Arizona Department of Health establishes their first statewide chief heat officer
The Arizona Department of Health established a new role this year for the first time to be better prepared for the…
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Yuma County Board of Supervisors approve budget
The Yuma County Board of Supervisors officially approved the final budget for the upcoming fiscal…
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San Luis, Arizona prepares for Independence Day celebrations
There will be food, activities and entertainment for the entire…
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June 2024 proclaimed as Elder Abuse Awareness Month in Yuma County
The Chairman of the Yuma County Board of Supervisors proclaimed the month of June 2024 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month in Yuma…
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Arizona Senate District 23 Profiles
The two candidates running are local Jesus Arnulfo Lugo Jr. and Incumbent Brian Fernandez to represent part of Yuma County in the State Senate for…
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Cocopah Chairwoman statement on councilmember who died in crash
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Cocopah Chairwoman Sherry Cordova has released a statement regarding the death of Irwin Twist. Her statement is as…
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The man who died in a car crash on Friday night has been identified as 75-year-old Irwin Twist, a council member for the Cocopah Indian Tribe,…
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Woman found dead after crashing into trees on Ave 5E
A man was found dead on the morning of June 23 after crashing into citrus trees, according to Yuma County Sheriff’s Office…
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Child abuse and online exploitation on the rise in Yuma, report says
Advocates are warning families of the dangers of online predators who lure children into sending explicit photos and personal…
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75-year-old man dies in Yuma from car crash injuries
A man has died after succumbing from his injuries from a car crash, along with two others sustaining major injuries, according to the Yuma County…
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Children’s Museum of Yuma County offers indoor fun to stay cool this summer
As triple-digit temperatures continue throughout this summer, the Children’s Museum of Yuma County is offering indoor activities to help beat the…
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16-year-old found dead in early-morning Yuma car crash
A 16-year-old boy was found dead Friday morning in a car crash, with multiple passengers sustaining injuries, according to the Yuma Police Department…
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Yuma City Council candidate profiles
The City of Yuma has three seats for City Council open, City Councilmembers Micheal Shelton, Ema Lea Shoop and Chris Morris who is running for…
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Second Canal Murder Suspect scheduled to appear in court
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) has announced the arrest of a second suspect in the murder of Eric Cruz, a 29-year-old Somerton…
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Desert Veterinary Clinic donates K-9 vest to Yuma Police Department
The Desert Veterinary Clinic hosted a K-9 vest donation presentation today for the Yuma Police…
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Level 3 Sex Offender Notification – Jose Adrian Agundez-Martinez
According to YCSO, 28-year-old Jose Adrian Agundez-Martinez is residing at 11777 South Foothills Blvd. in…
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Primary election poll workers needed in Yuma County
With the primary election coming up on July 30th, Yuma County is asking for volunteers to sign up as election poll…
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Sunset Health breaks ground for new health center
The new Sunset Health Center will increase its services to the southern Yuma County community. They will move from their actual building in downtown…
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Two new members to join Visit Yuma Board of Directors
These members will be joining the 13 total Board volunteers who meet monthly to discuss Yuma’s economy and…
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We have a WINNER! Yuma and El Centro hit 111 degrees for the first time in 2024
You all have been guessing when Yuma and El Centro would hit 111 degrees for the first time in 2024. We finally hit the mark! Find out who the lucky…
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