Onvida Health achieves four-star rating on Google
The hospital has gone from 2.4 stars to a four-star rating on Google. They say this is a milestone…
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James B. Rolle Elementary School releases students early due to power outage
District One says they’re releasing them as early as 1:00 p.m. Tuesday due to a power outage near the school, and says Arizona Public Service is…
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Yuma School District One students outperform Arizona state average
According to a press release obtained by KYMA, the MSAA is the state’s “annual assessment for students with significant cognitive disabilities,”…
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YPD looking for vehicle involved in hit and run
YPD says the vehicle, a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu, dark in color, was driving southbound on 21st Avenue when it crashed into a residential…
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YUHSD achieves new low dropout rates
The Yuma Union High School District continues its trend of decreasing their dropout rate each year by achieving a 1.13%…
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Upcoming resource fair in Yuma for Veterans & military members
The event takes place this Friday at the Arizona Department of Economic Security on East Palo Verde Street in…
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New YFD emergency station dispatch tones
According to a post on Facebook, the new system, unveiled back in June, will help dispatcher provide uninterrupted pre-arrival instructions to…
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Fort Yuma Rotary unveils ‘Be the Bug’ playground
The new “Be the Bug” section, fundraised through Fort Yuma Rotary, gives children a safe, air-conditioned space to let out their…
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U.S. government adds Mexicali Valley to high-risk travel list amid crime surge
The U.S. government has officially added the Mexicali Valley region to its list of high-risk travel destinations due to a sharp increase in violent…
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Locals fundraising for teen recovering from multiple surgeries
19-year-old Noah Illingsworth suffered through a blood aneurysm that burst earlier this…
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Importance of school resource officers on campus safety
School Resource Officers (SRO) play a vital role in maintaining safety on campus and while they say the first week went well, they do have some…
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Yuma City Council heading to statewide conference
Members from the Yuma City Council will be making their way to Phoenix for the League of Arizona Cities and…
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Renovation project approved for YCSO substation
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) will have a permanent substation in Gadsden next to Gadsden Park. The price tag of the project is over…
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Greater Yuma Port Authority working on big changes to improve the border
The Greater Yuma Port Authority (GYPA) is working on some big changes to boost border economy. GYPA wants to make crossing the border faster, help…
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Changes could boost Lake Martinez area
Yuma County is looking for input as it considers changing over 40 acres at the intersection of Highway 95 and Martinez Lake Road to add some…
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The Healing Journey to host fundraiser for support groups
The Tortas for Transformation event is where locals can buy a sandwich meal for $10. The event is planned to be held on August 22 at Fellowship Hall…
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Suspect apprehended after standoff near Gila Ridge High School
A tense barricade situation on the corner of Union Drive and 24th Lane came to an end after more than four hours, resulting in the arrest of a…
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SWAT and police surround Yuma home on E 24th Lane
Police were first seen in the area of E. 24th Lane and Union Drive, near Gila Ridge High…
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Local reaction to Trump announcing plans to reclassify cannabis
Aroma Cannabis and Yuma Dispensary both say the change could bring significant benefits including easier access to banking services, reduced tax…
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Retirement community reopens its doors in Yuma
The Desert Rose Retirement Community says its renovation had a price tag of over $1.8 million. The refresh and the design upgrades were made for…
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