Home Grown: Watermelon and peppers kick off with heat
It’s time to turn up the heat in summer crops, but it all starts with the transplants before getting put into the…
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Yuma unemployment rate still among highest in the nation
Yuma’s unemployment rate improves slightly from 11.8 percent to 11.3 percent. Still, it is higher than the national average of six percent, according…
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UPDATE: Quechan Fire grows to more than 180 acres
The Arizona State Forestry is reporting the Quechan Fire to be 149 acres. There are currently no structures at risk, but fire crews are expected to…
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YCSO collects nearly 270 pounds of Rx meds
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) announced Saturday evening that their Foothills Substation collected approximately 268 pounds of prescription…
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‘Drive safe, work safe, save lives’ with National Work Zone Awareness Week
National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) in Yuma County is to be observed April 26-30, with a unique approach to this year’s theme of “Drive…
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Narcotics Task Force busts couple for meth, finds equipment to distribute
On Friday morning at approximately 6:32, the Yuma County Narcotics Task Force (YCNTF) served a narcotics search warrant at a residence in the 1700…
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Ahead of sentencing, Cardwell speaks for first time
The former U.S. Marine found guilty of murdering his toddler stepdaughter spoke Friday morning for the first time since the beginning of his trial.…
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Yuma says goodbye to Olga
Yuma says farewell to one of its own,…
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Failure to stop leaves driver in critical condition
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) and Somerton Cocopah Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle injury collision on Avenue C and Highway 95…
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New bill addresses crisis at the border
Senator Krysten Sinema (D-AZ) and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) are teaming up to take aim at the crisis along the Southwestern border.…
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Lifeguards needed: Sun, fun, and a paycheck too!
City is adding an incentive for those thinking of joining its Aquatic…
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Earth Day celebration held in South County
City of San Luis celebrates Earth Day with special ceremony…
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Yuma County Fair announces fall fest
After being canceled and postponed for the first time in more than three decades the fair is a go. YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma County Fair will…
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Crash brings highway traffic to a crawl
Police investigate accident on Highway 95…
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Court hears officer’s testimony against German Juarez
A Yuma man facing six felony charges stood in front of a jury Wednesday in the fourth day of his preliminary…
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Law enforcement agencies in Yuma County collecting unused prescriptions
The Yuma Police Department (YPD) and the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) are participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) drug…
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K9 sniffs out meth, leads to gun discovery
A Yuma Sector canine alert led to the discovery of meth and a loaded handgun early this morning at the immigration checkpoint on California Highway…
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Event for kids this Saturday
Somerton Library hosting Dia De Los Ninos (Children’s Day) on Saturday April 24, 2021.…
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Amberly’s Place: Donations appreciated – in the right place
Amberly’s Place says there is a high volume of items being left in their parking lot. While some may think it’s a nice gesture to donate items,…
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Ducey calls on Biden administration to send help to border communities
Strong words for President Joe Biden from Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, (R), Wednesday morning following a tour of the U.S./Mexico border in Yuma…
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