The Holiman’s journey of love and fostering
A caring home can change the course of a child’s life. With the great need for help in Arizona’s foster care system, a local home is providing hope…
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Brawley Police brings more attention to Autism in the Valley
The Brawley Police Department held their annual Autism Awareness Horse Ride, an initiative dedicated to promoting awareness and support for…
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New auto tariffs could raise prices, but some dealers see an opportunity
President Donald Trump’s proposed 25% tariffs on imported cars and auto parts could have a major impact on the auto industry, affecting both…
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Yuma Police Department looking for teenagers kicking house and garage doors
The Yuma Police Department is sending a warning to a group of teenagers kicking doors and…
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Woman found dead in Yuma Sector Border Patrol Station
A 52-year-old woman was found unresponsive in her cell at the Border Patrol station in…
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Onvida launches free water safety workshops
Drowning is a leading cause of death for young children, and local officials say more needs to be done to prevent…
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Yuma County launches fraud notification service to protect residents
Yuma County Recorder David Lara has announced the launch of Fraud Notify Alert, a free service designed to help residents stay informed about…
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Yuma armed robbery suspect appears in court
36-year-old Jerry Miranda is facing multiple felony charges, including armed robbery, disorderly conduct with a deadly weapon, and aggravated…
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Local reaction to President Trump’s latest tariff announcements
Price increases for goods like aluminum could have an impact on nearby businesses that depend on these materials including auto shops, welders, and…
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City of El Centro opens applications for councilmember
The City of El Centro is looking for a new city councilmember after the former mayor resigned last…
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Brawley murder suspect pleads no contest
25-year-old Brandon Hamlin had his readiness conference last week, where he pleaded no contest to the four charges. Two of them are premeditated…
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Looking at the different parts of the 4-H program
In Tuesday’s Home Grown report, with the fair officially here, kids throughout Yuma County are taking part in the local 4-H…
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Federal grant cuts stop public heath programs across Arizona
The cuts affect COVID-19 response programs, vaccine distributions, and disease tracking efforts…
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Locals gathering and preparing for nationwide “Hands-Off” protest
Yuma locals are gathering and preparing to take part in a nationwide “Hands-Off” protest against some current Presidential policies and certain…
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2025 California Mid-Winter Fair releases statistics
The 2025 California Mid-Winter Fair released a wrap sheet giving details of overall…
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Attempted murder suspect makes first court appearance
33-year-old Gustavo Alejandro Ortiz pleaded not guilty after his girlfriend claimed he strangled and pointed a handgun at her back in…
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City of Yuma named a 2025 Great American Defense Community
In a press release, Yuma is one of three communities “nationwide selected for this year’s honor, which recognizes exceptional support for military…
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Local AWC custodian named Top 10 Finalist for 2025 Custodian of the Year Contest
Jennifer Aitken, an Arizona Western College (AWC) custodian, was announced by Cintas Corporation as a Top 10 Finalist for the 2025 Custodian of the…
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A special day to give back to local orgs
Tuesday is Arizona Gives Day. An initiative of AZ Impact for Good, dedicated to helping non-profits across the state continue their missions,…
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Yuma 4-H students turn negative into a positive after dogs kill 19 animals; 8 of those show animals
Despite the tragedies that took place, the students say the show must go…
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