Somerton PD arrests man after barricading himself
In a press release, the incident occurred in the area of Patricia Street and Bingham Avenue at around 9:50pm when SPD received a report of a man…
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YRMC and District Board lawsuit set for July trial, property owners could see tax refund
The District imposed a tax on property owners in Yuma County after they say YRMC is refusing to pay for their legal expenses in the…
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Rural Metro responds to RV fire, no injuries reported
According to Rural Metro, the fire took place in the area of S. Date Avenue, and they received the call at around 9:00am…
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Cocopah Indian Tribe hosts Cocopah Earth Day Festival
The festival started at 10:00am over in the Gathering Grounds West Cocopah Reservation, near the Cocopah Community…
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Locals attend annual Children’s Festival of the Arts
The event featured local organizations, school and art education supporters. There were also arts and crafts booths full of make and take projects…
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Dream Flights honors local Veterans with free flight in WWII-era aircraft
During the 20 minute flight, the participants soared 1,000 feet in an open-cockpit-biplane, the same aircraft used to train aviators during World War…
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Children’s Museum of Yuma County celebrates one year anniversary
The Children’s Museum of Yuma County is a place for children to have fun and let their imagination run wild. Now, the museum is excited to…
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Firefighters from Yuma and Imperial Valley participate in simulated scenarios
Local fire departments are put to the test by imitating real-life situations and…
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Yuma man accused of arson set for plea hearing change
The Yuma man accused of arson after allegedly setting his apartment on fire is set for a change of plea…
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Closing arguments heard for man accused of shooting his neighbor
Closing arguments were madeFriday in the case involving a Somerton man accused of shooting his…
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Somerton barber murder suspect sentencing delayed again
The anticipated sentencing for one of the men accused of murdering a Somerton barber was delayed once…
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New geothermal exhibit on display at Imperial Valley Desert Museum
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for a new geothermal exhibit at the Imperial Valley Desert…
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Hit-and-run driver arrested early Friday morning
Calexico police said the man involved in a hit-and-run where a pedestrian was injured was arrested early Friday…
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Apartment attic fire caused by bathroom ventilation fan
The Yuma Fire Department (YFD) said an attic space in an apartment caught on fire which originated from a bathroom ventilation fan.…
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MCAS Yuma celebrates Earth Day
The Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Child Development Center celebrated Earth Day.…
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ASA Education Colloquium to highlight importance of education in May
A group with the Arizona Students’ Association (ASA) will be having its first ASA Education Colloquium in San Luis,…
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Huddle Up For Hunger Food Drive happening on Saturday
The Yuma Catch and Go Flag Football Organization will be having a food drive on Saturday, April 20 from 8 a.m. to 3…
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Local students advance to Nationals in multiple Career and Technical Student Organization events
Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) said more than 50 students from different programs advanced to national competitions following their success…
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City of Yuma honors Gary Knight
City officials and employees are honoring Gary Knight by wearing blue…
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Local choir group spreading joy to the Yuma community one note at a time
“Voices of Joy” is a local choir group that spreads joy to the community at the Yuma Nursing Center and Yuma Veteran’s Home through their love of…
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