MCAS Yuma marks change of command
Col. Jared K. Stone officially handed command of MCAS Yuma over to Col. David J. Bennett after serving as station commander for the past three…
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Gerardo Anaya runs for reelection for Mayor of Somerton
He says his administration has focused on economic development, investing in infrastructure and strengthening public safety by increasing salaries…
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City of Yuma closes portion of Araby Road for improvements
Starting Friday at 8 p.m., the Arizona Department of Transportation is closing a portion of the Interstate 8 interchange at Araby Road for asphalt…
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Yuma County prepares for Arizona primary election
As the primary election is a few days away, Yuma County is seeing lower registered voters than previous elections. According to the Elections…
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Yuma residents react to cyclosporiasis outbreak
Yuma residents are sharing their reaction to the cyclosporiasis outbreak, with the county recording three confirmed…
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California attorney general sues City of Calexico
The lawsuit, in conjunction with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Newsom Administration, alleges the City…
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Democratic LD23 candidate Emilia Cortez hosts campaign fundraiser, ballot drop event
Democratic Arizona House of Representatives candidate Emilia Cortez met with supporters Thursday evening during a campaign fundraiser and community…
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Dozens of inmates at Centinela State Prison earn national job certifications
The California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA) held a graduation ceremony Tuesday morning at Centinela State Prison,…
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Unsafe electrical line leaves Niland seniors without power during extreme heat
Vulnerable residents, disabled neighbors, and their pets have been left stranded in triple-digit desert heat since the electricity was cut off early…
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Yuma community members hold vigil honoring lives lost in ICE-related cases
The event included moments of silence, candle lighting, and speakers sharing why they felt it was important to remember the lives being…
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Taylor Farms investigated as possible source of cyclosporiasis outbreak
A farm with ties to Yuma, headquartered in Salinas, California, is being investigated as a possible source of the cyclosporiasis…
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Where is Emily Hieber? Family still searching 13 years after her disappearance
The 19-year-old went missing 13 years ago, and her mother is still searching for answers, clinging to hope that one day she will know where her…
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YPD dedicate new evidence storage facility to fallen Lt. Daniel P. Elkins
The facility provides a larger, more secure space for storing and processing evidence while also serving as a lasting memorial to Elkins and Arizona…
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Imperial County Superior Court dismisses data center lawsuit
The court determined the lawsuit, filed by Imperial County Computer Manufacturing, LLC and Sebastian Rucci, presented no admissible evidence…
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Missing person: Ramsey McNeal
YCSO says 55-year-old Ramsey McNeal of San Diego was last seen Tuesday, at around 7 p.m., near the boat ramp at Mittry…
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Mireya Bran runs for Somerton City Council
Bran’s platform focuses on supporting families, strengthening public safety and encouraging the growth of small…
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Yuma Salvation Army offers cooling center
During severe heat advisories, the Salvation Army Cooling Center often extends its hours to provide a safe place to rest, hydrate and cool…
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OneAZ Credit Union to buy Yuma residents free coffee
They’ll cover customer orders at Desert Buzz Cafe, located at 2451 W. 16th Street, next Wednesday. This will go from 9 a.m. to noon, or until the tab…
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Yuma Sector Border Patrol agent stabbed, suspect shot and killed
It happened at the Blythe Station Friday, July 10 at around 7:10 p.m., CBP said in a statement provided to News…
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Jose Mena runs for Mayor of Somerton
Mena says his platform focuses on listening to residents, strengthening city departments that are short-staffed, and promoting economic growth by…
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