Unemployment rates increase in Yuma
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, since March 2023, the unemployment rate has gone up in…
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Attempted murder suspect sentenced to 90 days
47-year-old Abelardo Valenzuela Conde was sentenced to 90 days in jail and three years of supervised probation after he pleaded guilty to shooting…
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City of Yuma to host auction of surplus property
The City of Yuma’s Public Auction will be happening on Saturday, October 7 at the city’s surplus property warehouse located at 190 W. 14th…
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Arizona at Work seeks to help youth gain employment
The Arizona at Work Youth Services Program is helping teens and young adults find…
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Home Grown: Winter vegetable season underway
In Tuesday’s homegrown report, Yuma County’s famous winter vegetable season is…
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Yuma County Chamber of Commerce offers eGift Cards
Starting earlier this month, the Yuma County Chamber of Commerce started offering an eGift Card that can be redeemed in various locations around Yuma…
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Domestic Violence Awareness Conference in San Luis on Friday
Miss San Luis 2023 Melany Enriquez will be hosting the Domestic Violence Awareness Conference: Breaking the Chains which will be on Friday, September…
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YumaCon returns in October with special guests and attractions
YumaCon will be running from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 7, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 8 at the Yuma Civic Center located at…
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Man with serious injuries after early morning crash
A 63-year-old man was seriously injured after a commercial semi-truck failed to stop while pulling out from a private drive and crashed with a…
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Strong Families Program works with local parents and students
Yuma School District One has a program motivating parents to help their children…
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HSOY at full capacity, asks community for support
The Humane Society of Yuma is at full capacity once again, and they said this time they have seen an increase in animals that need medical…
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AWC experiences growth in student enrollment
In a press release, AWC is the only community college in the state of Arizona “to show enrollment growth over five years,” with a 2.34% increase from…
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Arizona production group hosts dance party for local teens
SoAZ Productions LLC, a local production group, hosted an event on Saturday night for local teens between the ages of 13 and…
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YRMC and AWC hosts lung cancer symposium
The symposium started on Saturday, from 8:00am till 3:00pm, at the Pivot Point Conference Center, and provided an opportunity for attendees to learn…
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Yuma Police Department hosts Child Seat Check Up event
During the event, certified child passenger safety technicians inspected child car seats for proper…
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YPG hosts SwiftWater Rescue training for several local fire departments
This will help YPG, City of Yuma Fire Department (YPD), Martinez Lake Fire District (MLFD), and the MCAS Crash and Fire Rescue in attendance to work…
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The Children’s Musuem of Yuma County announces new executive director
The Children’s Museum of Yuma County has announced Sabra Lemmon as their new executive…
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YPD investigates school threats at Gila Ridge High School
The Yuma Police Department investigated two separate school threat reports this week. YPD deemed both cases not…
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Yuma County Supervisor Jonathan Lines testifies in Washington
Yuma County Supervisor Jonathan Lines testified before the House Committee on Homeland Security about the costs of the immigration crisis and how…
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Wreaths Across America fundraiser on Friday
Help the American Legion Post 56 in Yuma honor our veterans who have passed away by attending their fundraiser take-over on Friday, September…
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