Housing America Corporation hosts energy assistance event in Somerton
Residents visited the Housing America Corporation offices in front of City Hall, where staff members provided free help with applications and…
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Yuma road construction continues impacting traffic
While smaller projects are typically completed in about a week, city officials say some larger construction efforts are expected to last until late…
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HSOY needs community help amid kitten influx
HSOY is currently taking care of 81 kittens in the shelter, and 121 kittens have been placed in foster homes. They rely on donations and community…
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Yuma’s Kennedy Skate Park reopens after renovations focused on community input
The project was first identified in the city’s 2024 Parks and Recreation master plan as upgrades were needed to the aging…
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OneAZ Community Foundation awards grants to three Yuma nonprofits
According to OneAZ, the program is designed to support organizations focused on housing stability, food security, and economic opportunity. In total,…
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Local students take Arizona attendance law concerns to Crane District Board
Several local students are speaking out about an Arizona attendance law they believe does not fully reflect the challenges some families…
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AWC selected for U.S.A-India partnership lab
The year-long initiative, led by the Association of Community College Trustees, aims to expand collaboration in workforce education and emerging…
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Yuma gym owner receives Arizona Veteran Small Business of the Year Award
Peter Romero, owner and head trainer of Camp Titan Fitness, started the business in 2021 as an outdoor boot camp in his…
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Border Patrol Yuma Sector hosts annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service
The ceremony brought together members of local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, along with community members and families, to remember…
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17 nursing students at AWC inducted into OADN Honor Society
According to a press release, the induction is an accomplishment demonstrating not only academic excellence, but a commitment to serving the Yuma…
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SCFD responds to house fire on Ramona Street
According to a press release, the fire happened in the area of Ramona Street and Somerton Avenue, near Tierra Del Sol Elementary School, after 3 a.m.…
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Better Business Bureau: How to avoid rental car late fees
More and more flights are being delayed which means you don’t have to get to the airport as early as planned, but if that also means bringing back…
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Yuma labor force shrinks 6.9% year over year as more residents retire
According to the City of Yuma, the leading demographic of age in Yuma is 65+. The population of retired residents in Yuma makes up between 15 to…
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YUHSD’s MAP program spotlights local student art at annual gala
The event showcased students’ visual art projects as well as performing arts, emceed by the podcasting class offered in the…
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Oregon cyclist raising cancer awareness recovering in Yuma after injury
Stephen Swift, a two-time cancer survivor, began his cross-country bike ride in 2012 after losing his wife to…
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Local YUHSD seniors receive scholarships
Among the students surprised was Valeria Gutierrez, a senior at San Luis High School, who said the moment was…
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Yuma students lead the way in sustainable farming research
From invasive insects to environmentally friendly pest control methods, students are conducting research that directly impacts one of Yuma’s most…
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Man arrested for sexual abuse at Target in Yuma
A Yuma man is facing a sexual abuse charge after police say he followed a woman through a Target store and made unwanted sexual contact with her…
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Onvida Health named one of Nursegrid’s ‘Great Workplaces for Nurses’ in 2026
The recognition is based entirely on feedback from frontline nurses, focusing on workplace culture, leadership support, collaboration among care…
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How changes at the San Luis Port of Entry are impacting both sides of the border
People on both sides of the border are sharing their thoughts on how the changes at the San Luis Port of Entry is impacting…
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