Murder trial begins for fatal bar shooting in 2021
Jerome Hall’s murder trial began Wednesday morning, two years after he allegedly shot 36-year-old Tyrone Hall to death at a local…
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Yuma Desalting Plant planning to conduct test of chemical release alarm system
The Bureau of Reclamation’s Yuma Desalting Plant (YDP) will conduct a test of its Chemical Release Alarm System to ensure its emergency readiness…
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Arizona and California release their weekly COVID updates
Almost weeks since the World Health Organization (WHO) downgraded the COVID-19 pandemic, Arizona and California continue to release their weekly…
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YCSO releases new information on woman found dead east of Somerton
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) shared that her body was found on the side of the road late Monday…
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Yuma County Supervisors approve $575.5 million budget
The budget will not be official until after a ‘Truth in Taxation’ meeting on June…
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Yuma man nominated to head Arizona Department of Agriculture
In Tuesday’s Homegrown report, Governor Katie Hobbs looked to Yuma for the next head of the Arizona Department of…
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Locals give tribute to veterans on Memorial Day
The silence as a bugle played taps and a traditional gun salute served as key reminders to those who gave their all during a Memorial Day ceremony in…
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UPDATE: 35-year-old woman found dead east of Somerton
In a press release, YCSO responded to a report at around 11:40am on Monday, in the area of Avenue 1E and County 18th…
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Yuma County Sheriff’s boat patrol keeps river goers safe on Memorial Day
Many people headed to the Colorado River to have fun on the water this Memorial Day. But it’s important for boaters to use caution because there is…
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Dennis Donnelly 16″ Softball Tournament celebrates 51 years
The tournament, created in 1972, is in honor of former Parks and Recreation Supervisor Dennis Donnelly. The three-day tournament started Friday, May…
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Men’s City Championship taking place Memorial Day weekend
This Memorial Day weekend, Yuma residents teed off at Desert Hills Golf Course for the Men’s City…
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YPD responds to aggrivated assault and attempted homicide
The Yuma Police Department (YPD) is investigating two incidents that occurred on the same day: Saturday, May…
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Yuma’s Veteran Standdown took place at Main Library
Arizona@Work hosted the Yuma’s Veteran Standdown event. The goal is to improve the lives of veterans and their…
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Beast Factory Crossfit hosts 2023 Murph Challenge
The Beast Factory Crossfit hosted the 2023 Murph Challenge. The nationwide challenge is an annual event to honor Lieutenant Michael Murphy and other…
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Man accused of providing harmful media to underage girl and fleeing the country is now in custody
The Yuma Police Department (YPD) said they arrested a man who was accused of providing harmful media to an underage girl who both ended up fleeing to…
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Extended flood warning for Gila River, National Weather Service urges caution for Memorial holiday weekend
A flood warning continues for the Gila River as its banks continue to…
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Bureau of Land Management sets seasonal fire restrictions
Starting Friday, May 26, BLM has seasonal fire restrictions in place in Yuma…
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Sixth graders make a walk to success
A very special walk Friday morning for graduating sixth graders from Salida Del Sol Elementary…
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Veterans holding events to honor fallen soldiers on Memorial Day
There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the day off, while also honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice on Memorial…
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Special Olympics give back to local police
Local ARCO and AMPM gas stations are doing a Support the Torch campaign in Yuma County through May 31.…
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