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Teachers credited with saving students in Oklahoma tornadoes

Lucy Valencia — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:21:00 EDT

The principal's voice came on over the intercom at Plaza Towers Elementary School: A severe storm was approaching and students were to go to the cafeteria and wait for their parents to pick them up.

Tea party group protests outside IRS office in Yuma

Felicia Martinez — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:02:00 EDT

Wearing their tea party shirts and waiving signs that read "Shut down the IRS now" local Colorado River Tea Party activists rallied outside the IRS office on Tuesday.

U.S. Marshals arrest Yuma man wanted for murder

Marie Hamill — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:00:00 EDT

A man wanted for a murder that happened more than a year ago has been arrested and is behind bars tonight.

Phone app that issues violent criminal alerts launched by local Sheriff’s

Grecia Aguilar — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:51:00 EDT

If you don't think of your smart phone as a crime fighting tool - think again.

Police free last 2 people in home with armed man

13 On Your Side Newsroom — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:29:00 EDT

Phoenix police say the last two people who were in a home with an armed man who was sought in the abduction of his 3-year-old son are now out and OK.

Resident speaks out about armed robbery in his neighborhood

Felicia Martinez — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:27:00 EDT

Yuma Police continue to look for an armed robber wearing a black ski mask who used a shot gun to rob his victim.

Special Report: Drug Cartel Influenced Crime low in Yuma County

Stephanie Sanchez — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:05:00 EDT

It's an ongoing debate between politicians: border security. 13 On Your Side has a special report on the drug war just minutes across the border.

Residents fearful after drive by shooting in Yuma

Marie Hamill — Wed, 22 May 2013 02:23:00 EDT

Yuma, AZ- This resident who does not want his face shown on camera out of fear of retaliation says he and many of his neighbors were forced to sleep with one eye open and one eye closed after..

Microsoft touts Xbox One as all-in-1 entertainment

13 On Your Side Newsroom — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:51:00 EDT

The company unveiled the Xbox One, an entertainment console that wants to be the one system households will need for games, television, movies, sports and other entertainment. It will go on sale later this year, for an undisclosed price.

Pentagon wants $450 million for Guantanamo prison

Lucy Valencia — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:13:00 EDT

The Pentagon is asking Congress for more than $450 million for maintaining and upgrading the Guantanamo Bay prison that President Barack Obama wants to close.

Driver hospitalized after big rig rolls over

Lucy Valencia — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:28:00 EDT

A Brawley man is hospitalized after the big rig he was driving rolled over onto its roof.

Comic gay kiss becomes a controversy

13 On Your Side Newsroom — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:53:00 EDT

It's just a quick kiss, but it's a long step forward for Archie Comics' only openly gay character Kevin Keller.

Local high schools to web-cast graduation ceremonies for deployed military family members

Lucy Valencia — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:20:00 EDT

In an effort to allow military family members who are serving overseas, local high school graduation ceremonies will be broadcast in real-time on the web.

Stand off at Phoenix home following amber alert

Lucy Valencia — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:01:00 EDT

A standoff with an armed man accused of abducting his 3-year-old son continues at a Phoenix home even after police used an armored truck to smash in the front of the house.

Okla. tornado survivor finds dog buried alive under rubble

13 On Your Side Newsroom — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:59:00 EDT

Okla. tornado survivor finds dog buried alive under rubble. Barbara Garcia, a survivor of the massive tornado that struck an Oklahoma City suburb, found her dog buried alive under the rubble during her interview with CBS News' Anna Werner.

Yuma murder suspect captured after a year on the run

Marie Hamill — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:09:00 EDT

Yuma, AZ- Court records show Michael Rose is being charged with 2 counts of 1st Degree Murder and 1 count of Burglary.

Local first responders awarded during National Emergency Medical Services week

Lucy Valencia — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:22:00 EDT

Several local first responders were honored this morning for their exceptional job in our community.

Man wanted for murder in Alabama busted at San Luis Port of Entry

Lucy Valencia — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:01:00 EDT

A California man wanted in an Alabama murder case has been arrested at the San Luis Port of Entry.

Man busted with $1,142,000 in cocaine and meth at checkpoint

Lucy Valencia — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:40:00 EDT

Yuma Border Patrol agents busted a man with $1,142,000 worth of meth and cocaine.

Oklahoma City braces for tornado

Lucy Valencia — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:07:00 EDT

When Lindsay Carter heard on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, she gathered her belongings and fled. When she returned, there was little left.

Supreme Court will rule on prayer at government meetings

13 On Your Side Newsroom — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:03:00 EDT

The Supreme Court agreed Monday to consider whether prayers can be offered at government meetings -- a practice that's been common in Congress and throughout the states for more than two centuries.

Police arrest man in connection to hit-and-run that killed Phoenix officer

Lucy Valencia — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:09:00 EDT

Phoenix police arrested an undocumented immigrant in connection with the hit-and-run that killed a Phoenix police officer early Sunday morning.

Firefighters use ladder to rescue bear

Lucy Valencia — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:54:00 EDT

It was a bigger-than-average tree rescue for firefighters in Colorado Springs.

Firefighters battling fire at Island Lake on Colorado River

13 On Your Side Newsroom — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:31:00 EDT

More than 500 acres of land are consumed by a fire burning on the Arizona side of the Colorado River, known as Island Lake.

Police seek shotgun-wielding robber

Felicia Martinez — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:19:00 EDT

A man is lucky to be alive tonight after an armed robber wearing a black ski mask pointed a shotgun at him and demanded his wallet.

Police continue investigating shooting death of 28-year-old as friends and family gather for funeral

Felicia Martinez — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:11:00 EDT

Loved ones gathered to lay to rest 28-year-old Jennifer Silva this weekend, who was shot and killed last week.

Fire Department tips on swimming pool safety

Felicia Martinez — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:58:00 EDT

With summer coming, more and more people are jumping into the water to cool off.

Yahoo takes big leap with $1.1 billion deal for Tumblr

Lucy Valencia — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:48:00 EDT

Yahoo is buying online blogging forum Tumblr for $1.1 billion as CEO Marissa Mayer tries to rejuvenate an Internet icon that had fallen behind the times.

Cartel towns pose challenge for immigration reform

Lucy Valencia — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:43:00 EDT

Just across the Rio Grande from Brownsville, Texas, stands a dormitory-style shelter filled with people recently deported from the U.S. and other migrants waiting to cross the border.

Split-second choice ended with student dead

Lucy Valencia — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:58:00 EDT

The college student was being held in a headlock by a masked intruder with a loaded gun to her head, police said. Then the gunman took aim at an officer.

Warehouse fire worries surrounding businesses

Grecia Aguilar — Sat, 18 May 2013 01:30:00 EDT

A fire in Calexico has completely destroyed a storage warehouse - leaving nothing but ashes.

Arizona Western College to give away $10,000 to those wishing to take summer classes

Lucy Valencia — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:12:00 EDT

College students: If you're interested in taking summer courses at Arizona Western College, now's your chance to score free money to make it possible.

Treasury officials told of IRS probe in June 2012

Lucy Valencia — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:57:00 EDT

Senior Treasury officials were made aware in June 2012 that investigators were looking into complaints from tea party groups that they were being harassed by the Internal Revenue Service, a Treasury inspector general said Friday, disclosing that Obama administration officials knew there was a probe during the heat of the presidential campaign.

$1 million in jewelry stolen near Cannes film fest

Lucy Valencia — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:53:00 EDT

Thieves ripped a safe from the wall of a hotel room near the Cannes Film Festival and made off with around $1 million worth of jewelry, in a brazen late-night burglary just hours after the screening of a film about break-ins at the homes of Hollywood celebrities, French officials said Friday.

20 to 25 injured in Connecticut train collision

Lucy Valencia — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:46:00 EDT

A New York-area commuter railroad says two trains have collided in Connecticut. Police say that 20 or more people were injured, but that there were no fatalities.

Border Patrol busts cocaine load worth nearly $1 million

Lucy Valencia — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:45:00 EDT

A Yuma Border Patrol Sector drug-sniffing K-9 team stopped a smuggler's from transporting $943,000 worth of cocaine through a checkpoint.

Man busted trying to smuggle 25 pounds of crystal meth

Lucy Valencia — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:21:00 EDT

A man is busted for trying to smuggle more than 25 pounds of meth into the United States.

Photographer Takes Secret Photos of Neighbors for Public Art Project

13 On Your Side Newsroom — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:32:00 EDT

In one photo, a woman is on all fours, presumably picking something up, her posterior pressed against a glass window. Another photo shows a couple in bathrobes, their feet touching beneath a table. And there is one of a man, in jeans and a T-shirt, lying on his side as he takes a nap.

21-year-old shot in latest of Yuma shootings

13 On Your Side Newsroom — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:24:00 EDT

On Wednesday, someone shot a 21-year-old man twice in the latest string of shootings.

String of shootings shake the community

Marie Hamill — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:10:00 EDT

A string of five shootings in the last 15 days--including an attempted murder and another that resulted in the death of a 28-year-old woman--has shaken the city.

Powerball jackpot grows to $600 million

13 On Your Side Newsroom — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:22:00 EDT

Powerball officials say the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery prize.

Hospital offering free credit checks for missing medical records

Grecia Aguilar — Fri, 17 May 2013 04:13:00 EDT

Free credit reports. That's how El Centro Regional Medical Center is treating some of it's patients who's personal information went missing - and may not have been destroyed.

Gang member charged with high school football star's murder appears in court

Grecia Aguilar — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:10:00 EDT

– A gang member charged with murder in connection to the stabbing death of a Brawley High School football star appeared in court today.

California fuels $550 million Powerball jackpot

Lucy Valencia — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:56:00 EDT

The numbers sum up the frenzy that has taken over the Golden State since it became the newest in the nation to join the madness over Powerball, which saw its jackpot soar Thursday to $550 million.

David Beckham to retire from soccer at the end of the season

Lucy Valencia — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:54:00 EDT

David Beckham is retiring from soccer, ending a career in which he became a global superstar who transcended the sport.

Biometric Database of All Adult Americans Hidden in Immigration Reform

13 On Your Side Newsroom — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:49:00 EDT

The immigration reform measure the Senate began debating yesterday would create a national biometric database of virtually every adult in the U.S., in what privacy groups fear could be the first step to a ubiquitous national identification system.

Ohio shooter TJ Lane laughs and gives middle finger at his sentencing

Lucy Valencia — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:36:00 EDT

Ohio school shooter TJ Lane spewed vile and unprintable words today at the families of three students he killed, gave them the finger and then laughed and smiled as they described him as an animal and a monster.

Arizona restaurant reopens after bad reality TV experience

13 On Your Side Newsroom — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:14:00 EDT

PHOENIX (AP) - A suburban Phoenix restaurant plans to reopen Tuesday night after it temporarily shut its doors following an embarrassing reality TV experience.

Jury continues deliberations in Jodi Arias trial

Lucy Valencia — Mon, 6 May 2013 19:21:00 EDT

A Phoenix jury is on its second day of deliberations in the trial of Jodi Arias, who is accused of murdering her 1-time boyfriend in Arizona.

To combat drunk driving, NTSB wants tougher blood-alcohol limits

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:09:00 EDT

Seeking to toughen the allowable alcohol limit for drivers, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling on states to lower the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) to 0.05 or lower from the current 0.08.

Vacation with your dog on a budget

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:13:00 EDT

Not only is it possible to enjoy a fun vacation with your dog, but it's also easier than ever to do so while being frugal.

6 things you think add value to your home - but really don't

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:13:00 EDT

Certain projects, such as adding a well thought-out family room can be a wise investment, as they do add to the value of the home. Other projects, however, allow little opportunity to recover the costs when it's time to sell.

Yoga may help ease high blood pressure

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:23:00 EDT

People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension.

Six tips to bombproof your password

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:07:00 EDT

How can we make our passwords more hack-resistant and manage all the passwords we need?

Electric cars: Eight important things everyone should know (but may not)

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:21:00 EDT

Sometime in the next few weeks, the 100,000th plug-in electric car will be sold in the U.S.

Emergency medical cat care at your fingertips

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:30:00 EDT

In recent years, veterinarians have stepped in to provide a quick, cost-effective place on the Internet for owners to have their questions answered and get solid advice no matter the time of the day.

7 bizarre Airbnb rentals that are almost too weird to believe

Sun, 12 May 2013 10:00:00 EDT

Weird accommodation options are part of Airbnb's charm, so we'd like to propose seven current listings that should be verified immediately. If these folks are offering what they say they're offering, we just might book a night or two.

Browser extensions that save you money

Fri, 10 May 2013 17:14:00 EDT

There is a widening range of online tools that have been designed to help save hard-earned cash. The following Internet browser extensions have achieved popularity among consumers, thanks to a series of unique and practical benefits.

Asparagus and the bright green of spring

Thu, 9 May 2013 17:09:00 EDT

Asparagus is one of the spring season's most celebrated vegetables.

Police identify body found in orange groves; investigating murder

13 On Your Side Newsroom — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:44:00 EDT

Police have identified the body in the orange groves near County 16th Street and Avenue 3 and 1/2 E as Jessica Monique Sanchez.

UPDATE: Police arrest two in connection to attempted murder

Lucy Valencia — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:26:00 EDT

We have an update on the attempted murder of 36-year-old Reyna Torres who was shot on May 8 in Yuma.

Friends and family mourn death of woman shot

13 On Your Side Newsroom — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:32:00 EDT

Yuma police continue to investigate Jennifer Silva's shooting death.

Truck driver charged with second degree murder in death of DPS officer

Felicia Martinez — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:24:00 EDT

The truck driver arrested in the death of the DPS Officer Tim Huffman now faces second degree murder charges.

Intercontinental missile test-launched in Calif.

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:46:00 EDT

The U.S. Air Force launched an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile from a California base on Wednesday, a month after the test flight was postponed because of tensions with North Korea.

2 infants among 10 kids killed in Oklahoma tornado

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:46:00 EDT

The Oklahoma medical examiner's office says two infants are among 24 people killed by the tornado that ripped across the Oklahoma City area this week.

NY funeral for student accidentally shot by police

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:46:00 EDT

Many young people are among the mourners attending the funeral of a Hofstra University student who was accidentally shot by police.

FBI: Man fatally shot in Boston bombing probe

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:36:00 EDT

The FBI is leaving open the question of who fired the fatal shot that killed a man being questioned by authorities in the Boston bombing probe.

Oklahoma tornado damage could top $2 billion

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:26:00 EDT

The cost of a massive tornado that battered an Oklahoma City suburb could be more than $2 billion, according to a preliminary estimate announced Wednesday by the Oklahoma Insurance Department.

Conn. rail service returns to normal

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:26:00 EDT

Regular train service returned to Connecticut on Wednesday, five days after a derailment injured scores of commuters and damaged tracks.

IRS official Lerner: 'I did nothing wrong'

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:09:00 EDT

The Internal Revenue Service official at the center of the storm over the agency's targeting of conservative groups told Congress on Wednesday that she had done nothing wrong in the episode, and then invoked her...

Kerry: US, allies, ready to step up aid rebels

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:06:00 EDT

Secretary of State John Kerry says the United States and its Arab and European allies will step up their support for Syria's opposition to help them "fight for the freedom of their country" if President Bashar...

Anthony Weiner launches bid to become NYC mayor

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:59:00 EDT

Anthony Weiner's run for redemption is officially on.

Boy Scout leaders to vote on lifting gay ban

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:46:00 EDT

The Boy Scouts of America will convene a two-day meeting of 1,400 local leaders to consider changing its long-standing ban on openly gay boys in the scouting movement.

Iran's Ahmadinejad denounces election decision

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:26:00 EDT

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Wednesday that a decision by election overseers to disqualify his top aide from next month's presidential race is an act of "oppression" and that he will take the case to the...

Syrian opposition urges rebels to join key battle

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:16:00 EDT

Syria's main opposition alliance on Wednesday urged fighters from around the country to reinforce a rebel-held town under attack by President Bashar Assad's troops and their allies from the Lebanese militant...

US home sales tick up to highest in 3 ½ years

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:07:00 EDT

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes ticked up last month to the highest level in three and a half years, helped by a jump in the number of houses for sale.

North Korean leader sends special envoy to China

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:56:00 EDT

After months of ignoring Chinese warnings to give up nuclear weapons, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a high-level confidant to Beijing on Wednesday, in a possible effort to mend strained ties with his country's...

Woods: Garcia comment hurtful, time to move on

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:16:00 EDT

Sergio Garcia apologized to Tiger Woods on Wednesday for saying he would have "fried chicken" at dinner with his rival, a comment that Woods described as hurtful and inappropriate.

Special Report: Tracking sex offenders in your neighborhood

Stephanie Sanchez — Fri, 10 May 2013 02:06:00 EDT

Are you living next door to a child predator? According to the public registry, there are hundreds of sex offenders who have been convicted and are living in our area.

Opening day at the Yuma County Fair

Felicia Martinez — Wed, 3 Apr 2013 14:16:00 EDT

The 61st Annual Yuma fair Kicked off Tuesday.

Charges reduced for woman connected to murder

Stephanie Sanchez — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:37:00 EDT

KSWT News 13 has learned new details on the gruesome discovery of a Wellton woman's body about a week ago.

The murder charges against the woman arrested in connection to the killing were reduced.

Drug tunnel found in Mexicali

Stephanie Sanchez — Mon, 7 Jan 2013 20:13:00 EST

Mexican police found a partially constructed drug tunnel near the U.S. border in Mexicali.

Tacna mother arrested for child neglect; gun & drugs in home

Stephanie Sanchez — Wed, 2 Jan 2013 20:46:00 EST

Tacna--Wellton police have arrested three people for a number of offenses ranging from drug possession to contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

Yuma sector border patrol agent indicted on drug charges

Stephanie Sanchez — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 19:20:00 EST

A Yuma sector border patrol agent is indicted on charges of smuggling marijuana. 25-year old Aaron Anaya is currently in jail awaiting trial.