Honoring the past and future: Southwest High cadets host Memorial Day observance
The event provided local cadets with a formal platform to pay tribute to military members who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the…
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Yuma man sentenced in connection to shooting that left one person injured
36-year-old Lorenzo Casillas was sentenced Thursday to seven-and-a-half years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated…
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Local organizations break ground for new home in San Luis, Arizona
Amidst an atmosphere of solidarity and hope, Housing America Corporation (HAC), in collaboration with USDA Rural Development, celebrated the…
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Tracking warmer, but still pleasant temperatures
Temperatures will continue to warm up just a little bit, boosting our temperatures slightly warmer than normal for Memorial Day weekend. Even with…
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Yuma Sun, Yuma Rotary Club honor top high school athletes and coaches at all-region sports awards banquet
The event marked the largest sports banquet the Yuma Sun has ever hosted, recognizing standout athletes, coaches and teams from across the region for…
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Day two of retrial continues for Gabriel Taddei in Yuma courtroom
It’s day two of the retrial for 25-year-old Gabriel Taddei. The victim of the shooting took the stand Wednesday inside the…
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Brush fire burns 100 acres east of Brawley
According to fire officials, the fire started around 3 a.m. Tuesday near Whitlock Road. The cause remains under…
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Protecting baby birds from tree trimming
Wildlife officials and rehabilitation experts say many of these incidents can be prevented if residents and tree trimming companies avoid cutting…
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YUHSD associate superintendent selected for Flinn-Brown Fellowship
Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) says Associate Superintendent Lilian Campa was selected for the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership’s 2026…
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Robbery suspects in Imperial County back in court
24-year-old Emmanuel Javier Contreras faced a judge, alongside his co-defendants, in a violent robbery case, which left the victim…
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Mental Health Awareness Walk to be held in Winterhaven
The 1st Annual Mental Health is Real Awareness Walk will be on May 27 at Quechan Diabetes Walking Park (401-483 Quechan…
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Fort Yuma Quechan Fashion Show happening next month
The fashion show, happening Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the Paradise Event Center, located at 450 Quechan Drive in Yuma, at…
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Arizona man convicted of first-degree murder executed
According to a press release, 63-year-old Leroy McGill died by lethal injection Wednesday before 10:30 a.m. after a warrant of execution was issued…
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ICSO finds body in Salton City
According to a press release, ICSO was called to the area of Plaza and Panorama Avenue Sunday before 8…
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Singer and actress Cher turns 80-years-old
Oscar-winning actress and Grammy Award-winning singer Cher turns 80-years-old Wednesday. Cher was born Cheryl Sarkisian in El Centro, California in…
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Barney Frank, former U.S. congressman, dies at 86
Former Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) has died Wednesday at the age of 86. He had been in hospice care for congestive heart failure at his home in…
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DOJ indicts former Cuban President Raul Castro
Castro, Cuba’s defense minister at the time, is charged with conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, murder and destruction of an…
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Virtual reality field trip helps kids learn
Using virtual reality headsets, students were able to experience a 360-degree visual and audio journey designed to immerse them in art and…
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Better Business Bureau: How scammers target college students
As college students gear up for a new school year with tuition payments and supply purchases, it’s also a good time to stay alert to common scams…
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‘Billie Jean’ tops Billboard Global 200 charts
The classic hit tops Billboard’s Global 200 Chart this week, fueled in part by renewed interest from the new Michael Jackson…
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