New YFD emergency station dispatch tones
According to a post on Facebook, the new system, unveiled back in June, will help dispatcher provide uninterrupted pre-arrival instructions to…
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Fort Yuma Rotary unveils ‘Be the Bug’ playground
The new “Be the Bug” section, fundraised through Fort Yuma Rotary, gives children a safe, air-conditioned space to let out their…
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U.S. government adds Mexicali Valley to high-risk travel list amid crime surge
The U.S. government has officially added the Mexicali Valley region to its list of high-risk travel destinations due to a sharp increase in violent…
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Locals fundraising for teen recovering from multiple surgeries
19-year-old Noah Illingsworth suffered through a blood aneurysm that burst earlier this…
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Importance of school resource officers on campus safety
School Resource Officers (SRO) play a vital role in maintaining safety on campus and while they say the first week went well, they do have some…
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Yuma City Council heading to statewide conference
Members from the Yuma City Council will be making their way to Phoenix for the League of Arizona Cities and…
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Renovation project approved for YCSO substation
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) will have a permanent substation in Gadsden next to Gadsden Park. The price tag of the project is over…
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Greater Yuma Port Authority working on big changes to improve the border
The Greater Yuma Port Authority (GYPA) is working on some big changes to boost border economy. GYPA wants to make crossing the border faster, help…
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Changes could boost Lake Martinez area
Yuma County is looking for input as it considers changing over 40 acres at the intersection of Highway 95 and Martinez Lake Road to add some…
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The Healing Journey to host fundraiser for support groups
The Tortas for Transformation event is where locals can buy a sandwich meal for $10. The event is planned to be held on August 22 at Fellowship Hall…
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Suspect apprehended after standoff near Gila Ridge High School
A tense barricade situation on the corner of Union Drive and 24th Lane came to an end after more than four hours, resulting in the arrest of a…
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SWAT and police surround Yuma home on E 24th Lane
Police were first seen in the area of E. 24th Lane and Union Drive, near Gila Ridge High…
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Local reaction to Trump announcing plans to reclassify cannabis
Aroma Cannabis and Yuma Dispensary both say the change could bring significant benefits including easier access to banking services, reduced tax…
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Retirement community reopens its doors in Yuma
The Desert Rose Retirement Community says its renovation had a price tag of over $1.8 million. The refresh and the design upgrades were made for…
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Mayor of San Luis, Arizona and two council members could face recall proceedings
Mayor Nieves Riedel and City Council members Luis Cabrera and Lizeth ServÃn are facing a possible recall…
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AWC Foundation to celebrate two 2025 Hall of Fame inductees
The event, taking place at the AWC Schoening Conference Center on Friday, October 3 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m., will honor Maria Chavoya and Moses…
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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signs executive order to lower cost of prescription drugs
Governor Katie Hobbs (D-Ariz.) signed an executive order last week to lower the cost of prescription drugs for Arizona…
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Trial date moved for one of the suspects in Yuma house party shooting
21-year-old Aden Arviso is charged with murdering 19-year-old Danny Garcia and 20-year-old Ande Blackthunder. His trial was set to begin in…
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Opening statements for trial of Yuma man accused of sexually abusing a child set to begin
48-year-old Randall Medders is facing five counts of child molestation, five counts of child abuse, and ten counts of aggravated assault with sexual…
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YCADC highlights Overdose Awareness Month
The Yuma County Anti Drug Coalition (YCADC) is observing Overdose Awareness Month to honor the lives lost to…
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