University of Arizona researcher works on new weed spraying technology alongside small Czech Business
Researchers from the University of Arizona, along with a Czech start up company Ulmanna, are looking to improve weeding…
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Man given probation for crashing into Border Patrol checkpoint nearly two years ago
It was an emotional day in the court Tuesday afternoon as 67-year-old Rogelio Sanchez was sentenced to four years standard supervised…
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TikTok video alerts Yuma community of dozens of abandoned dogs found in a home
Local attention grew after a neighbor posted a video on TikTok showing the dogs roaming around the…
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GoFundMe created for family of Somerton murder victim
A GoFundMe has been created for the family of a man who was shot and killed in Somerton over the…
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Arizona Democrats elects new party chair
Former State Representative Charlene Fernandez was elected on September 13. She won with 58% of the vote on the first ballot after 700 people…
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Amberly’s Place teams with law enforcement to kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month
All 12 federal, state and local law enforcement agencies received purple ribbons from Amberly’s Place as a symbolic partnership to bring awareness to…
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10th Annual Palo Verde Fiesta Sports Foundation Wishes for Teachers Program
The program is giving away a record $1.5 million in funding to 540 teachers across the state, each receiving $2,500 to supply their…
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Arizona clinics gain heat safety tools
The new “Climate Resilience for Frontline Clinics Toolkit” offers more than 40 free resources in English and Spanish. The materials include patient…
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Grant application deadline to help homeless AZ veterans approaching
Non-profits and Veteran service providers can now apply for a share of $750,000 in state…
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Fully online school for all grades opens in Yuma
Porter Hill Academy of Arts and Science had its virtual ribbon cutting Monday morning. The fully online school offers classes including math, science…
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Yuma woman accused of murdering her brother to plead not guilty
21-year-old Danica Watts will plead not guilty in the murder of her brother, 24-year-old Michael Patrick Reiter. Watts will be back in court on…
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Police search for man in connection to murder in Somerton
According to a press release, the shooting happened in the area of W. Cactus Street and Mendota Avenue before 11:00 p.m.…
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Local science teacher selected to attend Middle School Research Teachers Conference in D.C.
According to a press release obtained by KYMA, Jonathan Bailey, who teaches eighth grade science at Gila Vista Jr. High School, will attend the…
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Yuma man accused of killing his brother pleads not guilty
19-year-old Juan Figueroa is facing first degree murder and attempted murder charges in the death of his brother, 17-year-old Javier…
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: SpaceX launches Starlink satellites
The Yuma sky was lit up Sunday night as SpaceX confirmed they launched 28 Starlink satellites into orbit with this latest flight. Lots of viewers…
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AWC and Onvida Health hosts health symposium
The symposium, which took place at 8:00 a.m. Saturday at the Schoeing Conference Center, served the purpose of sharing insights and future goals to…
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Yuma Territorial Rotary Club hosts first Washoe Tournament
The tournament took place at Crazy Earl’s in the Foothills at 2:00 p.m., and 100% of the proceeds will go to scholarships for graduating seniors who…
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Yuma set to begin Fall Pavement Preservation Program
This season’s work focuses on improvements in subdivisions, as well as on major arterial, collector and local…
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APS awards dozens of local teachers with their 2025 Supply My Class program
65 teachers from Yuma, San Luis, and Somerton were selected for the 2025 APS Supply My Class program. The program celebrates educators’ hard work and…
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Del Sol opens in Yuma Foothills
A local family owned market is ready to open its doors in Yuma. The new Del Sol Market at the Yuma Foothills received a blessing Thursday…
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