Hospital stays can be too much to bear
Years ago Richard Craig visited his granddaughter at the Pediatrics Unit at the hospital. Visiting the hospital can be an unsettling experience…
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California geology professor begins 500-mile hike
Wikipedia defines a sabbatical as a rest, or a break from work. Nick Van Buer is taking a different approach, starting the hike of a lifetime from…
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Two Somerton residents arrested for nearly $100,000 worth of drugs for sale
Two Somerton residents are facing a slew of charges after their house was found with several pounds of dangerous…
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Leaked audio from Mayorkas meeting with Yuma Sector Border Patrol Agents
Yesterday, the website “Townhall” posted leaked audio which they say came from a meeting between Border Patrol agents and Department of Homeland…
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The Rock Church is holding blood drives to help the blood shortage
The Rock Church is holding blood drives to help the blood…
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Education first: Yuma’s East County to build two elementary schools
It’s no secret that East Yuma County is growing, and with it comes a demand for services. To meet those demands, the city of Somerton is set to build…
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New home for veterans is looking for a few good men and women
It’s a sacrifice that very few give, a calling that can and has taken the lives of those chosen few. But, for many men and women that joined the…
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Mayor Nicholls, local leaders meet with DHS Secretary Mayorkas
Among the many stops for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas, a meeting at Yuma Sector headquarters with local…
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A local athlete is taking her skills to the big game
Growing up in the Desert Southwest has made this former Kofa King a force to be reckoned with. Jennifer Herrera says that her dad drove her and her…
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Consumer Watch: BBB says buyer beware
Globally the health industry is a trillion-dollar cash cow. From things like gym memberships to workout equipment.…
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Illegal crossings continue in Yuma Sector
The Department of Homeland Security, and Secretary Alejandro Myorkas, said in 2022 they plan to close gaps along the border wall, including in the…
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YPD looking for missing Yuma man with dementia
Yuma police (YPD) are looking for a missing man with…
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Car crash on 4th Ave & 24th St. turns fatal
The Yuma Police Department (YPD) responded to reports of a car crash Tuesday night, which resulted in one person dead.…
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Arizona Senate could allow students to bring guns on college campuses
The Arizona Senate Judiciary Committee is proposing a new law that would require public colleges and universities to allow anyone with a concealed…
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Gamblers Wanted: Those who know when to hold and when to fold
It’s a game of strategy and misdirection, but the annual Dad’s Club Texas Hold’em Tournament in the end the house always wins. In this case, the…
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DHS Secretary Mayorkas to visit Yuma on Wednesday
Alejandro Mayorkas of the Department of Homeland Security will be visiting Yuma to discuss what’s been happening at the…
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YCEH offering free training sessions for volunteers to help with the yearly PIT survey
Every year the Yuma Coalition to End Homelessness conducts a survey to see how many locals are currently living on the…
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Yuma school on lockdown after stolen vehicle crashes nearby
Yuma High School underwent a lockdown today at about 12:17 p.m. while police were investigating a nearby crash involving a stolen…
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Home Grown: Eye gnat program keeps pesky bugs away from your home
In today’s Home Grown, if you live on the Yuma Mesa and are bothered by pesky gnats, you’re not alone, but there is something you can do to get rid…
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Job experts say a degree can go a long way, but the right one can go even further
Degrees are more than just a simple piece of paper. For prospective employers, a degree is a stamp of approval. So, having a degree can mean the…
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