Pedal across Yuma County during the 9th Mayors’ International Bike Ride!
Join the City of Yuma and other municipalities across the Desert Southwest and Mexico as they come together for a family-friendly…
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Arizona sees rise in obesity rates
Onvida Health says over the last decade, around 30-32% of people struggle with some form of obesity in Yuma County. They say factors include…
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Local recovering from home’s flood damage
Jonny Porter, a Yuma local, is still trying to recover from the last storm that hit our…
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Yuma American Legion Post 19 holds POW-MIA ceremony to honor service members
Dozens of veterans gathered at the Yuma American Legion Post 19 Thursday morning to remember service members who were prisoners of war or are still…
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Vigil held for Charlie Kirk
The event took place outside the Yuma County Superior Court Thursday, where community members gathered in…
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Yuma road rage murder suspect indicted; YPD says no relation to other man involved
19-year-old Juan Figueroa was indicted on one count of first degree murder and attempted first degree…
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City of Yuma to host surplus property auction in October
The auction will be held on October 18 at the City’s surplus property yard (190 W. 14th Street) starting at 9…
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Yuma High School class of 1980 to host 45th reunion in November
The reunion is set for November 7-9 in Yuma,…
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Yuma man arrested for child sex abuse material
On Saturday, September 6, 2025, police began an investigation on 73-year-old Miguel Bonilla. Officers found that Bonilla was in possession of child…
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Chelada Fest to be held in Somerton in October
The UTV Off Road Showdown Chelada Fest will be at Somerton Main Street on October 18, starting at 4:30…
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Grand Master Luis Larios: From Yuma to the World
Born in San Luis Río Colorado, Mexico, Larios says he faced bullying as a child, but martial arts gave him the tools to forge his character and…
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Medical Minutes: Understanding asthma
In a dry and dusty climate like we have here in Arizona, asthma and allergies are more than just seasonal nuances. They can seriously impact daily…
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New waste facility coming to South County
The facility will be located on County 19th Street and sit on a 10-acre parcel of land provided by the Bureau of Reclamation. It will feature 30…
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Yuma High to induct 2025 class into Hall of Fame
The Yuma High School (YHS) Hall of Fame currently has 142 individuals inducted, with five individuals, one team and four representatives joining…
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New study shows the economic impact Arizona Wester College has on La Paz and Yuma County
According to a study done by “Lightcast,” In the 2023-24 fiscal year Arizona Western College added almost $319.2 million to the income of both La Paz…
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Yuma County improving protecting public funds
Yuma County is currently working to prevent fraud cases like the one in Santa Cruz County, where the former treasurer stole more than $38…
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One person dead in officer-involved shooting in the Foothills
According to a press release, it happened in the area of S. Avenue 12 E and 36th Place at around 7:22 p.m.…
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AWC welcomes new Sports Information Director
Scott Gross will be promoting Matador Athletics by making play-by-plays for home games, reporting game statistics, updating rosters, managing…
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Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area receives grant to fund field trips
The Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area (YCNHA) has received a National Park Foundation grant to fund its “Yuma Live History Adventures”…
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Arizona’s minimum wage to rise to more than $15 an hour
Arizona’s minimum wage will rise to more than $15 an hour starting Jan. 1, marking the first time it will pass that…
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