YCSO lieutenant graduates from Southern Police Institute in Kentucky
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) says Lt. Samuel Pavlak graduated from “the 153rd Session of the Southern Police Institute’s Administrative…
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Locals hold candlelight vigil for Kano Aguerro
The vigil is taking place Sunday at 6:00 p.m. at the Ocean to Ocean Gateway Park where everyone is welcome to…
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Locals attend Water Safety Day this weekend
The event started at 9:00 a.m. Saturday at the Valley Aquatic Center with a pre-pool party featuring free hotdogs, music and safety…
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“Bite of Reality” event gives students a taste of the real world spending
Local Somerton kids get a taste of the real world. The “Bite of Reality” event provided an interactive life simulation where kids get to experience…
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Adelita Grijalva visits Yuma on congressional campaign trail
Adelita Grijalva is running a campaign rooted in experience and legacy touring local nonprofits and service hubs as she continues her bit to…
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City of San Luis to host Fourth of July Celebration
The City of San Luis announced it will be hosting its annual Fourth of July Freedom…
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Yuma school districts are giving kids free meals during the summer
The Yuma Union High School District, Yuma School District One, and Crane Elementary School District are serving free summer breakfast and lunches to…
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Ocean-to-Ocean Bridge closing weekdays in June for maintenance
The Ocean-to-Ocean Bridge will be temporarily closed for maintenance, according to a press release from Paradise…
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Man arrested for taking inappropriate videos of women at Yuma Goodwill
A man is behind bars after Yuma police say he was taking inappropriate videos of women at a local…
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Two-year-old girl hospitalized after drowning in Yuma pool
At about 7:38 p.m. on June 5, officers and Yuma Fire Department (YFD) were called about a possible drowning at a home pool in the midwest area of…
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Bobcat spotted near West Wetlands Park in Yuma
A quiet walk along the trail at Yuma’s West Wetlands Park turned into a rare wildlife moment when a bobcat was spotted roaming just off the…
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Your voice needed in Yuma bioprocessing facility new air quality permit
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has opened a public comment period for a special proposal, and they would like to hear your…
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Yuma spaceport construction delayed; first launch planned for 2028 at earliest
Yuma’s spaceport project once had a goal of launching rockets by late 2026. Now, the target has delayed, but many in the community say there still on…
Continue Reading Locals to hold Sunday candlelight vigil for Kano Aguerro
The Yuma community is coming together this Sunday in memory of the two-year-old boy suspected of being murder by his…
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Agencies host event to teach local businesses about safety
Local businesses learned about fall prevention, heat illnesses and how to communicate when facing a…
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Former Yuma police officer sentenced in child sexual abuse case
43-year-old Bobby Anthony Garcia has been sentenced to 29 years in prison along with a lifetime of intensive…
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Card show to be held at Yuma Civic Center
Trading card games, such as Pokemon and Magic the Gathering, have been gaining popularity in recent years, inviting collectors and casual buyers to…
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Two Yuma Walmart stores are adding fuel stations
Shoppers in Yuma will soon be able to fill up their tanks at Walmart. Construction has officially started on two brand-new fuel stations at the…
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June is National Men’s Mental Health Month
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that in 2023 male suicide rates were nearly four times higher than female…
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Elder Abuse Awareness Month: Local officials warn seniors about rising scam threats
It might start with a phone call from someone claiming to be a grandchild in trouble, or a message saying your computer has a virus, but for many…
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