Somerton man suspected of aggravated assault sentenced
The Somerton man who shot his neighbor, just two days into the New Year leaving him paralyzed from the waist down, has officially been sentenced…
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City of Yuma ready to “rock out” at ‘Yuma Rocks’
Who’s ready for some rock n’ roll? The City of Yuma is bringing back its Yuma Rocks events for the whole community to…
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Local tribal leaders propose 3 new national monuments
Local tribal leaders joined California legislators in Sacramento today calling for action by the Biden administration to designate some local areas…
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AZ State Treasurer Kimberly Yee launches annual statewide essay contest
Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee launched her annual statewide essay…
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Popular RC Car items can cause fires
The Yuma Fire Department says that over the years lithium-ion polymer batteries have been the cause of multiple…
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Two local students to have their poems published
Two local students will have their poems published by the American Library of…
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Trial date set for Yuma man accused of sexually assaulting a minor
A trial date was set in the Yuma County Superior Court Wednesday morning for a Yuma man accused of sexually assaulting a…
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Murder suspect to be re-evaluated to see if he can stand trial
The Yuma man charged with murdering an elderly couple in May was back in court Wednesday morning and will be re-examined for competence to stand…
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Dateland man arrested for igniting several brush fires
According to AZDPS, the man, 39, was arrested for igniting “several brush fires between Gila Bend and Dateland along Interstate 8 and was nearly…
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Congressman Raul Ruiz and cancer advocates bring awareness to Clinical Trial Modernization Act
Congressman Raul Ruiz and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Hosted a press conference in El Centro to bring awareness to the Clinical…
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Two candidates running for Yuma County Assessor
There are two candidates running for Yuma County Assessor, Brian De La Hoya and Steve Seale in this general election after winning their party’s…
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Imperial County man found guilty of attempted murder of a peace officer
Christian Isaac Plancarte has been found guilty of attempted murder of a peace officer, according to the Imperial County District Attorney’s…
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Yuma mother recalls daughter’s fentanyl overdose and shares her story
The fentanyl crisis is a growing issue that’s affecting more kids day by day. This includes one local mother who lost her 24-year-old daughter to a…
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Young man dies in Phoenix area hospital after suspect turns himself in
The victim of a shooting has succumbed to his injuries and passed away in a Phoenix are hospital, according to Yuma Police Department…
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Tacos and Tunes accepting vendors for event
The City of Yuma is accepting taco vendors for the upcoming Tacos and Tunes…
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Parks and Recreation Department to receive $1 million donation
The city of Yuma Parks and Recreation Department will be receiving a special $1,000,000…
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Sonora Quest Laboratories offering discounted cancer screening kits
Sonora Quest Laboratories offers discounted screening kits to eligible Arizona residents in the battle against colorectal…
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DMV El Centro Office to temporarily closed for remediation
While a reopening date has not yet been determined, DMV customers, according to the press release, can visit the Brawley office, located at 173 W.…
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Imperial County issues a PSA on a road closure
In the PSA, Irvine Road, from Farr Road to Shank Road, will be closed from September 5 to September 6 due to a pipe…
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Prop 139 on Arizona November Ballot
Prop 139 would create the right to abortion and would not interfere with the fetal viability. If Prop 139 were to not pass, the state would not be…
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