Colorado River water access faces uncertainty
The Colorado River is the lifeline of the southwest. However, after more than two decades of drought, water levels have dropped to historic lows, and…
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YPD offers tips for driving in the rain
With the rain and high winds expected in Yuma this week, YPD says drivers should start off by checking tire treads and pressure before…
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Major commercial fire breaks out in Yuma
According to a post on Facebook, Rural Metro responded to Western Construction Components at around 4:20 a.m. after receiving reports of a structure…
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Shots fired at a local hotel, YPD investigates
According to a press release, it happened at around 9:22 a.m. at the Historic Coronado Motor Hotel, located in the area of S. Fourth Avenue and…
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Somerton mother holds car wash to help cover mental health costs for her children
The car wash fundraiser took place at the Taco Monster, located at 2198 S. 4th Avenue, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30…
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Ringleader of Yuma-based human smuggling network sentenced
Yuma Sector Border Patrol says 22-year-old Carlos Moreno Serrano pleaded guilty to conspiracy to transport illegal…
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Extreme Weather Emergency Tour visits Yuma
The purpose is to highlight how climate change is making weather worse and work on solutions to make a…
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Yuma agrees to refund over $4M from illegal property taxes
The Yuma County Hospital District Board argued for a property tax to be imposed while bypassing voters, but Arizona law states that the taxes can…
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Cooling centers are open throughout Yuma County
With the Extreme Heat Warning in place, locals are heading to cooling centers to beat the…
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Yuma police speak on school violence protocols
Yuma Police Department (YPD) says their officers go through 70 to one 130 hours of training on all different aspects of law enforcement, such as…
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New immigration screening process keys in on anti-American sentiment
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has launched a new screening guidance aimed at identifying “anti-Americanism” among immigrants…
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Local cross guard in need of the community’s help
Friends and families describe her as warm, caring, and deeply devoted to her…
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Prosecution shares audio evidence in case of Yuma accused of abusing a child
More evidence was shown to the jury Wednesday in the trial of a Yuma man accused of abusing a…
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Home Grown: Highlighting pest control meeting
Over 30 pest control advisors and eight University of Arizona extension educators shared updates on their latest…
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Two raptors get a second chance at Yuma Wildlife Center
Two raptors are getting a second chance at Vida Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center in Yuma after being transferred from a facility in Lake…
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Onvida Health launches Psychiatry Residency Program
This marks the third residency program at Onvida Health, joining existing programs in family and sports…
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Locals react to possible ban to mail-in ballots
In Yuma County, there were over 49,000 mail-in ballots out of almost 69,000 total ballots cast in the last presidential election, meaning more than…
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Silver Alert: Carlos Sanchez
71-year-old Carlos Sanchez was last seen Monday afternoon leaving his home in his vehicle. Sanchez drives a green 2001 Ford Excursion.…
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Raising Canes in Yuma fundraising for non-profit organization
Raising Cane’s of Yuma will be donating one dollar of every Box Combo sold on Tuesday, August…
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CrowdStrike Falcon software approved for consideration
During the Board of Supervisors meeting, they approved for consideration the renewal CrowdStrike Falcon, which has provided Yuma County with advanced…
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