Testing moves forward in Yuma as tens of thousands of COVID tests backlogged
One of the state’s largest labs – Sonora Quest – has a backlog of tens of thousands of COVID-19 tests. It’s unclear when the lab will get caught up.…
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Yuma County coronavirus cases top 10,000
More than 10,000 Yuma County residents have now tested positive for…
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Everyday Heroes: Local man organizes parade to thank healthcare workers
Jovany Torres was so grateful for the care his relatives received in Yuma Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC) COVID unit, he decided to do something…
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Extension of gym closures forcing fitness trainers to improvise
Governor Doug Ducey extended the closure of gyms in Arizona once…
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Fry’s employee believed dead from coronavirus
Fry’s Grocery stores confirms one of its Yuma workers has died from…
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Goodwill to host virtual job fair
Good news for job hunters! You may be able to track down a new career without leaving your…
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Local bar owner discusses Gov. Ducey’s executive order extension
The Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced on Thursday that he would extend his executive order once again for another 30- days as COVID-19 cases…
Continue Reading Yuma County coronavirus cases approach 10,000
Yuma County’s coronavirus cases are quickly approaching…
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5 YUHSD graduates set to attend Stanford in the fall
Congratulations and cheers to their bright…
Continue ReadingMigrant kids held in hotels before deportation
The Trump administration is detaining immigrant children as young as one-year-old in hotels before being deported to their home…
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Yuma’s Most Wanted-July 27, 2020
The Yuma Police Department advises the community to call your local law enforcement agency if you have any information that will lead to the arrest…
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Coronavirus prompts Somerton Cocopah Fire department to upgrade wireless communications
The Somerton Cocopah Fire Department (SCFD) has updated and upgraded its wireless communications in the wake of the coronavirus…
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Donation provides Wellton firefighters with much-needed equipment
The Wellton Fire Department will soon have some brand new lifesaving gear thanks to a grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety…
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Yuma County travel revenue inching closer to rebound from COVID-19 devastation
Linda Morgan, executive director of Visit Yuma, says she was heartbroken that the pandemic hit just as Yuma was on track for another successful…
Continue Reading Yuma County coronavirus cases climb to 9,800
Nearly 10,000 Yuma County residents have tested positive for coronavirus since the start of the pandemic. …
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Winning Powerball ticket sold in Yuma
Someone in Yuma became $50,000 richer Wednesday night. They had a winning ticket in the Powerball…
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Hospital discharge does not mean COVID-19 patient has recovered
Over 700 COVID-19 patients have been discharged from Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) since the start of the…
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Alice’s Story: A 2-year-old fighter who survived a liver transplant
Alice Adams was diagnosed with Biliary Atresia (BA) 3 days shy of her first…
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Accused smugglers dump meth in the desert
The U.S. Border Patrol says a recent bust in Yuma County sheds light on a new trend in drug smuggling. …
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Making a Difference: Locals come to the aid of family after father dies from COVID-19
Local club comes to the aid of a family who just lost a member of their family to…
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