Locals react to murder of Yuma man on Almond Avenue
Deputies say the suspects are the victim’s father and his sister. The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) says both suspects have been booked and…
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Calexico man accused of murdering his girlfriend is heading to trial
48-year-old Agustine Baca III appeared in court last week for his arrangement on murder charge with allegations of a weapon used during the murder of…
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City of Yuma unveils new Traffic Management Center
The City of Yuma held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday for the new Traffic Management Center. The ceremony took place at the City of Yuma Engineering…
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Two local school districts to test their emergency alert system
Yuma School District One and Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) are conducting a test of their emergency alert system through ParentSquare…
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MISSING PERSON: Alex Smith
According to a post on Facebook, 93-year-old Alex Smith was reported missing at around 8:30 a.m.…
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Local schools to close Monday due to last week’s storm
Palmcroft Elementary School and Gila Vista Jr. High School will be closed Monday, September 8. The schools are still repairing damages and ensuring…
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YCSO investigates homicide on S. Almond Avenue
According to a press release, deputies responded to the area of S. Almond Avenue and W. Eighth Street at around 10:20 p.m.…
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City of Yuma opens temporary green waste drop-off site
According to a press release, this is to help assist residents with storm cleanup, and is taking place at a vacant lot located in the area of S.…
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Wellton residents prepare for rain with sandbags
An east Yuma County town is getting ready in case there are any chances of rain activity following last week’s powerful storms in our…
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Hope returns as Cancer Resource Center reopens
When the Cancer Resource Center of the Desert closed earlier this year, many cancer patients in Imperial County felt lost. Now, thanks to community…
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Foothills burglar formally charged
The man accused of trying to steal items from the truck of a dove hunter in the Foothills was formally charged…
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Murder suspect waives extradition rights
56-year-old James Hill was arrested Tuesday in Yuma County and remains in custody with no…
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YFD chief honored at Wednesday’s City Council meeting
The Yuma City Council honored Yuma Fire Department Chief Dustin “Dusty” Fields as he enters…
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Yuma locals recover from storm damage
Throughout the City of Yuma, locals are trying to recover from the damage done by Thursday night’s…
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YFD receives over 60 calls in two hours due to thunderstorm
The Yuma Fire Department (YFD) says a thunderstorm triggered over 60 calls for emergency…
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Locals affected by storm in Yuma County
A sinkhole appeared on 14th Avenue and Ridge View among other damages such as fallen…
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PHOTO GALLERY: Locals react to heavy rain in Yuma
Our weather forecast noted a surge of moisture in the air earlier in the day, leading to a First Alert as remnants of Tropical Storm Lorena passed…
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Wheel Fun donates bikes and gear to Gila Vista Junior High School
A new partnership between Wheel Fun Mountain Biking and Gila Vista Junior High is giving students the chance to ditch screen time in favor of…
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New campaign aims to improve life around the Salton Sea
The Campaign for Thriving Salton Sea Communities is led by Alianza Coachella Valley. It brings together residents, nonprofits, researchers, and…
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Local student tracks asteroid at Summer Science Program
Mae Gomez of San Luis High School tracked the asteroid while conducting research at Colby College in Waterville,…
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