Family and friends honor Vietnam Veteran
The ceremony took place at Armed Forces Park, near Downtown Yuma, at 9 a.m. Saturday, and it was to honor Lance Cpl. Kent…
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Medical Minutes: Understanding kidney stones
Mitzi Pacheco, nurse practitioner from Exceptional Community Hospital in Yuma, explains what kidney stones are what should people do if they have…
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Yuma man pleads guilty in Arizona Avenue shooting
36-year-old Lorenzo Casillas was accused of shooting a man twice last year near Arizona Avenue and 32nd Street. The victim survived the…
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Humane Society of Yuma preparing for kitten season
So far, about 85 kittens have already come into the shelter. While many are in foster care, staff say their foster volunteers are starting to feel…
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San Luis to host Second Annual South County Desert Cleanup
The Second Annual South County Desert Cleanup will focus on areas impacted by illegal dumping, with volunteers working together to remove trash and…
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New evidence suggests alcohol related liver disease may be more widespread
According to the Institute of Addiction Medicine, alcohol-related liver disease may be nearly twice as widespread as previously thought largely…
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Smoking habits can lead to health risks
According to iSelect, smokers in Arizona spend more than $2,000 per year on cigarettes, with the average pack costing…
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Day 3 of jury deliberations ends with no verdict in Yuma murder trial
The fate of a Yuma man accused of murdering a man in a Yuma County home is now in the hands of the…
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Yuma woman accused of child sex abuse returns to court
31-year-old Amanda Kotlinski was arrested last month, along with her husband, 28-year-old Ethan…
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Local nonprofit launches initiative to push youth to the polls
The campaign focuses on increasing voter registration among high school seniors ahead of the upcoming June 2…
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National Crime Victims’ Rights Week observed in Yuma
NCVRW, created in 1981 by President Ronald Reagan from the 1970s victims’ rights movement, highlights and advances legal protections and support for…
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Village Jazz Series showcases Kofa High School and Arizona Western College talent
Both jazz bands delivered energetic performances in an outdoor setting at the Yuma Palms Regional Center. Giving families a chance to enjoy music…
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Police standoff in Yuma ends with a man in custody, investigation ongoing
A heavy police presence shut down part of a Yuma neighborhood Thursday afternoon as officers responded to a standoff near 17th Avenue and Colorado…
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Gila Ridge Student Council hosting 5K walk and run for AdvoKate Foundation
The event is scheduled to take place at the high school’s Veterans Memorial Stadium from 7 to 11 a.m.…
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United Way Yuma County celebrates BizKids
The program allowed students to visit local businesses that sponsored the event, where they explored various job roles and gained insight into the…
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Kofa High’s Eric Frost receives SkillsUSA Arizona Advisor of the Year award
Kofa High School Law and Public Safety CTE Advisor Eric Frost earned a major honor, being selected as the SkillsUSA Arizona Advisor of the…
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Yuma County joins new opioid settlement
This is the second round of settlements, following an initial agreement in 2021. By joining, the county agrees not to pursue future claims against…
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Sentencing rescheduled for San Luis City Council member
His next court appearance will be next Thursday, April 30. De la Hoya is accused of fleeing from law enforcement in October of last…
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Supervisor Peggy Price served with notice of intent to recall
Imperial County Board of Supervisors District 3 Peggy Price was served with a Notice of Intent to recall. The notice was served during a the public…
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YPD and DEA partner in National Take Back Initiative
Residents have the opportunity to dispose of unwanted, unused, or expired medications completely free and anonymously at YPD headquarters. The…
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