Yuma woman accused of murdering her brother to plead not guilty
21-year-old Danica Watts will plead not guilty in the murder of her brother, 24-year-old Michael Patrick Reiter. Watts will be back in court on…
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Police search for man in connection to murder in Somerton
According to a press release, the shooting happened in the area of W. Cactus Street and Mendota Avenue before 11:00 p.m.…
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Local science teacher selected to attend Middle School Research Teachers Conference in D.C.
According to a press release obtained by KYMA, Jonathan Bailey, who teaches eighth grade science at Gila Vista Jr. High School, will attend the…
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Yuma man accused of killing his brother pleads not guilty
19-year-old Juan Figueroa is facing first degree murder and attempted murder charges in the death of his brother, 17-year-old Javier…
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: SpaceX launches Starlink satellites
The Yuma sky was lit up Sunday night as SpaceX confirmed they launched 28 Starlink satellites into orbit with this latest flight. Lots of viewers…
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AWC and Onvida Health hosts health symposium
The symposium, which took place at 8:00 a.m. Saturday at the Schoeing Conference Center, served the purpose of sharing insights and future goals to…
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Yuma Territorial Rotary Club hosts first Washoe Tournament
The tournament took place at Crazy Earl’s in the Foothills at 2:00 p.m., and 100% of the proceeds will go to scholarships for graduating seniors who…
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Yuma set to begin Fall Pavement Preservation Program
This season’s work focuses on improvements in subdivisions, as well as on major arterial, collector and local…
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APS awards dozens of local teachers with their 2025 Supply My Class program
65 teachers from Yuma, San Luis, and Somerton were selected for the 2025 APS Supply My Class program. The program celebrates educators’ hard work and…
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Del Sol opens in Yuma Foothills
A local family owned market is ready to open its doors in Yuma. The new Del Sol Market at the Yuma Foothills received a blessing Thursday…
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Yuma hosts 12th Annual “Day of Remembrance” Vigil for murder victims
Local citizens and members of law enforcement gathered at the Yuma Arts Center to honor the memories of murder victims locally and across the…
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New Arizona law to protect minors from adult websites
The law requires websites to verify a user’s age before granting access. If the companies violate the law, they could face steep penalties, including…
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Yuma man arrested after accusation of sexually abusing two children
The Yuma Police Department says 26-year-old Jaudiel Perez was indicted on several felony counts, including sexual conduct with a…
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Yuma City Council turns down elevator and lula amendment
The Yuma City Council turned down an amendment requiring elevators for new multi-story buildings regardless of…
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Positive Expressionz micro school damaged by storm flooding
A local school is without a building after flooding from the recent storms. Positive Expressionz is a micro school in Yuma that serves children with…
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Medical Minutes: Understanding valley fever
Valley fever, the serious respiratory illness, is caused by a fungus that lives in our soil and becomes airborne when the ground is…
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Nonprofit supports Yuma and Imperial students on college journey
Florecer is opening doors to higher education for students who might otherwise feel shut…
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Adelita Grijalva and Yuma locals react to Grijalva winning special election
After winning the seat for Arizona’s 7th Congressional District, Adelita Grijalva had a strong message for the Trump…
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San Luis High School closes due to air conditioning issues
YUHSD says the school is without air conditioning due to “a problem with the chillers at the…
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Level 3 Sex Offender Notification – Aaron Castillo
33-year-old Aaron Castillo is living in the area of E. 38th Place and S. Avenida Compadres in the…
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