City of San Luis receives grant for traffic safety
The City of San Luis received a $60,000 grant from General Motors (GM). The money will help to create a 2,500-foot roadway mural that will increase…
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AWC, Sunset Health and Onvida Health receive funding for nursing programs
AWC President Reetika Dhawan said the funding will help boost the healthcare workforce in Yuma…
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Construction workers in Yuma fight hot weather
As the Extreme Heat Warning continues this week in the Desert Southwest, some construction workers in Yuma say even though they are used to hot…
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Man convicted of child abuse sentenced to 21 years in prison
24-year-old Miguel Garcia pleaded guilty to one count of child abuse involving domestic violence in May of this…
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OneAZ Credit Union celebrates 75 years
OneAZ Credit Union commemorated its 75th anniversary by sharing a free cup of coffee to Yuma residents at Desert Buzz…
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Healing Journey starts campaign to support local kids
The Healing Journey created the GoFundMe page “Building Strong Children” to fund kids programs and help families with their back to school…
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One dead in crash in San Luis, Arizona
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office says it involved a Jeep and a small SUV. In addition, the highway was closed off as crews worked the…
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Lerner & Rowe Backpack Giveaway happening this weekend
Lerner & Rowe Law Firm is giving away 1,000 backpacks at the Yuma County Fairgrounds Saturday at 2 p.m. Besides the school supplies, families can…
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Avenir Somerton Branch holds ribbon-cutting ceremony of remodeled building
The Avenir Somerton Branch held a ribbon-cutting of its remodeled building Thursday morning. Avenir has served the community since 1942, and is the…
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Cooling spots set up around San Luis, Mexico
Several businesses in San Luis, Mexico teamed up with firefighters to help protect locals from heat illnesses this…
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Long waiting times to cross the border into Mexico
At the San Luis Port of Entry Friday morning, the average wait time was almost an hour. With the holiday weekend, it is expected to increase later in…
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Nieves Riedel runs for San Luis City Council
If elected, Riedel says she will work to bring more jobs and increase the quality of life for San Luis…
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250 Years of Independence Celebration happening this weekend in Yuma
The 250 Years of Independence Celebration is happening Saturday at Desert Sun Stadium. Doors open at 6…
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AWC welcomes new president with special reception
Dr. Reetika Dhawan shared how she feels about the new chapter in her life, and what will be her main focus in her new…
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Sen. Ruben Gallego urges for home mail delivery in San Luis, Arizona
The city’s only post office, according to a press release obtained by KYMA, “has been overwhelmed by decades of explosive population growth and…
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City of San Luis council member sentenced for unlawful flight
42-year-old Tadeo De La Hoya has been sentenced to 24 months of probation with no jail…
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Imperial County: Election campaigning not allowed within 100 feet of voting center
The Imperial County Registrar of Voters says anyone who is campaigning closer than 100 feet to a voting center could face criminal charges, including…
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Local Yuma post remembers fallen heroes for Memorial Day
VFW Post 8242 said Memorial Day it’s more than a three-day weekend holiday. It’s a time to remember that freedom isn’t free and we have to be…
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Firefighters battle brush fire at Mittry Lake
According to Rural Metro’s post on Facebook, it happened in the area of Grey Water Pond at Mittry Lake at around 10:20 p.m., with Rural Metro saying…
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Yuma locals notice higher gas prices during Memorial Day weekend
As holiday travelers start hitting the road for the Memorial Day weekend, Arizona gas prices are the highest they’ve been in four…
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