Yuma News

A lot has happened to Cibola grad Gabe Plaza since he won last year's Yuma City Men's Golf Championship, his second in a row and third overall.

Two brothers who have been on the run from law enforcement for the past five years, officials said, were arrested Friday at the U.S. Port of Entry at Andrade, Calif.

Friday's hearings for two of the three suspects charged in connection to the March 22 murder of 28-year-old Christal Figueroa, whose body was found in a citrus grove near County 17th Street and Avenue 2E, has been continued for two months.

The Yuma Slowpitch Softball Hall of Fame inducted Jim Daily, "Mousie" Gonzalez, Larry Lagunas, Ralph Silva, Gary Steen, Eric Wahl, Jimmy Williamson, Rudy Lorona and Dugan LaRose into the 2013 Hall of Fame.

The Yuma Slowpitch Softball Hall of Fame inducted Jim Daily, "Mousie" Gonzalez, Larry Lagunas, Ralph Silva, Gary Steen, Eric Wahl, Jimmy Williamson, Rudy Lorona and Dugan LaRose into the 2013 Hall of Fame.

Final returns released Thursday show Somerton voters electing political newcomer Carlos Gonzalez and incumbent Miguel Villalpando to two city council seats.

Phoenix-based law firm Jennings, Strouss & Salmon PLC opened a Yuma office this week.

Top 10 Boating Violations According to YCSO 1 - Not enough life jackets for everyone on board the vessel 2 - Lack of a marine-type fire extinguisher 3 - Riding on the bow, transom, or gunwales of a vessel operating above a wakeless speed 4 - Operating under the influence 5 - Excessive wake or speed 6 - No Type IV throwable personal flotation ... (more)

Isn't government a wonderful thing? We have learned this week that the Justice Department have secretly been monitoring Associated Press phone records.

The Yuma man arrested Monday night after allegedly being involved in a shooting in which no injuries or property damage was reported, has not been charged with any crimes - at least for now.

Police continue seeking leads in connection with the discovery in February of an infant's body in Somerton's recycling plant.

The Island Lake Fire burning about 25 miles northeast of Yuma remained at about 90 percent contained Thursday afternoon, according to the Bureau of Land Management.

Maj. Gen. Steven W. Busby , commanding general of Third Marine Aircraft Wing, congratulates Lt.

The Yuma Sun Scholars program recognizes students in Yuma County who excel in one of seven academic categories.

On Saturday June 8th at 6:30 AM the 2013 Fire Hose Run will be held at MCAS Yuma .

Back in the '60s, the sci-fi TV series "The Twilight Zone," written and narrated by Rod Sterling, would start off a wacko scenario episode by saying "submitted for your approval." I find myself believing I'm watching an absurd episode about same-sex marriage.

There are places I remember, and one of those nearest to my heart is Yosemite. The last time I was there, we drove up from Yuma uncertain if we would make it into the park.

The attorney for Jose Jimenez, who is charged in the death of 29-year-old Christal Figueroa, expressed concern during a hearing in Yuma County Superior Court Wednesday that the intense media coverage of her client's case may affect his chance to get a fair trial here.

Conor Davis is a Competent Communicator, and he has the ribbon to prove it. The 15-year-old member of the Yuma Youth Command Gavel Club, the official young adult offshoot for Toastmasters International, became the first local "Gavelier" to reach the milestone when he completed the 10th and final speech needed to earn the Competent Communicator ... (more)

Yuma dancers recently represented Arizona at a prestigious festival, where they leapt and twirled their way to earning major scholarships and a special honor for their ballet company.