Bill Lutes, part-owner of Lute’s Casino, dies at 88
In a social media post, Lute’s Casino announced the passing of Bill Lutes on January 23, sharing how he was “half of the creative force that…
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Nearly 100 Veterans attend Yuma Veteran Engagement and Resource Fair
More than 30 tables were on hand to give Veterans and their families a chance to access help and encouragement, all in one…
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Yuma Veteran Engagement and Resource Fair taking place this week
The Yuma Veteran Engagement and Resource Fair takes place Friday at the Salvation Army Yuma Corps Community Center, located at 445 S. Fourth Avenue.…
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Local Veteran recovering after being hit by vehicle
Retired Army service member Karla Roche was hit by a vehicle last month at the Quechan…
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MILITARY MATTERS: YPG fire chief retires after 36 years
YPG Fire Chief Gerald Ball has officially hung up his helmet after 36 years with the department. Ball officially retired on December…
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Car crash in Yuma leaves multiple people injured
Two vehicles were involved in a crash at the intersection of 16th Street and Avenue B Monday…
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4th Avenue Gym hosting Truck Raffle to benefit local high school athletics
The man behind the charity, founder Justin Haile, says the support has been overwhelming and the impact is…
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Territorial Young Marines visit Pearl Harbor Memorial in Hawaii
21 Young Marines traveled from Yuma to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to take part in this year’s Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day…
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Volunteers need to help honor fallen service members in Yuma
On Saturday, December 13, remembrance wreaths will be placed on the graves of fallen service members at Sunset Vista Cemetery in the…
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Crunch Fitness & Friday Night Muchies to host Black Friday Toy Drive
This Friday in Yuma, Crunch Fitness & Friday Night Munchies will be teaming up to host their Black Friday Toy Drive. The event will take place at…
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El Centro volunteers send care packages to troopers
In this week’s Military Matters report, a group of dedicated volunteers in El Centro are supporting our troops this holiday…
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Onvida Health announces new VA clinic project
In partnership with the Southern Arizona VA, the 30,000-square-foot facility will break ground this December at the Onvida Health Foothills Medical…
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Arizona@Work to host annual Veterans StandDown & Benefit Expo
On Thursday, November 6, Arizona@Work will host its annual Veterans StandDown & Benefits Expo. It’s taking place at the Martin Luther King Jr.…
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Latest in the mobile home fire in Yuma
YFD says a propane tank on the property was found as a potential hazard and possibly venting due to heat…
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Man arrested in connection to an attempted murder in Yuma
According to the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO), they arrested and booked a 47-year-old Yuma man for first degree attempted murder Friday in…
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Last day to register for 2025 Veteran’s Day Parade approaching
A friendly reminder that the deadline to register for Yuma’s Annual Veterans Day Parade is quickly approaching. All participating marchers and…
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Local junior high school honored for outstanding support for military families
Woodard Junior High School in Yuma has been officially designated a “Purple Star School,” a national recognition given to schools who go above and…
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WTI Course lands at Kiwanis Park in Yuma
On Monday at 6:00 p.m., The Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) Course conducted a Foreign Humanitarian Assistance exercise in…
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Grant application deadline to help homeless AZ veterans approaching
Non-profits and Veteran service providers can now apply for a share of $750,000 in state…
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: SpaceX launches Starlink satellites
The Yuma sky was lit up Sunday night as SpaceX confirmed they launched 28 Starlink satellites into orbit with this latest flight. Lots of viewers…
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