Yuma County Archives

Sunrise Exclusive: Small Town, Big Dreams Part-Two

February 19, 2020 9:26 AM Dominique Newland

As a young adult growing up in Yuma, 20-year-old Alex Lackey has always had a passion for dance.…

Operation School Bell, helping Yuma kids one day at a time

February 19, 2020 6:41 AM Crystal Jimenez

Yuma’s best-kept secret, a place that gives children the basic necessities they need to feel good about themselves in…

Yuma’s Most Wanted 2-24-2020

February 19, 2020 6:23 AM Sumiko Keil

The Yuma Police Department advises the community to call your local law enforcement agency if you have any information that will lead to the arrest…

Yumans travel to Phoenix to attend Trump rally

February 19, 2020 5:59 AM Carmen Valencia, Ciara Encinas

President Donald Trump will be hosting a “Make a America Great Again,” campaign rally today at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial…

Yuma couple claims police brutality during an arrest

February 18, 2020 6:11 PM Ciara Encinas, Brandon Mejia

A Yuma couple is claiming Yuma Police officers brutally beat them during an…

Locals react: Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy

February 18, 2020 6:42 PM Ericka Conant

oy Scouts of America, a century’s old organization has filed for bankruptcy— a sign of financial instability amid about 300 lawsuits filed by men…

Tax Tip Tuesday: Keep good records

February 18, 2020 5:56 PM Aziza Shuler

Whether that be an excel spreadsheet or a notebook where you track everything on paper; it’s your job as the taxpayer to report all of your…

Somerton man sentenced to 25-years in prison for murder

February 18, 2020 4:24 PM Lisa Sturgis, Ciara Encinas

A judge has sentenced a Somerton man to more than 25-years in prison for the robbery and murder of a San Luis taxi cab…

Trial underway in fatal home invasion case

February 18, 2020 2:14 PM Gabriel Salazar

A trial is underway for one of the five defendants charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a Yuma man during a series of home invasions in…

YUHSD Teacher of the Year candidates

February 18, 2020 8:57 AM Sumiko Keil

16 teachers from the Yuma Union High School District are nominated for Teacher of the…

Here’s why you should exercise during pregnancy

February 18, 2020 8:37 AM Crystal Jimenez

Doctors are urging women who are pregnant to stay active for a healthy and easier…

New Details: One person killed in early morning crash

February 18, 2020 6:47 AM Sumiko Keil, Jenny Day

We have new details on an early morning traffic accident in Yuma that left one woman…

Home Grown: Arizona Farm Bureau Discussion Meets over the years

February 17, 2020 10:40 PM Arianna Shell

A few weeks ago, Yuma’s own Kirk Dunn won runner up at the national Discussion Meet in Austin Texas at the 101st Farm Bureau Annual Convention.…

Military Matters: Honoring Capt. Jon Walker

February 17, 2020 10:42 PM Arianna Shell

Military Matters: Honoring Capt. Jon…

Meeting members of “The Commandant’s Own” – United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps.

February 17, 2020 10:49 PM Arianna Shell

Meeting members of “The Commandant’s Own” – United States Marine Drum & Bugle…

Pet Talk: Meet Winnie

February 17, 2020 10:45 PM Arianna Shell

Pet Talk: Meet…

Yuma County Library events: week of February 17

February 17, 2020 10:44 PM Arianna Shell

Yuma County Library events: week of February…

The Road to Recovery: An uphill battle

February 17, 2020 11:53 AM Carmen Valencia

The road to recovery could take several weeks, days, months, or even years.…

Yuma grassroots organizers pushing to make a change

February 17, 2020 11:35 AM Ericka Conant

Bright and early Sunday morning, a group of grassroots organizers in Yuma got out to promote their…

Celebrating our Presidents, past and present

February 17, 2020 6:41 AM Crystal Jimenez

As Monday marks President’s Day, we celebrate all 45 Presidents who have served and are currently serving the people of The United States.…