Tacos and Tunes to return to Downtown Yuma in October
The event will kick off Friday, October 3 with a car show happening from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Main…
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YFDÂ remembers lives lost on 9/11
The ceremony included pipes and drums, a flag raising, and speeches by local leaders. Deputy Mayor Carol Smith declared September 11, 2025 Patriot…
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Locals attend 7th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
Early Thursday morning locals gathered to honor and remember all the lives lost during September 11,…
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Yuma locals react to Charlie Kirk assassination
Charlie Kirk, a prominent political figure with over 16 million followers on social media, was assassinated this week, sending shockwaves through…
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District One holds second governing board meeting of the school year
The board recognized outstanding employees, financial trends, student artwork, and the enrollment report. Parents also had a chance to voice concerns…
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Staying safe while riding UTVs around Yuma County
As temperatures cool in Yuma, more utility terrain vehicles, or UTVs, are showing up on both the dunes and city roads. They are fun to drive, but…
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Locals pushing for more handicap access to buildings
Locals throughout Yuma are pushing for easier multi-story building access for people with…
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Matilda the Musical to be held at Yuma Theatre
Matilda the Musical is planned for October 9-12 at the Historic Yuma Theatre (254 S. Main…
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YCSO reminds community to be aware of arrest warrant scams
YCSO says scammers pose as law enforcement officials over the phone or email to issue fake arrest warrant documents to deceive…
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AWC receives invitation to join Google AI Innovation Network
In a press release, the program is a three-year initiative aiming to “support college students across the country with advanced AI tools and…
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One dead, two injured in rollover crash in San Luis, Arizona
SLPD says the crash happened Tuesday at around 1:40 p.m. in the area of Los Alamos Street and Edais…
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Several local organizations work together to help save lives this Suicide Prevention Month
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and several local organizations are helping save lives and protect mental…
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Somerton Adult Education Program earns statewide awards
The program, which offers free classes for students 16 and older, was named “Excelling Adult Education Program,” standing out among dozens of…
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Migrant families’ students could lose key support
For 15 years, Arizona Western College’s (AWC) migrant student program has helped young people start college. Now, it’s future is…
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Growers are on alert for invasive insect species
Two new invasive insect species present a danger to the region’s crops and have cotton growers on…
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Father and sister of victim appear in court after accusations of murder in Yuma
On Tuesday, the father and sister accused of murdering a Yuma man over the weekend appeared in court for the first…
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Texas Roadhouse teams up with Kyler Murphy Foundation for statewide fundraiser
From 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday, 20 locations across Arizona, including Yuma, will donate 10% of each bill when guests mention the…
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YFD to hold its annual flag tribute to honor lives lost on 9/11
Displayed on the lawn outside Yuma Fire Station #2, each of the flags represent the first responders who died on 9/11. The flags will be displayed…
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9/11 Heroes Run to honor Veterans and fallen heroes
The 9/11 Heroes Run is taking place Saturday, September 13, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., at the Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex East Parking…
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Local fosters mentorship & community through Yuma Adult Flag Football League
Local dad and mental health advocate Keith Francis was looking for an adult flag football league when he first moved to Yuma. He couldn’t find one,…
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