Yuma

YUMA, Ariz. – Drivers commuting between California and Arizona will have two to three hours added to their trip because of the Interstate 10 bridge collapse, according the Department of Public Safety officials. Severe flooding shut down the I-10 between Desert Sun and Indio Sunday afternoon. A 30 by 50 foot bridge collapsed in the […]
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A bridge collapsed in California on I-10 from heavy rains over the weekend. Drivers are now being detoured through Yuma. I-10 is shut down between Desert Sun and Indio east of Coachella Valley. Jeff Knutson, with the California Highway Patrol, says, “There is no estimated time on when the construction on I-10 is going to […]
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Authorities in Los Angeles, Calif. have confirmed that a 21-year-old man accidentally drowned in Demi Moore’s pool Sunday morning. The actress was not at her home when Los Angeles police responded a 911 call concerning a possible drowning. Her assistant was reportedly having a gathering at Moore’s home with about half a dozen people. The man who […]
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Shortly after 9 p.m. this evening, Yuma Police Department responded to an armed robbery call at Sonic Drive-In at 3075 South Avenue B. Customers and Sonic employees waited outside while YPD investigated the scene. We’ll update the report as we receive the latest details. (Source)
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YUMA, Ariz. – For the past 15 years the Yuma community has come together to donate school supplies for local kids. Friday was no different, the Stuff the Bus event was held at the Yuma Palms Mall throughout the afternoon. Residents donated items like back-packs, pencils and folders to help prepare students for their first day […]
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YUMA, Ariz. – The doctor accused of recording and photographing several women in Yuma during gynecological exams pleaded guilty in court Friday. David Thorson will serve three years in prison for the six counts against him. He has been credited for the 208 days he’s already served. One victim was present Friday in Yuma Superior […]
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BRAWLEY, Calif. – Fresh off their Section 7 Championship win in their home city, the Brawley Junior 13-14 year-old little league baseball team is setting the bar higher. For a second consecutive year, Brawley is heading to the Subdivision Tournament; where they’ll battle it out with five other section winners for even bigger bragging rights. […]
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YUMA, Ariz.    Yuma Union High School District approved about $80 million in a special bond to refurbish and update current high schools in Yuma. They also plan on using close to $20 million to build a new high school in Somerton. The bond was approved Wednesday evening and will be on the ballot for […]
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DALLAS, Texas – Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant has finally agreed to a contract offer. This means he’ll be in “Big D” for his 6th NFL season and four additional seasons beyond that. Bryant has agreed to a 5-year $70-million contract with $45-million guaranteed by March. The former Oklahoma State Cowboy is coming off a […]
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YUMA, Ariz. – On Wednesday at the Yuma City Council meeting, the council discussed a plan to annex almost 15 acres of land and re-zone it for apartment complexes near 24th street and avenue 9E. After hearing from concerned residents, they decided to delay voting on the matter until August 5th. The council says they want […]
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