AWC 2018 Commencement

Yuma, Arizona - Arizona Western College, Northern Arizona-Yuma Branch Campus, University of Arizona-Yuma, and Arizona State University announce the 2018 Commencement. The ceremony will take place at Veterans Memorial Stadium located at 7150 E. 24th Street, next to Gila Ridge High School, on Friday, May 18, at 8 p.m.

Previously Deported Felon Arrested After Brandishing Knife

Yuma, Arizona - Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to patrol the Colorado River arrested a Mexican national illegally present in the United States after he brandished a knife and threatened an agent on Friday.

National Arson Awareness week

Yuma, Arizona - May 6-12 is National Arson Awareness week, with this year’s focus on fires in vacant or abandoned buildings.  So far this year several fires in our area have been confirmed as intentionally set, while others were just suspicious. Whether they are intentionally set, or not, these types of fires are everyone’s concern.

Officer Involved Shooting Update - Lisa Rivera pronounced deceased on scene

Yuma, Arizona - On Monday, May 07, 2018 at approximately 4:31 p.m., Yuma Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance call in the 100 block of W. Giss Parkway.

Officer Involved Shooting 100 block of W. Giss Parkway

Yuma, Arizona - This afternoon, at approximately 4:31 p.m., Yuma Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance call in the 100 block of W. Giss Parkway.