City of Yuma hosts open house on Joint Land Use Plan
The presentation is an opportunity for the community to review the update, which was made in collaboration with Yuma, Somerton and Marine Corps Air…
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State attorneys general hold press conference at southern border in Yuma County
The attorney generals gathered to talk about how they will be securing the border through Trump’s…
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Local mom and her children graduate from AWC
Arizona Western College (AWC) says a local mom and her two children earned associate degrees during last week’s graduation…
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Hotel San Carlos in Downtown Yuma sold for redevelopment
The building faces a rebirth, and will bring a positive impact to the economy and social life of Downtown Yuma, according to City of Yuma Mayor Doug…
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Yuma firefighters, paramedic, dispatcher recognized during EMS Week
A paramedic and an EMT from the Yuma Fire Department (YFD) were given recognition during Emergency Medical Services (EMS)…
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Second shooting suspect on Arizona Avenue appears in court
The second suspect accused of trying to murder a man in a shooting was formally charged Tuesday in…
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Local students receive scholarships from Agriculture groups
Students from around Yuma county are receiving scholarships from local Agriculture…
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Community prayer service to be held for Yuma baby found in garbage can
Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls announced there will be a Community Prayer Service on Thursday, May 22 at 2 p.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church (1815 S. 8th…
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Offices at the City of San Luis to close for Memorial Day
While offices will reopen on Tuesday, the City says, “Emergency services will remain…
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Student found to have gun during Wellton school ceremony
Officers were called on the evening of May 19 about a possible firearm on campus during the Wellton Elementary School 8th Grade Promotional…
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Onvida Health announces collaboration with AI platform Ambience Healthcare
The company offers a system that listens and creates thorough and compliant documentation in real…
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NJCAA Softball World Series brings in tourism for Yuma
The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Softball World Series is attracting hundreds of people the local…
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I-8 eastbound near Yuma closed due to vehicle fire
While the left lane on I-8 eastbound is now open, ADOT says the right lane is still closed. However, the westbound lane on I-8 remains unaffected,…
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Suspect arrested in Yuma Interstate 8 hit-and-run
The suspect, 36-year-old Donovan Jamal Thomas of Scott, Louisiana, was located in the state of New York, where he was taken into custody and was…
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AWC CEO receives IDIA Community Champion Award
Reetika Dhawan, Arizona Western Entrepreneurial College’s (AWC) Chief Executive Officer and Vice President of Workforce & Healthcare Programs, has…
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MCAS Yuma to conduct 2025 Semper Durus Exercise this week
The antiterrorism and force protection exercise is designed to improve emergency preparedness and rapid response capabilities to threats and…
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DHS requests 20,000 troops to help with immigration enforcement
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is requesting 20,000 National Guard members along the border, including Yuma County, to help with…
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Locals in Yuma react to former President Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis
Residents across Yuma County are sharing their reaction to former President Joe Biden being diagnosed with prostate…
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American Legion Post 56 to hold Memorial Day Celebration
The celebration is happening at Post 56, located at 1490 W. 3rd Street, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00…
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Yuma City Hall to close for Memorial Day
Because of this, the City says residential trash collection for homes within the Yuma city limits “will be delayed by one day due to the holiday.”…
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