Publication: Yuma Sun

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Court strikes down 20-week abortion ban

PHOENIX Calling a woman's rights unalterably clear, a federal appeals court on Tuesday struck down Arizona's nearly year-old ban on abortions at 20 weeks and beyond.In a unanimous decision, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals acknowledged the law on what ... [Published Yuma Sun - 1 hour ago]

Entities: Abortion, US Supreme Court, Jan Brewer, Roe v. Wade

First reported 1 hour ago - Updated 1 hour ago - 1 reports

Arizona prepares for World War II Memorial

A World War II Memorial is coming to the state Capitol, and the last existing gun barrel from the USS Arizona will be part of its centerpiece.Secretary of State Ken Bennett, who has been active in the establishment of the WWII memorial, said he learned ... [Published Yuma Sun - 1 hour ago]

Entities: Ken Bennett, World War II, USS Arizona, Wesley Bolin, USS Nevada

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State official: Yuma leading the way with voting centers

Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett sees the concept of Yuma County's voting centers spreading around the state.I think they're on the right track down here with these voting centers so that people don't have to be turned away from a voting location ... [Published Yuma Sun - 1 hour ago]

Entities: Ken Bennett, Elections, Abuse, Workers

First reported 1 hour ago - Updated 1 hour ago - 1 reports

Winds hamper fight against wildfire

Southerly winds Tuesday hampered the efforts of wildland firefighters to contain the Island Lake Fire, the total perimeter of which now encompasses about 3,200 acres of the Imperial National Wildlife Refuge and Picacho State Recreation Area.As of press ... [Published Yuma Sun - 1 hour ago]

Entities: Wildfires, Chris McDaniel, Yuma Regional Medical Center, AIRSpeed

First reported 1 hour ago - Updated 1 hour ago - 1 reports

Gonzalez, Villalpando leading Somerton vote

SOMERTON A first-time candidate and an incumbent were leading Tuesday in the races for two seats on the city council, according to incomplete returns from Somerton's general election.And winning by a 2-1 margin on the same ballot was a measure allowing ... [Published Yuma Sun - 1 hour ago]

Entities: Carlos Gonzalez, Patricia Miranda, General Election, Elections

First reported 1 hour ago - Updated 1 hour ago - 1 reports

Prosecutors offer plea bargains for man accused of credit card fraud and drug offenses

Prosecutors have offered plea bargains to a man who has been charged with identity theft, credit card fraud and separate drug related offenses, but his defense attorney declined to accept them on Tuesday, instead asking for another hearing.In addressing ... [Published Yuma Sun - 1 hour ago]

Entities: Bill Fox, Credit Card Fraud, Drugs, Felony

First reported 1 hour ago - Updated 1 hour ago - 1 reports

US Marshals Service

U.S. marshals arrest man wanted in year-old murder

U.S. marshals and officers assigned to the Arizona Wanted Violent Offender Task Force have arrested a man wanted in connection to a murder that happened more than a year ago.According to Task Force Supervisor Tom Smith, 21-year-old Michael Rose was taken ... [Published Yuma Sun - 1 hour ago]

Entities: Michael Rose, US Marshals Service, Homicide, Tom Smith, Arrests

First reported 3 hours ago - Updated 3 hours ago - 1 reports

Local tea party group protests IRS, other issues

Colorado River Tea Party (CRTP) members have condemned the alleged discrimination by the Internal Revenue Service against conservative organizations attempting to file 501(C)(4) tax-exempt status applications.The IRS has been under fire recently after ... [Published Yuma Sun - 3 hours ago]

Entities: IRS Internal Revenue Service, protest, Organism, Tea Party Movement

First reported 5 hours ago - Updated 5 hours ago - 1 reports

Yuma Sun Scholars: Foreign language

The Yuma Sun Scholars program recognizes students in Yuma County who excel in one of seven academic categories. Winners from each category will be profiled in editions of the Yuma Sun.Eight high school seniors have been nominated by their school counselors ... [Published Yuma Sun - 5 hours ago]

Entities: Arizona Western College, Eric Jimenez (actor), Yuma Catholic High School, Chess

First reported 6 hours ago - Updated 6 hours ago - 1 reports

YUHSD graduations streaming live online

No matter where you are around the world, if you have an Internet connection you will be able to stream any of the Yuma Union High School District graduations live this Friday.Beginning at 8 p.m., all graduations will be streamed live online from their ... [Published Yuma Sun - 6 hours ago]

Entities: San Luis High School, Gila Ridge High School, Yuma Union High School, Kofa High School

First reported 6 hours ago - Updated 6 hours ago - 1 reports

Man arrested in connection to shooting

A man was arrested Monday night after allegedly being involved in a shooting. There were no injuries or property damage reported as a result of the incident.According to the Yuma County Sheriff's Office, at about 11:50 p.m., deputies were sent to the ... [Published Yuma Sun - 6 hours ago]

Entities: Investigation, Custody, Witness

First reported 7 hours ago - Updated 7 hours ago - 1 reports

Assault suspect?s attorney wants case returned to grand jury

The case against a man who allegedly threatened to shoot a woman, kill other unspecified people and then kill himself may be sent back to a grand jury for a second time.During a status hearing before Superior Court Judge Pro Tem Stephen J. Rouff, defense ... [Published Yuma Sun - 7 hours ago]

Entities: Gary Smith, Grand Jury, Assault, Bill Fox

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Cathi Herrod, president of the anti-abortion Center for Arizona Policy, said she is not surprised or discouraged. "The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals is well known for opinions that get overturned by the United States Supreme Court" she said

Court strikes down 20-week abortion ban [Published Yuma Sun - 1 hour ago]

"Unfortunately, these offenses are just not eligible for a no bond" Katz said

Couple charged in shooting case [Published Yuma Sun - May 21 2013]

Cunningham says she likes learning about businesses and the mathematics involved in the subject. "I love math and the three years I’ve been in accounting, it’s made me want to own a business."

Yuma Sun Scholars: career/technical [Published Yuma Sun - May 20 2013]

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