Federal grant cuts stop public heath programs across Arizona
The cuts affect COVID-19 response programs, vaccine distributions, and disease tracking efforts…
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Locals gathering and preparing for nationwide “Hands-Off” protest
Yuma locals are gathering and preparing to take part in a nationwide “Hands-Off” protest against some current Presidential policies and certain…
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2025 California Mid-Winter Fair releases statistics
The 2025 California Mid-Winter Fair released a wrap sheet giving details of overall…
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Attempted murder suspect makes first court appearance
33-year-old Gustavo Alejandro Ortiz pleaded not guilty after his girlfriend claimed he strangled and pointed a handgun at her back in…
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City of Yuma named a 2025 Great American Defense Community
In a press release, Yuma is one of three communities “nationwide selected for this year’s honor, which recognizes exceptional support for military…
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Local AWC custodian named Top 10 Finalist for 2025 Custodian of the Year Contest
Jennifer Aitken, an Arizona Western College (AWC) custodian, was announced by Cintas Corporation as a Top 10 Finalist for the 2025 Custodian of the…
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A special day to give back to local orgs
Tuesday is Arizona Gives Day. An initiative of AZ Impact for Good, dedicated to helping non-profits across the state continue their missions,…
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Yuma 4-H students turn negative into a positive after dogs kill 19 animals; 8 of those show animals
Despite the tragedies that took place, the students say the show must go…
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What the City of Yuma is doing to prevent distracted driving
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving causes more than 325,000 serious injuries every year.…
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A Calexico man accused of attempted murder was arrested in…
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Local families build their own houses through non-profit organization
A non-profit organization gives local families a key to their new home in San Luis,…
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AWC to host annual Student Etiquette Luncheon
In a press release, the event is taking place Thursday, April 17, 2025 at the Schoening Conference Center at the AWC Yuma Campus, from 11:00 a.m. to…
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YCSO holds 38th Annual Awards Presentation and Recognition Ceremony
In a press release, the ceremony took place at Britain Farm last Friday, and over 250 employees, volunteers, family and friends attended the…
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Locals attend 73rd Annual Yuma County Fair
The fair is taking place as the Yuma County Fairgrounds, with gates opening on Tuesday at 3:00 p.m., and will run through Sunday…
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Sign at the KFC on 4th Avenue falls over
Due to the strong winds, the sign at the KFC on Fourth Avenue fell over Tuesday. According to a KFC employee, the sign went down at around 10:15 a.m.…
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Local organizers remember César Chávez
Event organizers say this day of action is about more than just remembering César Chávez. It’s about equipping the community with knowledge and…
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MCAS Yuma Marines make heroic desert rescue
During a routine flight training last month, Marines aboard a King Stallion Helicopter spotted a man stranded in the California desert near…
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Fundraiser takes place supporting law enforcement K-9 Units in Yuma
All month long, locals had the opportunity to purchase a rubber duck to participate in a race. The owner of the duck who wins the race would receive…
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Level 3 sex offender notification: Marcus Morgan
YCSO says 34-year-old Marcus Morgan told them he was living in the area of Pacific Avenue, near Camino Del Sol…
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Local agricultural worker creates nonprofit to help other AG workers
A local agricultural (AG) worker has created Comite de Accion del Valle, INC., a nonprofit “dedicated to improving the quality of life” for other…
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