Motorcyclist flown to hospital following crash in Yuma
On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at about 6:57 a.m., officers were called about a crash in the area of South Avenue…
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First Housing Community Fair to be held in Somerton
The Housing America Corporation (HAC) will host the First Housing Community Fair on Thursday, February 19 starting at 9 a.m. at the HAC office (130…
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Black History Month: El Centro Council member leads the way in the community
To celebrate Black History Month, we are highlighting different community leaders who are making a difference. This week, we recognize and shine a…
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Agronomist works on using water to manage salt in crops
Marcos Moore is an experienced agronomist who focuses on making sure how to make the most out of water in agriculture by pushing salt away from the…
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Cooler, more active weather pattern moves in
A noticeable change in the weather pattern is taking shape across the Desert Southwest, bringing cooler temperatures and increasing rain chances as…
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Ride on the Desert Trail in late February
The 2nd annual Desert Trail will be on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the Carefree Village Resort (3900 S. Ave. 8 1/2…
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One dead, one injured in crash in Imperial Sand Dunes
According to a press release, the crash happened at the Imperial Sand Dunes, south of Interstate 8 and south of Grays Well Road, before 11 a.m.…
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One person injured in crash near Post Office on Fourth Avenue
According to the Yuma Police Department (YPD), the crash happened at around 12:15 p.m. in the area of Fourth Avenue and 22nd Street, near the Post…
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DHS shutdown looms amid ongoing funding fight
Lawmakers returned to Washington Monday with just days to find a funding solution on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), or see the agency…
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Victim dies in hit and run on E. County 18 1/2 Street
According to YCSO, one of the victims in the hit and run on E. County 18 1/2 Street, 31-year-old Jesus Velasquez of Yuma, has…
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Law enforcement releases photos of potential suspect in connection to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance
Law enforcement, including FBI Director Kash Patel, has released photos of a potential suspect in connection to Nancy Guthrie’s…
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Suspect in El Centro found with gun and active warrant
According to a post on Facebook, officers responded to the area of Adams Avenue and North Seventh Street, near Sidewinder Skatepark, Sunday for a…
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ALLO Fiber receives Gold HIRE Vets Medallion
This marks the sixth consecutive year the company has earned the Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award, joining less than 1,000 companies nationwide to…
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NASA and SpaceX delays launch window for Crew-12 mission
NASA and SpaceX are now targeting no earlier than 5:15 a.m. EST on Friday, Feb. 13, for launch of the Crew-12 mission to the International Space…
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Brawley man shot and killed on I Street
According to a post on Facebook, the shooting happened in the area of I Street before 7:00 a.m.…
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Helping Hands of Yuma needs volunteers to help seniors
The nonprofit provides free transportation to medical, legal and financial appointments for local seniors. Volunteers say the service is about more…
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81st Annual Silver Spur Rodeo returns to Yuma
The three-day family-friendly event starts this Friday, February 13 through Sunday, February 15 at the Yuma County Fairgrounds. This year marks the…
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Local student wins 80th Annual Yuma County Spelling Bee
Yuma County Schools Superintendent Tom Hurt joined in congratulating Smriti as the winner of the 80th Annual County Spelling…
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Prescribed burn planned for February at Imperial National Wildlife Refuge
A prescribed fire will be conducted in February, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The fire is planned for February 12, 2026 at the…
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YUHSD to host Parent Academy session this spring
According to a press release, the academy, starting Tuesday, February 24, 2026, is to help families “feel confident and informed as their child…
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