Arizona minimum wage to increase 50 cents next year
Starting Jan. 1, 2027, the state’s minimum wage will increase from $15.15 to $15.65 an hour. Arizona law ties the minimum wage to inflation, meaning…
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AgTech’s sues owner of The Lemon Grove
Locals across Yuma County are sharing their reaction to AgTech’s state land leases being…
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Locals across Yuma County react to Charlie Kirk’s death one year later
Locals across Yuma County are sharing their reaction to the one year anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s death…
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Yuma County supervisors discuss Public Defender’s Office move and possible logo update
Yuma County supervisors approved a change to a local speed limit and discussed possible changes to county offices and the county…
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Local tips to beat the heat and humidity this week
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Yuma and Imperial Counties through Friday. Highs are expected to reach the upper 100s, with humidity making…
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AZ529 Essay Contest now open
The Arizona Treasurer’s Office is asking students to write about their dream job, and how they plan to achieve…
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What AI mental health support looks like as California sets new limits
Senate Bill 903, written by State Sen. Steve Padilla (D-District 18), would prevent companion chatbots from advertising or providing psychotherapy in…
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Fewer Canadian visitors make their way to Yuma
Statistics Canada reports Canadian-resident visits to the U.S. fell 23.5% in 2025 compared to 2024. Leisure-related travel to the U.S. dropped…
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Yuma groups launch suicide prevention campaign focused on connection
The Yuma County Anti-Drug Coalition and Yuma County Mental Health Coalition are launching a month-long campaign called “Connection Is…
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State Sen. Tim Dunn weighs in on data center debate
State Sen. Tim Dunn (R-District 25) is weighing in on data center debate after Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes called for a pause on new…
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YPD to conduct Labor Day impaired driving enforcement detail
In a press release, the enforcement detail will take place from Friday, September 4, to Monday, September…
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Donate a canned food and get a free YCAT ride this week
Through Saturday, September 5, riders can pay their YCAT fare with a canned food donation benefiting the Yuma Community Food…
Continue Reading Reaction to Arizona attorney general’s call for statewide pause on data center construction
Locals across Yuma County are sharing their reaction to Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes’ call for a statewide pause on data center…
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Meta settlement signals shift in social media industry
The settlement includes changes for teen users, including age verification, limited scrolling and fewer notifications during…
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PowerAZ offers help with utility bills
The program is for moderate-income households, including families that make a little too much to qualify for other utility…
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Cross-border drivers compare gas prices on both sides of the San Luis Border
Gas prices in San Luis, Arizona are currently around $4.20 a gallon, while prices in San Luis Río Colorado, Mexico are more than $5 per gallon when…
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Migrant deaths rise in Arizona desert despite fewer border crossings
According to data tracked by Humane Borders, 73 migrants have died in Arizona so far this year, including 19 in…
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Rising farm costs could mean higher grocery prices
Diesel prices have climbed as global fuel supplies are disrupted by the war with Iran. Farmers are also dealing with higher fertilizer costs and…
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What care looks like in immigration detention
For people held at the Imperial Regional Detention Facility, life can be filled with uncertainty. But for some, support can come in unexpected…
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IVC and University of Arizona Yuma formalize partnership
Imperial Valley College (IVC) and the University of Arizona Yuma are teaming up to give local students more ways to earn a four-year degree without…
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