IID awards $300,000 for community lighting projects
The funds will support 12 energy-efficient lighting projects across schools, parks, and recreational areas. All projects are set for completion by…
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Yuma native and former Division I player Kourtney Celaya returns to AWC as assistant coach
AWC says Celaya, a Yuma native, will serve as the assistant coach to the Women’s Soccer Team. She played for the Matadors for one season before she…
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Historic Yuma Theatre to host Yuma Rocks 2025
Five Yuma bands were selected through submissions and will be performing at the Historic Yuma Theatre. Locals are invited to watch the performances…
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BLM to temporarily close T.K. Jones Campground in August
The closure, starting August 2, will allow “crews to re-pave the campground’s parking area,” according to BLM. The closure will last until August…
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Onvida Health goes into lockdown over the weekend
Onvida Health went into lockdown after receiving a patient with a gunshot wound over the weekend. Some locals were concerned over the lockdown,…
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Ray Smucker Park scheduled to fully reopen in a few months
After around two years of construction, Ray Smucker Park is getting closer to fully…
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Imperial Valley Transit Ride opening to the public with new app
A major upgrade is coming to Imperial County’s public ride service. Imperial Valley Transit Ride, also known as IVT Ride, will soon expand to the…
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Vitalant hosting Summer Life Savers Blood Drive from July to August
The Summer Life Savers Blood Drive by Vitalant will be at the Yuma Main Library from July 31 to August…
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Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls takes a tour with Marines at the border
During his visit, Nicholls was shown the areas in need of reinforcement, how military personnel are operating, and a look at new tools and…
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YPD partners with Target to support Amberly’s Place
The Yuma Police Department (YPD) says they recently purchased toys and non-perishable food items to donate to Amberly’s…
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Suspect arrested for arson over the weekend in Calexico
A man was arrested over the weekend after the Calexico Police Department received reports of a vehicle on fire Saturday morning outside an auto…
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Fort Yuma Rotary hosts back to school shopping event at JCPenney
They outfitted 56 local children with $200 each in school clothes, shoes, essentials and even fresh…
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Fisher’s Landing hosts 29th Annual Horseshoe Tournament
Over 60 teams competed on the Lake Ferguson sandbar in an effort to benefit Amberly’s Place, along with raising money for the family of recent…
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Local collectors and card game fans attend Yuma Card and Collectibles Show
The event took place at the Yuma Civic Center at noon and was free and open to the public. Dozens of vendors were on-hand featuring everything from…
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Fire crews in battle RV fire on Eighth Street
According to Rural Metro, they received a call at around 12:15 p.m. about an RV fire at the OG RV Park off of Eighth…
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Lerner & Rowe give back to the Yuma community with backpack giveaway
Lerner & Rowe started by presenting a $5,000 check to the Yuma Community Food Bank, which will support local food…
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Local high schools prepare students for the start of classes
Students are just days away from heading back to school and the Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) is giving students and teachers a leg up…
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Arizona attorney general joins national push to make banking easier for cannabis dispensaries
Cannabis is legal in Arizona, but many dispensaries still operate fully in cash. Some locals I spoke with say this not only creates safety concerns,…
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Yuma Community Theater set to perform “West Side Story” this weekend!
Art and community will come together as the Yuma Community Theater will perform their rendition of “West Side Story” at the Yuma Historic Theatre…
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Multiple trailer homes damaged in Wellton fire
A home was destroyed after catching fire in Wellton, according to the Wellton Fire Department…
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