Good morning, Yuma.

Yuma Police arrested a 35-year-old man on May 15 and booked him with a 33-year-old suspect after a May 9 shooting on Arizona Avenue wounded a 32-year-old man—investigation continues.

24-year-old Israel Preciado and 20-year-old Yancy Antonio appeared in court again for charges linked to a hit-and-run that left 48-year-old Eric Martinez hospitalized — the suspects face multiple charges and are set to return Friday while Martinez is expected to leave the hospital Saturday morning.

Yuma County Sheriff's Office and Border Patrol responded to a shooting near Highway 95 at Lorenza Street — Rincon de España in Somerton around 10 p.m. Thursday night and are now searching for evidence and a possible suspect.

33-year-old Abel Melano surrendered earlier this week, appeared for a second time in court, and now faces charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault, and first-degree burglary—he is set with a $1,000,000 bond and will face another hearing on May 23 while another suspect was also detained on Thursday.

Arizona Western College honored over 2,500 graduates on Friday night at Veterans Memorial Stadium—students from Yuma and La Paz counties earned associate degrees, certificates, and dual credits while a Kofa High School speaker energized the crowd—and college officials said graduation marks the start of new opportunities.

Three Harvest Preparatory Academy students were honored in an international science contest—Carmen and Mercedes won the 3rd Place Grand Award in Material Science for their ECOPADS project that studied the environment and women's health, and Estefany Regalado earned a scholarship from Arizona State University for her work in Microbiology—boosting the school’s record in STEM.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection held a press conference Thursday morning in Yuma to warn that migrants attempting illegal entry will face jail time—daily fines and deportation may also follow.

Officials added that illegal encounters in Yuma dropped from over 39,000 in fiscal 2024 to under 7,000 in fiscal 2025 as agents refocus on border enforcement.

Residents in Yuma are watching a DHS request for 20,000 National Guard troops aimed at boosting border and interior enforcement as part of expanding deportation efforts.

Local officials say no new troops have been deployed to the area yet—residents remain split on whether more military presence will improve security.

Los Huracanes Del Norte Live Concert

8-10 p.m. — Quechan Casino Resort — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant sounds of Los Huracanes Del Norte in an exciting live performance.