Yuma County residents react to Pope Francis’ passing
In an Instagram post, Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls wrote, “Eternal rest grant unto Pope Francis, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his…
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Three vehicle crash in Yuma backs up traffic
Pictures from a viewer showed three cars involved in the crash scattered throughout the intersection, with one car even flipped upside…
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Local church hosts Easter sunrise services
These all-day services provide a space for those who celebrate Easter for reflection, joy and…
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Local organizations host First Autism Awareness Poker Run this weekend
Yuma BikeLife and Citadels M.C. Prison Hill Chapter say this was the first time they teamed up “to not only raise awareness, but also generate funds…
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Annual Children’s Festival of the Arts takes place in Yuma
The event featured over 50 booths, many of them providing fun, hands-on activities for children to partake in.…
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A Yuma farmer’s market puts on Easter egg hunt
While parent’s browsed through goods, 27 Easter baskets were hidden within each booth, giving both parents and children and reason to check out some…
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Community golf tournament raises nearly $3,000 for Somerton Senior Center
A community golf tournament at Cocopah RV & Golf Resort brought together 13 teams, all swinging for a shared goal: Supporting the Somerton Senior…
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Locals and visitors participate in nationwide protest
This is the second protest this month where people across the country are responding to the Trump administration’s policies regarding healthcare,…
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Recent plane crashes raise concerns, but experts say flying is still safe
In 2025 alone, the United States has seen 19 fatal crashes involving planes, including a mid-air collision in January between a passenger jet and a…
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How education and prevention are helping Yuma County avoid fentanyl deaths
According to a new state report, fentanyl was involved in more than three out of four drug-related deaths among children and young adults in…
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Crane Elementary School District increases employee wages
The Crane Elementary School District has increased the amount of pay for its employees by…
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Yuma’s hotel boom brings jobs, growth and community impact
The number of hotels in the Yuma metro area has jumped more than 10% since 2019, with nearly 40 hotels now open for business. That number is expected…
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Make-a-Wish grants a local teen’s Can-Am wish
Yuma local Rico Montemayor was diagnosed with a brain tumor when he was 13-years-old. Montemayor wished for a four-door Can-Am that would give him…
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US Border Patrol planning for new checkpoint
The US Border Patrol is in the early stages of establishing a new checkpoint near…
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Man found dead after reports of shots fired in a Yuma home
A man was found dead in the area of Del Verde Drive, according to Yuma County Sheriff’s Office…
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Highlighting the local Master Gardeners Program
A program in Yuma could help you learn more about the plants in your garden, house plants, and…
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A former Division I athlete returns to Yuma to coach the next generation
Former Grand Canyon University track and field athlete returns to help develop high school…
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Helping make a future broadway star’s dreams come true
In order to travel to New York in a short amount of time, she needs a little help to get there due to the high sticker price equaling thousands of…
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Yuma Fire Department voices concerns to City of Yuma
The findings addressed issues with response times, aging equipment, staffing levels, and service…
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Armed robbery suspect accepts plea deal
One of the suspects involved in an armed robbery attempt accepted a plea deal in court…
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