Sex offenders no longer required to post signs on Halloween
CALIFORNIA – On Monday state attorney’s in California announced they would not enforce part of “Operation Boo” that required sex offender parolees to post a sign on Halloween saying they do not...
View ArticleLocal non-profit anti-bullying gym shutdown
YUMA, Ariz- The Bully-Rehab Awareness Gym also known as “B.R.A.G.” is a non-profit organization that helps kids get back on the right track. However, as of today the non-profit gym has been shutdown–...
View ArticleRoyal Payback!
YUMA, Ariz. – Close to three weeks ago, the Gila Ridge Hawks volleyball team stunned the Kofa Lady Kings at Rios Gym; handing them a three set defeat and taking the drivers seat in the section. Since...
View ArticleEducation top priority for Arizona UPDATE
YUMA, Ariz.- Governor Doug Ducey announced earlier this month his plan to give more money to public schools in Arizona. UPDATE: Arizona Legislature had a special session last night to consider a school...
View ArticleResidents help police department in Lieutenant hiring process
YUMA, Ariz. – The Yuma Police Department is looking for a new Lieutenant after one recently retired. They are looking to promote one sergeant to the position but there are four candidates seeking the...
View ArticleArizona graduates 5th lowest student debt in nation
YUMA, Ariz- A new report shows Arizona college graduates had the 5th lowest student debt in the nation. Finishing their schooling with an average bill of less than $25,000. The Institute For College...
View ArticleHalloween Carnival and Zombie Zumba party at YMCA
YUMA, Ariz- The YMCA has held Halloween events for several years and this year is no different. This year YMCA will be hosting a Halloween Carnival and Zombie Zumba for everyone to come out and enjoy....
View ArticleYUMA AND IMPERIAL COUNTY TOPS LIST OF “WORST CITIES TO FIND A JOB”
YUMA & IMPERIAL COUNTY – A report just released by Yahoo Finance listing the Top 10 “Worst cities to find a job” shows rather unsettling results for the desert southwest. Yuma came in at number 4,...
View ArticleTrailer Fire consumes home
YUMA, Ariz.- On Friday afternoon, Rural Metro Fire Department and Yuma Fire Department received a call around 12:45 P.M. about a trailer that was on fire next to Yuma Catholic Highschool. Yuma Fire...
View ArticleDia De Los Muertos being celebrated in Yuma
YUMA, Ariz.- Dia De Los Muertos translates to Day of the Dead and falls on the first two days of November. The holiday celebrates and honors the lives of loved ones that have passed on. The first day...
View ArticleYUHSD launches “Ready Now Yuma App” for students
YUMA, Az- The Ready Now Yuma App, developed with the support of Helios Education Foundation is a comprehensive tool that provides students with grade appropriate to-do lists, tips, resources, and ways...
View Article2015 GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS
YUMA, Ariz. – The 2015 general election has wrapped up in Yuma County and Imperial County. There were two bond measures on the special election ballot. One was from the Yuma Union High School...
View Article2nd Annual Freedom Run
YUMA, Ariz. – Arizona Western College will be hosting its 2nd Annual Freedom Run, Walk & Roll 5K event, during our Military & Veteran Appreciation Week. ALL proceeds will benefit the AWC...
View ArticleMaking a Difference: Sock Monkeys
YUMA, Ariz. – Students at Castle Dome Middle School (CDMS) don’t just come to class to learn about home education. They come in excited knowing they’ll change lives in their community. In Ana Laura...
View ArticleI love my parks and recreation
YUMA, Ariz.- The city of Yuma’s Parks and Recreation is promoting residents to send them their favorite park. Official’s have busted the myth that there is nothing to do in Yuma and asking locals to be...
View ArticleAging agricultural workforce replaced by machines
YUMA, Ariz. – Field workers are aging, and there is less interest from the youth to join the agricultural workforce. Now the industry is turning to mechanization to fill the shortage. Stephen Alameda,...
View ArticleDesert Southwest Mayors working together to increase economic development
YUMA, Ariz.- Yuma County Mayors and the Mayor of Rio Colorado signed an agreement today saying they will work together to improve the economy in the desert southwest. The super group is called 4 Front...
View ArticleYuma City Council votes yes on banning texting while driving
YUMA, Ariz- The Yuma City Council held a meeting Wednesday evening and the majority were in favor of banning a texting while driving ordinance. The city voted 4 to 1 on passing the ordinance which...
View ArticleNew one-stop-shop resource for local cyclists
YUMA, Ariz. – There’s a new resource for cyclists in the area. A one-stop-shop to connect with groups, where riders can be in the know when exploring Yuma County. The Yuma Regional Bicycle Coalition...
View ArticleBorder Patrol agents protect our borders, but is it at the cost of our...
YUMA, Ariz- Government records show there are numerous allegations of motorist rights violations occurring along the U.S. Border. But what are border patrol agents really doing to help protect the...
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