Yuma leaders selected for Civic Craft Leadership Program
Deputy Mayor Carol Smith and Councilmember Chris Morris will be participating in the Civic Craft Leadership…
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Construction mishap leads to building fire in Yuma
Upon arrival, crews discovered that an excavator had accidentally struck a power line, damaging both the line and a nearby power pole, causing a…
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Fostering Hope Yuma to showcase conference helping foster and kinship parents
Fostering Hope Yuma will be presenting the “Step Into the Story” conference aimed to help foster and kinship…
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Yuma Agricultural Center receives new plant pathologist
The Yuma Agricultural Center has gained a new plant pathologist, Dr. Chris Detranaltes, to help fight crop…
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New drone pressure washing business open in Yuma
The Small Business Development Center in Yuma helped launch Busy Drone Cleaners…
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City of Yuma to host 25th Annual Tribute of the Muses
According to a press release, the ceremony is taking place Friday, November 14 at the Historic Yuma Theatre at 7:00…
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Gila Ridge High School to release students early due to broken pipe
According to YUHSD, the school is “currently without air conditioning due to a pipe that was broken” during Monday’s storm. The students will be…
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HSOY receives $10,000 donation from Yuma Insurance
Yuma Insurance awarded the Humane Society of Yuma (HSOY) $10,000 to support the non-profit’s mission in reducing homeless pets and promote…
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Firefighters battle brush fire near Dome Valley
The Wellton Fire Department says the fire was located on the River Bottom near Avenue 16 E, between County Fifth and Sixth streets near the Dome…
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Storm causes power outages throughout Desert Southwest
Nearly 2,000 customers have been affected by a power outage in Yuma, according to…
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Highlighting American Legion Post 19 in Yuma
The post has been serving Veterans, active-duty service members, and the Yuma community for over a…
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Yuma City Hall to close for Labor Day
As a result, trash collection in the city will be delayed by one day, but curbside recycling will operate as…
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Yuma man arrested for aggravated assault
According to a press release, deputies responded to the area of S. Avenue C and W. Linda Lane, near the Love of Grace Church, at around 8:06 a.m.…
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NBCUniversal Local’s ‘Clear The Shelters’ returns for its 11th year
NBCUniversal Local’s nationwide pet adoption and donation initiative, “Clear The Shelters,” returns for its 11th consecutive year. It started August…
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Colorado River water access faces uncertainty
The Colorado River is the lifeline of the southwest. However, after more than two decades of drought, water levels have dropped to historic lows, and…
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YPD offers tips for driving in the rain
With the rain and high winds expected in Yuma this week, YPD says drivers should start off by checking tire treads and pressure before…
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Major commercial fire breaks out in Yuma
According to a post on Facebook, Rural Metro responded to Western Construction Components at around 4:20 a.m. after receiving reports of a structure…
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Shots fired at a local hotel, YPD investigates
According to a press release, it happened at around 9:22 a.m. at the Historic Coronado Motor Hotel, located in the area of S. Fourth Avenue and…
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Somerton mother holds car wash to help cover mental health costs for her children
The car wash fundraiser took place at the Taco Monster, located at 2198 S. 4th Avenue, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30…
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Ringleader of Yuma-based human smuggling network sentenced
Yuma Sector Border Patrol says 22-year-old Carlos Moreno Serrano pleaded guilty to conspiracy to transport illegal…
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