Settlement reached in tight Arizona Senate vote count
Arizona Republicans and Democrats agreed Friday to give rural voters an extra chance to fix problems with their ballots in the count of the…
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Events at the library: Week of November 12
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 12: Libraries Closed for Veterans Day Bullying Prevention On Wednesday, November 14, parents, educators, and children of all ages…
Continue ReadingSix Arizona fire departments send crews to help in California
At least six Arizona fire departments are sending crews to help fight massive and deadly wildfires in northern and southern California. The Arizona…
Continue ReadingLocal veterans comment on Veterans Day over the years
Sunday’s Veterans Day marked the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. Over the years, there have been many services and ways to pay…
Continue ReadingMigrant caravan moves on to central Mexico city of Irapuato
Local Mexican officials again helped thousands of Central American migrants find rides Sunday on the latest leg of their journey toward the U.S.…
Continue ReadingA grim search for more fire victims in Northern California
As wildfires continued to rage at both ends of California, officials released another grim statistic: six more dead in a swath of Northern California…
Continue ReadingBar gunman was ‘out of control’ in high school, coach says
A second high school coach of the gunman who killed 12 people at a Southern California bar recalled him on Sunday as volatile and intimidating, and…
Continue ReadingPalm Tree fire spreads to homeowner’s garage in residential area
Multiple agencies responded to a palm tree fire behind 2100 West 8th Street in a residential area on Sunday morning in Yuma. With the wind’s…
Continue ReadingNational Honking of Horns honors veterans
A local veteran chapter is participating in a nationwide effort to honor veterans Sunday. The National Honking of the Horns will take place this…
Continue ReadingLocal church honors veterans
Sunday at 11:00 A.M., Faith Baptist Church is holding a special, commemorative service to honor men and women in the armed forces. The church service…
Continue ReadingCorn Festival brings community together for a good cause
The Somerton High School Committee and the City of Somerton are hosting its annual Corn Fest Saturday. From 11:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M., live music by…
Continue ReadingSparkle Night event kicks off Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign Kick Off
The Yuma Palms shopping center will shine a bit brighter Saturday evening for the Sparkle Night event. This event is to celebrate the Salvation…
Continue ReadingOld West gunfighters shoot it out at Cattle Call Parade
Old Westgunfighters shot it out at Brawley’s Cattle Call Parade as part of new attractionsfeatured at the 62 nd Brawley signature event. City…
Continue ReadingProbation for Phoenix woman who took down fliers at mosque
A woman who was captured on video making derogatory comments about Muslims as she tore down fliers posted at an Arizona mosque was sentenced Thursday…
Continue ReadingCourt hearing set in Arizona Senate race vote count dispute
As the Arizona Senate vote count starts to tip into Democratic terrain, a judge Friday will hear a lawsuit by the GOP seeking to limit the tally…
Continue ReadingTravel Alert: Lane restrictions scheduled in Yuma on Highway 95
The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising drivers to plan for lane restrictions on Highway 95 in Yuma beginning Tuesday, November, 13, at…
Continue ReadingLocal veterans moved nearly to tears by ceremony
Local veterans are moved nearly to tears during a ceremony recognizing their sacrifices. SDSU-IV in Calexico showed their appreciation for the…
Continue ReadingVeterans take flight ahead of Veterans day
Five veterans that call Yuma home took flight ahead of Veteran’s day at Millionaire Airport Friday. Ralph Kern was one of those veterans.…
Continue ReadingReaction to “Pay Plan” for YPD
This past Wednesday night the Yuma city council discussed a pay plan that would offer a three percent raise for all city employees. The goal is to…
Continue ReadingMVP of the week: Zeke Rios’ outstanding season with the Raiders
Sometimes change is a good thing. For junior running back, Zeke Rios his transition from Yuma Catholic high school to Cibola high school triggered…
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