The Arizona Corporation Commission has declined to install new management for Far West Water and Sewer. The Yuma Sun is reporting that the ACC was asked by one of their commissioners to appoint interim management. All of this comes after Far West has asked for a nearly 200-percent increase in standard flat rate fees. The utility has maintained they need ... Read More »
U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar introduced the Arizona Land Sovereignty Act Tuesday, preventing any president from unilaterally designating national monuments without input from the public. The Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation held a legislative hearing on Representative Gosar’s bill. Three other Arizona Representatives signed on as original co-sponsors. Read More »
Eight employees from Yuma County have been nominated for the 2013 Employee of the Year Award sponsored by the Yuma County Board of Supervisors. This program recognizes Yuma County employees for providing exceptional public service to the citizens of Yuma County. The Yuma County Employee of the Year will be announced during a Special Session of the Yuma County Board ... Read More »
A Yuma man was arrested Monday for trying to smuggle more than $500,000 worth of cocaine into the United States from Mexico. Officials with the Yuma Sector Border Patrol say they found 48-pounds of cocaine hidden in the gas tank of a Jeep Cherokee. The 19 wrapped packages were concealed inside of a hidden compartment in the gas tank. The ... Read More »
The Arizona Western College Matadors went extra innings in their first game of a double header against Cochise on Tuesday, losing 2-1. The game was scoreless after seven innings, with all the scoring taking place in the 14th inning. The second game was also won by Cochise six-to-two. The Arizona Western College Lady Matadors lost to Paradise Valley in the ... Read More »
The investigation continues into Monday’s bombings at the Boston Marathon. Just after 12 noon Monday, two bombs were detonated at the finish line of the legendary race with a third, but apparently unrelated incident at the JFK Library. Cindy Carrillo from Tempe spoke with KBLU News following the incident. She said the scariest part for her and others was trying ... Read More »
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer says she is horrified and heartbroken by the bombings at the Boston Marathon that left at least three people dead and dozens badly injured. Brewer issued a statement asking all Arizonans to join her in prayer for the victims and their families. She also says she is confident the perpetrators would be brought to justice. Other ... Read More »
Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents arrested five drug smugglers and seized 209 pounds of marijuana Sunday. Agents using night vision equipment detected and subsequently apprehended the smugglers ten miles south of Gila Bend. The group, comprised of Mexican nationals, entered the United States illegally through the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. The marijuana had an estimated worth of $104,500. Read More »
The Yuma County Board of Supervisors approved to move ahead in purchasing a building on Main Street for expansion needs. The board on Monday heard about the vacant 50,000 square-foot building across the street from the county’s administrative building. The cost to renovate the building is estimated at over $5 million. The Yuma Sun says the renovation is expected to ... Read More »
The Yuma Fire Department responded to three different fires this past weekend. Officials say on Saturday night they responded to a home at 320 South Seventh Avenue. A fire in the stove area of the kitchen was discovered and extinguished. The fire was confined to the area where it started. There were no injuries and the occupants were not displaced. ... Read More »
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