Gila Ridge Student Council to host Miles for Childhood Cancer 5K Walk/Run
The event is taking place at Veterans Memorial Stadium Saturday at 7 a.m., and it is to raise awareness for childhood cancer. The event will go until…
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Crane Middle School hosts ‘Shoot for the Stars’ event
Crane Middle School hosted its “Shoot for the Stars” event on April 9, where more than 300 Chromebooks were given away to seventh grade students for…
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Jury selection underway for Yuma man accused of shooting another man
25-year-old Gabriel Taddei has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault in connection to a shooting in the area of East 40th Place in…
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Firehouse Subs to host Touch-the-Truck event
According to a press release, the event is happening at the Firehouse Subs, located at the Big Curve, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 2,…
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Yuma man accused of murder takes the stand
40-year-old Nicholas Harder is charged in the death of 57-year-old Anthony Jordinelli in May of 2023. He faces one count of premeditated…
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The Bark Park closes temporarily for safety improvements
The closure at the Bark Park began Monday, with the city engineering department saying the work is necessary to address structural concerns involving…
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Havana Nights Gala raises funds for trauma care therapy in Yuma
The Healing Journey celebrated 15 years of service by hosting a Havana Night gala, which raised funds for the local non-profit that provides trauma…
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Yuma restaurant owner named Small Business Person of the Year for Arizona
A Yuma restaurant owner has been named Arizona Small Business Person of the Year. Alma Ornelas will be heading to Washington, D.C. to be honored by…
Continue Reading Recap of Yuma man’s murder trial
40-year-old Nicholas Harder is charged in the death of 57-year-old Anthony Jordinelli in May of 2023. He faces one count of premeditated…
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Pueblo Elementary School to conduct large-scale evacuation
Pueblo Elementary, Crane School District, local law enforcement and first responders are collaborating in the simulation as it’s part of the school…
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Driver crashes near YFD station
According to YFD, the driver veered off the road and drove through a gate, hitting a pole and crashing near the fire…
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Locals attend Yuma Salutes America’s 250: A Star-Spangled Celebration
The event took place at Desert Sun Stadium at 3 p.m., and this was one of two events the City of Yuma is hosting this year to mark America’s 250th…
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City of Yuma hosts 33rd Annual Children’s Festival of the Arts
The event took place in Downtown Yuma, in front of the Yuma Arts Center, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the theme for this year’s event was America 250,…
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Locals in Yuma attend Fifth Annual Run & Walk for Addie
The event, hosted by Addie Packs, took place at 9:30 a.m. at West Wetlands Park, with registration taking place at 8:30…
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One injured in rollover crash near H.L. Suverkrup Elementary School
According to a press release, the crash happened after midnight Friday in the area of W. 16th Street and S. Avenue C, near H.L. Suverkrup Elementary…
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Yuma City Councilmember Carol Smith launches reelection campaign
Yuma City Councilmember Carol Smith is launching her bid for reelection, emphasizing a platform center on smart growth and responsible…
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Children’s Festival of the Arts returns to downtown Yuma for 33rd year
Now in its 33rd year, the annual event is designed to celebrate creativity and give local children a chance to explore the arts in a hands-on…
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SLFD to host Third Annual Community Pancake Breakfast
The event is designed to bring families together with a mix of free food and entertainment, including games, raffles, a dunk tank and opportunities…
Continue Reading Audio recordings presented in court for Yuma man’s murder trial
In one of the recordings, Harder and a friend can be heard discussing what to do with the body of the victim. 57-year-old Anthony Jordinelli, along…
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Two dogs rescued from home fire in Somerton
On April 16, at about 11:10 a.m., the Somerton Cocopah Fire Department responded to a home fire in the area of W. Spring…
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