Efforts to recall Peggy Price hits road bump
According to the group, “Not in my Backyard Imperial,” the original petition was rejected due to a clerical…
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IID hosts Earth Day celebration
The event, which took place on the front lawn of their headquarters Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., featured tables with information on recycling,…
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Yuma man found guilty of second-degree murder
40-year-old Nicholas Harder has been found guilty of second-degree murder as well as being found guilty on all counts of aggravated…
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AZ schools superintendent urges lawmakers to approve legislation for school safety program
According to a press release, Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-Ariz.) vetoed a legislation that would give parents access to a federal school tax…
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McCabe Road closed due to road damage
According to the PSA, McCabe Road, between Anderholt and Mets Road, is closed from Monday, April 27, 2026 to Wednesday, April 29,…
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Border Patrol Yuma Sector arrests man for smuggling undocumented migrants
According to a post on Facebook, the arrest happened last month after Border Patrol agents attempted to conduct a vehicle stop due to suspected…
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IID launches 2026 summer savings initiative
The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) has officially launched a new set of programs that will help customers manage their electricity use and lower…
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YFD responds to two separate river-related calls
According to a press release, the calls happened Saturday at around 2:30 p.m. near the West Wetlands area, and it involved people “who were unable to…
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El Centro Aquatic Center to close for repairs
According to the City, the center will be closed from Monday, May 4, 2026 to Sunday, May 10, 2026 for “required pump room…
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Yuma Territorial Prison hosts Speakeasy Night
The Yuma Territorial Prison hosted Speakeasy Night Saturday, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., and there was live music, drinks and all kinds of outlaw charm…
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One dead in crash on S. Avenue A
According to a press release, the crash happened Sunday at around 4:10 a.m. in the area of S. Avenue A, near the Yuma Mounted Posse…
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Local church in Yuma hosts Smoke & Fire BBQ Fest
The event, organized by Destiny Christian Church, took place Saturday at noon, and was presented by Jeff and Christine Stoner of Yuma Electric…
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Locals in Yuma participate in Miles for Childhood Cancer 5K Run & Walk
All proceeds from the event went to the AdvoKATE Foundation, and runners were encouraged to wear yellow in support for childhood cancer…
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Family and friends honor Vietnam Veteran
The ceremony took place at Armed Forces Park, near Downtown Yuma, at 9 a.m. Saturday, and it was to honor Lance Cpl. Kent…
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Medical Minutes: Understanding kidney stones
Mitzi Pacheco, nurse practitioner from Exceptional Community Hospital in Yuma, explains what kidney stones are what should people do if they have…
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Yuma man pleads guilty in Arizona Avenue shooting
36-year-old Lorenzo Casillas was accused of shooting a man twice last year near Arizona Avenue and 32nd Street. The victim survived the…
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Humane Society of Yuma preparing for kitten season
So far, about 85 kittens have already come into the shelter. While many are in foster care, staff say their foster volunteers are starting to feel…
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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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