Hit-and-run suspect who hit a light pole turns himself in
YPD says the driver of the Honda, a 24-year-old man, turned himself in before 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, and was arrested and booked on multiple felony…
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Local U of A Cooperative Extension hosts Farm to Family Day
The local University of Arizona Cooperative Extension is inviting people to come down to their local…
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First responders train for multi-casualty event
The Yuma County Fire Officer’s Association had a training for first responders where multiple students simulated being injured to practice how to…
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Chicanos Por La Causa offering APS crisis bill assistance
Assistance is on a first come, first served basis, with pre-screening and appointments…
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Imperial Valley Transit workers strike comes to an end after 15 days
Full service is expected to be restored starting at 5 a.m. Wednesday, January 28, after operating on a limited basis during the…
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Somerton to host Hole-in-One golf tournament
The Hole-in-One golf tournament is Saturday, January 31 at the Cocopah RV and Golf Resort. Check in is at 7 a.m and start time is at 8…
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Yuma Palms to host food sampler and giveaway
A Taste of Yuma Palms Regional Center is being held on Tuesday, January 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. Participating businesses at Yuma Palms will offer free…
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Two local organizations to hold Pickleball Fundraiser
The event is taking place Saturday, March 14 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Sunday, March 15 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Cocopah RV & Golf…
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YFD responds to house fire on E. 26th Place
YFD was called to the area of E. 26th Place and S. James Avenue just before 2:45 p.m. Sunday. When crews arrived, they found brown smoke coming from…
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Crash on Fourth Avenue and 16th Street
There was a crash in the area of Fourth Avenue and 16th Street in Yuma Tuesday…
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Circle K murder suspect fails second insanity evaluation
27-year-old Angel Witrado is charged with first-degree murder in the October 2024 stabbing death of Justin Arviso at a Circle K in…
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Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino to return to El Centro
He will resume his position as Sector Chief in El Centro, a role he held before being appointed commander in Los…
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Community honors Wayne Gale and keeps his legacy alive
Many locals are grieving the loss of one community trailblazer. Beloved 69-year-old husband, father, and grandfather Wayne David Gale passed…
Continue Reading YPD looking for hit-and-run suspect who struck light pole
On Sunday night near Gila Street and First Street, a Honda ran into a Dodge Journey and then struck a light…
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Nearly 100 Veterans attend Yuma Veteran Engagement and Resource Fair
More than 30 tables were on hand to give Veterans and their families a chance to access help and encouragement, all in one…
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BLM to burn vegetation at Senator Wash in January
The burn is planned for January 27 and will be about 17 miles north of Yuma. Piles of vegetation will be burned throughout the…
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New Class Car Club hosts Yuma vs. Cancer Car Show
It welcomed over 230 vehicles and more than a thousand spectators and supporters, with everyone standing with the community to support local cancer…
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City of Yuma encourages residents interested in running for office in 2026 Municipal Election
According to a press release, the election is to provide residents a chance to represent their neighborhood and take an active role in “shaping the…
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AWC Foundation accepting Hall of Fame nominations
According to a press release, the AWC Hall of Fame “honors alumni, faculty, and community leaders from Yuma and La Paz Counties who have made a…
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GoFundMe created for Yuma man killed in crash on W. County 14th Street
According to the organizer, the GoFundMe is raising funds to cover funeral, memorial service, burial and family support…
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