New 5G network coming to Yuma farms
At the University of Arizona’s Yuma Agricultural Center, researchers are testing a 5G network designed to improve how farmers manage crops and water…
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Tuesday marks 13 years since Yarnell Hill Fire
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 marks 13 years since 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots were killed while battling the Yarnell Hill…
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Small plane makes emergency landing in Yuma County
The plane landed near the Mohawk Canal last week, according to the Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation and Drainage…
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Yuma Farmers Market to host Night Market
The event is taking place every Saturday, starting July 11, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the parking lot of C-A-L Ranch store, located at 529 W. 32nd…
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Herb Townsend: Celebration of Life & Memorial happening in August
The event is taking place Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge #398, located 255 S. First Avenue, at 1:30…
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CHP urges drivers to drive responsibly during Fourth of July weekend
CHP says they will be conducting a Holiday Enforcement Period (HEP), taking place Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 6 p.m. to Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 11:59…
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New Hispanic Chamber of Commerce set to launch in Imperial County
Local organizers are moving forward with plans to launch a new Imperial County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, promising to deliver critical resources,…
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Imperial County releases primary election results
Imperial County Chief Public Defender Ben Salorio will be stepping down from the public defender’s office and into the judge’s chambers after winning…
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YPD to conduct impaired driving enforcement detail for Fourth of July weekend
YPD says it will start Friday, July 3, 2026 to Sunday, July 5, 2026, with additional officers patrolling the streets looking to stop and arrest…
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Arizona School Superintendent Tom Horne reacts to SCOTUS ruling on transgender athletes ban
In the ruling, the court’s conservative majority upheld state laws that ban transgender athletes from competing in girls’ and women’s…
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SCOTUS delivers several rulings, including on birthright citizenship
SCOTUS handed a big loss to President Trump on one of his day-one priorities, ruling against his effort to take birthright citizenship away from…
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Two Yuma fire stations unveil Safe Haven Baby Boxes
The ceremony is taking place at Rural Metro Fire Stations #2 and #5, located at 10820 S. Hensley Blvd, and the boxes are for parents to safely…
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Tracking lots of sunshine and cooler than normal temperatures
We are in for a sunny and dry week ahead with cooler-than-normal temperatures for now. It will also still be breezy in Imperial County through the…
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Pet Talk: Meet Chanel
Meet our Pet of the Week!🐶 Chanel is an adorable pup who is looking for a forever home🏠 Click below to learn more about…
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Insider Blog: June 2026 Weather Recap
June was an overall warm month with more days ABOVE normal. The majority of the month was dry, but we did get some light rain. Take a look at our…
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Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls campaign for reelection
Mayor Nicholls said serving as mayor has been one of the greatest honors of his life and thanked Yuma voters for their continued…
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250 Years of Independence Celebration happening this weekend in Yuma
The 250 Years of Independence Celebration is happening Saturday at Desert Sun Stadium. Doors open at 6…
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Travelers take advantage of lower gas prices in Yuma
For many driving through the Southwest, whether coming from California, Phoenix, or Tucson, Yuma has become a regular place to fill…
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34 migrants detained in human smuggling bust in Westmorland
El Centro Sector Border Patrol shared the news Monday morning on social media. A total of 34 migrants were…
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Yuma firefighter transforms vintage fire engine into one-of-a-kind tap truck
A Yuma firefighter is giving a 1978 fire engine a second life by transforming it into a one-of-a-kind mobile tap truck. The vintage vehicle is…
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