AWC experiences growth in student enrollment
In a press release, AWC is the only community college in the state of Arizona “to show enrollment growth over five years,” with a 2.34% increase from…
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Arizona production group hosts dance party for local teens
SoAZ Productions LLC, a local production group, hosted an event on Saturday night for local teens between the ages of 13 and…
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Carjacking suspect arrested by Calexico Police Department
According to the Calexico Police Department (CPD), the suspect, a 23-year-old Calexico man, was taken into custody after he was caught at the…
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YRMC and AWC hosts lung cancer symposium
The symposium started on Saturday, from 8:00am till 3:00pm, at the Pivot Point Conference Center, and provided an opportunity for attendees to learn…
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Yuma Police Department hosts Child Seat Check Up event
During the event, certified child passenger safety technicians inspected child car seats for proper…
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YPG hosts SwiftWater Rescue training for several local fire departments
This will help YPG, City of Yuma Fire Department (YPD), Martinez Lake Fire District (MLFD), and the MCAS Crash and Fire Rescue in attendance to work…
Continue Reading Calexico man injured following a carjack, suspect still at large
The Calexico Police Department (CPD) says the victim was outside of his vehicle when he saw the suspect approaching him with one hand on his…
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Law enforcement to initiate pilot program to speed up criminal investigations
The Imperial County District Attorney’s Office, along with the Brawley Police Department, initiated a pilot program called the Prosecutor Police…
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The Children’s Musuem of Yuma County announces new executive director
The Children’s Museum of Yuma County has announced Sabra Lemmon as their new executive…
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Womanhaven hosts a sex trafficking symposium at Imperial Valley Foodbank
Non-profit organization Womanhaven and Soropomist held a sex trafficking symposium to help inform community members about the dangers of sex…
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Castle Dome student threatens teacher, YPD investigates
In a press release, the incident occurred on Thursday at 8:45pm when YPD received a report about a verbal threat made by a student towards a teacher…
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El Grito to occur in El Centro this weekend
The mayor says this event is a great way to celebrate the Mexican Independence Day and Hispanic Heritage…
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YPD investigates school threats at Gila Ridge High School
The Yuma Police Department investigated two separate school threat reports this week. YPD deemed both cases not…
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Yuma County Supervisor Jonathan Lines testifies in Washington
Yuma County Supervisor Jonathan Lines testified before the House Committee on Homeland Security about the costs of the immigration crisis and how…
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Wreaths Across America fundraiser on Friday
Help the American Legion Post 56 in Yuma honor our veterans who have passed away by attending their fundraiser take-over on Friday, September…
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Big rig crashes and catches on fire on I-8
The California Highway Patrol said a big rig pulling a trailer with vehicles on it crashed on Interstate 8 and caught…
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Visit Yuma’s travel guide recognized for creative excellence
Visit Yuma’s 2023 travel guide earned a Summit Creative Award which is an international program for creative…
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Tacos and Tunes returns in October with more fun
Tacos and Tunes will be happening on Saturday, October 7 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Yuma and will have more space and new…
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Locals react to high gas prices
Locals as well as visitors are starting to see higher gas prices in Imperial…
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Donuts for a good cause
“Hurts Donuts” will be in Yuma on Friday, September 22 at 11 a.m. at the New Mountain Church on Avenue…
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