Plans for commercial port in San Luis, Arizona
The proposal is part of a regional plan to address growing border traffic and improve connectivity between San Luis, Somerton and…
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Firefighters continue battling Foster Fire in Winterhaven
In an updated post on Facebook, YFD said they’re continuing to help BLM, with crews currently “supporting mop-up and suppression efforts,” and said…
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Yuma teen killed in Tucson
19-year-old Julissa Rub Salazar is a Yuma native who was found dead in a Tucson apartment last…
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Children’s Helicopter Workshop held at Yuma County Main Library
The workshop was a one-hour class focused on helping kids make their own choppers. The free event was held in the arts and crafts area of the…
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Sunsest Health holds ribbon cutting ceremony in Somerton for brand new clinic
The state of the art facility will provide the local and surrounding areas with top of the line health care and…
Continue Reading Trailer fire in Winterhaven sparks wild brush fire
The Yuma Fire Department (YFD) responded to a call of a trailer fire in Winterhaven near the area of Foster Road and Arnold…
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Locals honor Purple Heart Day
Friday is National Purple Heart Day, recognizing those who have been wounded or killed in combat including several here in our…
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Yuma County continues fight against illegal dumping
Yuma County officials are continuing efforts to reduce illegal dumping through expanded cleanup initiatives, free disposal resources and strict…
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YPD hiring 911 emergency dispatchers
The application window closes this Sunday, August 9, at 11:59 p.m. Arizona time. Residents must complete the formal application process by the…
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YPD seeks community’s help in identifying group of young men checking car doors
YPD said four young men were seen in the College Area on July 9, checking car doors and looking inside…
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Breast cancer survivor and single mother of one seeks community help to avoid homelessness
A single mother and her eight-year-old son are facing homelessness and are turning to the community to ask for…
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Sentencing for Yuma man convicted of shooting his friend rescheduled
20-year-old Keith Simmons was found guilty of negligent homicide and unlawful discharge of a weapon back in June for the August 2024 death of…
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AWC receives $5 million grant to bring more manufacturing jobs to the Desert Southwest
In a press release, the grant will invest in “existing technical education programs to train small manufacturers and strengthen the nation’s…
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Rep. Adelita Grijalva and water policy expert weigh in on Colorado River crisis
The Bureau of Reclamation has released its Final Environmental Impact Statement for new guidelines governing Colorado River…
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Joe Fisher Sr., long-time Yuma resident and former business owner, passes away
Fisher was the owner of Fisher Automotive before selling to Chapman, and he was very well-known in the community, remembered for his charity and…
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Arizona primary produces three winners in South Yuma County
In San Luis, Erik Luzanilla won one of the open seats on the City Council while in Somerton, Jose Moreno was elected to the Somerton City Council…
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Somerton school teacher accused of having drugs on campus formally charged
55-year-old Deana Lynn Salter is facing charges of possession of dangerous drugs in a school zone, possession of dangerous drugs, possession of drug…
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Yuma City Council certifies primary election results
The City of Yuma has officially canvassed the results of last month’s primary election, certifying the vote totals and confirming the city’s…
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Yuma ranks high in H2-A and H2-B visa workers, supporting the local ag industry
Yuma has the sixth highest reliance on H2-A and H2-B visa workers in the nation. According to the University of Arizona, Yuma generates $4.4 billion…
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Somerton School District employee arrested
The Somerton School District said an employee was arrested Monday, but did not disclose the exact reason for the…
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