San Luis to host Second Annual South County Desert Cleanup
The Second Annual South County Desert Cleanup will focus on areas impacted by illegal dumping, with volunteers working together to remove trash and…
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New evidence suggests alcohol related liver disease may be more widespread
According to the Institute of Addiction Medicine, alcohol-related liver disease may be nearly twice as widespread as previously thought largely…
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Smoking habits can lead to health risks
According to iSelect, smokers in Arizona spend more than $2,000 per year on cigarettes, with the average pack costing…
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Day 3 of jury deliberations ends with no verdict in Yuma murder trial
The fate of a Yuma man accused of murdering a man in a Yuma County home is now in the hands of the…
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Yuma woman accused of child sex abuse returns to court
31-year-old Amanda Kotlinski was arrested last month, along with her husband, 28-year-old Ethan…
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Local nonprofit launches initiative to push youth to the polls
The campaign focuses on increasing voter registration among high school seniors ahead of the upcoming June 2…
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Tracking 90s for Friday with more winds and cooler this weekend
Temperatures will warm-up to the 90s by Friday, but the next weather system will move in this weekend, cooling down our temperatures and bringing…
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National Crime Victims’ Rights Week observed in Yuma
NCVRW, created in 1981 by President Ronald Reagan from the 1970s victims’ rights movement, highlights and advances legal protections and support for…
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Village Jazz Series showcases Kofa High School and Arizona Western College talent
Both jazz bands delivered energetic performances in an outdoor setting at the Yuma Palms Regional Center. Giving families a chance to enjoy music…
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Police standoff in Yuma ends with a man in custody, investigation ongoing
A heavy police presence shut down part of a Yuma neighborhood Thursday afternoon as officers responded to a standoff near 17th Avenue and Colorado…
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Gila Ridge Student Council hosting 5K walk and run for AdvoKate Foundation
The event is scheduled to take place at the high school’s Veterans Memorial Stadium from 7 to 11 a.m.…
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United Way Yuma County celebrates BizKids
The program allowed students to visit local businesses that sponsored the event, where they explored various job roles and gained insight into the…
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Kofa High’s Eric Frost receives SkillsUSA Arizona Advisor of the Year award
Kofa High School Law and Public Safety CTE Advisor Eric Frost earned a major honor, being selected as the SkillsUSA Arizona Advisor of the…
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Yuma County joins new opioid settlement
This is the second round of settlements, following an initial agreement in 2021. By joining, the county agrees not to pursue future claims against…
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Sentencing rescheduled for San Luis City Council member
His next court appearance will be next Thursday, April 30. De la Hoya is accused of fleeing from law enforcement in October of last…
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Supervisor Peggy Price served with notice of intent to recall
Imperial County Board of Supervisors District 3 Peggy Price was served with a Notice of Intent to recall. The notice was served during a the public…
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YPD and DEA partner in National Take Back Initiative
Residents have the opportunity to dispose of unwanted, unused, or expired medications completely free and anonymously at YPD headquarters. The…
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Journalist files lawsuit against Imperial County over records request
The First Amendment Coalition has filed a lawsuit on behalf of freelance investigative reporter Joey Scott, seeking the release of records related to…
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Brawley middle schools face off in flag football
Sixth, seventh, and eighth graders from Padilla Pace and Barbara Worth Junior High School hit the field in a competitive match…
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Three vehicles crash on East Airport Loop in Yuma
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office responded to the crash around 8 a.m. Thursday morning on East Airport Loop between Avenue A and West County 14th…
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