81-year-old man dead due to two-vehicle crash
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office said Laguna Dam Road and County 7th Street are closed in both directions due to a fatal…
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City of El Centro accepting applications for new first responders engravement project
The City of El Centro is having a new project to commemorate first responders such as firefighters, police officers, peace officers, paramedics,…
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Imperial County Board of Supervisors to host workshop on Strategic Plan Update
Imperial County invites the community to attend a workshop about the Strategic Plan Update at the Board…
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Attempted murder suspect sentencing delayed
The sentencing for a local man charged with shooting another man in the face has hit yet another snag, forcing the judge to delay sentencing once…
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IID charges change after high energy costs
The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) said it’s taking action after the cost of energy last month was higher than…
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Local house fire contained by Yuma Fire Department
The Yuma Fire Department (YFD) said a fire on the back patio of a home spread into the kitchen where a woman, two dogs, and one cat were…
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Obsidian Iceberg 2023 exercise conducted
U.S. Marines and Navy Sailors conducted exercise Obsidian Iceberg at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California from July 31 to August…
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Pioneers Memorial Hospital District requests for veto on Assembly Bill 918
Assembly Bill 918 is on its way to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk for…
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City of Yuma to host workshop for ‘Brownfields to Innovation District’ project
The City of Yuma wants your ideas on what to do with an area south of Giss Parkway known as “Old Town South”…
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Legislators celebrate Yuma County wins
Tuesday afternoon, Arizona Western College hosted Yuma County’s state elected officials from districts 23 and 25, as they discussed outcomes of the…
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Visit Yuma gives update at City Council work-session
Visit Yuma will be presenting its annual report at tonight’s work…
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Yuma man accused of murdering a woman formally charged
The Yuma man accused of murder and attempted murder was formally charged with multiple felonies Tuesday in…
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Arizona teacher earns Child Develpoment Associate Credential
Karen Preston was awarded a $1,000 check on August 30 for being the first professional in Arizona to complete a new “continuing education…
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City of Yuma worksession discusses annual report, utilities master plan
The City of Yuma’s City Council Worksession will discuss Visit Yuma’s annual report, the utilities master plan, the upcoming city council agenda, and…
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Opioid-related deaths in Yuma
So far this year, opioid deaths in Arizona are lower than they were in 2022, according to the Arizona Department of Health…
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CHP arrests impaired driver for driving the wrong way
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) arrested a driver driving the wrong way on Interstate 8 by Seeley Monday…
Continue Reading Yuma man accused of murdering a woman faces charges
The Yuma Police Department confirmed the woman who was murdered in a parking lot while she was inside a vehicle was…
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Yuma police investigate bomb threat toward local Jewish congregation
The Yuma Police Department said it responded to a threat made against a local Jewish…
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City of El Centro speaks out on injunction ruling
The City of El Centro spoke out after a judge ruled against an injunction the city filed against the Imperial County Local Agency Formation…
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New local eGift Card allows recipients to use it at small businesses
The Yuma County Chamber of Commerce launched the Enjoy Local eGift Card that allows recipients to spend the card at many local shops and restaurants…
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