Yuma man convicted of murder back in court ahead of sentencing
Emotions were high in the courtroom as family members of 57-year-old Anthony Jordinelli shared what he meant to them and how his murder has changed…
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Yuma man pleads guilty to one count of child abuse in death of two-year-old
24-year-old Miguel Garcia pleaded guilty to one count of child abuse involving domestic violence. In exchange for the plea, charges of first-degree…
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55 Lobos graduate from Vista High School in Yuma
55 students from Vista High School graduated Wednesday night. The ceremony was held at the Yuma High School…
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Yuma man sentenced in connection to shooting that left one person injured
36-year-old Lorenzo Casillas was sentenced Thursday to seven-and-a-half years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated…
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Local organizations break ground for new home in San Luis, Arizona
Amidst an atmosphere of solidarity and hope, Housing America Corporation (HAC), in collaboration with USDA Rural Development, celebrated the…
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Day two of retrial continues for Gabriel Taddei in Yuma courtroom
It’s day two of the retrial for 25-year-old Gabriel Taddei. The victim of the shooting took the stand Wednesday inside the…
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Protecting baby birds from tree trimming
Wildlife officials and rehabilitation experts say many of these incidents can be prevented if residents and tree trimming companies avoid cutting…
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YUHSD associate superintendent selected for Flinn-Brown Fellowship
Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) says Associate Superintendent Lilian Campa was selected for the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership’s 2026…
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Fort Yuma Quechan Fashion Show happening next month
The fashion show, happening Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the Paradise Event Center, located at 450 Quechan Drive in Yuma, at…
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Virtual reality field trip helps kids learn
Using virtual reality headsets, students were able to experience a 360-degree visual and audio journey designed to immerse them in art and…
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Better Business Bureau: How scammers target college students
As college students gear up for a new school year with tuition payments and supply purchases, it’s also a good time to stay alert to common scams…
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YPD continue to seek tips in unsolved hit-and-run that killed 18-year-old
This month marks five years since an 18-year-old Yuma man was killed in a hit-and-run that remains…
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Yuma melon season hit by early virus outbreak after warm winter
Agricultural experts say unusually warm winter temperatures are largely to blame, creating ideal conditions for virus-carrying pests to survive and…
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Cobalt facility planned for Yuma County moves forward
A cobalt processing facility planned for Yuma County could bring new jobs and industry to the region while expanding Arizona’s role in the electric…
Continue Reading Jury selection begins in retrial for Yuma man accused of shooting another man
On Tuesday, the defendant, 25-year-old Gabriel Taddei, was back in court for a retrial. Taddei was accused of shooting the 29-year-old victim back in…
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YPG breaks ground for new school in Yuma
It will replace James D. Price Elementary School, and it will have 125 students from kindergarten through fifth…
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YPG welcomes new DPW director
Donnett Brown began her career at YPG in 2008 as an Environmental Protection Specialist. Now, after years of leadership and environmental work, the…
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APS seeks 14% rate increase; Yuma residents voice concerns
Arizona Public Service (APS) is seeking a 14% rate increase this year, following an 8% increase in 2022 and 2024, and locals say they are opposed to…
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City of Yuma asking for supplies to help students get ready for school
The City of Yuma is asking local businesses, community clubs and anyone who can donate school supplies to fill up 2,000 backpacks for the 2026 Back…
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Local construction company help students turn storage container into office
Students from Fourth Avenue Junior High School of Yuma turned a conex box into an office. Pilkington Construction advised kids on how to install the…
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