SPECIAL REPORT: Women in welding
Two women help break down the gender barrier in the male-dominated welding…
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Holtville prepares to crown its new Carrot Queen
The City of Holtville is getting ready to crown its 77th Carrot Queen and…
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Border crossing numbers slightly increase in Yuma
According to Customs and Border Protection, in December of Fiscal Year 2024, the Yuma Sector saw a total of 7,145 migrant…
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City of El Centro offers sandbags and sand to residents
The City of El Centro is providing empty sandbags and sand for residents due to rain on…
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Take Our Border Back convoy group to arrive in Yuma
A convoy group called ‘Take Our Border Back’ will be stopping by Yuma on Saturday, February 3 for a…
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Local school wins prize money in competition
Harvest Preparatory Academy recently won $12,000 for Samsung equipment after placing first in the Solve for Tomorrow STEM…
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YPG conducts full-scale medical emergency exercise
Yuma Proving Ground’s (YPG) air delivery personnel along with soldiers from the Airborne Test Force conducted a full-scale medical emergency…
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Saddles of Joy to host Charity Bike Run
A local non-profit is hosting a fun bike run to raise funds to keep providing its services to the Yuma…
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Collecting teddy bears for locals
A local car club is getting ready to collect toys for Yuma Regional Medical Center…
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Yuma Crossing Rotary Club’s binational gala brings leaders together
The Yuma Crossing Rotary Club’s Black and White Binational Dinner Gala Fundraiser brought together leaders from across the world including Yuma…
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Local middle school teacher arrested for aggravated assault on a minor
The Somerton School District confirmed a teacher is placed on administrative leave after being arrested on one count of aggravated assault involving…
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IRS launches a new free tax-filing program
Tax season has officially started and Arizona is one of the 12 states that has been selected to participate in a new free tax-filing program, Direct…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Cold cases of the Desert Southwest
Over the years, cold cases in the Desert Southwest have left many locals with no…
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Alternating lane restrictions and ramp closures on I-8 in Yuma to begin in February
The Arizona Department of Transportation announced there will be alternating lane restrictions and ramp closures on Interstate 8 while maintenance…
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AWC earns funding to strengthen pathways between secondary and postsecondary CTE programs
Arizona Western College (AWC) said it was chosen by the U.S. Department of Education to receive over $1.11 million in funding to help bridge the gap…
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Yuma Silver Spur Rodeo announces parade cancelation
The Yuma Silver Spur Rodeo announced its parade that was set for Feb. 10 has been canceled due to a lack of…
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SBDC to host Youth Entrepreneurial Skills Workshop
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will be having a Youth Entrepreneurial Skills Workshop to help assist future…
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Reintroduction of SSI Restoration Act
Arizona Congressman Raul Grijalva, along with others, including Rep. Ruben Gallego, have reintroduced the Supplemental Security Income Restoration…
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13.3% of Yumans have Alzheimer’s
Researchers from Rush University Medical Center found that the Eastern and Southeastern U.S. have the highest prevalence of Alzheimer’s…
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Attempted murder suspect sentenced to 32 years in prison
The Yuma woman convicted of attempted murder after shooting her boyfriend on Interstate 8 was sentenced to 32 years to life behind…
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