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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Visit Yuma’s travel guide recognized for creative excellence
Visit Yuma’s 2023 travel guide earned a Summit Creative Award which is an international program for creative…
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Tacos and Tunes returns in October with more fun
Tacos and Tunes will be happening on Saturday, October 7 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Yuma and will have more space and new…
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Donuts for a good cause
“Hurts Donuts” will be in Yuma on Friday, September 22 at 11 a.m. at the New Mountain Church on Avenue…
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet Perla Huez
Perla Huez is Miss Arizona Princess and is proud of being…
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Yuma Municipal Court offers program for relief from outstanding warrants
Beginning September 21 through October 13, the Yuma Municipal Court is offering a one-time opportunity for individuals to remove an active warrant…
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Local Film and TV Production class receives $1K grant from AZ Diamondbacks
Gila Ridge High School’s Film and TV Production program and teacher James Kuzniak received a “Play Ball” grant award of $1,000 from the Arizona…
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Colorado River Citizens Forum meeting discusses additions to water treaty
The Colorado River Citizens forum hosted a public meeting today, where professor Karl Flessa talked about the U.S. Mexico Water Treaty of 1944. More…
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Long wait times at San Luis port of entry
Several Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers are now helping Border Patrol process asylum seekers crossing into the United States.…
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81-year-old man dead due to two-vehicle crash
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office said Laguna Dam Road and County 7th Street are closed in both directions due to a fatal…
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Attempted murder suspect sentencing delayed
The sentencing for a local man charged with shooting another man in the face has hit yet another snag, forcing the judge to delay sentencing once…
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Local house fire contained by Yuma Fire Department
The Yuma Fire Department (YFD) said a fire on the back patio of a home spread into the kitchen where a woman, two dogs, and one cat were…
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