Meet the pioneers who planted the roots that we now call home
It’s hard to imagine that once upon a time homes didn’t have electricity or much less running water. And, air conditioning was nothing more than a…
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Border Patrol agents arrest man for smuggling attempt near Yuma
Border Patrol agents recently showed how multiple people were arrested while conducting a vehicle stop near…
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Home Grown: Downy mildew causes discoloration creating unmarketable lettuce
In today’s Home Grown, we lay out downy mildew and how it affects Yuma…
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A local event thanks to the ‘cream of the crop’
They’re the backbone of the agriculture industry and a day in the life of a farm laborer is filled with early days and late nights.…
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Gowan Science Academy receives threat from Wisconsin
Gowan Science Academy received a possible threat and the Yuma Police Department was sent to…
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Migrant 911 calls could cost taxpayers
$47,000, that’s how much the Somerton Cocopah Fire department has spent on emergency calls to the wall from migrants in recent…
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Eye on Jobs: Never too late
So, the day has come, the day when lounging on the patio is now your 9 to 5. But, you find yourself not living as high of a life as you thought or…
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4th Avenue and 14th Street high-speed crash causes car fire
On Monday, Yuma Police officers responded to a call of an injury collision on 4th Avenue and 14th Street just after…
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Crash in the Foothills leaves motorcyclist severely injured
A crash involving three vehicles took place in front of a Wal-Mart in the Foothills on Sunday…
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Yuma County Democratic Party holds ‘Signature Slam’ to get local candidates on ballots
The Yuma County Democratic Party gathered signatures earlier today, which will help put candidates for elected positions on future…
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Police activity at a mobile home park in Yuma
Yuma Police Department has been seen on 32nd Street off Arizona…
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Yuma residents get together for Walkathon to honor those with heart disease
Yuma residents got together this morning, all in honor of those fighting heart…
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Ativo Senior Living of Yuma hosts vaccine clinic
Ativo Senior Living hosted a covid vaccine clinic to make it easier for seniors to get their COVID…
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District One responds to community concerns about sex-ed curriculum
There are questions among Yuma parents surrounding a sex-ed program approved by the District One Governing Board in…
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Vietnam veterans reunite for first time in over 56 years
While we all love to catch up with friends, it can sometimes be a challenge meeting up, and COVID-19 made things even more…
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Students feed their need for speed with RC car programs
What started off as an idea to introduce local students to the automotive trade has been kicked into high gear. More and more schools are adapting…
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Police activity may be linked to a possible shooting
Witnesses say that police vehicles came from all sides as they swarmed into the Desert Royal Mobile Home Park. The incident happened around noon…
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Emergency crews respond to reports of a gas line rupture
Just before 11 a.m. on Friday, dispatch received a call of a possible gas leak in the area of 42nd Place and Jojoba…
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Yuma County Administrator announces retirement
Susan K. Thorpe, Yuma County Administrator, shares her retirement completing over six years with Yuma County and 38 years of public…
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Yuma nonprofit feeling sting of rising prices
Catholic Community Services is paying over a dollar more a gallon since January, driving up the costs of delivery and…
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