USDA visit highlights Yuma’s unique role in U.S. agriculture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Richard Fordyce, served as the keynote speaker on the…
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Senator Gallego hosts town hall to listen to Yuma County residents
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) visited Yuma County Thursday to host a town hall meeting focused on understanding how immigration and workforce issues…
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YPD supporting Special Olympics with 13th annual Fuel of Dreams event
The event, held in partnership with Fry’s Food Stores, will take place February 19 and aims to raise both funds and awareness for Special Olympics…
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Windy conditions sweep through Yuma
Strong winds and cooler temperatures made for a noticeably different day across Yuma, with blowing dust lingering into the evening…
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20th annual Southwest AG Summit returns to Desert Southwest
The Southwest Ag Summit is the desert southwest’s premier agriculture industry show that provides content that growers can directly apply to their…
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Man drowns in canal following crash near County 8th Street
On Tuesday, February 17, at about 3:49 p.m., YCSO was called about a crash in the area of E. County 8th Street and Avenue 44…
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Local elementary school shows appreciation for agricultural industry
Gary A. Knox Elementary School celebrated their annual Ag Day celebration. Students got the chance to see up close at what the industry is all…
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Yuma man accused of sexually abusing a child accepts plea deal
46-year-old James David Schultz pleaded guilty to sexual conduct with a minor, molestation of a child and attempted sexual exploitation of a…
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Black History Month: Yuma family salon helps change the game in the local beauty supply industry
We’re continuing to celebrate Black History Month and highlight local leaders with not one but two entrepreneurs this week. A mother-daughter duo own…
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Seeking dental care across the border
Los Algodones continues to be a dental destination for many Americans, as U.S. healthcare costs go…
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Suspect in Yuma jewelry store theft sentenced
36-year-old Deandre Lamar Wells has been sentenced to four years of intensive probation after pleading guilty to theft last…
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Second Annual Desert Trail Ride happening this weekend
The Second Annual Desert Trail Ride, taking place Saturday at the Carefree Village Resort, located at 3900 S. Avenue 8 1/2 E, brings our local heroes…
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Sen. Ruben Gallego to host town hall in San Luis, Arizona
According to a press release, the “Town Hall on the Frontera,” taking place in San Luis Thursday at 4:15 p.m., is to focus on immigration and…
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YPD to participate in 13th Annual Fry’s Fuel of Dreams
According to a press release, the event is taking place at the Fry’s located on S. Fourth Avenue Thursday from 3 p.m. to 6…
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YFD responds to house fire on Fifth Street
According to a press release, the fire happened at around 7 p.m. Friday in the area of Fifth Street and 17th…
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YFD responds to vehicle fire on W. 20th Place
In a press release, the fire happened in the area of W. 20th Place and S. 25th Drive at around 2:40 a.m.…
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Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls holds meet & greet for re-election campaign
Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls is running for re-election and held a meet and greet event Monday evening to give locals a chance to ask questions, hear…
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Locals make the most of Presidents’ Day weather
A Weather Authority First Alert Action Day was in effect across the Yuma area as wind and rain move through the region, but not everyone is letting…
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Kids at Hope Yuma hosts No Exceptions 2026 Concert
The event, which took place at Desert Sun Stadium at 5 p.m., included performances from local band Downtime, The Gwynn Sisters, and ended with The…
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Former UFC star Cain Velasquez released from prison
He was granted parole and walked free after serving nearly 11 months at a state prison in Soledad,…
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