Yuma County Archives

TEDxAWC conference being held in April

January 23, 2025 10:30 AM Marcos Icahuate

Arizona Western College (AWC) will be hosting the TEDxAWC conference in…

Migrants intending to cross into US despite immigration policies

January 22, 2025 11:20 AM Valeria Rodriguez

Although things are getting tighter at the border, there are still migrants that are pushing to cross into the United…

San Luis High School hosts CTE Expo

January 22, 2025 9:48 PM Manoah Tuiasosopo

Dozens of local agencies, along with some student-run booths, provided useful information on career paths and available courses for the San Luis High…

Rafi Law Group opens its doors in Yuma

January 22, 2025 8:00 PM Manoah Tuiasosopo, Scott Gross

The Phoenix-based company Rafi Law Group handles personal injury and car…

Accused Yuma serial burglar appears in court

January 23, 2025 10:04 AM Eduardo Morales

The man accused of breaking into at least seven vehicles in Yuma was back in court Wednesday to learn what charges he’s…

Imperial National Wildlife Refuge conducting prescribed fire in January

January 22, 2025 5:26 PM Marcos Icahuate

The Imperial National Wildlife Refuge is planning to conduct prescribed fires near the end of…

Local authorities respond to active shooting situation

January 22, 2025 1:18 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Samuel Kirk, Scott Gross

According to a reporter on scene, the Yuma Police Department (YPD), the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP)…

Gary A. Knox Elementary to host Farmer’s Market in January

January 22, 2025 10:33 AM Marcos Icahuate

A farmer’s market will take place at Gary A. Knox Elementary…

City of San Luis announces completion of Street Light Project

January 22, 2025 9:00 AM Dillon Fuhrman, Andrea Turisk

In a press release, the street lights are located “along the northern side of County 22nd Street, extending from 4th Avenue to 10th Avenue,” and it…

Local politicians react to President Trump’s Executive Orders

January 21, 2025 6:05 PM Eduardo Morales

Local politicians are already reacting to some of President Trump’s Executive…

Accomplished heart surgeon in Yuma announces retirement

January 21, 2025 5:12 PM Manoah Tuiasosopo

An accomplished doctor who helped bring quality heart care to Yuma has announced his…

Arizona lawmakers react to the end of birthright citizenship

January 21, 2025 10:41 AM Andrea Turisk, Dillon Fuhrman

The proposal to end birthright citizenship has raised questions on the legality and potential impact on immigrant…

Cargo container packed with fireworks engulfed in flames

January 21, 2025 9:39 AM Dillon Fuhrman, Miriam Ordonez

In a press release, the incident happened before 9:30 a.m. Monday at the intersection of Highway 80 and Avenue…

Fire in apartment complex put out by sprinkler

January 21, 2025 9:24 AM Dillon Fuhrman, Miriam Ordonez

In a press release, the incident happened at around 3:00pm on Sunday, January 19 in the area of West 30th…

More local reaction to President Trump’s inauguration

January 21, 2025 7:44 AM CBS News, Dillon Fuhrman

During the election, Trump secured 59% of the votes in Yuma County while his opponent, former Vice President Kamala Harris, received…

Yuma NAACP holds annual walk to honor MLK Day

January 20, 2025 6:31 PM Danyelle Burke North

“It’s good to see the community come out together for that. I mean, just seeing all the different walks of life, all the different races, and all the…