SPECIAL REPORT: Climate change’s impact to the Desert Southwest
2024 was the hottest summer on record for the Desert Southwest and earth reached its warmest temperature ever. Experts say climate change is the…
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Onvida Health surpasses 5,000 robotic surgeries
A local hospital reaches an important milestone using state of the art…
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Medical status of man who was hit after moving into traffic
The Yuma Police Department (YPD) says the man who was hit after moving into traffic is still in a Phoenix hospital. YPD says he’s in critical but…
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One person injured in motorcycle crash on 4th Avenue
According to a reporter at the scene, the crash happened in the area of 4th Avenue and 25th Street when a motorcycle was traveling southbound on 4th…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Yuma’s rising art scene
In her final special report, Samantha Byrd spoke with local artists who share what’s so special about being a part of the Yuma arts…
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AWC to hold ribbon-cuting ceremony for new Transfer Center
In a press release, the ceremony is taking place in the 3C building of the campus, next to Starbucks, on Monday, March 3, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to…
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Arizona Secretary of State visits Yuma
Adrian Fontes, Arizona Secretary of State, took a tour around Yuma last Wednesday, including the Yuma Territorial Prison and Colorado River State…
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Yuma Territorial Lodge 17 hosts Pit Barbeque Fundraiser
Yuma Territorial Lodge 17 hosted the annual fundraiser, which took place from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., where they offered a dinner plate, which…
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2025 “No Exceptions” Kids at Hope Benefit Concert
Thousands were in attendance for the hottest show in town, the annual Kids at Hope Benefit…
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Honoring and recognizing local educators for Black History Month
The event, which started at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the MLK Youth Career Center, featured speeches by community leaders and local educators about the…
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Onvida Health to give heart screenings to teens
A local hospital is hosting an event to prevent heart issues and early deaths among…
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Locals and winter visitors attend Day Two of the annual BBQ & Brew Festival
The City of Yuma hosted the second and final day of the annual BBQ & Brew Festival Saturday. There was live music, with Morros del Garage being the…
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Body found and identified as missing kayaker
The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department says they found a body in the Ocean Beach area Wednesday…
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One person injured after stepping into oncoming traffic
In a press release, the crash happened Friday before 7:30 p.m. in the area of E. 32nd Street, near S. Julian…
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Two-day annual BBQ & Brew Festival underway
One of the best tasting events in our area is back in town, the BBQ and Brew fest is taking place in Downtown…
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Locals react to U.S. designating cartels as terrorist groups
This designation grants federal agencies more power to freeze assets, impose sanctions, and prosecute cartel members under anti-terrorism…
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Sentencing postponed for Somerton barber murder suspect
The sentencing for the man accused of murdering a Somerton barber has once again been pushed…
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Rafi Law Group opens its doors in Yuma
A new law firm officially opens its doors in…
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Helping support a young high school’s grieving family after a fatal crash on Valentines Day
A local high school senior is dead after a fatal car crash in Somerton. 18-year-old Naydaline Flores was the passenger in a car crash on Valentines…
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Local AWCÂ food pantry in need of donations
Arizona Western College’s food pantry and closet is seeking donations. “The Cubby” supports students and staff facing food insecurity and offers…
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