GoFundMe created for 10-year-old who died in house fire
A family member has organized a GoFundMe for the family of the 10-year-old who died in a house fire on…
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Local Suns fans prepare to party ahead of game 4
Game four of the NBA finals plays Wednesday night. And while local fans may not be about to get out to Milwaukee, there is somewhere they can go -…
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Brothers ages 1 and 2 drown in swimming pool
Police say the juveniles that drowned in a home on Tuesday are two brothers, ages one and…
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Local students learn about the heart of the matter
Each year Yuma Regional Medical Center hosts its Career Camp. The hospital invites area high school and college students to get an up-close look at…
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Police search for person of interest in vehicle theft
Anyone with information on this case call Somerton Police Department at (928) 722-7326 or 78-Crime to remain…
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NEW DETAILS: House fire claims life of 10-year-old Yuma boy
We’re learning new details about a Yuma house fire that ended in tragedy Monday…
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Discount for teachers: “We want to give them a little bit of a break”
It’s become a part of life for teachers, buying school supplies. Funding problems have forced teachers to pay out of pocket or ask parents to donate…
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Humane Society of Yuma at 100% max capacity
On Tuesday, the Humane Society of Yuma (HSOY) said its shelter is at 100% max capacity.…
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Home Grown: INSV lettuce virus workshop in Yuma
In today’s Home Grown, a type of virus called Impatients Necrotic Spot Virus (INSV) was first detected in Yuma County lettuce in spring…
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A new program aims to strengthen Girl Scouts from the inside out
Emilia Cortez the Director for the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona says that the idea came to her in the most unfortunate of ways. At home with…
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5-year-old migrant child found at border
Border Patrol agents say an individual escorted the 5-year-old across the border and returned back to…
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EXCLUSIVE: Dad of Yuma murder victim hopes for death penalty for two suspects
Two murder suspects appeared in court Monday morning for for taking the life of a Yuma man who had been missing since March. His remains were found…
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A nurse practitioner tells us why she chose the Desert Southwest
As states across the country struggle to attract and maintain a steady medical workforce, the questions can be asked what draws them to the Desert…
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Homeless population at higher risk during high temperatures
As temperatures rise, so do heat-related health risks. A danger to all, but especially the homeless population. Crossroads Mission is doing its part…
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House fire in Yuma leaves one child dead
– A child is dead after a house fire in Yuma. The flames sent an adult and a second child to the…
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Career expert says to refresh your digital skills
Being computer literate is a fact of life in the modern age. Companies the world over rely on networks to manage their companies.…
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AWC to host Reg Fest event in Somerton for Fall 2021 semester
AWC says it’s now enrolling for the Fall 2021 semester. The event will be from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the AWC Somerton Center located at 1011 N…
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Wind storm sends 30 pets to the shelter
HSOY reminds the community to close their gates and doors to avoid your pets from running outside. Pet owners, if you’ve lost your pet, stop by the…
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Graffiti, vandalism increasing at Yuma East Wetlands
The Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area says the Yuma East Wetlands’ benches have been graffitied and…
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Power restored for APS customers
According to the APS outage map, Somerton residents have power…
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