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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The Bark Park closes temporarily for safety improvements
The closure at the Bark Park began Monday, with the city engineering department saying the work is necessary to address structural concerns involving…
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Library Week kicks off at El Centro Public Library
The library kicked off the week by handing out free comic books to visitors, donated by Rene’s Comics and Sports cards in El Centro on Main…
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Havana Nights Gala raises funds for trauma care therapy in Yuma
The Healing Journey celebrated 15 years of service by hosting a Havana Night gala, which raised funds for the local non-profit that provides trauma…
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Yuma restaurant owner named Small Business Person of the Year for Arizona
A Yuma restaurant owner has been named Arizona Small Business Person of the Year. Alma Ornelas will be heading to Washington, D.C. to be honored by…
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Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez receives Veteran of the Year Award
Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez was recognized for his service both in uniform and in the community as he was honored as Veteran of the Year by the…
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Pueblo Elementary School to conduct large-scale evacuation
Pueblo Elementary, Crane School District, local law enforcement and first responders are collaborating in the simulation as it’s part of the school…
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IID to host Earth Day celebration this weekend
According to a press release, the event is taking place on the lawn of IID Headquarters, located at 333 E. Barioni Blvd, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with…
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