Suspect arrested for armed robbery at Wells Fargo on Avenue B
On Friday, October 24, at about 12:26 p.m., officers were called about a robbery at a Wells Fargo located in the area of S. Avenue B and W. 26th…
Continue ReadingLocal News
YCWUA reminds locals about dangers of illegal dumping
The Yuma County Water Users’ Association (YCWUA) would like to remind the community that it is illegal to dump trash or waste material into our…
Continue Reading
Alleged victim in road rage altercation does not consider themselves a victim
19-year-old Juan Figueroa is back in court Friday morning for a case management…
Continue Reading
Gila Ridge High School Girls Volleyball Team donates more than $2,000 to Bridget’s Gift
The girls brought in a check for $2,062 and gave it to Wendy McKay of Bridget’s Gift just before their home…
Continue Reading
Arizona Western Small Business Development Center hosts 3rd Annual Pitch Competition
Arizona Western hosted its Third Annual Pitch Competition Thursday, giving small business entrepreneurs in Yuma County and La Paz County the chance…
Continue Reading
Imperial police to move into CHP building
A new state law, originally introduced as Senate Bill 461, will allow the City of Imperial to take over a soon to be vacated California Highway…
Continue Reading
Highlighting Ed Pastor’s principal this National Principal Month
Ed Pastor Principal Maritza Mares has been serving in the Gadsden Elementary School District for over two…
Continue Reading
Yuma Community Food Bank sees a higher need as government shutdown continues
The Yuma Community Food Bank is preparing to help more locals as the government shutdown…
Continue Reading
Free Pumpkin Patch to be held at Yuma Palms Regional Center
The free event will be at the parking lot near Five Below. The pumpkin patch is planned for Sunday, October 26 starting at 11 a.m. to 2…
Continue Reading
Crossroads Mission accepting donations before the holidays
Crossroads Mission in Yuma has revealed its needs list ahead of the holidays. They aims to provide families with the resources they need for everyday…
Continue Reading
Wheezy’s hosts Pink Party Takeover
Wheezy’s Restaurant and Sports Bar in the Yuma foothills hosted the Bridget’s Gift Pink Party…
Continue Reading
Medical Minutes: Staying safe on Halloween
Halloween night is full of costumes, candy, and fun, but it also brings some real health and safety…
Continue Reading
District One designates this week School Bus Safety week
Yuma Elementary School District One designated October 20 through October 24 as School Bus Safety week. The goal is to raise awareness and reinforce…
Continue Reading
Mother grieves after murder-suicide in Winterhaven
Monica Vargas is the mother who lost her two sons in a murder-suicide shares how she feels after their…
Continue Reading
Breast Cancer Motorcycle Fun Run to be held in October
The Breast Cancer Motorcycle Fun Run will be held at Bobby’s Territorial Harley-Davidson between 9 a.m. to 10:30…
Continue Reading
Why some suspects are not charged
When it comes to court cases, sometimes there’s a misconception on why a defendant walks out of custody without any charges…
Continue Reading
Father arrested in fatal DUI crash in Imperial County
According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the four-year-old girl who died and the 36-year-old man who was arrested are a father and daughter…
Continue Reading
YPD receives two GOHS 2025-2026 Grants
The grant money, totaling $41,062, will be used to “cover overtime costs for Selective Traffic Enforcement Programs and DUI/Impaired Driving…
Continue Reading
Otondo Elementary School celebrates raising over $10k through kindness
Mary A. Otondo Elementary School celebrated raising over $10,000 through The Kindness…
Continue Reading
El Centro Library to host Halloween at the Library
According to a press release, the event is taking place at the library, located at 1198 N. Imperial Avenue, on Thursday, October 30 from 4:00 p.m. to…
Continue Reading