Beloved Yuma Doctor passes away
Our community is still mourning the loss of a local…
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Local high school ranked by U.S. News & World Report
Cibola High School was ranked among the top 26 percent of high schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in their annual Best High…
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Overnight ramp closures on I-8 in Yuma beginning September 11
The Arizona Department of Transporation said there will be overnight ramp closures along Interstate 8 in Yuma from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning…
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AWC English faculty receives national recognition for book chapter
Three Arizona Western College (AWC) English professors received national recognition from the Council of Writing Program Administrators for…
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Veterans speak out during Suicide Prevention Month
Veterans sacrifice their lives for our freedoms, but many face a real struggle when they return…
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Local students earned perfect score for 2023 AASA
15 students from Desert View Academy were honored for earning a perfect score on the 2023 Arizona’s Academic Standards Assessment…
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USDA awards $266 million in loans and grants for rural businesses and farmers
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced they are awarding $266 million in loans and grants to rural small businesses, farmers, and ranchers for them to…
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Suspect in three different Circle K robberies arrested
According to YPD, they arrested and booked a 23-year-old Yuma man on Tuesday, September 5 at…
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Home Grown: Storm affects local agriculture
Produce fields were completely flooded over the weekend after Yuma broke a rain total of 1.67 inches of rain Saturday…
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Online children safety tips and things to look out for
FBI Phoenix announced that they want to educate parents and students on how to safely search and be online as kids go back to school.…
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YCSO boat patrol out in full force Labor Day weekend
Many locals and “out of towners” were in the Desert Southwest this Labor Day holiday weekend, enjoying our local rivers and…
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School safety threat deemed not credible by YPD
Crane Middle School confirmed on Monday a school safety threat brought to the school’s attention was not…
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Locals share where they went for Labor Day weekend
Many people across the U.S. take advantage of the three-day weekend by traveling either by air or…
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19-year-old man shot, suspects still at large
In a press release, the incident occurred on Sunday at around 2:35pm, in the area of S. 8th Street and W. 21st Street. YPD responded to the area upon…
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Red Cross: Prepare for worsening extreme weather during National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month, which raises awareness about the importance of preparing for severe weather…
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YCSO advises community on rising water levels at the Colorado River
In a press release, the Imperial Dam released approximately “8,000-10,000 cubic feet per second (CFS)” into the river, “compared to their average…
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Heavy rain brings flash flooding in Yuma County
What started as rain earlier Saturday morning later brought flash flooding to Yuma…
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Power outages affecting residents during storm in Yuma County
Arizona Public Service (APS) said there are five power outages affecting 188 customers in Yuma…
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Local residents react to dust storm in Yuma County
A dust storm swept through Yuma and Imperial County Friday…
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Power outage in Yuma County
In a Facebook post, Antelope Union High School District #50 said phones are down due to a power outage in the Wellton and Tacna area.…
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