The Arizona Western College Matadors baseball team split games against Yavapai College on Tuesday, winning the first contest 2-1 and losing the nightcap 4-2. The Lady Matadors softball team hosted South Mountain Community College, losing both games, being shut out on the day 3-0 and 1-0. Read More »
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office says they have received notification on the identity of a body found in a canal last weekend. The Pima County Medical Examiner says it is that of 42-year-old Joaquin Gastelum of Yuma. Police say Gastelum died due to head trauma and a broken neck after he fell into a canal at Avenue “D” and Poppy ... Read More »
Four suspects, who are allegedly involved in the murder of 29-year-old Christal Figueroa last month, appeared in court on Monday. 36-year-old Jeffery Allen Miller is charged with Hindering Prosecution and Tampering or Destroying Evidence with bond set at $150,000. The accused murderer, 31-year-old Jose Jimenez is charged with First Degree Premeditated Murder and pled not guilty. 24-year-old Brandi Michalski’s attorney ... Read More »
A grocery chain with stores in Arizona is weighing in on the issue of genetically modified foods with its wallet. Late last week, Whole Foods announced plans to require labeling of all GMO foods sold in its stores by 2018. It will be the first major retailer in the nation to make the change. The decision was led by ... Read More »
With the warmer weather coming, thoughts turn to swimming, barbeques and other fun activities. However, there are several safety reminders to keep in mind. Yuma Fire Department Public Information Officer Mike Erfert says using gasoline to start your barbeque is a no-no. He adds that cooking with gasoline may not be good for the food or the people who eat ... Read More »
Arizona Western College Faculty and Staff would like to congratulate George Montopoli, Professor of Mathematics, this year's Arizona Western College Full Time Teacher of the Year and Associate Faculty Teacher of the Year Maureen Garrett. Montopoli's special honor includes a scholarship for an outstanding high school student residing within the college district who intends to enter AWC the next year, ... Read More »
A new local American Red Cross Center has now opened in Yuma. The office is located at 2197 South Fourth Avenue, Suite 203. An open house and grand opening was held on Monday. Cynthia Snyder was introduced as the new specialist for Yuma County. She says she is thrilled to be a part of something new for the community. Last ... Read More »
United States Border Patrol agents arrested eight persons who are suspected drug smugglers. In the three separate arrests, officials recovered 722 pounds of illegal marijuana with an estimated value of over $361,000. All arrested were Mexican nationals. Two vehicles were also seized in the arrests. Read More »
The high winds in the area Monday delayed road construction work in Yuma. Slurry seal work that was to be done on 24th Street from Fourth Avenue to the East Main Canal was cancelled. The work will resume tonight, weather permitting. Meanwhile, powerful winds raked much of California on Monday, toppling trees, spreading wildfires, causing scattered power outages, whipping up ... Read More »
Another Mexican gray wolf has been found dead in the Southwest, but federal officials have refused to provide any details. The wolf reintroduction team confirmed in its latest monthly report that the male wolf died in March. However, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which oversees the troubled wolf program, would not say where the animal was found or how ... Read More »
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