Multiple trailer homes damaged in Wellton fire
A home was destroyed after catching fire in Wellton, according to the Wellton Fire Department…
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Yuma road projects planned for next couple of months
The projects include street crack seals, street grinding, asphalt patching, and sidewalk repair. Be sure to plan ahead or find alternate routes as…
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Jonny Porter brings “What’s Up Yuma” from social media to the airwaves
A homegrown passion project is now hitting the airwaves. Yuma resident Jonny Porter has officially launched his new radio show “What’s Up Yuma,” a…
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Imperial Valley College and UABC sign cross-border education agreement
Imperial Valley College has signed a five-year agreement with Universidad Autónoma de Baja California to strengthen cross-border collaboration in…
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“West Side Story” comes to Yuma
The 1950s New York City play is coming to Yuma, and whether you’re with the jets or the sharks, one thing we can promise is you won’t want to miss…
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Second family impacted by Yuma house fire
A second family is left without a place to live, as their home suffered several thousand dollars of damage from the fire Monday…
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Yuma County implements formal set of rules at transfer sites
If you plan on dropping off trash or debris at a Yuma County transfer station, pay close attention as a new ordinance is now officially setting the…
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Near normal temperatures to steadily warm slightly above normal by beginning of next week
According to the National Weather Service, near normal temperatures will steadily warm slightly above normal by the beginning of next week, resulting…
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Comic-Con 2025 kicks off in San Diego
There were long lines Thursday morning as eager fans waited to get into Comic-Con. Thousands of people for all over the world attended the first day…
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Hulk Hogan, wrestling superstar, dies at 71
Hulk Hogan, real name Terry Bollea, passed away surrounded by his family in Clearwater, Florida, according to…
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Elevate Southwest launches bold STEM ecosystem in Yuma
A major push to grow innovation and entrepreneurship is underway in Yuma, where Elevate Southwest is launching a new startup and research ecosystem…
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Local non-profit proposes youth resources grant
The “Character Does Matter” Program provide volunteers that help teach youth life skills to become successful individuals at schools around Yuma like…
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Somerton plans improvements despite budget setbacks
The city recently approved a $38 million budget for the 2026 fiscal year. That’s a $10 million increase from last…
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Driving force: Floyd Friar’s 40 years behind Yuma’s fire fleet
Floyd Friar is a long tie fleet manager for the Yuma Fire Department who has been a driving force behind the city’s fire engines and ambulances since…
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Two-year-old Yuma boy listed and accepted for kidney transplant
Two-year-old Maverick Buoniconti has been listed and accepted for a kidney transplant after multiple…
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Temperatures closer to seasonable average
According to the National Weather Service, there will be below normal temperatures that will steadily warm closer to the seasonal average by the end…
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Local radio station earn awards for border life stories
KAWC received a journalism award from the Public Media Journalists Association for episodes from their program Arizona…
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Imperial County man found guilty of assault with injury
26-year-old Gabriel Mark Tellez was convicted of assaulting and injuring a family member back in September of 2023 due to an “incorrect belief that…
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Bryan Kohberger sentenced to life in prison in killing of four Idaho students
The man who murdered four Idaho college students in an off-campus home in November of 2022 was sentenced to life without parole…
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Governor Hobbs announces child care spots for 900 more children in Arizona
According to a press release, this was made possible due to Governor Hobbs signing a bipartisan fiscal year 2026 budget into law last month,…
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