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Future commercial spaceport, and employee benefits revamped, included in proposed city $472 million budget

April 19, 2023 7:26 AM Chennell Ramos

The City of Yuma’s proposed budget is projected at $472 million, which is a 14% increase from last year’s…

BORSTAR team rescues 52-year-old migrant in Gila mountains

April 18, 2023 4:04 PM Adam Klepp

Agents say her husband left her behind to go get help, and BORSTAR, which is short for border search trauma and rescue tracked footprints back to the…

Allo Communications partnering with Arizona @ Work for hiring event

April 18, 2023 2:43 PM Adam Klepp

Yuma County continues to invest in expanding internet access, but a strong workforce is needed to put these plans into…

YUHSD to host sports physical event, YRMC announced as partner

April 18, 2023 1:31 PM Dillon Fuhrman

A physical is required for student athletes to participate in Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA)…

Senator Sinema says Yuma NGO was denied reimbursement for migrant processing

April 18, 2023 12:16 PM Adam Klepp

“Denying that funding for the Regional Center for Border Health in Yuma means there will be literally zero assistance for anyone in Yuma County,”…

Man accused of murdering ex-wife appears in court

April 18, 2023 3:05 PM Karina Bazarte

The courtroom was full Tuesday after the man accused of murdering his ex-wife made his first appearance in…

Home Grown: U of A extension and the state of Arizona collaborating to help farmers save water

April 18, 2023 11:59 AM Samantha Byrd

With the water crisis hitting farmers hard, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension and the state are…

Lithium funding concerns in Imperial County Board of Supervisors meeting

April 18, 2023 11:15 AM Jailene Aguilera

The community expresses concerns about the oversight on implementing tax revenue and where those resources and funds will be contributed to.…

Prescott six-year-old boy burned in bonfire explosion

April 17, 2023 8:51 PM Scott Gross

Boy, 6, burned over 70% of his body in bonfire…

STDs are on the rise, local medical professionals encourage the power of prevention

April 17, 2023 7:49 PM Chennell Ramos

The Centers for Disease Control published a report indicating a 7% increase in Sexually Transmitted…

Humane Society of Yuma goes Orange for Animal Cruelty Month

April 17, 2023 10:53 AM Samantha Byrd

This month is widely recognized as a time to renew awareness of the issue of animal…

Local vets take to the skies for ‘Dream Flights’

April 17, 2023 12:58 PM Adam Klepp

Dream Flights pilot Carl Geisert was their guide to the skies Monday, flying the vets in a restored 1944…

Imperial Valley first responders proudly wear Autism Awareness Month patches

April 17, 2023 11:19 AM Jailene Aguilera

April is Autism Awareness Month and Imperial Valley first responders are doing their part in shining the light on the importance of recognizing the…

USPA hosts Drug Tested Powerlifting Classic Yuma

April 16, 2023 1:53 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Vanessa Gongora

According to the USPA, their goal is to ensure lifters that they are “provided an opportunity and location of showcasing the results of their efforts…

Fort Yuma Rotary hosts Pars Under The Stars

April 16, 2023 1:34 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Vanessa Gongora

The tournament took place at Desert Hills Par 3 Golf Course from 5:00pm till midnight, featuring glow-in-the-dark golf…

Addie Packs hosts 2nd Annual Walk for Addie

April 15, 2023 1:01 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Vanessa Gongora

The event was to honor Addison Tams, Addie for short, who was born with a congenital heart defect (CHD) in 2008, but died in…

Special Olympics Arizona hosts Track and Field meet in Yuma

April 15, 2023 12:34 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Vanessa Gongora

The Yuma Delegation of the Special Olympics Arizona held a Track and Field meet Saturday. The meet took place at Cibola High School’s track at 9:00am…