Upcoming leadHERship workshop to focus on harnessing the power of language
Arizona Western College’s (AWC) leadHERship initiative will be having its fourth workshop on Monday, April…
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Fraternal Order of Police to host 47th Annual Peace Officer Memorial Day Services
In a press release, the service will take place on May 15 at the Fallen Officer Monument, located at Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex, 1700 E. 8th…
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Yuma police to conduct DUI detail for Cinco De Mayo weekend
The Yuma Police Department (YPD) announced it will be conducting an impaired driving detail from Friday, May 3, through Sunday, May…
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Second suspect charged in Yuma cabaret shooting
A second man accused of being involved in the shooting outside of a Yuma strip club was back in court Monday where he was formally…
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Man barricades himself in house after attempted assault on officer
The Somerton Police Department responded to a call on Saturday night, reporting that a man had attempted to jump out of a moving…
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AWC hosts Israeli Water and AG delegation
A local event was held to help gain insight and business relationships in the agricultural and water industry from across the…
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Yuma man sentenced for murder of 51-year-old man
28-year-old Nicholas Austin Berry was sentenced on Monday to 25 years in prison for the murder of 51-year-old Benjamin…
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MCAS Yuma to participate in Exercise Semper Durus 2024
Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma announced it is scheduled to conduct an antiterrorism/force protection exercise from Monday, April 22, through…
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AWC to hold ribbon-cutting ceremony for new cybersecurity lab
In a press release, the ceremony will take place on Tuesday at 5:00pm at the Business Administration building, room 101, and outside at AWC Yuma…
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Somerton PD arrests man after barricading himself
In a press release, the incident occurred in the area of Patricia Street and Bingham Avenue at around 9:50pm when SPD received a report of a man…
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YRMC and District Board lawsuit set for July trial, property owners could see tax refund
The District imposed a tax on property owners in Yuma County after they say YRMC is refusing to pay for their legal expenses in the…
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Rural Metro responds to RV fire, no injuries reported
According to Rural Metro, the fire took place in the area of S. Date Avenue, and they received the call at around 9:00am…
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Cocopah Indian Tribe hosts Cocopah Earth Day Festival
The festival started at 10:00am over in the Gathering Grounds West Cocopah Reservation, near the Cocopah Community…
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Locals attend annual Children’s Festival of the Arts
The event featured local organizations, school and art education supporters. There were also arts and crafts booths full of make and take projects…
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YPD and YUHSD investigate school threat
In a press release, YPD received the report on Friday at around 6:10pm. While the threat “did not mention specific school,” YPD says a 15-year-old…
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Dream Flights honors local Veterans with free flight in WWII-era aircraft
During the 20 minute flight, the participants soared 1,000 feet in an open-cockpit-biplane, the same aircraft used to train aviators during World War…
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Children’s Museum of Yuma County celebrates one year anniversary
The Children’s Museum of Yuma County is a place for children to have fun and let their imagination run wild. Now, the museum is excited to…
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Firefighters from Yuma and Imperial Valley participate in simulated scenarios
Local fire departments are put to the test by imitating real-life situations and…
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Yuma man accused of arson set for plea hearing change
The Yuma man accused of arson after allegedly setting his apartment on fire is set for a change of plea…
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Closing arguments heard for man accused of shooting his neighbor
Closing arguments were madeFriday in the case involving a Somerton man accused of shooting his…
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