Man in custody after trespassing on the railroad tracks
YPD says the incident took place below the area of E. 16th Street and S. Redondo Center Drive at around 11:40 a.m. when the man trespassed on the…
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Los Psycholists host Sixth Annual Poker Run: Brews & Cruise
Bicycle enthusiasts from across Yuma gathered this weekend for the Los Psycholists Sixth Annual Poker Run: Brews & Cruise, a two-day event…
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Fisher’s Landing hosts annual Rib Cook-Off
Fisher’s Landing hosted their annual Rib Cook-Off Saturday at noon, where it featured local vendors, a kids zone, live music and a…
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Man sentenced to three years in prison for aggravated assault
A Yuma man is sentenced to three years behind bars for aggravated assault and misconduct involving a…
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Yuma fundraiser to support families of crash victims
The event aims to provide financial assistance and emotional support to the families of Adrian Palacio and Jovan Orozco who tragically lost their…
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Somerton man accused of murdering barber sentenced to 20 years
Joshua Cota is accused of killing 28-year-old Leo Melendez almost three years…
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Location change announced for Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival
The organizers say the new location will allow pilots to take off and land from one place and offer more space for families to have some…
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Yuma Police Department unveils new vehicle wraps
The decals feature iconic landmarks in our community, schools in which they serve, and the message: “Say no to…
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Del Pueblo RV Resort in Yuma continues to support child burn survivors
Lunch tickets, benefit raffles, and handmade quilt sales were all part of the charity…
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Bicyclist flown to Phoenix hospital after car crash on County 16th Street
A bicyclist was hit by a car and was later flown to Phoenix, according to Yuma County Sheriff’s Office…
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An inside look of the courtroom during the opening trial for one suspect in a fatal house shooting
Thursday was opening statements in the trial of a man accused of murdering two young men at a house party in Yuma. Both the defense and prosecution…
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AZ Governor Katie Hobbs speaks on Operation Desert Guardian while in Yuma
Hobbs says, “What we’re focused on here is really the criminal activity with the cartels, human smuggling, drug smuggling, trafficking off illegal…
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Blockage on Yuma I-8 due to car crash
A car crash has led to a blockage on Interstate 8 (I-8) under S. Pacific…
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BMX rider faces a long road to recovery after skate park accident, community steps up
Antonio “Bobo” Garza has been a familiar face in the BMX community for years, but a serious crash left him with multiple fractures and a long road to…
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Arizona Western College breaks ground on new Manufacturing Training Facility
The college says the new facility will provide student with specialized training in areas like electrical technology, solar installation, and…
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Arizona Governor hosts State of the State Luncheon in Yuma
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs hosted a State of the State Luncheon in Yuma Thursday…
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Spring Season Health Fair at San Luis Walk-in Clinic
A health fair is planned to be held locally for those who want flu vaccines in time for the Spring…
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New organization aims to clean up the Lower Colorado River
A newly formed community group, Friends of the Lower Colorado River, is taking action to preserve and protect the waterway by organizing cleanup…
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YUHSD works to solve student tardiness trend
Schools statewide have been struggling with chronic absences. The Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) says it’s not struggling with chronic…
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First responders train with new rescue equipment for faster, safer migrant rescues in Yuma
Rescue operations often require multiple agencies working together and that team work was on full display. YFD, Border Patrol, among others took part…
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