Yuma Fire Department receives water donation
The Yuma Fire Department received a donation of water collected by Firehouse Subs on Tuesday. YFD personnel were on hand to load the…
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Insurer backs effort to address opioid misuse, overdoses
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona is putting $10 million toward addressing opioid misuse and reducing overdose-related deaths. Officials from the…
Continue ReadingTwo houses, vehicle catch fire in Yuma neighborhood
UPDATE Two homes and a vehicle caught on fire at the 2200 block of West Brook Street Tuesday afternoon, fire officials said. The Yuma Fire Department…
Continue ReadingYCSO deputies seize narcotics in traffic stop
Deputies arrested a 23-year-old man on suspicion of carrying narcotics inside his vehicle after a traffic stop was made at 32nd Street and Avenue 4E…
Continue ReadingActive investigation at San Luis vacant building
An active investigation is underway at a vacant building formerly a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant on San Luis Plaza Drive Tuesday evening. San…
Continue ReadingLocal elementary school in need of new playground equipment
There has been some concern with parents of Pecan Grove Elementary School due to the lack of adequate playground equipment for their kids to enjoy.…
Continue ReadingNew WACOG facility gives students a head start
The Western Arizona Council of Government (WACOG) is inviting parents and their children to learn the basic skills in time for kindergarten. “I…
Continue ReadingInvestigacin activa en edificio vacante de San Luis
Una investigación activa está en curso en un edificio vacante que antes era un restaurante Kentucky Fried Chicken ubicada en San Luis…
Continue ReadingECRMC acquires latest robotic surgical equipment
The El Centro Regional Medical Center has acquired the da Vinci Xi surgical system, the latest in robotic surgical equipment. The new robotic system…
Continue ReadingDos casas y un vehculo incendiados en Yuma
Dos casas y un vehículo se incendiaron en la cuadra 2200 de calle Brook oeste el martes por la tarde, dijeron oficiales. El Departamento de…
Continue ReadingConstruction on Araby Road causes drop in customers for local businesses
Since July 2017, construction on Araby road has brought an increase of inconveniences for businesses and drivers. The Arizona Department of…
Continue ReadingYCSO confiscan narcticos durante parada de trfico
Los agentes arrestaron a un hombre de 23 años bajo sospecha de llevar narcóticos dentro de su vehículo despues de que se hizo…
Continue ReadingPolice say teen set off Yuma playground fire
The 17-year-old suspect recently arrested in an officer-involved shooting has now been linked to the 2014 playground arson fire at West Wetlands…
Continue ReadingLocal media joining forces in upcoming event
News representatives from KYMA, KSWT, KECY, the Yuma Sun and KAWC Colorado River Public Media/Border Radio are holding a public discussion to talk…
Continue ReadingAttend meetings to be a voice for children in Yuma County
The Yuma Regional Partnership Council is asking the community to share their ideas, thoughts and insights to help with their strategic plan in…
Continue ReadingDesbordamiento de personas sin hogar en albergue por altas temperaturas
Crossroads Mission en Yuma dice que ha visto un incremento de personas sin hogar en sus albergues por las cálidas temperaturas. En estos…
Continue ReadingCalifornia man pleads guilty to smuggling gun parts to Syria
The chief executive of a California check cashing business has pleaded guilty to helping smuggle rifle parts and other military equipment to rebels…
Continue ReadingArizona National Guard to help fight California fires
The Arizona National Guard says a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter and its crew from the National Guard’s 98th Aviation Troop Command are headed to…
Continue Reading4 arrested after allegedly leading CBP on chase
Four people are in federal custody Monday after they were suspected of leading Border Patrol agents on a 26-minute chase throughout Imperial Valley…
Continue ReadingUnited Way awarded funds for financial literacy program
United Way of Yuma County was awarded funds to provide financial literacy course to students. Washington Federal Credit Union donated $1,000 to…
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