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 felony.
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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 YPD.
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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 Street, at 7:00pm.
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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 border.
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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 Pilgrim.
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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 Friday, April 26.
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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 of machines that count votes.
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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 Campus.
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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 acting erratic, “including attempting to jump out of a moving vehicle.”
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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 lawsuit.
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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 Sunday.
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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 Center.
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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 for those who attend. This year’s theme was Tropical Bash.
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YPD and YUHSD investigate school threat
In a press release, YPD received the report on Friday at around 6:10pm. While the threat “did not mention specific school,” YPD says a 15-year-old teen wrote the threat and attends Kofa High School.
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Dream Flights honors local Veterans with free flight in WWII-era aircraft
During the 20 minute flight, the participants soared 1,000 feet in an open-cockpit-biplane, the same aircraft used to train aviators during World War II.
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Children’s Museum of Yuma County celebrates one year anniversary
The Children’s Museum of Yuma County is a place for children to have fun and let their imagination run wild. Now, the museum is excited to celebrate its birthday this weekend.
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Yuma man accused of arson set for plea hearing change
The Yuma man accused of arson after allegedly setting his apartment on fire is set for a change of plea hearing.
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Closing arguments heard for man accused of shooting his neighbor
Closing arguments were madeFriday in the case involving a Somerton man accused of shooting his neighbor.
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Somerton barber murder suspect sentencing delayed again
The anticipated sentencing for one of the men accused of murdering a Somerton barber was delayed once again.
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Jury weighs case against Arizona rancher in migrant killing
A jury in southern Arizona resumed its deliberations Friday in the trial of a rancher charged with fatally shooting an unarmed migrant on his property near the U.S.-Mexico border.
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