Residents given opportunity to dispose of unused medicine in Take Back Initiative
Local law enforcement agencies made an announcement by inviting the public to the National Takeback Initiative to anonymously throw away any unwanted…
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Cellmate of Yuma man on murder trial testifies, comes forward with information
A new face made waves in Yuma County Superior Court on Wednesday morning with a detailed testimony of information against Izak Lucero, who is on…
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YCSO reports 11 migrant deaths in the desert so far this year
YCSO also says the 911 distress calls are often coming from the migrants…
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Why gas prices may be coming down soon
While it seems like everything is getting more expensive these days, gas prices seem to be taking all the…
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Project Drive Safe 2022 on Arizona Avenue
The Yuma Police Department’s (YPD) continuation of their traffic safety program, Project Drive Safe will be on Arizona Avenue and an undisclosed…
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Witness in connection to 2020 Yuma murder case takes stand at trial
A key witness took the stand on Tuesday in day two of the Econo Lodge Motel murder trial in a back-and-forth testimony.…
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City of Somerton invites community to register for upcoming ‘Battle of the Cheladas’
The City of Somerton’s Inaugural Battle of the Cheladas is set to bring mixologists from all corners. But, that’s not the only battle taking place on…
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Fire from duplex extinguished in Yuma
The City of Yuma Fire Department says it extinguished a fire in a duplex on April…
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Lawmakers hold press conference regarding border crisis in Yuma
On Tuesday, several government officials, including House representatives, conducted a press conference about the U.S.-Mexico border…
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Yuma County Board of Supervisors Chairman ends COVID-19 proclamation
The chairman of the Yuma County Board of Supervisors made an announcement on Monday ending his COVID-19 emergency proclamation in unincorporated…
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Rural Metro responds to large kitchen fire near Vaughn Avenue
Rural Metro Fire says its crew extinguished a large kitchen fire near Vaughn Avenue on Monday, April…
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A local kindergarten class learning about leadership gets a special visit
Students in Marian Carol’s kindergarten class at Desert View Academy are studying our nation’s leaders. They’ve learned about our presidents and…
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House fire extinguished in Fortuna Foothills
Rural Metro Fire says a house caught fire in Fortuna Foothills and was then extinguished on Monday, April…
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COVID-19 transmission showing a downward trend in Yuma
The Yuma County Health Department announced that there has been a downward trend in COVID-19…
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Fair Housing Symposium coming soon
Since April is National Fair Housing Month, the City of Yuma, the Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) and others are holding a virtual…
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CDC says Yuma Dole listeria outbreak is over
The listeria outbreak that stemmed from the dole plants in Yuma and North Carolina is…
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Athletes wrap up training for local Special Olympics Powerlifting competition
After 10 weeks of training and hard work, our local athletes are ready to lift for the Special Olympics in…
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Councilwoman Karen Watts running for mayor of Yuma
As primary elections approach quickly, new candidates for the mayor of Yuma are entering the race, including Councilwoman Karen…
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Karen Watts holds first public campaign event for mayor
There’s a new candidate running for mayor in Yuma, and it’s someone locals should be familiar with. Council woman Karen Watts held her first public…
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UPDATE: Shooting victim identified
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) has identified Serena Isabel Cadena, 30, of Yuma as a person of interest in this case and has deemed her as…
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