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Former Yuma teacher indicted for misuse of public money

YUMA, AZ - A former Yuma High School teacher has been indicted on five felony charges of misuse of public money and tampering with public record. Yuma Union High School District officials launched an investigation back in 2007 after they found irregularities in financial reporting by Mark Rau. More>>

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Family of Yuma-based Marine forgives DUI driver who caused his death

Family of Pedro Conceicao find comfort in forgiveness and God. More>>

APS increases San Luis substation capacity

SAN LUIS, AZ - Arizona Public Service says they will be increasing the capacity of a substation in San Luis. This new project aims to reduce the chances and length of power outages. More>>

Ten candidates running for San Luis City Council

SAN LUIS, AZ - The four council seats up for election in San Luis are in high demand. Ten candidates will be on the ballot in the primary election on March 13, 2012. More>>

Man involved in fatal Brawley crash appears in court

EL CENTRO, CA - The man behind the wheel in a fatal accident in Brawley last month was in court today. Anthony Aubry appeared in front of a judge in El Centro, CA for a hearing. More>>

El Centro school district’s budget slashed in half since 2007

EL CENTRO, CA - One local school district says their school budget has been cut in half since 2007 and it may be cut even more. El Centro Elementary School District Superintendent, Robert Pletka, says school budget cuts are far from over. More>>

Gabby Giffords' husband writing children's book

Retired astronaut Mark Kelly, who collaborated with his wife, former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, on her memoir, is writing a children's book about a mouse that goes to space. More>>

Yuma Fire Department and Rural Metro work together to provide ambulance service

The transition of two local agencies working together to provide emergency ambulance services to patients began today. More>>

Bill Liddle Found Guilty on ALL counts in the AEA Fraud Trial. Rhonda Liddle Found guilty on 36 of 54 counts.

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Bill Liddle Found Guilty on ALL counts in the AEA Fraud Trial.
Rhonda Liddle Found guilty on 36 of 54 counts including conspiracy, money laundering, and fraud.
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H1N1 virus breaks into Centinela State Prison

Spanish media are reporting that the H1N1 virus is back in Mexico city and the cases are rising.

Several swine flu cases have popped up here in the Desert Southwest
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Two Yuma students overcome obstacles to achieve higher education

Two local college students overcome financial and medical obstacles to graduate. More>>

YRMC on Cold & Flu Season

Coughing, sneezing, and feeling bad, are all symptoms both the common cold and flu virus may cause and according to Infection Preventionist, Jill Labossiere many people have a hard time identifying their illness. More>>

Yuma elementary students participate in health run

Local elementary school students got in on a work out this morning. About 400 H.L. Suverkrup students participated in the Doctor Lubb Dubb's Healthy Heart Fun Run this morning. More>>

Local organization to host Christmas tree lighting event

We just got through Thanksgiving Day and it already feels like Christmas. The Caballeros de Yuma will be hosting the 26th Annual Friendship Tower Lighting tomorrow night at the Desert Sun Stadium, located at 3500 S. Avenue A. The event will start at 6:30pm. More>>

Hospital CEO elected to California Hospital Association Board

The CEO of the El Centro regional medical center has been elected to serve on the California Hospital Association Board of Trustees. More>>

A Non-Profit Raises Money for Yuma Cancer Survivor

A spaghetti supper will be put on by the Yuma Jaycees for Mary "Cathy" Theis who has been diagnosed with endometrial cancer.  More>>

Zimmer Mobile Learning Center shows joint replacement options

El Centro Regional Medical Center partners with joint replacement company to educate patients on pain management solutions. More>>

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