SW Arizona News

Nine Mexican nationals were arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents from Blythe Station, according to an October 31 post on X. "#BlytheStation agents arrested nine Mexican nationals while #onpatrol Wednesday.

Yuma Border Patrol seizes 114+ pounds of fentanyl

In collaboration with the Calexico West Port of Entry, agents with U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Yuma Sector seized more than 114 pounds of fentanyl, according to an October 30 post on X. "More than 114 pounds of fentanyl is off the streets...

Medium tom horne 52801743945 cropllmedia fotor15

How many white students were enrolled in La Paz County schools in 2023-24 school year?

La Paz County schools reported 398 white students enrolled in the 2023-24 school year.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Yuma County in week ending Oct. 26?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Yuma County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout La Paz County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Oct. 26

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout La Paz County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

2 gas stations in cities throughout Yuma County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Oct. 26

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Yuma County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

La Paz County Education: 1,197 Hispanic or Latino students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year

In La Paz County schools, 53.7% of students identified as Hispanic or Latino in the 2023-24 school year.

FOIA Request Sent to Yuma County Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Yuma County, Arizona on October 30, 2024 by SW Arizona News.

FOIA Request Sent to La Paz County Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to La Paz County, Arizona, regarding pre-election voting machine test reports on October 30, 2024.

La Paz County Education: 496 American Indian or Alaskan Native students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year

By SW Arizona News | Oct 29, 2024

La Paz County schools reported 496 American Indian or Alaskan Native students enrolled in the 2023-24 school year.

How many companies in cities across Yuma County received FDA citations in 2023?

By SW Arizona News | Oct 28, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Yuma County that received an FDA citation as a result of one inspection conducted in the county throughout 2023, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised 1% of La Paz County's student body in 2023-24 school year

By SW Arizona News | Oct 28, 2024

In La Paz County schools, 1% of students identified as Asian in the 2023-24 school year.

1 gas station in cities throughout La Paz County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Oct. 19

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout La Paz County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in La Paz County in week ending Oct. 19?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout La Paz County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 1% of Yuma County's student body in 2023-24 school year

Yuma County schools reported 369 multiracial students enrolled in the 2023-24 school year.

Which former SW Arizona News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 28?