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Arizona unemployment up, matches national trend
The unemployment rate in Arizona rose to 10 percent in January, up from 9.2 percent in December. The new figures, released Friday, match the national upward trend.
Yuma Marines to provide disaster relief in Japan
A squadron from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma is among the U.S. military forces that will be bring disaster relief aid to earthquake-and-tsunami stricken Japan.
Cities across Arizona using Twitter to share news, connect with public
Many municipalities across Arizona have turned to Twitter to connect with residents and share information with the wider public. Nearly two dozen cities have official Twitter accounts, including some with separate accounts for their police and fire departments, parks and libraries.
Vulnerable on the border
Long before the March murder of Douglas rancher Robert Krentz, southern Arizona ranch hands warned of the dangers presented by what they call the lax security of the U.S. Border Patrol.
Yuma, Prescott hold mayoral primaries today
Yuma and Prescott will hold mayoral primary elections Tuesday while several cities around Arizona decide on council members. Five candidates are running for mayor of Yuma, including incumbent Larry Nelson, who said he's seeking a third and final term. The other candidates are retired fire chief Elgin Everly, former Yuma City Councilman Alan Krieger, political activist Jack Kretzer and businessm[...]
Yuma court clerk accused of fixing tickets
YUMA - Sheriff's deputies in Yuma County say a longtime court clerk has been charged with fixing traffic tickets for friends and relatives.
Mexican soldiers in place at border crossings
YUMA - Members of the Mexican army are in place at border crossings until new customs officers begin inspecting traffic passing through the port of entry. The Mexican customs administrator at San Luis Rio Colorado said soldiers will be providing security for both pedestrian and vehicle lanes heading into Mexico.
State cites Yuma recycler for e-waste violations
YUMA - The state has cited a Yuma recycler for violating rules for properly handling and disposing old computers. The e-waste includes the remnants of old computer screens and other electronics and likely contain lead, mercury, dioxin and other toxic compounds.
