Highlighting an agronomist’s work in the state
Dr. Bhupinder Singh is an assistant professor and agronomist at the University of Arizona who is studying how to best use Arizona’s landscape for…
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Man arrested in connection to shooting near Yuma Civic Center
According to a press release, the shooting happened Monday at around 9:40 p.m., where two people were inside a vehicle “when they were fired upon,…
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Local students through Yuma County protest ICE and Trump Administration
Hundreds of students from Gila Ridge, Yuma High, Kofa, Somerton and Cibola High School all marched out of class in protest of ICE and the Trump…
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Local reaction to the passing of Bill Lutes
Locals across Yuma County are sharing their reaction to the passing of Bill Lutes. Lutes was…
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Hit-and-run suspect who hit a light pole formally charged
24-year-old Saul Angulo Hale is accused of hitting a victim and a light pole with his car Sunday night near Gila and First…
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Man accused of triple murder returns to court for pre-trial conference
43-year-old Ivan Osuna was in court for a pre-trial conference. Osuna is accused of murdering three people in September…
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Second wave of winter visitors come into town
According to Visit Yuma, around 60,000 to 70,000 snowbirds come to Yuma each winter, and while some complain about the traffic, others says it’s…
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First responders train for multi-casualty event
The Yuma County Fire Officer’s Association had a training for first responders where multiple students simulated being injured to practice how to…
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Local U of A Cooperative Extension hosts Farm to Family Day
The local University of Arizona Cooperative Extension is inviting people to come down to their local…
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YPD looking for hit-and-run suspect who struck light pole
On Sunday night near Gila Street and First Street, a Honda ran into a Dodge Journey and then struck a light…
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Arizona announces new committee focusing on artificial intelligence
According to the Pew Research, over 60% of United States adults say they interact with A.I. several times a…
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One person dead in officer-involved shooting on Colorado Street
On Wednesday, January 21, at about 8:20 p.m., officers stopped a vehicle on Colorado Street near West Wetlands…
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Family of hit-and-run victim to hold protest in Yuma
21-year-old Mariella Acosta was hit and killed on the morning of December 6 on South Avenue B and West County 14th Street, near…
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Yuma County looking for solution for Fortuna railroad crossing near Highway 95
The Board of Supervisors says they’ve gotten hundreds of complaints from locals regarding the Fortuna railroad crossing near Highway…
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Local students participate in “Mentor Me” program at Onvida Health
Local students were given the opportunity to have an inside look at some of the labs at Onvida…
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South Point Fire mostly contained
The South Point Fire near Picacho Peak is about 70%…
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University of Arizona tours local U of A Cooperative Extension
Representatives from the University of Arizona were in Yuma Tuesday to tour their local “U of A Cooperative Extension”…
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Local lawmakers in Yuma County react to U.S. striking Venezuela and Nicolas Maduro’s capture
Local lawmakers across Yuma County are sharing their reaction to to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro following a large-scale…
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YPD and HSOY share numbers after New Years
On New Year’s Eve and Day, the Yuma Police Department received almost 60 calls regarding firework activity. This is almost half the calls they…
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Arizona minimum wage increases in 2026
California’s minimum wage increased from $16.50 to $16.90. Meanwhile, Arizona’s increased from $14.70 to…
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