Murder suspect makes court appearance
22-year-old Johvan Herrero is facing one count of murder after 28-year-old Nicholas Spence was found stabbed in early January. Spence died at the…
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AWC Allied Health programs to receive grant funding
In a press release, the check will be presented at 4:00 p.m. on January 21, near the fountain east of the Yuma Campus’ LR…
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Tattoo artists speaks on nine-year-old girl getting tattooed in Yuma
A video was posted to social media about the minor receiving a tattoo of an American flag from Black Onyx Empire…
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Arizona Legislature discusses hot topics
On Monday the Arizona State Legislature opened its new session by discussing many important issues within the…
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Superior Court denies Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District complaint
The Superior Court in El Centro made a decision that could bring two Imperial Valley hospitals closer to becoming one healthcare…
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93-year-old volunteer proves age is just a number at Onvida Health
A 93-year-old hospital volunteer has dedicated more than 15 years and at least 4,590 hours of his life volunteering at Onvida…
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Driver arrested after fleeing from car crash on Avenue A
On their Facebook page, YPD is asking drivers to avoid the area, use caution and watch for “emergency personnel” on…
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Commemorating local Vietnam Veterans 50 years since war’s end
Local Vietnam Veterans are being honored for their service 50 years after the war’s…
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SBDC to host “Tools & Resources” Workshop next month
The workshop is taking place Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at SBDC Center at the Arizona Western College (AWC), located at 1351 S. Redondo Center,…
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One dead, one injured in wrong way crash
The California Highway Patrol says one person died in a car crash that happened over the weekend while one person was…
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The California Highway Patrol (CHP) El Centro confirmed, in a Facebook post, that the crash happened Saturday at around 5:15…
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Imperial County secures a $1.47 million federal grant
In a press release, the funds will support the Niland Complete Streets Planning Project, which will “improve infrastructure, safety, and…
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AdvoKATE hosts Kate Campa Dance Invitational
The AdvoKATE Foundation is hosting the Kate Campa Dance Saturday at 7:00 p.m. at Yuma High School’s Snider…
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Locals attend annual Art in the Park this weekend
The Yuma Arts Center hosted the annual Art in the Park, which took place at Gateway Park on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Dozens of attendees were able to…
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City holds groundbreaking ceremony for new East Mesa Community Park
The city held a ground breaking ceremony for the new East Mesa Community Park Friday…
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Yuma Union High School District to receive “Get Schools Cooking” grant
YUHSD was selected as one of six school districts nationwide for the “Get Schools Cooking”…
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Spreading knowledge and community spirit: Little Free Libraries open in Yuma estates and Foothills
Raquel Herrera, a Little Free Library owner said, “Kids are so into phones and tablets, I really think we need to bring reading back and bring them…
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Yuma residents may soon be allowed to raise chickens in backyards
Raising chickens in your backyard may soon become a…
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Somerton man killed by driver on New Year’s morning
A Somerton man killed after he was hit by a driver who’s now facing one count of second-degree…
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Lithium Valley project to move forward following petition denial
The Lithium Valley initiative will progress after a case under the California Environmental Quality Act was…
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