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

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

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Police identify body found in orange groves; investigating murder

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

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UPDATE: Police arrest two in connection to attempted murder

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

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Friends and family mourn death of woman shot

Yuma police continue to investigate Jennifer Silva's shooting death.
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Police investigating shooting, death of 28-year-old woman

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Yuma murder suspect captured after a year on the run
Yuma murder suspect captured after a year on the run
Yuma, AZ- On April 23, 2012 police responded to a report of a dead man inside of this home near 9th Avenue and 1st street in Yuma. When police arrived they found the body of 20- year old Angel MontaldoMore >>
Yuma, AZ- Court records show Michael Rose is being charged with 2 counts of 1st Degree Murder and 1 count of Burglary.More >>
Yuma
Truck driver charged with second degree murder in death of DPS officer
Truck driver charged with second degree murder in death of DPS officer
WELLTON, AZ - The truck driver arrested in the death of the DPS Officer Tim Huffman now faces second degree murder charges. A Yuma County judge also ordered 33-year old Jorge Espinoza to turn in his passport.More >>
The truck driver arrested in the death of the DPS Officer Tim Huffman now faces second degree murder charges.More >>
Yuma
House fire being investigated as arson
House fire being investigated as arson
YUMA, Ariz. (13 On Your Side) - Shortly before 4 a.m. this morning, deputies and firefighters responded to a mobile home trailer that was up in flames. The fire also spread to a nearby home and causedMore >>
Shortly before 4 a.m. this morning, deputies and firefighters responded to a mobile home trailer that was up in flames.More >>
Yuma
Police investigating body found in groves
Police investigating body found in groves
YUMA, Ariz. (13 On Your Side) - Yuma police are investigating a suspicious death after a body was found near County 16th Street and Avenue 3½ E last night. Police say they responded to the scene at aroundMore >>
Yuma police are investigating a suspicious death after a body was found near County 16th Street and Avenue 3½ E last night.More >>
Brawley
20-year-old denied a lower bond in arson case
20-year-old denied a lower bond in arson case
BRAWLEY, Calif. (13 On Your Side) - An Imperial County Judge has denied a request to lower the bond for the 20-year-old man accused of setting several fires in Brawley. In court todya, Fernando Garcia'sMore >>
An Imperial County Judge has denied a request to lower the bond for the 20-year-old man accused of setting several fires in Brawley.More >>
Special Report: Tracking sex offenders in your neighborhood
Special Report: Tracking sex offenders in your neighborhood
Yuma--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. But what about those, whoMore >>
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.More >>
Yuma
Body of missing man found in Mittry Lake
Body of missing man found in Mittry Lake
YUMA, Ariz. (13 On Your Side) - The Yuma County Sheriff's Office tells 13 On Your Side they have found the body of the man who went missing after going fishing at Mittry Lake three days ago. An underwaterMore >>
The Yuma County Sheriff's Office tells 13 On Your Side they have found the body of the man who went missing after going fishing at Mittry Lake three days ago.More >>
Yuma
Police looking for two suspects in attempted murder
Police looking for two suspects in attempted murder
YUMA, Ariz. (13 On Your Side) - Police are looking for a man and woman who were involved in an attempted murder and are now on the loose. Yuma police say a 36-year-old woman was shot last night, airliftedMore >>
Police are looking for a man and woman who were involved in an attempted murder and are now on the loose.More >>
Yuma
Student who brought gun to high school pleads guilty to disorderly conduct
Student who brought gun to high school pleads guilty to disorderly conduct
YUMA, Ariz. (13 On Your Side) - A Gila Ridge student who admitted to bringing a gun to campus in March has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct. Jacob Allen was in Municipal Court yesterday with his attorneyMore >>
A Gila Ridge student who admitted to bringing a gun to campus in March has pleaded guilty to disporderly conduct.More >>
Yuma
UPDATE: Police have ID'd body found in Elks Lane parking lot
UPDATE: Police have ID'd body found in Elks Lane parking lot
YUMA, Ariz. (13 On Your Side) - Yuma police are investigating a dead body found in an empty parking lot. A resident happened to be walking in the parking lot in the 2200 Block of Elks Lane when he sawMore >>
Yuma police are investigating a dead body found in an empty parking lot.More >>
Yuma
Police investigate attempted murder near junior high school
Police investigate attempted murder near junior high school
YUMA, Ariz. (13 On Your Side) - Yuma police are investigating what may have been a gang-related attempted murder. Two men were stabbed Sunday morning near Gila Vista Junior High School. Police say itMore >>
Yuma police are investigating what may have been a gang-related attempted murder.More >>
Yuma
Judge ups grandmother's charges in shooting death of 3-year-old
Judge ups grandmother's charges in shooting death of 3-year-old
YUMA, AZ - Monday a Yuma judge has upped the charges against the grandmother - first charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of her 3-year-old grandson Darien Nez. 35-year old Rachel Spry nowMore >>
Monday a Yuma judge has upped the charges against the grandmother - first charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of her 3-year-old grandson Darien Nez.More >>
Yuma
Grandmother charged with manslaughter's own toddler had drowned in '06
Grandmother charged with manslaughter's own toddler had drowned in '06
YUMA, AZ - New information about the grandmother charged with manslaughter after the shooting death of 3-year-old Darien Nez. According to the Yuma Sun this is not the first time a child related toMore >>
New information about the grandmother charged with manslaughter after the shooting death of 3-year-old Darien Nez.More >>
San Luis
Police investigate reports of man approaching girls at local schools
Police investigate reports of man approaching girls at local schools
SAN LUIS, Ariz. (13 On Your Side) - We have received several reports from our viewers of a child being abducted from Southwest Junior High School in San Luis, Arizona. Police tell us that is not the case. AMore >>
We have received several reports from our viewers of a child being abducted from Southwest Junior High School in San Luis, Arizona.More >>
Yuma
Neighbors of boy who died from gunshot wound organize vigil
Neighbors of boy who died from gunshot wound organize vigil
Yuma, AZ- "I went to get religious counseling today and this is the first time I have done that in 20 years," said Jon Ury. Ury says the news of 3-year old Darrien Nez's death has hit him and his wifeMore >>
Yuma, AZ- "I went to get religious counseling today and this is the first time I have done that in 20 years," said Jon Ury.More >>
Texas
Drugs found inside of plasters at port of entry
Drugs found inside of plasters at port of entry
EL PASO, Texas (13 On Your Side) - Border Patrol agents found more than $473,000 worth of marijuana hidden inside plaster figures that were being imported from Mexico. It happened Wednesday around noon. CustomsMore >>
Border Patrol agents found more than $473,000 worth of marijuana hidden inside plaster figures that were being imported from Mexico.More >>
Yuma
30-year-old jailed on drug charges after being pulled over
30-year-old jailed on drug charges after being pulled over
YUMA, Ariz. (13 On Your Side) - A woman is behind bars after police found drugs and a weapon in her car. Yuma County Sheriff's Deputies say it happened last night just before midnight near 11th AvenueMore >>
A woman is behind bars after police found drugs and a weapon in her car.More >>
Yuma
Narcotics task force obtains search warrant and busts drug dealer
Narcotics task force obtains search warrant and busts drug dealer
YUMA, Ariz. (13 On Your Side) - Yuma County Sheriff Deputies say a narcotics task force arrested a man for selling methemphetamine in Yuma. The search and raid happened last night at around 8:00 pm. TheMore >>
Yuma County Sheriff Deputies say a narcotics task force arrested a man for selling methemphetamine in Yuma.More >>
Yuma
35-year old grandmother arrested in shooting death of 3-year old grandson
35-year old grandmother arrested in shooting death of 3-year old grandson
Yuma, AZ - Yuma police have arrested the grandmother of the 3-year old boy who died from a gunshot wound today. 35-year old Rachel Spry faces multiple charges including manslaughter, misconduct involvingMore >>
Yuma, AZ - Yuma police have arrested the grandmother of the 3-year old boy who died from a gunshot wound today.More >>
El Centro
Man indicted on child sexual exploitation charges after agents search his home
Man indicted on child sexual exploitation charges after agents search his home
(13 On Your Side) - An El Centro man is indicted on charges of child sexual exploitation for having child pornography on his computer. U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement says federal agents searchedMore >>

An El Centro man is indicted on charges of child sexual exploitation for having child pornography on his computer.

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Yuma
Neighbor speaks out about attempted robbery turned shootout at local Mobile Park
Neighbor speaks out about attempted robbery turned shootout at local Mobile Park
YUMA, Ariz. (13 On Your Side) - An attempted robbery turned into a shoot-out last night. Police say the victim, who was also armed with a gun and has a legally concealed weapons permit, opened fire andMore >>
An attempted robbery turned into a shoot-out last night.More >>
Yuma
Therapist explains why people place blame on victims instead of perpetrators
Therapist explains why people place blame on victims instead of perpetrators
YUMA, AZ - We are learning more about the Wellton man police arrested for molesting a young girl last week. In the last two years - 20-year-old Ronald Morgan has been in and out of jail arrested atMore >>
We are learning more about the Wellton man arrested for molesting a young girl last week.More >>
Yuma
Police arrest driver who crashed into a truck that smashed a house
Police arrest driver who crashed into a truck that smashed a house
YUMA, AZ - A man is arrested after he crashed his vehicle into a parked truck causing it to smash into a house. Yuma police say 20- year-old Jonathan Solis initially tried to get away on foot after theMore >>
A man is arrested after he crashed his vehicle into a parked SUV causing it to smash into a house.More >>
Yuma
Wellton Police issue statement about child molestation investigation
Wellton Police issue statement about child molestation investigation
Wellton, AZ - Police issued a statement this weekend saying they believe there are more victims who may have been molested by Ronald Morgan and are offering services to those victims. Police say evenMore >>
Police issued a statement this weekend saying they believe there are more victims who may have been molested by Ronald Morgan and are offering services to those victims.More >>
Two people are arrested for possessing and selling narcotics
Two people are arrested for possessing and selling narcotics
YUMA, AZ - Two people are arrested for possessing and selling narcotics. The Yuma County Sheriff's office says 54-year -old Albert James Adamson and 46-year-old Karen Carpenter wereMore >>
Two people are arrested for possessing and selling narcoticsMore >>
Arizona
Police kick off Special Olympics torch run at the U.S.-Mexico border
Police kick off Special Olympics torch run at the U.S.-Mexico border
PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) - A student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in northern Arizona has been arrested in connection with a small explosion in a campus parking lot. Prescott police say 18-year-oldMore >>
San Luis Arizona police officers kicked off the Arizona Special Olympics with this year's torch run.
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Yuma
Police looking for armed robbers who hit up three local businesses
Police looking for armed robbers who hit up three local businesses
YUMA, Ariz. (13 On Your Side) - Yuma police continue to look for three men who robbed three local businesses at gunpoint last night. All three armed robberies happened within one hour of each other andMore >>
Yuma police continue to look for three men who robbed three local businesses at gunpoint last night.More >>
Yuma
Police pull over woman then find crystal meth hidden in truck
Police pull over woman then find crystal meth hidden in truck
YUMA, Ariz. (13 On Your Side) - A woman is behind bars after police found drugs in her truck while pulling her over for a traffic violation. Officers pulled over Kelly Ann Oliver last night just afterMore >>
A woman is behind bars after police found drugs in her truck while pulling her over for a traffic violation.More >>
Calexico
Officials press charges for smuggling endangered fish
Officials press charges for smuggling endangered fish
CALEXICO, CA (13 On Your Side) - The U.S. District Attorney - along with Homeland Security - have arrested seven people for smuggling Totoaba, an endangered fish. The fish's bladder alone sells for $10,000.More >>
The U.S. District Attorney - along with Homeland Security - have arrested seven people for smuggling Totoaba, an endangered fish.More >>
Arizona
Seat for Jodi Arias trial sold for $200
Seat for Jodi Arias trial sold for $200
PHOENIX (AP) -- Ticket scalping is nothing new in the sports and music world, but for a murder trial? Dozens of people flock to court each day for a chance to score one of a handful of seats open to theMore >>
Ticket scalping is nothing new in the sports and music world, but for a murder trial?More >>
El Centro
Two men attacked and robbed outside a bar
Two men attacked and robbed outside a bar
EL CENTRO, CA (13 On Your Side) - Police are on the look-out for three men who assaulted two men and then robbed them. The victims were attacked near Tommy's Casino on Main Street. One sustained minorMore >>
Police are on the look-out for three men who assaulted two men and then robbed them.More >>
On the Border
Customs and Border Protection's trained dog sniffs out hidden cash in car
Customs and Border Protection's trained dog sniffs out hidden cash in car
NOGALES, Ariz. (13 On Your Side) - A man was busted trying to smuggle $90,000 in unreported cash into Mexico from the Untied States. Customs and Border Protection says 34-year-old Cesar Olea Vazquez,More >>
A man was busted trying to smuggle $90,000 in unreported cash into Mexico from the Untied States.More >>
San Luis, Arizona
Police looking for missing 27-year-old
Police looking for missing 27-year-old
SAN LUIS, Ariz. (13 On Your Side) - San Luis police need your help finding a missing 27-year-old man who told his family he was crossing the border to San Luis, Mexico, last week and never returned. PoliceMore >>
Police looking for missing 27-year-old.More >>
Algodones, Baja California, Mexico
Residents seeking action in woman's murder and disappearance of 3
Residents seeking action in woman's murder and disappearance of 3
ALGODONES, Baja California, Mexico (13 On Your Side) - Around 300 Algodones residents took to the streets to demand justice in the murder of a local woman and the disappearance of three others. DemonstratorsMore >>
Around 300 Algodones residents took to the streets to demand justice in the murder of a local woman and the disappearance of three others.More >>
Brawley
Community reacts to Brawley arsonists
Community reacts to Brawley arsonists
BRAWLEY, CA (13 On Your Side) - The four teenagers arrested for setting several businesses on fire in Brawley appeared in Juvenile Court today. But because they are minors, the Imperial County DistrictMore >>
The four teenagers arrested for setting several businesses on fire in Brawley appeared in Juvenile Court today.More >>
Yuma
Man who fired gun into air still behind bars
Man who fired gun into air still behind bars
YUMA, Ariz. (13 On Your Side) - The man who fired his gun into the air outside of his apartment last week remains behind bars tonight. A Yuma County judge also upped Jorge Clark's bond from $7,000 toMore >>
The man who fired his gun into the air outside of his apartment last week remains behind bars tonight.More >>
San Luis, R.C., Mexico
Hundreds attend funeral for slain San Luis, Mexico, police officer
Hundreds attend funeral for slain San Luis, Mexico, police officer
SAN LUIS, Rio Colorado, Mexico (13 On Your Side) - Family and friends paid their final respects to the slain San Luis, Mexico, police officer over the weekend. Hundreds attended the funeral of Jesus "Jessy"More >>
Family and friends paid their final respects to the slain San Luis, Mexico, police officer over the weekend.More >>
Imperial Valley
Border Patrol agents bust undocumented migrants who committed crimes in the U.S.
Border Patrol agents bust undocumented migrants who committed crimes in the U.S.
IMPERIAL VALLEY, Calif. (13 On Your Side) - Border Patrol agents in El Centro tell 13 On Your Side they have had a successful year in arresting illegal immigrants who were wanted for crimes they committedMore >>
Border Patrol agents in El Centro tell 13 On Your Side they have had a successful year in arresting illegal immigrants who were wanted for crimes they committed in the United States.More >>
Brawley
Teens Arrested in Brawley Arsons not eligible to be tried as adults
Teens Arrested in Brawley Arsons not eligible to be tried as adults
BRAWLEY, CA - The four teenagers from Brawley who were arrested for setting several downtown businesses on fire will not be charged as adults. After months of investigating police finally arrested theMore >>
The four teenagers from Brawley who were arrested for setting several downtown businesses on fire will not be charged as adults.More >>
On the Border
Woman busted with cocaine and meth at port of entry
Woman busted with cocaine and meth at port of entry
SAN LUIS, Ariz. (13 On Your Side) - A San Luis woman is busted for trying to smuggle meth and cocaine through the San Luis Port of Entry. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested 40-year-oldMore >>
A San Luis woman is busted for trying to smuggle meth and cocaine through the San Luis Port of Entry.More >>
Yuma
Police arrest man who fired shots in the air
Police arrest man who fired shots in the air
YUMA, Ariz. (13 On Your Side) - Yuma police have arrested a person who may have been involved in a possible shooting. Officers responded to reports of shots fired at the Pepperwood Apartments on 18thMore >>
Yuma Police have arrested a man who reportedly fired his gun into the air early this morning.
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Blythe
Vandals damage Native American petroglyphs near Blythe
Vandals damage Native American petroglyphs near Blythe
Blythe, CA- Thomas Jones an archaeologist with the Bureau of Land Management says several petroglyphs in a remote area North of Bylthe are now covered with spray paint. "There's a unicorn, a horse figure,More >>
"It was just devastating to see the kind of damage that occurred. When the paint gets into the cracks of these petroglyphs, it's very challenging to remove."More >>
Yuma
Identity theft on the rise: Local bank fights back
Identity theft on the rise: Local bank fights back
Yuma, AZ- "It's a growing phenomenon, it actually reaches in the billions of dollars in losses every year," Said Brian Geren the Marketing Manager at Mohave State Bank. Geren says there has been a spikeMore >>
"It's a growing phenomenon, it actually reaches in the billions of dollars in losses every year," Said Brian Geren the Marketing Manager at Mohave State Bank.More >>
Crime
Police arrest man wanted in connection to Christal Figueroa murder
Police arrest man wanted in connection to Christal Figueroa murder
YUMA – (KSWT News 13) - The man wanted by Yuma police in connection with the murder of Christal Figueroa, 29, is behind bars tonight. Jorge Rios, 20, was arrested after San Luis police spotted a stolenMore >>
The man wanted by Yuma police in connection with the murder of Christal Figueroa, 29, is behind bars tonight. Jorge Rios, 20, was arrested after San Luis police spotted a stolen Jeep around 3:20 this afternoon near Juan Sanchez Boulevard and 8th Avenue. When police tried to pull him over, Rios took off and there was a chase.More >>

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Standoff at Phoenix home following Amber Alert
Standoff at Phoenix home following Amber Alert
Phoenix police have surrounded a home where an armed man is believed to be the father of a 3-year-old boy whose abduction was the subject of an Amber Alert.More >>
Phoenix police have surrounded a home where an armed man is believed to be the father of a 3-year-old boy whose abduction was the subject of an Amber Alert.More >>
News Minute: Here is the latest Arizona news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest Arizona news from The Associated Press
Authorities are set to release more than 300 photos today that investigators took in the aftermath of the Tucson shooting rampage that killed six people and wounded former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and 12 others. The...More >>
Arizona man convicted in Nebraska enticement case
Arizona man convicted in Nebraska enticement case
An Arizona man has been convicted of five felony counts for exchanging sexually explicit text messages with a 14-year-old Fremont girl.More >>
An Arizona man has been convicted of five felony counts for exchanging sexually explicit text messages with a 14-year-old Fremont girl.More >>
Fire restrictions go in effect Wednesday in Ariz.
Fire restrictions go in effect Wednesday in Ariz.
Agencies across Arizona are enacting fire restrictions ahead of the Memorial Day weekend.More >>
Agencies across Arizona are enacting fire restrictions ahead of the Memorial Day weekend.More >>
Some 2K pounds of marijuana seized at Ariz. border
Some 2K pounds of marijuana seized at Ariz. border
A big rig driver is in custody for allegedly trying to smuggle more than $1 million worth of marijuana into southern Arizona.More >>
A big rig driver is in custody for allegedly trying to smuggle more than $1 million worth of marijuana into southern Arizona.More >>
State revenues jump in April, 1-time shift likely
State revenues jump in April, 1-time shift likely
State revenues jumped 17 percent in April from the previous year but Arizona budget officials say the increase is likely due to taxpayers fleeing higher taxes this year.More >>
State revenues jumped 17 percent in April from the previous year but Arizona budget officials say the increase is likely due to taxpayers fleeing higher taxes this year.More >>
This Hour: Latest Arizona news, sports, business and entertainment
This Hour: Latest Arizona news, sports, business and entertainment
A federal appeals court says a key legal issue remains unresolved regarding whether a southern Arizona tribe was rightfully awarded reservation status for its planned casino site near Glendale.More >>
Sports Minute: Here is the latest Arizona sports news from The Associated Press
Sports Minute: Here is the latest Arizona sports news from The Associated Press
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Daryl Washington has pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of assaulting his ex-girlfriend, who authorities have said is the mother of his baby daughter. A Maricopa County Superior Court...More >>
Release set for police photos from Tucson rampage
Release set for police photos from Tucson rampage
Authorities are set to release more than 300 photos on Tuesday that investigators took in the aftermath of the Tucson shooting rampage that killed six people and wounded former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and 12...More >>
Authorities are set to release more than 300 photos on Tuesday that investigators took in the aftermath of the Tucson shooting rampage that killed six people and wounded former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and 12 others.More >>
Arias speaks on own behalf as jury considers death
Arias speaks on own behalf as jury considers death
When Jodi Arias addresses the jury in her murder trial, the big question will be whether she pleads for mercy or repeats what she told a TV reporter minutes after her conviction: She would rather be executed than...More >>
When Jodi Arias addresses the jury in her murder trial, the big question will be whether she pleads for mercy or repeats what she told a TV reporter minutes after her conviction: She would rather be executed than serve life...More >>

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Carol Burnett to receive top US humor prize in DC
Carol Burnett to receive top US humor prize in DC
Carol Burnett, who became famous for playing a variety of characters in sketch comedy routines on her namesake television show, has been named the winner of the nation's top humor prize.More >>
Carol Burnett, who became famous for playing a variety of characters in sketch comedy routines on her namesake television show, has been named the winner of the nation's top humor prize.More >>
Dolphin finds 130-year-old torpedo off San Diego
Dolphin finds 130-year-old torpedo off San Diego
The Navy says a trained dolphin has found a 130-year-old torpedo off the San Diego coast.More >>
The Navy says a trained dolphin has found a 130-year-old torpedo off the San Diego coast.More >>
San Diego agrees to pay boy hit by trash truck
San Diego agrees to pay boy hit by trash truck
San Diego has agreed to pay $18.5 million to a boy who lost a leg when he was struck by a city trash truck.More >>
San Diego has agreed to pay $18.5 million to a boy who lost a leg when he was struck by a city trash truck.More >>
This Hour: Latest California news, sports, business and entertainment
This Hour: Latest California news, sports, business and entertainment
Los Angeles is about to elect its next mayor. But, most residents probably won't notice.More >>
Huge wind turbine blade falls in So. Cal
Huge wind turbine blade falls in So. Cal
Hundreds of wind farms around the world have slowed operations after huge turbine blades fell in Southern California and Iowa.More >>
Hundreds of wind farms around the world have slowed operations after huge turbine blades fell in Southern California and Iowa.More >>
Questions remain in deadly Illinois van crash
Questions remain in deadly Illinois van crash
Illinois State Police are continuing their investigation of why a van carrying 11 men veered off a southern Illinois freeway and repeatedly overturned, killing five occupants and hospitalizing the other six.More >>
Illinois State Police are continuing their investigation of why a van carrying 11 men veered off a southern Illinois freeway and repeatedly overturned, killing five occupants and hospitalizing the other six.More >>
5 California Things to Know for Tuesday
5 California Things to Know for Tuesday
By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking California news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Tuesday:More >>
By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking California news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Tuesday:More >>
News Minute: Here is the latest Southern California news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest Southern California news from The Associated Press
Low turnout is expected today when Los Angeles voters choose between Democrats Eric Garcetti, a city councilman, and city Controller Wendy Greuel, who could become the city's woman mayor. One of them will succeed Mayor...More >>
News Minute: Here is the latest Northern California news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest Northern California news from The Associated Press
A Senate panel says Apple Inc. is avoiding paying billions of dollars in U.S. taxes, but the Cupertino-based company says it is complying with the laws and pays "an extraordinary amount" in taxes to the U.S. government....More >>
Eminem's publisher sues Facebook over song usage
Eminem's publisher sues Facebook over song usage
Eminem's song publisher is suing Facebook and an ad agency in Detroit federal court, saying they appropriated one of the rapper's songs.More >>
Eminem's song publisher is suing Facebook and an ad agency in Detroit federal court, saying they appropriated one of the rapper's songs.More >>

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Medical examiner: 24 dead in Oklahoma twister
Medical examiner: 24 dead in Oklahoma twister
The state medical examiner's office has revised the death toll from a tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb to 24 people, including seven children.More >>
The state medical examiner's office has revised the death toll from a tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb to 24 people, including seven children.More >>
Okla. Senator says tornado aid should be paid for
Okla. Senator says tornado aid should be paid for
Conservative Oklahoma Sen. Tom Coburn says that any additional federal aid to help tornado victims and to rebuild devastated areas of his state should be financed with cuts to other programs in the government's...More >>
Conservative Oklahoma Sen. Tom Coburn says that any additional federal aid to help tornado victims and to rebuild devastated areas of his state should be financed with cuts to other programs in the government's $3.6...More >>
Utah man, brother suspects in wife's disappearance
Utah man, brother suspects in wife's disappearance
Citing a lack of leads, a police agency said Monday that it is closing the active investigation of the disappearance of Susan Powell, a Utah mother whose now-dead husband was a prime suspectMore >>
Newly released police records show that Utah officials believe Josh Powell likely killed his wife and that his brother, Michael Powell, helped dispose of the body, but authorities felt they didn't have enough evidence to...More >>
Jersey shore readies for 1st post-Sandy summer
Jersey shore readies for 1st post-Sandy summer
The boardwalks are back, and so are most of the beaches, even if some are a little thinner this year.More >>
The boardwalks are back, and so are most of the beaches, even if some are a little thinner this year.More >>
More tornadoes from global warming? Nobody knows
More tornadoes from global warming? Nobody knows
By The Associated Press A deadly tornado hit suburban Oklahoma City on Monday. A quick look at some basic facts:More >>
By The Associated Press A deadly tornado hit suburban Oklahoma City on Monday. A quick look at some basic facts:More >>
WikiLeaks hearing focuses on classified evidence
WikiLeaks hearing focuses on classified evidence
The Army private who gave more than 700,000 secret U.S. documents to WikiLeaks is back in court for the last scheduled hearing before his military trial next month.More >>
The Army private who gave more than 700,000 secret U.S. documents to WikiLeaks is back in court for the last scheduled hearing before his military trial next month.More >>
Obama pledges urgent aid to Oklahoma town
Obama pledges urgent aid to Oklahoma town
President Barack Obama will be meeting with his disaster response team, including Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, on Tuesday before delivering a statement on the devastating tornado that tore through...More >>
President Barack Obama pledged urgent government help for Oklahoma Tuesday in the wake of "one of the most destructive" storms in the nation's history.More >>
Medical examiner: 24 dead in Oklahoma twister
Medical examiner: 24 dead in Oklahoma twister
Rescue crews are working through the night after a monstrous tornado barreled through the Oklahoma City suburbs, demolishing an elementary school and reducing homes to piles of splintered wood.More >>
Emergency crews combed the sticks and rubble remains of an Oklahoma City suburb Tuesday morning less than a day after a massive tornado slammed through the community, flattening homes and demolishing an elementary school. At...More >>
Leading Senate Democrat: IRS behavior intolerable
Leading Senate Democrat: IRS behavior intolerable
The former head of the Internal Revenue Service heads to Capitol Hill on Tuesday, giving lawmakers their first opportunity to question the man who ran the agency when agents were improperly targeting tea party groups.More >>
A leading Senate Democrat says the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative groups was intolerable, and he is promising to get to the bottom of how it happened.More >>
Death in Zimbabwe results in unusual US charge
Death in Zimbabwe results in unusual US charge
The facts laid out by prosecutors are plain: In 2008, a U.S. government employee on assignment in Zimbabwe drove through the capital of Harare in his government-issued Toyota Land Cruiser and struck and killed a...More >>
The facts laid out by prosecutors are plain: In 2008, a U.S. government employee on assignment in Zimbabwe drove through the capital of Harare in his government-issued Toyota Land Cruiser and struck and killed a 34-year-old...More >>

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Community helps man with deadly heart disease
Community helps man with deadly heart disease
YUMA, AZ - Many of you may have heard of the "Heart of Cisco." Cisco is a young man who suffers from an enlarged heart and soon may be in need a transplant. But like so many people across this country,More >>
YUMA, AZ - Many of you may have heard of the "Heart of Cisco." Cisco is a young man who suffers from an enlarged heart and soon may be in need a transplant.More >>
Flu Epidemic
Wait list in San Luis for flu shot, 2-week old baby catches flu
Wait list in San Luis for flu shot, 2-week old baby catches flu
YUMA, AZ - Dr. Calabrese says today he treated one of the youngest patients he's ever treated for the flu, a 2-week old infant. Doctors say babies and the elderly are the most vulnerable to this deadly flu virus.More >>
YUMA, AZ - Dr. Calabrese says today he treated one of the youngest patients he's ever treated for the flu, a 2-week old infant. Doctors say babies and the elderly are the most vulnerable to this deadly flu virus.More >>
Flu Epidemic
Half of fire department calls flu-related
Half of fire department calls flu-related
San Luis firefighter Luis Cebrero's tells KSWT News 13 they've responded to at least 12 calls for emergency this past weekend alone.
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San Luis firefighter Luis Cebrero's tells KSWT News 13 they've responded to at least 12 calls for emergency this past weekend alone.
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Health
Hospital tells people with flu symptoms to not visit patients
Hospital tells people with flu symptoms to not visit patients
YUMA, AZ - Dr. Bernstein compares this year's strand of the flu virus to the deadly H1N1 flu virus that killed 12,000 people in 2009.
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YUMA, AZ - Dr. Bernstein compares this year's strand of the flu virus to the deadly H1N1 flu virus that killed 12,000 people in 2009.More >>
Horse therapy for neglected children helps reunite father & son
Horse therapy for neglected children helps reunite father & son
SEELEY - For six long months, Julio Ocegueda Sr. says that he did not see his son or have any contact with him. A judge revoked his custody, ordering Julio Jr. to stay with another relative. Today, OceguedaMore >>
SEELEY - For six long months, Julio Ocegueda Sr. says that he did not see his son or have any contact with him. A judge revoked his custody, ordering Julio Jr. to stay with another relative. Today, OceguedaMore >>
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2,600 CA Medi-Cal cards incorrectly sent, small chance of fraud
2,600 CA Medi-Cal cards incorrectly sent, small chance of fraud
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -The Department of Health Care Services says the cards, which included names and birthdates, were for children in the Healthy Families insurance program who will be switched to Medi-Cal next month.More >>
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -The Department of Health Care Services says the cards, which included names and birthdates, were for children in the Healthy Families insurance program who will be switched to Medi-Cal next month.More >>
Dozens of People Sprayed by Crop Duster in Yuma
Dozens of People Sprayed by Crop Duster in Yuma
YUMA - KSWT News 13 has learned a crop duster has sprayed about three dozen people working in a west Yuma field. It happened this evening at Avenue G and West County 12th Street. Rural Metro Fire DepartmentMore >>
KSWT News 13 has learned a crop duster has sprayed about three dozen people working in a west Yuma field. At least 10 people were taken to the hospital; two with serious injuries.More >>
Sunset community health center to get new mobile unit
Sunset community health center to get new mobile unit
Yuma--Sunset Community Health Center will soon have a pediatric mobile unit to provide care for uninsured school children. The clinic has been awarded nearly half a million dollars through the AffordableMore >>
Sunset Community Health Center will soon have a pediatric mobile unit to provide care for uninsured school children.More >>
Phoenix hospital accused of forcing leukemia girl to stay
Phoenix hospital accused of forcing leukemia girl to stay
Los Algodones, Mexico--In an exclusive interview with KSWT News 13, Norma Bracamontes lashes out at the phoenix hospital accusing them of refusing to release Emily because she did not have health insurance.More >>
In an exclusive interview with KSWT News 13, Norma Bracamontes lashes out at the Phoenix hospital accusing them of refusing to release Emily because she did not have health insurance.More >>
Yuma psychologist on how CT parents should help kids cope
Yuma psychologist on how CT parents should help kids cope
Yuma, AZ- These traumatic images of young students crying and looking frightened, is why many parents will need to talk to their kids about Friday's tragedy. "It's important for parents to understandMore >>
Yuma, AZ- "It's important for parents to understand as children mature they have different ways of understanding," said Dr. Ashley Hart a Yuma Psychologist.More >>

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Man busted with $1,142,000 in cocaine and meth at checkpoint
Man busted with $1,142,000 in cocaine and meth at checkpoint
YUMA, Ariz. (13 On Your Side) — Yuma Border Patrol agents busted a smuggler with an estimated $1,142,000 worth of methamphetamine and cocaine at a checkpoint on Friday. A man driving a Chevy SilveradoMore >>
Yuma Border Patrol agents busted a man with $1,142,000 worth of meth and cocaine.
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Yuma
Firefighters battling fire at Island Lake on Colorado River
Firefighters battling fire at Island Lake on Colorado River
YUMA, Ariz. (13 On Your Side) - More than 500 acres of land are consumed by a fire burning on the Arizona side of the Colorado River, known as Island Lake. As of this morning, the blaze is 5 percentMore >>
More than 500 acres of land are consumed by a fire burning on the Arizona side of the Colorado River, known as Island Lake.More >>
Yuma murder suspect captured after a year on the run
Yuma murder suspect captured after a year on the run
Yuma, AZ- On April 23, 2012 police responded to a report of a dead man inside of this home near 9th Avenue and 1st street in Yuma. When police arrived they found the body of 20- year old Angel MontaldoMore >>
Yuma, AZ- Court records show Michael Rose is being charged with 2 counts of 1st Degree Murder and 1 count of Burglary.More >>
National
Split-second choice ended with student dead
Split-second choice ended with student dead
NEW YORK (AP) -- 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. A moment later both Hofstra UniversityMore >>
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.More >>
Yuma
Police continue investigating shooting death of 28-year-old as friends and family gather for funeral
Police continue investigating shooting death of 28-year-old as friends and family gather for funeral
YUMA, Ariz. (13 On Your Side) - Loved ones gathered to lay to rest 28-year-old Jennifer Silva this weekend, who was shot and killed last week. Silva's funeral was held at Yuma Mortuary. Her family invitedMore >>
Loved ones gathered to lay to rest 28-year-old Jennifer Silva this weekend, who was shot and killed last week.More >>
Yuma
Local first responders awarded during National Emergency Medical Services week
Local first responders awarded during National Emergency Medical Services week
YUMA, Ariz. (13 On Your Side) - Several local first responders were honored this morning for their exceptional job in our community. A ceremony was held this morning to kick off National Emergency MedicalMore >>
Several local first responders were honored this morning for their exceptional job in our community.More >>
On the Border
Man wanted for murder in Alabama busted at San Luis Port of Entry
Man wanted for murder in Alabama busted at San Luis Port of Entry
YUMA, Ariz. (13 On Your Side) - A California man wanted in an Alabama murder case has been arrested at the San Luis Port of Entry. U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Monday that 50-year-old JoseMore >>
A California man wanted in an Alabama murder case has been arrested at the San Luis Port of Entry.More >>
Yuma
UPDATE: Police arrest two in connection to attempted murder
UPDATE: Police arrest two in connection to attempted murder
YUMA, Ariz. (13 On Your Side) – We have an update on the attempted murder of 36-year-old Reyna Torres who was shot on May 8 in Yuma. Just before 3:00 pm today, Yuma police detectives arrested Misty AnnMore >>
We have an update on the attempted murder of 36-year-old Reyna Torres who was shot on May 8 in Yuma.More >>

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