Attempted murder victim treated at YRMC, YCSO investigates
In a press release, YCSO says they responded to reports of an altercation at a business located in the area of E. 21st Street and S. Factor Avenue at…
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Arizona police officer injured in late-night shooting, expected to recover
The shooting occurred just after 11:30pm Friday near 33rd and Southern Avenues after several armed suspects attempted to carjack a vehicle parked…
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Locals hunt for Easter eggs, benefitting child burn survivors
Child burn survivors aged 1-8 participated in the hunt at Yuma Catholic High School starting at 10:30…
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Circo Hermanos Caballero makes first tour in Yuma
Circo Hermanos Caballero is kicking off their tour in Yuma for the first time…
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YRMC receives $1.5M federal grant secured by Sen. Mark Kelly
Yuma Regional Medical Center will receive $1,500,000 in federal funding from a grant secured by U.S. Senator Mark…
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62-year-old tribal member sentenced for assault with a vehicle
62-year-old Gerardo Vasquez Valenzuela was sentenced to 10 years in prison along with three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to…
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Mexican government allowed to move forward with lawsuit against gun stores
The Mexican government is suing five Arizona firearm dealers, one of them Spraugue’s Sports Inc. here in Yuma, along with Diamondback Shooting…
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Local school remembers and celebrates Cesar Chavez
A local school remembers farm worker leader Cesar Chavez Thursday in San…
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Arizona senators urge Biden administration to allocate approved border funds to communities
The press release mentions that local governments and nonprofit organizations (NGO) dealing with the border crisis “had warned that they would run…
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Yuma Police Department hosts Civilian Academy
The annual Civilians Police Academy graduation ceremony celebrates the end of 12 long…
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The Hunt for Eggs: Egg prices rise as we get closer to Easter
Many people are EGG-cited for Easter egg hunts this weekend but not very excited for the rise in egg…
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Armed robbery suspect formally charged
The Yuma man accused of robbing an employee at gunpoint at a local mobile home park was back in court Tuesday where he was formally…
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Vitalant honors local partners
A non-profit organization honored local partners for helping with blood donations across Yuma…
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Brush fire in the area of the Yuma Main Canal contained
A fire broke out in the area of Colorado Street and 6th Avenue Tuesday…
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Gadsden ESD #32 teacher selected as IXL’s Elite 100 Teachers
The Gadsden Elementary School District (ESD) #32 has announced that Morayma Barraza, Rio Colorado Elementary School’s fifth grade teacher, has been…
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Arizona State Veteran Home celebrates WWII Veteran’s 103rd birthday
A big birthday celebration on Monday in Yuma for a local veteran.…
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Regional Center for Border Health faces funding challenges
The Regional Center for Border Health in Somerton faces a crisis as federal funding to assist migrants is running out. This funding is crucial for…
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Officials from the Justice Department hold press conference on election threats
According to NBC News, the press conference, starting at 1:30pm, is to discuss threats against the election…
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Local radio station receives $15,000 grant
In a press release, the initiative of the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona awarded KAWC $15,000 to establish a new KAWC Student Newsroom “in…
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Arizona senators announce investments for small businesses, health centers, and more
In a press release, the investment will support “small businesses, wildfire and flood prevention, a stronger microchip manufacturing workforce,…
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