Yuma Daily News

25/10/2023

Dr. Hikmet Budak, Professor of Agriculture at Arizona Western College, recently presented his research to geneticists from around the world during an international conference in Tokyo, Japan.

23/10/2023

uma Police Department personnel will be helping by pumping your gas and cleaning windshields at the Fry’s located at 2350 S 4th Avenue. This event is to help raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Arizona.

YUMA -- The Yuma Police Department will proudly participate in the 11th Annual Fry’s Fuel of Dreams event on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Yuma

23/10/2023

“Talented musicians from our AWC String Ensemble will be performing selected portions of Vivaldi's ‘Four Seasons’ as well as a variety of other classical pieces,” said Margaret Fenske, AWC String Ensemble Director.

“Talented musicians from our AWC String Ensemble will be performing selected portions of Vivaldi's ‘Four Seasons’ as well as a variety of other classical pieces,” said Margaret Fenske, AWC String

23/10/2023

The Yuma Police Department, with help from the Yuma County Fair Inc. and the City of Yuma, is pleased to announce the “Scary & Safe Trick or Treat” at the Yuma County Fairgrounds on Halloween night from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

The Yuma Police Department, with help from the Yuma County Fair Inc. and the City of Yuma, is pleased to announce the “Scary & Safe Trick or Treat” at the

23/10/2023

Nearly 303,000 people illegally entered the U.S. through the southwest border in September, according to newly released U.S. Customs and Border Protection data and gotaway data first reported by The Center Square.

Nearly 303,000 people illegally entered the U.S. through the southwest border in September, according to newly released U.S. Customs and Border Protection data and gotaway data first reported by The

23/10/2023

Anyone with information regarding any suspect(s) featured in this article can contact the Yuma Police Department directly at (928) 783-4421. Callers can remain anonymous and contact WeTip at 800-78CRIME

YUMA -- Anyone with information regarding any suspect(s) featured in this article can contact the Yuma Police Department directly at (928) 783-4421. Callers can remain anonymous and contact WeTip at

20/10/2023

"Finding reliable and affordable childcare remains one of the biggest barriers to employment, particularly for women," County Manager Jen Pokorski said in a statement. "This facility will help numerous Maricopa County families balance work and famil…

"Finding reliable and affordable childcare remains one of the biggest barriers to employment, particularly for women," County Manager Jen Pokorski said in a statement. "This facility will help numerous Maricopa

20/10/2023

Arizona saw a slight increase in it's unemployment rate, while many sectors saw jobs added, according to new data from the Arizona Commerce Authority.

20/10/2023

The United States Department of Justice could be looking to flex its oversight muscle with a possible consent decree over the Phoenix Police Department.

20/10/2023

The Yuma Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs.

The Yuma Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired,

20/10/2023

Texas attorney Sidney Powell pleaded guilty to election interference charges in Fulton County Superior Court on Thursday, one day before jury selection was scheduled to begin for her trial.

20/10/2023

Former President Donald Trump was fined $5,000 on Friday after a disparaging social media post about a key court staffer in his New York civil fraud case was allowed to linger on his campaign website after the judge ordered it deleted.

Former President Donald Trump was fined $5,000 on Friday after a disparaging social media post about a key court staffer in his New York civil fraud case was allowed to

09/10/2023

G.A.I.N. is scheduled for Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm in the Target store parking lot, 1450 E. Yuma Palms Parkway. Target along with other local businesses, will provide a limited supply of complementary hotdogs, chips, water,…

G.A.I.N. is scheduled for Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm in the Target store parking lot, 1450 E. Yuma Palms Parkway. Target along with other local

09/10/2023

This event is on October 14th from 5:30pm to 7:45pm. Ages 3-12 are welcome, there is a $35 per couple (Additional tickets can be purchased for $15.00)

09/10/2023

Anyone with information regarding any suspect(s) featured in this article can contact the Yuma Police Department directly at (928) 783-4421. Callers can remain anonymous and contact WeTip at 800-78CRIME

YUMA -- Anyone with information regarding any suspect(s) featured in this article can contact the Yuma Police Department directly at (928) 783-4421. Callers can remain anonymous and contact WeTip at

06/10/2023

Arizona Western College celebrated the beginning of construction for the new state-of-the-art Law Enforcement Training Academy during a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 5.

06/10/2023

Main library in Yuma has been collaborating with AARP, will host “Social Security & Medicare” on Saturday, October 21st, at 10:00 a.m. There is no charge to attend.

05/10/2023

In all, 26 awardees (or 50% of the total awardees) plan to invest a portion of their award dollars in rural areas, with 12 of those organizations planning to invest at least one-third their award dollars in rural areas.

In all, 26 awardees (or 50% of the total awardees) plan to invest a portion of their award dollars in rural areas, with 12 of those organizations planning to invest

05/10/2023

Vehicle fire safety tips include: If a fire is suspected safely pull over, turn the vehicle off, and get everyone out, if you think there is a fire under the hood or trunk, do not open it. This will likely cause the fire to grow...

Vehicle fire safety tips include: If a fire is suspected safely pull over, turn the vehicle off, and get everyone out, if you think there is a fire under the

02/10/2023

“The ultimate purpose of this plan is to produce a holistic 10-year plan for everything under the Parks and Recreation umbrella – that includes programming, amenities, parks and facilities,” explained Director of Parks and Recreation Eric Urfer.

“The ultimate purpose of this plan is to produce a holistic 10-year plan for everything under the Parks and Recreation umbrella – that includes programming, amenities, parks and facilities,” explained

02/10/2023

The Hobbs administration suggests that Treasurer Kimberly Yee violated state law by refusing to recognize agency-based board members at a State Board of Investment meeting on Tuesday.

02/10/2023

“Our state faces a critical need for more providers in primary care, nursing, health professions, and behavioral health fields, especially in rural, Indigenous, and underserved communities,” Cruz Rivera said in a statement.

“Our state faces a critical need for more providers in primary care, nursing, health professions, and behavioral health fields, especially in rural, Indigenous, and underserved communities,” Cruz Rivera said in

02/10/2023

Upon arrival, officers were allowed entry into a residence to check the welfare of a female subject living there. They discovered a deceased female wrapped in blankets inside one of the bedrooms. Carlos Tafoya Jr., 33 years old, was arrested and boo…

Upon arrival, officers were allowed entry into a residence to check the welfare of a female subject living there. They discovered a deceased female wrapped in blankets inside one of

02/10/2023

Aggrieved and defiant, former President Donald Trump sat through hours of sometimes testy opening statements Monday in a fraud lawsuit that could cost him control of Trump Tower and other prized properties.

Aggrieved and defiant, former President Donald Trump sat through hours of sometimes testy opening statements Monday in a fraud lawsuit that could cost him control of Trump Tower and other

02/10/2023

Anyone with information regarding any suspect(s) featured in this article can contact the Yuma Police Department directly at (928) 783-4421. Callers can remain anonymous and contact WeTip at 800-78CRIME

YUMA -- Anyone with information regarding any suspect(s) featured in this article can contact the Yuma Police Department directly at (928) 783-4421. Callers can remain anonymous and contact WeTip at

01/10/2023

The investigation revealed a Hispanic male, wearing a black hoodie, tan shorts, and green mask demanded money after he threatened an employee with a weapon, although no weapon was displayed.

29/09/2023

Enjoy the 2023 North American solar eclipse at the Main Library! On Saturday, October 14th, families are invited to the library at 8:00 a.m. to view the solar eclipse.

29/09/2023

The community is invited to join first-year English Composition students from the Arizona Western College San Luis Learning Center (SLLC) as they present the Fourth Multilingual Student Expo, themed, “Multilingual Voices: Stories of Identity,” on We…

The community is invited to join first-year English Composition students from the Arizona Western College San Luis Learning Center (SLLC) as they present the Fourth Multilingual Student Expo, themed, “Multilingual

29/09/2023

Donald Trump will make a personal pitch Friday to California Republicans in a bid to solidify his support in a GOP presidential contest he has dominated for months, while Ron DeSantis and other rivals get another chance to break the front-runner’s m…

Donald Trump will make a personal pitch Friday to California Republicans in a bid to solidify his support in a GOP presidential contest he has dominated for months, while Ron

29/09/2023

U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, a centrist Democrat and champion of liberal causes who was elected to the Senate in 1992 and broke gender barriers throughout her long career in local and national politics, has died. She was 90.

U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, a centrist Democrat and champion of liberal causes who was elected to the Senate in 1992 and broke gender barriers throughout her long career

29/09/2023

One of the last living witnesses to the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur has been arrested in the Las Vegas-area, a long-awaited breakthrough in a case that has frustrated investigators and fascinated the public ever since the hip-hop icon was gu…

One of the last living witnesses to the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur has been arrested in the Las Vegas-area, a long-awaited breakthrough in a case that has frustrated

28/09/2023

Rep. James Comer, R-Ky, the Oversight chairman, said the lawmakers have “a mountain of evidence” that will show that the elder Biden “abused his public office for his family's financial gain.”

Rep. James Comer, R-Ky, the Oversight chairman, said the lawmakers have “a mountain of evidence” that will show that the elder Biden “abused his public office for his family's financial

28/09/2023

The 2.8% annual population growth due to net migration alone - not including births and deaths - ranks as the 19th largest increase of all 387 metropolitan areas in the United States.

The 2.8% annual population growth due to net migration alone - not including births and deaths - ranks as the 19th largest increase of all 387 metropolitan areas in the

28/09/2023

Trump has denied wrongdoing, arguing that some of his assets are worth far more than what’s listed on annual financial statements that Engoron said he used to secure loans and make deals.

Trump has denied wrongdoing, arguing that some of his assets are worth far more than what’s listed on annual financial statements that Engoron said he used to secure loans and

26/09/2023

According to the Arizona Office of the Auditor General, AWC is the only community college in the state to show enrollment growth over five years, with a 2.34 percent increase from 2018 to 2022.

According to the Arizona Office of the Auditor General, AWC is the only community college in the state to show enrollment growth over five years, with a 2.34 percent increase

26/09/2023

A Yuma tradition returns with more space and new attractions as Tacos and Tunes takes place from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 in historic downtown Yuma.

YUMA -- A Yuma tradition returns with more space and new attractions as Tacos and Tunes takes place from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 in historic downtown

25/09/2023

On Friday, October 6th & 20th, the Main Library will host a Memory Café for people with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other memory loss and their caregivers at 10:00 a.m.

YUMA -- On Friday, October 6th & 20th, the Main Library will host a Memory Café for people with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other memory loss and their caregivers at 10:00

21/09/2023

Gila Ridge High School and Film and TV Production teacher James Kuzniak were recently chosen to receive a “Play Ball” grant award in the amount of $1,000 from the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation and Chase Bank.

Gila Ridge High School and Film and TV Production teacher James Kuzniak were recently chosen to receive a “Play Ball” grant award in the amount of $1,000 from the Arizona

21/09/2023

8 Fire Responses including two calls related to unattended cooking with one involving a stove and the other a microwave, cooking safety tips include: Never leave cooking unattended

YUMA -- From Sunday September 10, 2023 through Saturday September 16, 2023, the Yuma Fire Department responded to 345 emergency calls for service:

18/09/2023

“This federal grant is an important step to provide much-needed resources to border communities and help bring closure to families who may be grieving or agonizing over the status of their loved ones,” said Rep. Grijalva.

“This federal grant is an important step to provide much-needed resources to border communities and help bring closure to families who may be grieving or agonizing over the status of