Attempted murder suspect makes first court appearance
33-year-old Gustavo Alejandro Ortiz pleaded not guilty after his girlfriend claimed he strangled and pointed a handgun at her back in…
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City of Yuma named a 2025 Great American Defense Community
In a press release, Yuma is one of three communities “nationwide selected for this year’s honor, which recognizes exceptional support for military…
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Arizona State returns to the field as spring ball kicks off
The Sun Devils are back on the field working to make another run at a Big 12…
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Local AWC custodian named Top 10 Finalist for 2025 Custodian of the Year Contest
Jennifer Aitken, an Arizona Western College (AWC) custodian, was announced by Cintas Corporation as a Top 10 Finalist for the 2025 Custodian of the…
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People with Autism find meaningful work at a thriving business
About 1-in-36 children in the U.S. is now identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and for many parents a major concern is what their future…
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Jury selected in Lori Vallow Daybell’s murder conspiracy trial
The jury was seated and sworn in for the first of two trials for Lori Vallow Daybell. There appears to be 13 men and three women on the jury. Twelve…
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President Trump unveils new tariff plans
President Donald Trump says he’ll unveil sweeping new tariffs Wednesday. The White House says the tariffs will take effect immediately, with U.S.…
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Students in Arizona injured after a school bus rolls over
A school bus rollover wreck in Arizona sent several students to the hospital. The crash, which happened Tuesday afternoon in Marana, shut down…
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Val Kilmer, “Top Gun” and “Batman Forever” actor, dies at 65
Val Kilmer, the movie star known for roles in blockbusters like “Top Gun” and “Batman Forever,” and as Doc Holliday in a memorable performance in the…
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Yuma baseball’s fast start rewarded in first rankings
The AIA releases their initial baseball and softball rankings for the 2025…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Gusty winds and dust through tonight for the Desert Southwest
A strong weather system is bringing in gusty and dusty conditions keeping us under a Weather Authority First Alert Action Day through tonight.…
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Weather Recap: March 2025
March was an overall eventful month. We had cooler-than-normal temperatures for the majority of the month, plus we had a round for record-breaking…
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A special day to give back to local orgs
Tuesday is Arizona Gives Day. An initiative of AZ Impact for Good, dedicated to helping non-profits across the state continue their missions,…
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Yuma 4-H students turn negative into a positive after dogs kill 19 animals; 8 of those show animals
Despite the tragedies that took place, the students say the show must go…
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What the City of Yuma is doing to prevent distracted driving
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving causes more than 325,000 serious injuries every year.…
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A Calexico man accused of attempted murder was arrested in…
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Senator Cory Booker’s marathon speech passes the 24-hour mark
The New Jersey senator said the nation is in a crisis and that he plans to disrupt the normal business of the Senate “for as long as I am physically…
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Local families build their own houses through non-profit organization
A non-profit organization gives local families a key to their new home in San Luis,…
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AWC to host annual Student Etiquette Luncheon
In a press release, the event is taking place Thursday, April 17, 2025 at the Schoening Conference Center at the AWC Yuma Campus, from 11:00 a.m. to…
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YCSO holds 38th Annual Awards Presentation and Recognition Ceremony
In a press release, the ceremony took place at Britain Farm last Friday, and over 250 employees, volunteers, family and friends attended the…
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