Weather Authority Insider Blog: Facts about lightning
Lightning is part of the monsoon season and is something that can be dangerous for us here in the Desert Southwest. Read more about what lightning is…
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Humidity continues and rain chances still remain in the forecast for now
Still tracking rain and storm chances through Thursday. Humidity will also be sticking around with more heat returning for the weekend.…
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FIRST ALERT: Tracking winds, dust, and, storms through midweek
Tracking winds, dust, and storm potential through Wednesday. The extra moisture will also allow our temperatures to cool down for the next couple of…
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APS Customers Set New Peak Energy Demand Record
The utility company is sharing how they prepare for these high-demand periods and offering advice for customers looking to save on their energy…
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Wellton to begin street improvement project
The City of Wellton has announced it will start on a street improvement project beginning August…
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Yuma Father-Daughter Ball returns September 2024
The event is for girls ages 3-12 and their fathers, or father figures, to dance and have a child-friendly…
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Wellton Fire Department welcomes new fire engine
A new fire engine has been donated by the City of Yuma Fire Department to the Wellton Fire Department…
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Sunset Health hosts free community events for National Health Week
In celebration of National Health Week, Sunset Health is organizing a series of free events aimed at benefiting the…
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Two men arrested in connection with a suspected terror plot at a Taylor Swift concert
An alleged terror plot targeting Taylor Swift concerts in Austria has reportedly been foiled, and the three Swift concerts in Vienna have now been…
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California school district creates affordable housing complex for teachers
Eastmoor Heights is a 56-unit development in San Mateo County, which includes a courtyard, community room, laundry room and play area, and best of…
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County of Imperial issues PSA on road closure
According the PSA, the road, which the County named Cuff Road, is closed from Beal to Coachella Canal due to a storm…
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Only one seat up for grabs for Yuma City Council
Two candidates for the Yuma City Council have earned their seats following a Council election percentage correction, according to a press release…
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Gadsden Elementary School District #32 participating in national food programs
Free meals will be offered to school in the Gadsden Elementary School District (GESD) #32 for the 2024-2025 school year to qualifying…
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Kamala Harris and Tim Walz hold rally in Wisconsin
Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, are holding a campaign rally in Eau Claire, Wisconsin…
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City of San Luis breaks ground on new water storage tank
In a press release, the project, which signifies a “major $4,145,983.78 investment in the city’s infrastructure,” aims to “augment water…
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Magnitude 5.3 earthquake rattles Southern California
It happened shortly after 9:00pm southwest of Lamont, California, which borders…
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Lightning rocks the Yuma sky
A local viewer sent a video showcasing the lightning that rocked the Yuma sky during the overnight hours and into Wednesday…
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Two candidates earn seats for Yuma City Council following ballot correction
Two candidates for the Yuma City Council have earned their seats following a Council election percentage, according to a press release from the City…
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Local First Arizona launches grant writing assistance for rural and tribal small businesses
A new initiative from Local First Arizona is set to help rural and tribal small businesses in Arizona access crucial grant funding for energy…
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Local hospice and palliative care center starts virtual reality program to better patient experience
The Southwestern Palliative Care and Hospice is bringing a new virtual reality experience program to its…
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