Through a new weekly report, gas prices in Arizona have risen
Average gasoline prices in Arizona have risen 12.3 cents per gallon in the last…
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Yuma’s local law enforcement agencies brings community together at 20th annual G.A.I.N. event
October is Crime Prevention Month. Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods (G.A.I.N.) was an event held by police agencies…
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Tacos and Tunes holds a big comeback in Downtown Yuma
On Saturday, October 8, 2022, from 10:00am to 9:00pm, the City of Yuma and their sponsors hosts Tacos and…
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YPD arrests teacher, JV Football coach for luring a minor
On Thursday, October 6, the Yuma Police Department (YPD) arrested 31-year-old Jacob Williams for Aggravated Luring of a Minor for Sexual…
Continue Reading Tacos and Tunes returns for this weekend, but in a new location
Tacos and Tunes is back, but at a new location. Get your taste-buds ready for an array of flavors from various…
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Gov. Ducey makes new appointments to Superior Courts
The Yuma County Superior Court created a vacancy based on the approval of a new division by the Yuma County Board of…
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Sinema’s bipartisan bill to combat border tunnels approved
The U.S. Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee unanimously passed Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema’s…
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AWC students complete Restaurant Startup Boot Camp
Arizona Western College (AWC) teamed up with the Local First Arizona Foundation to provide aspiring food entrepreneurs a unique…
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YFD makes selection for Asst. Chief of Operations
Following the appointment of Dustin “Dusty” Fields as Yuma Fire Department (YFD) Chief, a selection process for Assistant Chief…
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The Yuma Fire Department takes steps to prevent firefighter cancer
A milestone was recently reached in the Yuma Fire Department’s fight against cancer. The installation of lockers at all six neighborhood fire…
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Oregon woman’s killer takes a plea deal instead of going to trial
The man charged with the death of an Oregon woman has pleaded guilty to first-degree…
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Yuma Sector Border Patrol Chief discusses record-breaking 2022
Chief Clem says the nightly routine of apprehensions and processing makes their border security mission more…
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Man accused of allegedly defrauding victims offered plea deal
The man accused of allegedly defrauding victims out of hundreds-of-thousands of dollars will be offered a plea…
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Update on the Perez-Arzola twins murder case
One of the two 22-year-old twin brothers charged in connection to the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old Yuma boy is heading to…
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Yuma local helping Florida recover after Hurricane Ian
One Yuma local, Tom Batson who works with the Yuma-La Paz Red Cross is helping Florida recover after Hurricane…
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Tina Clark to receive Keystone Award for Community Leadership
The City of Yuma, Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area and several others have announced that Tina Clark is the recipient for the 2022 Elisabeth…
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El Centro’s SR-98 to close on Friday for maintenance
Caltrans maintenance crews will close all eastbound lanes of State Route 98…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Unsolved Crimes
Unsolved crimes in the desert southwest leave many loved ones with no answers. The oldest unsolved crime is the shooting death of a young woman…
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Arizona Western College and Northern Arizona University partner to improve college attainment
As of 2021, only 17% of Yuma County residents have a bachelor’s degree or higher education and a 47% employment rate, according to the US Census…
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Early voting for 2022 Yuma County General Election begins next week
The 2022 General Election is coming up, here are some important dates for Yuma County and early…
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