Local chapter of ABWA hosts HerStory Tea Party 2024
The event was to have women share their life stories as means to be inspired, encouraged and strengthened, with three women sharing their stories, including Dr. Marjorie Barcomb.
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Local church hosts Family Fun Day this weekend
The event took place at West Wetlands Park at 10:00am, and featured a variety of food, community booths and raffle prizes.
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City of Yuma, APS and other local organizations participate in tree planting ceremony
According to the City of Yuma, 45 trees and 90 shrubs were being planted along the canal, with each organization taking a section of the canal.
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Non-profit saddles up for cross-country horse ride from Yuma to Montana
The non-profit will travel from the Yuma-Mexico border to the Canadian border in Montana to help bring awareness to veteran suicides and the benefits of equine therapy.
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Arizona experiences stinknet problems, how to spot it in your backyward
Stinknet, or stinkweed, is an invasive species taking root across Arizona, and experts share what to do if you spot it in your backyard.
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Yuma and Tucson fire departments hold annual rope rescue training
The Yuma and Tucson Fire Department held their annual rope rescue training at Sanguinetti Park Friday morning.
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Nurse shortage in Arizona
According to the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association, the National Center for Health Workforce Analysis predicts about 28,000 fewer registered nurses will be needed in Arizona by 2025.
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Alternating lane restrictions on I-8 frontage road in Yuma begin April 29
The Arizona Department of Transportation announced there will be alternating lane restrictions on the Interstate 8 frontage road (Gila Ridge Road) between Avenue 4E and Araby Road.
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Yuma man still missing months later
Family members and friends are continuing to search for a missing loved one who was last seen over 2 months ago.
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Arizona indicts 18 in election interference case, including Giuliani and Meadows
An Arizona grand jury has indicted former President Donald Trump’s chief of staff Mark Meadows, lawyer Rudy Giuliani and 16 others for their roles in an attempt to overturn Trump’s loss to Joe Biden in the 2020 election.
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Plea deal may come for Somerton murder suspect
A plea deal might be in play for one of the suspects in the murder of a Somerton barber back in May of 2022.
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New evidence found for Yuma man charged with child sexual abuse
New evidence in the case against a Yuma man accused of sexual assault with a minor will be examined by an independent expert.
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Native American tribes want US appeals court to weigh in on $10B SunZia energy transmission project
Native American tribes and environmentalists want a U.S. appeals court to weigh in on their request to halt construction along part of a $10 billion transmission line that will carry wind-generated electricity from New Mexico to customers as far away as California.
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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 month.
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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 a court concluded the state can enforce the 1864 law, which only offers an exception for saving the patient’s life.
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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 laws.
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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 actively investigating these reports.”
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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 accident.
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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 Lake was running for governor, she praised the law.
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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 him.
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