Yuma police warn of rise in online blackmail scams
The Yuma Police Department (YPD) is warning residents about a growing number of online scams involving blackmail, often starting on social media and…
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Local sheriff earns National War College degree
Capt. Milner, the Detention Bureau Commander with YCSO, starts by saying, “I am an adamant believer that leaders are lifetime…
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GoFundMe created for Yuma man who drowned while rescuing two children
A GoFundMe has been created to help the family of a Yuma man who drowned after rescuing two children over the…
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Yuma man dies from drowning, investigation ongoing
YCSO says they “received a report of a possible drowning in the waterway near Hidden Shores Resort” Saturday at around 12:15…
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San Luis rings in the Fourth with music, food, and fireworks
Thousands gathered at Joe Orduño Park in San Luis for the city’s annual Fourth of July Freedom Celebration, one of its largest community events of…
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Yuma celebrates Independence Day with flag ceremony
It was a powerful and emotional morning at Yuma Armed Forced Park Friday, from the respectful retirement of a worn American flag to honoring local…
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Yuma County celebrates with 4th of July events
Locals around Yuma County are setting up to prepare for Fourth of July with fireworks, food, drinks and…
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9/11 Heroes Run to be held in Yuma in September
Collaborating with MCAS Yuma, YPG and other local organizations, the 9/11 Heroes Run invites the community to honor those who impacted by…
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Fourth of July festivities hit Somerton
The City of Somerton welcomed people across the county for its annual Fourth of July celebration, one of Yuma County’s biggest summer…
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Crossroads Mission accepting water donations through summer
A local non-profit is accepting water and food donations to keep providing services through the…
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Local coalitions prepare for back-to-school mental health readiness
The Yuma County Anti Drug Coalition (YCADC) and Yuma County Mental Health Coalition (YCMHC) are helping to support mental health, prevent overdose,…
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Yuma twin brothers murder trial dismissed
Defense Attorney Aaron J. Reed explained that Wednesday, around noon, they received an email saying the state found out about additional exculpatory…
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City of Yuma purchases annual tech product and services
The Yuma City Council voted to approve an annual purchase of technology and services worth over $8…
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Yuma local raises awareness of stray bullets before Fourth of July
Ahead of this Fourth of July, a Yuma woman is bringing attention to the hidden dangers of shooting into the…
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New school opt out ruling could affect Yuma classrooms
A new U.S. Supreme Court ruling allows parents to opt their children out of public school lessons that conflict with their religious…
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Meet Yuma County’s first female Eagle Scout
13-year-old Sophia Tolman is Yuma County’s first female eagle scout. She was inspired to become a scout by her three older…
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City of San Luis, Arizona approves budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
According to a press release obtained by KYMA, the budget totals $143,178,500 “across all operating and capital…
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YCSO detention captain graduates from National Defense University’s National War College
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) says Detention Captain Kelly Milner graduated from the National Defense University’s National War College…
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DNA scientist takes the witness stand in twins murder trial
Theresa Ritna, the DNA scientist, found that DNA from a ski-mask recovered at the crime scene was 13-octillion-times more likely to belong to one of…
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Arizona Primary: What Yuma voters need to know before Election Day
Election Day is just two weeks away and voters are already making their voices heard in Arizona’s Congressional District 7…
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