Locals attend annual Somerton Corn Festival this weekend
Mi Vida Car Club, who the car show portion of the festival, says bringing locals together is always a great…
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Yuma Nightmares Haunted House on Halloween night
After a five year hiatus, Yuma Nightmares Haunted House made its return, with its last night being on…
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Early in-person voting in Arizona ends as election day approaches
For residents who haven’t yet cast their ballots, Election Day on Tuesday, November 5, will be the next opportunity to…
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Attorney General visits to warn elders about scams and frauds
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office stopped by Yuma Friday to warn people about scams and…
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New “95 Swap Meet” opens in Somerton, reviving local shopping tradition
Located at 3205 West Casino Drive, just across from Cocopah Casino, this new venue aims to bring back the community atmosphere of local swap meets,…
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YFD responds to strong smell of ammonia
In a press release, YFD responded at around 7:30pm, and when Yuma Engine 5 arrived, they found “an active leak with onsite personnel attempting to…
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Locals donate to the Share Your Holidays Turkey Drive
The event is to help provide meals for families in need in time for Thanksgiving. All proceeds will go to the Crossroads Mission and to local…
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Los Angeles Dodgers claim historic 8th World Series title, and Yuma County fans are ecstatic
Local Dodgers supporters like Adrian Alvarado feel that this win is particularly meaningful. Comparing this victory to their World Series win in…
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Yuma schools temporarily on soft lockdown due to suspicious activity
Three schools were sheltered in place due to activities from a suspicious person, who has been located, according to Yuma Police Department…
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Locals enjoy YPD trick or treat event
The Yuma Police Department is holding its 14th Annual Scary and Safe Trick or Treat event. It’s a safe and family friendly place to enjoy the spooky…
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Man attempts to evade custody after found guilty of felony offenses in Imperial County
Paul Thompson allegedly rammed his vehicle into another person’s vehicle on May 28 in Niland, and robbed the person who owned…
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Yuma Proving Ground hosts annual Halloween Parade
Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) hosted its Annual Halloween Day Parade on…
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October is Domestic Awareness Month
October is Domestic Awareness Month and there is one city within Yuma County that sees this type of crime more than any other…
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Over 100 pounds of fentanyl pills found at Calexico Port of Entry
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers found ammo and fentanyl pills in two separate smuggling…
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Kofa High student joins Arizona’s Youth Arts Council, advocates for Yuma’s artistic future
Kofa High School senior and Student Body President Savannah Molenar is now representing Yuma County on the Arizona Commission on the Arts Youth…
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Meet the Arizona State Senate District 23 candidates
A local Arizona State Senator is running to keep his seat, but there is a Republican contender looking to take his spot. Incumbent Senator Brian…
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Meet Yuma City Council candidates
Two candidates running for one spot on the Yuma City Council. The candidates are Martin Garcia and Mark…
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Onvida Health to host 15th Annual Walk to Remember event
The 15th Annual Walk to Remember is taking place this weekend hosted by Onvida…
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El Centro man pleads guilty to threat sent to DEA agent
Jacob Enriquez was charged on June 6, 2024 when he sent an email, filled with profanity, to torture and kill the DEA agent and his…
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Level 3 Sex Offender Notification – Jess Ragsdale
YCSO says Ragsdale pleaded guilty in 2015 on one count of possession of child pornography. He was sentenced to 84 months in…
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