CBP officers find $13M worth of heroin at San Ysidro Port of Entry
On October 22, 2025, at about 5:05 p.m., a man in a Chevrolet Silverado attempted to cross into the United States, when a K9 alerted officers of…
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Yuma Salvation Army and United First Methodist Church team up for Harvesting Hope Lunch
The Salvation Army teamed up with Yuma First United Methodist Church Wednesday to feed local citizens. The church volunteers at the Salvation Army…
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Humane Society of Yuma Thrift Store to have 50% off sale
The Humane of Society of Yuma Thrift Store will have their sale on Thursday, November 6, from 6-8…
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Onvida Health Yuma hosts annual Quality Hall of Fame Awards and Shark Tank
The event, which began at 10:00 a.m., provided an opportunity for various teams at the hospital to be recognized for their work and innovative…
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Yuma man who killed a pregnant woman sentenced
30-year-old Alexander Delcid was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty to second-degree murder last…
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Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego’s office to visit Yuma
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) will host in-person mobile office hours in Yuma Thursday amid the government shutdown. The mobile office hours are from…
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Mosquito-borne illness detected in Yuma
Both cases involve Yuma County residents, including one who tested positive for dengue fever and a second who tested positive for West Nile…
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Yuma Food Bank sees increase of people following SNAP benefit cuts
The Food Bank director says they’ve seen a 50% increase in people since Monday, with the waiting line reaching the far side of the…
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Gadsden recall election underway in Yuma County
Two recall petitions were filed against Gadsden Elementary School District Board President Luis Marquez and Board Member Liliana…
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Zales burglary suspect arrested and extradited back to Yuma
According to YPD, it happened last August at around 4:05 a.m. when officers responded to an alarm at Zales Jewelers, located in the Yuma Palms…
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Special Election Day underway in Yuma County
One of the focal points of this election is Proposition 434, which would end the pay and benefits for the San Luis mayor and City Council…
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City of Yuma to host 2026 Neighborhood Leadership Academy
According to a press release, it is a 12-week in-depth course where residents get a behind the scenes look at different functions, departments,…
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YFD introduces support vehicle to assist their ladder company
The Yuma Fire Department (YFD) unveiled Ladder Tender 1, which they say is a specialized support vehicle designed to assist their ladder company…
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Preparing for votes on Prop 434 that looks to end San Luis City Council and mayor pay
Voters in San Luis will be voting on several things in Tuesday’s election, including Proposition…
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AC unit catches fire in Yuma on South 11th Avenue
On Monday, November 3, at about 9 a.m., firefighters were called about a mini split AC unit fire in the area of South 11th…
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Ft. Yuma Wellness Center breaks ground on new wellness facility
According to the center, the ceremony took place at 10:00 a.m. Monday, and this is for a new wellness facility on the Quechan Indian…
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Arizona@Work to host annual Veterans StandDown & Benefit Expo
On Thursday, November 6, Arizona@Work will host its annual Veterans StandDown & Benefits Expo. It’s taking place at the Martin Luther King Jr.…
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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs campaigns in Yuma
According to a press release, the visit to Yuma is part of her Arizona First Tour, which kicked off over the weekend, with stops in cities like…
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YFD responds to house fire on S. Mary Avenue
According to a press release, it happened before 6:00 p.m. Saturday in the area of S. Mary Avenue and E. 26th…
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Local golfers participate in Lower River Junkies Golf Tournament
It is the fifth time the group has put the tournament on. The Lower River Junkies did so in memory of Kermit McMillin and Jeff Brady, who drowned in…
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