In the wake of the Boston tragedy, parents are being reminded how such events can emotionally traumatize young children. Psychologist Korenna Barto says the images and stories splashed everywhere can have a negative impact on a child’s well-being, and that is why parents need to reinforce their roles as a safe haven and a secure base. Barto says feeling ... Read More »
A U.S. Border Patrol agent and an Arizona corrections officer face lengthy federal prison terms on allegations that they passed codes to unlock border gates, maps of hidden sensors and other sensitive information to smugglers before losing their jobs. Ex-agent 29-year-old Ivhan Herrera-Chiang who was stationed in Yuma and former state Corrections officer, 28-year-old Michael Lopez-Garcia who worked at the ... Read More »
U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Yuma Sector arrested ten drug smugglers and seized 950 pounds of marijuana over a two-day period. Monday, agents working near the Granite Mountains on the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge found a trail of footprints and discovered two men hiding in brush with backpacks filled with a combined 136 pounds of marijuana. Tuesday morning, ... Read More »
The Postal Inspection Service says tests of suspicious mail sent to the Phoenix office of United States Senator Jeff Flake have found nothing dangerous or harmful. Authorities evacuated part of the building Wednesday after staff for the Republican senator came across mail that was stained with an oily substance. The letter was tested and found to be harmless. The situation ... Read More »
Former United States Representative Gabrielle Giffords says she is "furious" after senators on Wednesday blocked legislation that would expand background checks for gun buyers. Giffords is accusing senators who opposed new gun regulations of "cowardice," saying their decisions are "based on political fear and on cold calculations about the money of special interests like the National Rifle Association." The proposal ... Read More »
The Arizona Western College Lady Matadors will travel to Coolidge to take on the Central Arizona Vaqueros in a makeup game this afternoon. The double header is set to begin at 1pm. Read More »
Across the nation in times of intense personal crisis and community-wide disasters, the first access point for those seeking emergency services and homeland security information is 9-1-1. The local and county public safety communications centers that receive these calls have emerged as the first and single point of contact for persons seeking immediate relief during an emergency, as well ... Read More »
The Colorado River, which shrinks to a trickle near Yuma before reaching the sea, is the nation’s most-endangered river according to an annual report from American Rivers. Demand for its water now exceeds supply, and the situation is only expected to get worse. Matt Niemerski of American Rivers says climate change is taking its toll. Niemerski says Congress needs ... Read More »
The Yuma City Council will meet tonight for their second regular meeting of April. Continuing discussion about a contract between the city and the Yuma Fine Arts Council is expected. The city council was asked to approve giving the arts council additional funding without a contract in place. However the city council voted against it, asking that both sides get ... Read More »
The Arizona Corporation Commission has declined to install new management for Far West Water and Sewer. The Yuma Sun is reporting that the ACC was asked by one of their commissioners to appoint interim management. All of this comes after Far West has asked for a nearly 200-percent increase in standard flat rate fees. The utility has maintained they need ... Read More »
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