress in capturing fugitives. Melissa Barraza, convicted of attempted trafficking in stolen...
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Sunset Vista cemetery honors Memorial Day
YUMA, Ariz. – Dozens of veterans and their loved ones gathered at Sunset Vista cemetery to honor our fallen heroes. “Every veteran that has fought in wars is here and so it just brings it out more to...
View ArticleYuma celebrates Memorial Day
YUMA, Ariz.- Yuma had many events today to honor and celebrate the countless men and women who gave their lives protecting this country. The Yuma Jaycees held their 8th Annual Memorial Day celebration....
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Busy week for Border Patrol
YUMA, Ariz. – U.S. Border Patrol agents made four arrests, seized drugs, guns and counterfeit money late last week in two separate incidents. The first set of arrests were made after agents noticed a...
View ArticleApartment fire an act of arson
YUMA, Ariz. – A fire over the weekend destroyed an apartment, firefighters now believe it may have been an act of arson. The Yuma Fire Department (YFD) received the call shortly after 10:30 p.m....
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Home opener success!
YUMA, Ariz. – Frontera United begins its second season of existence as a member of the United Premier Soccer League and the team was looking for a strong home showing; after losing its season opener on...
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YPD had 55 traffic stops this Memorial Day weekend
YUMA, Ariz. – The Yuma Police Department held their Annual Memorial Day weekend impaired driving enforcement detail and conducted 55 traffic stops over the four day period. PIO with the Yuma Police...
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