One man injured after crashing into a canal
YPD says a 73-year-old man was driving a 2005 Dodge Ram southbound on Araby Road when he “possibly suffered a medical issue and left the roadway,”…
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Somerton Wrestling hits the car wash for a cause at Taco Monster in Yuma
With water flying, towels waving, and plenty of team spirit, the community was invited to swing by, get their cars cleaned, and contribute to a great…
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Local agencies host National Take Back Day
The event was for people who wanted to get rid of unwanted or expired prescription medication in a safe…
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Hundreds of students presented in the Second Annual NAU Yuma Student Research Symposium
Several students are putting in the research for their future careers. Over 200 students attended in-person and online to present their projects to…
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‘Celebrate the Child’ brings fun and awareness to Yuma community
The event, hosted by The Healing Journey Behavioral Health in partnership with Crossroads Mission Yuma, combined food, games, music, and education,…
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Help a pet during Animal Abuse Awareness Month
April is widely recognized as Animal Cruelty Prevention Month by organizations like the ASPCA and many local shelters. This month is dedicated to…
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Mammogram screening to be offered in Yuma on April 30
Arizona Complete Health, AZ Cares, and Assured Imaging will have the screening event on April 30 from 8 a.m. to 5…
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Border Patrol hosts conference on dangers of crossing border illegally
Multiple officials, including the Yuma Sector’s Chief Patrol Agent Justin De La Torre, gave border updates on how recent initiatives have been…
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Yuma celebrates Arbor Day with community tree planting
With shovels in hand and sunshine overhead, residents gathered at Joe Henry Memorial Park Thursday morning to celebrate Arbor Day with a special…
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Alcohol: “The Silent Epidemic” warns addiction specialist
As national attention grows around the health impacts of alcohol, one leading addiction expert is calling it a “silent…
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Small business resource fair to be held in May
A fair for small businesses is planned for May…
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Xi Zeta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority establishes scholarship
Thursday morning the sorority Xi Zeta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority established their second endowment for a…
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Sentencing delayed for house party shooting suspect
The sentencing was delayed for the 20-year-old Jose Lopez convicted of murdering two young men at a Yuma house party Thursday…
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Local mom & sheriff react to new House Bill helping prevent fentanyl death
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) says in 2022, there was over 73,000 fentanyl deaths in the U.S. This averages to about 200 deaths per day.…
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One man dead in head-on car crash in Wellton
A man died in Wellton after a car crash, leaving another person with serious injuries, according to Yuma County Sheriff’s Office…
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Yuma City Council discusses preliminary budget for upcoming Fiscal Year 2026
The Yuma City Council discussed the preliminary budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2026 Wednesday…
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YumaCats to award over $40,000 in scholarships at free community event
The YumaCats will host their annual scholarship awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 29 at 6 p.m. at Gowan Company in downtown Yuma, and the public is…
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AWC students showcase their creativity during two annual events
The events took place on April 16, where students on the Yuma and San Luis campuses not only celebrated their creativity and hard work, but were also…
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Yuma man suffers life-threatening injuries following ATV crash
The Yuma Police Department (YPD) is investigating a crash which left a man injured. The crash happened before 7:00 p.m. Tuesday in the area of E.…
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San Luis celebrates Earth Day with community tree planting
In honor of Earth Day, the City of San Luis hosted a community tree planting event Tuesday morning at Los Olivos…
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