Residents protest Prop 422 property tax
Residents of San Luis, Arizona have gathered to protest a property tax that’s being voted on in a special election happening next…
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Arizona House advances a repeal of the state’s near-total abortion ban to the Senate
A proposed repeal of Arizona’s near-total ban on abortions has won approval from the state House, clearing its first hurdle two weeks after…
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Reactions to House voting to repeal 1864 abortion ban
Arizona’s State House has voted to overturn an 1864 abortion ban, one of the country’s strictest anti-abortion…
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YCSO and San Luis PD investigate school threats
In a press release, YCSO received the reports at around 8:40pm on Tuesday, and along with the San Luis Police Department (SLPD), YCSO are “still…
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Two vehicle crash near trailer park
In a Facebook post, YPD says, “All directions of travel are closed between Avenues B and C on 1st Street” due to the…
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Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake says abortion ban isn’t being followed
After the court’s ruling, she had said it was “out of line,” adding that she supports exceptions for cases of rape and incest. But back in 2022, when…
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Eight more former patients of local doctor report sexual abuse allegations against him
The Yuma Police Department (YPD) has announced that eight more former patients of Dr. Edsel Sandoval have reported sexual abuse allegations against…
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Yuma woman accused of hit and run accepts plea agreement
The woman, 45-year-old Audrey Ryan, pleaded guilty for attempting to leave the scene of an accident, which is a Class 3…
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YPD to host 2024 Teen Police Academy this summer
In a press release, the academy, starting from June 24 to June 27 and from July 8 to July 11, is to educate Yuma teens about the daily operations of…
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Fraternal Order of Police to host 47th Annual Peace Officer Memorial Day Services
In a press release, the service will take place on May 15 at the Fallen Officer Monument, located at Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex, 1700 E. 8th…
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Arizona judge declares mistrial in the case of a rancher accused of fatally shooting a migrant
An Arizona judge declares a mistrial Monday in the case of a rancher accused of fatally shooting a Mexican man on his property near the U.S.-Mexico…
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Yuma man sentenced for murder of 51-year-old man
28-year-old Nicholas Austin Berry was sentenced on Monday to 25 years in prison for the murder of 51-year-old Benjamin…
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MCAS Yuma to participate in Exercise Semper Durus 2024
Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma announced it is scheduled to conduct an antiterrorism/force protection exercise from Monday, April 22, through…
Continue Reading Supreme Court denies request by Arizona candidates seeking to ban electronic vote tabulators
Lake and former Republican Secretary of State candidate Mark Finchem filed the suit two years ago, repeating unfounded allegations about the security…
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AWC to hold ribbon-cutting ceremony for new cybersecurity lab
In a press release, the ceremony will take place on Tuesday at 5:00pm at the Business Administration building, room 101, and outside at AWC Yuma…
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Somerton PD arrests man after barricading himself
In a press release, the incident occurred in the area of Patricia Street and Bingham Avenue at around 9:50pm when SPD received a report of a man…
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YRMC and District Board lawsuit set for July trial, property owners could see tax refund
The District imposed a tax on property owners in Yuma County after they say YRMC is refusing to pay for their legal expenses in the…
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Rural Metro responds to RV fire, no injuries reported
According to Rural Metro, the fire took place in the area of S. Date Avenue, and they received the call at around 9:00am…
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Cocopah Indian Tribe hosts Cocopah Earth Day Festival
The festival started at 10:00am over in the Gathering Grounds West Cocopah Reservation, near the Cocopah Community…
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Locals attend annual Children’s Festival of the Arts
The event featured local organizations, school and art education supporters. There were also arts and crafts booths full of make and take projects…
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