Summer fun on the way: new indoor playground coming to Downtown Yuma
With the hot summer heat on the way, the Fort Yuma Rotary Club partnered with the Yuma Children’s Museum to build an indoor AC play…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Rise of women in agriculture: highlighting outstanding local women in AG
Over the past two decades, the share of women in agriculture in the United States has steadily increased, with recent studies showing women now make…
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Local American Red Cross helps tornado victims
The local American Red Cross is sending help to those suffering from tornado damage in…
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Small Business Resource Fair returns to San Luis, Arizona
The fair, taking place Thursday, May 29, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Cesar Chavez Cultural Center, is for “local entrepreneurs, small business…
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Old Sears building in Yuma to be turned into indoor sports facility
The 89,000 square foot indoor facility will be equipped with 11 pickleball and six paddle courts, along with dining and community…
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Colorado River State Historic Park to unveil new exhibit
Taking place this Thursday, May 29, at 10:00 a.m., the exhibit is called “The Colorado River: Lifeblood of the Yuma Community,” which is installed in…
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Local reaction to Arizona being under Stage 2 fire restrictions
The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado River and Phoenix Districts implemented seasonal…
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Local high school student nominated for the Congress of Future Medical Leaders
Chloe Comet, a sophomore at Yuma Catholic High School, has been nominated to be a delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders next…
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YCSO Foothills Substation temporarily closed to the public for the summer
YCSO says they temporarily closed the Foothills Substation for walk-in services. However, YCSO says, “This does not affect East County Patrol or…
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CBP agent accused of sexual intercourse with a minor to appear in court
31-year-old Ramon Marquez faces a total of 15 counts. Among those is sexual intercourse, oral sexual conduct, and sexual exploitation of a minor who…
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Yuma VFW Post 8242 honors fallen heroes with heartfelt Memorial Day tribute
Community members came together Monday morning to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. For many at the ceremony, the day was about more than…
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Disabled American Veterans Chapter in Yuma hosts free Memorial Day BBQ
The Chapter Commander, Herminio Rodriguez, says Memorial Day is not so much a celebration, but rather a somber time to reflect on the sacrifices our…
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People enjoy Martinez Lake for Memorial Day weekend
With Memorial Day weekend here many locals and out-of-town visitors are took in the sun Monday and over the weekend at Martinez…
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Mortgage paid for family of fallen Yuma Veteran
A charitable organization pays off the home mortgage for the family of Lt. Col. Leonard Troxel, a Yuma Veteran who passed away last year after a…
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American Legion Post 56 hosts Memorial Day Celebration
American Legion Post 56 held a Memorial Day Celebration Monday morning. Post 56 honored and remembered those who have died while serving in the U.S.…
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Teams across the country participate in 53rd Annual Dennis Donnelly Softball Tournament
36 teams from across the country are in town to battle it out on the diamond. Teams from Chicago, California, Nevada and Arizona are all…
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Seniors across Yuma County attend “In the Glow” Grad Night
The celebration was created to give graduates a safe and drug-free, as well as alcohol-free, environment to celebrate the huge milestone in their…
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“In the Glow” Grad Night lights up for Yuma seniors
Hosted by the Yuma County Anti-Drug and Mental Health Coalitions, the event offers a safe, drug- and alcohol-free celebration space for graduates,…
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Memorial Day brings emotional weight for Veterans, advocates say
Mental health advocates say this holiday weekend can be especially difficult for Veterans facing post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, or…
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Yuma County celebrates the graduating class of 2025
Over 2,600 students have met their graduation requirements to receive their diplomas. Commencement ceremonies will be on Friday, May 23 at 8:00…
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