Accident on US 95 ejects driver during apparent rollover
The Somerton Cocopah Fire Department reports a vehicle veered off the road at Avenue C on the northside of Highway 95, rolling before finally coming…
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UPDATE: A local motorcycle club will pay tribute to the firefighters lost on 9/11
Almost a month ago, the Yuma Harley Owners Group held an event paying tribute to our fallen firefighters who died tragically answering the call to…
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Fire Prevention Week ceremony
This week marks fire prevention week all over the country, and the Yuma Fire Department held a ceremony today to honor all firefighters for their…
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Tis’ the season for seasonal jobs
It’s that time of the year when homes are decorated and stores are as festive as ever. But, while many are decorating their homes, companies are…
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Hundreds of bills signed into law during the 55th Legislative Session
Dozens of new Arizona laws are now in effect. During the 55th Legislative Session, Gov. Doug Ducey (R-AZ) signed 445 new bills into law. A large…
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YUHSD closed for fall break Oct. 8-11
The Yuma Union High School District will begin their fall break on Friday, Oct. 8,…
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Yuma’s finest invites the public to join them for coffee
In most cases a person’s interaction with police is life-altering. That’s why the Department of Justice supports programs like Coffee with a Cop.…
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American Legion invites veterans, military, and families to an Open House
The American Legion Post 56 invites guests to an Open House and learn about what resources are available within the…
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YFD to hold recognition event for Fire Prevention Week
The City of Yuma Fire Department Station #1 is hosting a ceremony on Oct. 4 for National Prevention…
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Crossroads Mission looks for donations to fund new men’s shelter
The Crossroads Mission annual jubilee is coming up in 2 weeks and one local business is challenging the community to contribute what it…
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Join Yuma police for Coffee with a Cop
The Yuma Police Department (YPD) announces it plans to host Coffee with a Cop as a way for locals to come together in an informal, neutral space to…
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APS considering raising its rates for electricity bills
Arizona Public Service is proposing a 5% rate increase, which would net them over $169 million a year, and affect over 2.7 million…
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YumaCon 2021: A celebration of pop culture
More events have been held in Yuma as places open up again and one of these events is for those who enjoy anime and pop culture:…
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Yuma Fire Department’s Mike Erfert says something as simple as a fire drill can save a life
Yuma Fire Department’s Public Information Officer Mike Erfert credits the annual Fire Prevention Week to the decrease in deaths in the United States.…
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Somerton Cocopah Fire in the pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Every October the Somerton Cocopah Fire Department (SCFD) gets a uniform change. Firefighters and paramedics wear pink to raise awareness about…
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Yuma School District One receives grant for lifesaving equipment
More safety measures taken for school district YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Yuma School District One has received a $32,888 grant from the Firehouse…
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BREAKING NEWS: Police and Border Patrol agents converge on San Luis neighborhood
The San Luis Police Department (SLPD) is helping U.S. Border Patrol agents round up a large group of undocumented…
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Local auto parts stores experiencing shortages
Car parts are the latest products to join a long list of national…
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Local victim advocates hold their annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month kick-off
Yuma County’s victim advocacy center Amberly’s Place takes the old proverb “it takes a village” to include more than just children. In that, it takes…
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Family Halloween event at the Yuma County Fairgrounds
Now that it’s officially October, it’s the perfect time to get a little spooky.…
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