Salary Shortage For Juvenile Detention Officers
Salary shortage for juvenile detention officers is causing a shortage in officers. Yuma county's juvenile detention officers get paid nearly $5,000 less than their adult counterparts.
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Farmers Losing Profits As Gas Prices Rise
Farmers are feeling the pinch when it comes to gas prices. Not only is gas used to operate tractors, but also to move produce shipments.
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Earthquake Drill Helps Prepare For Large 7.5 Earthquake
With all the siezemic activity in our area, an earthquake drill may be just the thing needed to make sure everyone is prepared.
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CBP Comments on Officer Corruption Allegations
We're learning more about a Customs and Border Protection Officer accused of helping illegal immigrants into the United States. KSWT News 13's Carissa Planalp reports.
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Port Of Entry Stops Smugglers: $1 Million Worth Of Drugs
The Calexico Port of Entry stops over $1 million of drugs from coming into the U.S.
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Update: April Circle K Shooting
More on the investigation in the case of a man suspected of a drive by shooting at a Circle K on Avenue A.
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2 Men Dead After Leading Law Enforcement On A High Speed Chase
A 130 mile chase ends with two men dead. The two men lead law enforcement down a lengthy chase on I-8 today.
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Educating Arizona
Is no secret public education is not at its best. Education leaders as well as business men in the community gathered to discuss the problem in Arizona and ways to solve it.
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CBP Officer Accused of Helping Illegals Into U.S.
According to a criminal complaint filed with the U.S. Magisgtrate, CBP Officer Jose Magana is accused of helping illegal immigrants enter the United States. KSWT News 13's Carissa Planalp reports.
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Marine Corp Exceeds Recruitment Goal
All branches of the military either met or exceeded their recruitment goals, yet for the month of April, the Marine Corp went above and beyond.
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New G.I. Bill Proposed
Congressional Democrats are pushing to give veterans the most college aid since World War II.
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Bill Proposed To Help Students Graduate
A bill that would boost AIMS scores for high school seniors went before the Senate today.
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Yuma Teen Drivers Make National Headlines
Yuma teen drivers are making national headlines for fatal car crashes involving speeding. That's according to a recent study by Allstate Insurance Company.
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Amendment To Texting While Driving Law Proposed
An Arizona Senator is offerering an amendment to ban texting while driving statewide.
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Yuma Fire Officials: Kids Seen Running from Brush Fire
A large brush fire near Kofa High could be a case of arson.
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West Nile Virus Threat in The Desert South West
Reports of mosquitoes infected with the West Nile Virus in our area are confirmed. This is the first sample of mosquitoes testing positive in Arizona this year.
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El Centro Man In Jail For Assaulting Girls With Golf Club
Two girls are in the hospital after police say a man hit them with a golf club.
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AIMS May Keep Thousands From Graduating
It's the time of year when high school students are preparing for their futures, but some will be held back if lawmakers don't act quickly. KSWT News 13's Carissa Planalp reports.
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Niland Man Drowns In Canal
A Niland man's body is discovered in a canal. The coroner says it happened late Saturday night.
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Driving Without A Seat Belt Will Cost You
If you're caught driving without a seat belt in El Centro, you will get a ticket.
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AWC Builds More Learning Centers
Arizona Western College is growing.
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New, Large Church Coming To Somerton
A new traditional Colonial Catholic Church may be coming to Somerton.
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Arizona Army Private Killed In Afghanistan
An army private from arizona became the fourth soldier from the 101st airborne to be killed in Afghanistan in a week.
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Sunny The Weather Dog
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NAF Arrests 8 People In Imperial Valley
The NAF, Narcotics Tobacco Firearms and the street interdiction team were out in full force in the northern part of the Imperial Valley, arresting several people.
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Mother's Day Felt the Economic Pinch This Year
It's Mother's Day and even on this special day consumers felt the pinch when buying flowers or special gifts for their Mommies.
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Edna Málaga
Residents in Imperial and Yuma Counties are stepping onto public transit.
With gas prices at an all time high...people are using other forms of transportation to get to where they need to go. KSWT News 13's Edna Malaga looks at one method of traveling thousands of people are using in Imperial and Yuma Counties.
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Edna Málaga
Three Seniors Are Gates Millennium Scholars-Calexico High School
With only a few weeks before graduation three seniors at Calexico High School no longer have to think about coughing up some cash for college. That's because they are among 1,000 students chosen from
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Edna Málaga
Special Crime Unit Hit the Streets Of Brawley
About a month ago police noticed a series of gang related crimes happening on the streets of Brawley. Now Brawley Police has teamed up with Imperial County Probation Officers to make their presence known in the community.
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Edna Málaga
Massage Parlor Busted By ECPD
News 13 discovered 54 year-old Young Kepilino at the El Centro Police Station after posting bail. Kepilino is a Virginia native she was arrested by police Wednesday night for making an illegal deal involving
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A Celebration To Women
Just before Mother's Day, today was perfect timing to celebrate womanhood. The Women's Expo kicked off this morning to a huge success.
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Drive-By Shooting Suspect Appears in Court
A drive-by shooting suspect went before a judge Friday afternoon. KSWT News 13's Carissa Planalp reports.
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Sex Offender Appears In Court For Failing To Register
A sex offender accused of running from the law for years was in court on Friday.
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U.S. Post Office 16th Annual Stamp Out Hunger
The U.S. Postal Service needs your help tomorrow.
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Arizona Economy In A Recession
Brace yourself. The Arizona economy is not looking so bright.
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Yuma Humane Society Raises Money For New Shelter
Fundraising is in full force for the Yuma Humane Society. They've raised enough money for a new shelter.
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Wife of Fallen BP Agent Breaks Her Silence
Border Patrol honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and the wife of fallen agent breaks her silence. KSWT News 13's Carissa Planalp reports.
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Senior Suicide
Many people have gone through a loss in their family. Mourning the death of a loved one is a hard process.
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Trash On The Border Piles Up
On the Border tonight, we don't often see it so we don't know how bad it really is...trash along the border.
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Arena Update
The Yuma City Council took action in last night's meeting regarding the proposed new arena.
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Videos Of Underage Girls Found On Arizona Man's Computer
An Arizona man is charged with running a child sex-slave operation out of his home.
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Lil' Wayne Pleads Not Guilty To Drug Charges In Yuma
Not guilty. That's what rapper Lil' Wayne is saying.
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700 California Inmates Set To Be Released Because Of Overcrowding
Hundreds of non-violent California inmates could be released early to help alleviate California's financial dilemma.
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Border Patrol Sets Up Random Border Checkpoints
On the border tonight, random border checkpoints. You've seen them as you cross state lines but how about close to ports of entries.
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Cost Of Water Goes Up In El Centro
The city of El Centro is one step closer to building their new water plant, and with that comes a rate hike.
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California's Budget In Trouble
California may run out of cash by August.
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Arizona Lawmakers Look To Change Teen Jobs
Arizona lawmakers believe teens may be the answer to the state's labor shortage.
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Gas Prices Cause People To Look For Economy Car
A lot of people from California are coming in to Yuma where gas prices are .70 cheaper. In another way to save money, people are also trading in SUV's and trucks for economy cars.
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Arizona Passes Standards On Auto Emissions
An Arizona Review Council gave Governor Janet Napolitano the green light to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Fire restrictions in The Desert South West
Wildfire season typically begins in May and lasts into early fall. In our area however, the chance of wildfire never really goes away.
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YCSO Looks For Sex Offenders Who Hide
The Yuma County Sheriff's Office is cracking down on sex offenders. Deputies are targeting those who try to hide from the law.
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New Az Law Makes It Illegal To Lie About Age Online To Lure Young
A new law makes it a felony for anyone to lie about their age online, in order to lure young victims.
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Almost 100 Students Arrested In San Diego On Drug Charges
In San Diego, a five month undercover operation has come to an end with nearly 100 San Diego State University students under arrest on drug charges.
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Missing El Centro Woman Found
A missing woman is back home safe tonight.
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