Defendant in Yuma double murder case requests mental health evaluation
The Yuma man accused of murdering his girlfriend and her two-year-old son wants a psychiatric evaluation. …
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Home Grown: High-tech tractors harvesting cotton just in time for produce season
In today’s Home Grown, farmers are working more than 12 hours a days, seven days a week to harvest cotton off the field in time for winter produce…
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YCSO investigates two drive-by shootings in Yuma
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) received reports of shots being fired in the S. Mojave Lane area, and the corner of Coconino Lane and Crane…
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Yuma Sector Border Patrol reports another big weekend for migrant busts
It was another busy weekend for agents with the Yuma Sector of the U.S. Border Patrol.…
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Yuma firefighters returning from California wildfires
The Yuma Fire Department has announced that their personnel are on their way back from the California…
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How a death penalty trial comes forth in Arizona
The death penalty is on the table for the suspect accused of killing his girlfriend and her son nearly three weeks ago.…
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UPDATE: Homicide in Yuma; one dead, another in custody
Yuma Police located an unresponsive male today after receiving a 911 call, which sent them to the 100 block of S. 10th…
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Joshua Pembleton announces candidacy for District 3
Joshua Pembleton, a former Green Beret and current worker at MCAS, announced Sunday at Sprague’s Sports he will be running for Arizona’s 3rd…
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Local students get hands-on gardening experience
An idea is turned into reality thanks to science teachers at Centennial Middle School coming together to give students an interactive real-world…
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YFD honoring the hundreds of first responders lost on September 11
As we approach the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, the City of Yuma Fire Department (YFD) is coming together to remember those who lost…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Yuma’s agriculture business during a pandemic
Yuma is best known for its massive multi-billion dollar agriculture business. But like every other industry, COVID impacted our agriculture…
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Local growers looking for a few good men and women
It’s by far one of the oldest professions, working the land. In the Desert Southwest, agriculture translates to billions in revenue.…
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Yuma County discusses plans on new downtown administration complex
For months, the Yuma County Board of Supervisors have been discussing plans to build a brand new four-story building across the street from the…
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Fewer students enrolling in Pre-K amid pandemic
Families are taking extra precautions to keep their little ones safe. The Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) reports many open seats…
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The City of San Luis is set to launch its ‘Community Clean-Up’
It’s a common occurrence, something breaks like a washer or dryer, and since you don’t have the means to take it to the dump, it sits in the…
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A local motorcycle club will pay tribute to the firefighters lost on 9/11
The saying “looks can be deceiving” is perfect for the men and women of the Harley Owners Group of Yuma. Straddled on of iron steeds, roaring down…
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Colorado River Reservoir at 40% capacity, lowest level ever
It’s no secret the Colorado River Basin is experiencing one of its worst droughts in record…
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New study shows cheaper cost of living in Yuma
For those who are looking to find another reason to live in Yuma, one new study may be just the…
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A new business is planting roots in East County
Ativo Senior Living is just the latest business to plant roots in the Yuma Foothills. The facility provides assisted living and memory care services.…
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UPDATE: State seeking death penalty in Yuma double murder case
Prosecutors with the state of Arizona filed documents stating they are seeking the death penalty against the man accused of murdering a 25-year-old…
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