KSWT: Local News, Weather, Sports Yuma, AZ El Centro Imperial Valley, CA - KSWT.com Homepage

Member Center:

Elderly woman severely burned in Yuma apartment fire

An elderly woman is flown to a Phoenix area hospital after being severely burned in an apartment fire. It happened Thursday around 4 p.m. at the La Mariposa Villas in the 700 block of East 24th Street. More>>

Hot Topic

Link to story

Thank you for participating in our poll. Here are the results so far:

Yes: 14%
No: 86%

Join the conversation on our Facebook page.

Top Story

Woman behind bars after high-speed chase ends in Yuma

The Department of Public Safety says 26-year old Marisel Sanchez fled from an officer after she was pulled over in Tacna on Thursday. DPS says speeds reached up to 120 miles per hour on the 27- mile pursuit. More>>

Yuma County homeowners react to delinquent property tax notices

YUMA, Ariz. - Almost 170 residents in the Avenue B and C Colonial area along with five in Gadsden could have their home auctioned off if they fail to pay a property tax to the County of Yuma. "We fight and struggle everyday to pay our mortgages down here... work is hard and now they have another payment on top of things we've already had to do," said Christina Hart, a delinquent homeowner. More>>

January 27, 2012

More NewsMore>>
Yuma High School students donate money to cancer research
The Yuma High student body presented a check for hundreds of dollars to both the American Cancer Society and Bridget's Gift Friday morning.More >>
San Luis Rio Colorado Mayor says SENTRI lane issue tainted by politics
The city mayor who stopped construction of controversial toll booths at a local port of entry says the issue has been tainted by politics.More >>
Update: View the list of allegations against Yuma Mayor Krieger
Yuma City Council reconsidered previous decision on mayor's investigation
Things got heated during a special meeting at Yuma City Hall. The council once again discussed investigating Mayor Al Krieger, even though they previously voted not to.More >>
Press Release - County appeals to residents of Avenue B&C and Gadsden improvement districts
If they don't pay the assessment by February 8, 2012 at 5:00 p.m., a public auction of all delinquent installments will be held on February 9, 2012 at 10:00 a.m., at which time the Districts are forced by statute to sell the properties for the purpose of satisfying the liens for the improvements.More >>
Smugglers use local energy company logo in attempt to cross drugs
Courtesy: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Smugglers in Calexico use a local energy company logo in an attempt to smuggle drugs.More >>
Calipatria Prison's Straight Life Program Makes a Difference
More often than not people think inmates are just doing their time and paying the price for whatever crime they committed.More >>
Judge disqualifies San Luis candidate stating English deficiency
A local judge disqualifies a council candidate for lack of English in a 2012 election after a court hearing based on her inability to speak, read and write the English language.More >>
Scam targeting deployed military family members
Military officials are warning the public about a scam specifically targeting family members of those who have loved ones deployed in Afghanistan. More >>
January 24, 2012
Former Yuma Fun Factory owner testifies in Liddles' federal trial
Court Sketch Artist: Maggie Keane
U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton expects trial to last over one month.
More >>
Yuma man arrested after brief stand-off with police
A Yuma man is in custody after a brief stand-off with police this morning causing a brief school lock down.More >>
Yuma City Hall receives granite donation
YUMA, Ariz. - The City of Yuma received a very generous gift and wants the public to enjoy it while honoring our men and women in uniform. During a ceremony this morning, city officials presented granite tables placed throughout City Hall.More >>
Imperial County Board approves bridge repairs near Holtville
HOLTVILLE, Calif. - After complaints from locals and winter visitors, the Imperial County Board of Supervisors has approved a project to repair a bridge just east of Holtville. The bridge has been closed for a few months but it's not until now that the Department for Public Works has gotten the green light to start repairs.More >>
Judge allows Swaim to keep attorney after reviewing recusal motion
EL CENTRO, Calif. - The former California Highway Patrol lieutenant accused of sexual misconduct was in court today for a hearing in El Centro. The Imperial County District Attorney's Office had previously filed a motion to have Swaim's attorney, Bob Espinoza, recused from the case.More >>
El Centro teacher arraigned for possession of explosives
IMPERIAL, Calif. - A local teacher remains behind bars after police found illegal substances in a vehicle he was traveling in. Central Union High School teacher Mike Kelsoe has been arraigned in an Imperial County Court on three felony charges for possession of explosives in a public street or highway.More >>
San Luis Students Prepare for a future in Engineering
Students at San Luis High School are not only a head of the game when it comes to math but they are also getting started on their college education.More >>
Yuma Superintendent reelected to Arizona's State Board of Education
YUMA, Ariz. - Yuma County School Superintendent has been reelected to serve on Arizona's State Board of Education. Yuma County School Superintendent Tom Tyree has been elected once again to serve as Vice President on the Arizona State Board of Education.More >>
IDD negotiates Salton Sea water mitigation cost
EL CENTRO, Calif. - The Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors discussed the cost of transporting water from the Salton Sea with the San Diego County Water Authority during a meeting today. Both agencies negotiated how they would split the cost of covering the Salton Sea mitigation.More >>
Yuma County has a new emergency system that could save lives
The Yuma County's Office of Emergency Management has created a database for emergency evacuation assistance. More >>