El Centro Aquatic Center to close for repairs
According to the City, the center will be closed from Monday, May 4, 2026 to Sunday, May 10, 2026 for “required pump room…
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Yuma Territorial Prison hosts Speakeasy Night
The Yuma Territorial Prison hosted Speakeasy Night Saturday, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., and there was live music, drinks and all kinds of outlaw charm…
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Local church in Yuma hosts Smoke & Fire BBQ Fest
The event, organized by Destiny Christian Church, took place Saturday at noon, and was presented by Jeff and Christine Stoner of Yuma Electric…
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Locals in Yuma participate in Miles for Childhood Cancer 5K Run & Walk
All proceeds from the event went to the AdvoKATE Foundation, and runners were encouraged to wear yellow in support for childhood cancer…
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Humane Society of Yuma preparing for kitten season
So far, about 85 kittens have already come into the shelter. While many are in foster care, staff say their foster volunteers are starting to feel…
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San Luis to host Second Annual South County Desert Cleanup
The Second Annual South County Desert Cleanup will focus on areas impacted by illegal dumping, with volunteers working together to remove trash and…
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New evidence suggests alcohol related liver disease may be more widespread
According to the Institute of Addiction Medicine, alcohol-related liver disease may be nearly twice as widespread as previously thought largely…
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National Crime Victims’ Rights Week observed in Yuma
NCVRW, created in 1981 by President Ronald Reagan from the 1970s victims’ rights movement, highlights and advances legal protections and support for…
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Village Jazz Series showcases Kofa High School and Arizona Western College talent
Both jazz bands delivered energetic performances in an outdoor setting at the Yuma Palms Regional Center. Giving families a chance to enjoy music…
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Gila Ridge Student Council hosting 5K walk and run for AdvoKate Foundation
The event is scheduled to take place at the high school’s Veterans Memorial Stadium from 7 to 11 a.m.…
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United Way Yuma County celebrates BizKids
The program allowed students to visit local businesses that sponsored the event, where they explored various job roles and gained insight into the…
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YPD and DEA partner in National Take Back Initiative
Residents have the opportunity to dispose of unwanted, unused, or expired medications completely free and anonymously at YPD headquarters. The…
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‘Weld Like a Girl’ selected for Airgas national welding initiative
“Weld Like a Girl” is among 76 schools from 26 states chosen by Airgas for the 2026 academic year. Shanen Aranmor, owner of Weld Like a Girl, said…
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10-year-old girl in Yuma leads Colorado River rescue
A 10-year-old in Yuma is being hailed a hero as the Yuma Police Department (YPD) say her quick actions on the Colorado River helped save a woman from…
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Free water distribution set for Thursday in Yuma County at American Legion Post 19
Starting at 7 a.m., Benevolence in Action Ministries and the Gethsemani Food Ministry will hand out five truckloads of water at American Legion Post…
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Mayor Doug Nicholls highlights lower crime and talks data centers in State of the City Address
Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls delivered his State of the City address, highlighting the city’s progress over the past year and outlining plans for the…
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Fort Yuma Rotary Club urges local students to apply before scholarship deadline this Saturday
The Fort Yuma Rotary Club is encouraging local high school seniors to submit their applications before time runs out for its annual scholarship…
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Gila Ridge Student Council to host Miles for Childhood Cancer 5K Walk/Run
The event is taking place at Veterans Memorial Stadium Saturday at 7 a.m., and it is to raise awareness for childhood cancer. The event will go until…
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Crane Middle School hosts ‘Shoot for the Stars’ event
Crane Middle School hosted its “Shoot for the Stars” event on April 9, where more than 300 Chromebooks were given away to seventh grade students for…
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Firehouse Subs to host Touch-the-Truck event
According to a press release, the event is happening at the Firehouse Subs, located at the Big Curve, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 2,…
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