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Man arrested in connection to shooting
A man was arrested Monday night after allegedly being involved in a shooting. There were no injuries or property damage reported as a result of the incident.
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Assault suspect's attorney wants case returned to grand jury
The case against a man who allegedly threatened to shoot a woman, kill other unspecified people and then kill himself may be sent back to a grand jury for a second time.
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Efforts are underway to send aid to tornado victims
As rescuers continue to comb the wreckage of Moore, Okla., for survivors of Monday's massive tornado, efforts are underway to send aid and assistance to the residents.
Montoya wins Sun/Rotary top honors for third time; Cibola runner...
As master of ceremonies John Blabe announced Bernie Montoya's name for the boys track and field player of the year award, something Montoya had never seen started happening.
Travel costs still sore subject for council, mayor
Only a month after tempers flared at a Yuma City Council meeting over the mayor's request for additional travel dollars, how much money to allot for travel by elected officials again drew heated discussion as the council began work on the fiscal year 2012-14 budget.
Resident repeats call: Restrooms at fairgrounds need upgrade
Jack Kretzer says his rights are being denied, and he doesn't know why. Specifically, he says it's his right to a restroom where somebody with disabilities, like him, can be accommodated while at the Yuma County Fair, and he wants Yuma County to do something about it.
Defeating diabetes: Scholarships to help local student reach goal
Yuma High School student Josh Owl, 18, recently received a number of scholarships that will help him pay for his tuition at the University of Arizona, where he hopes to use his education to ultimately become a biomedical engineer and help eradicate diabetes.
Agents foil smuggling try while Customs officers arrest man wanted for murder
Border Patrol agents from the Yuma Sector arrested a suspected smuggler attempting to transport methamphetamine and cocaine through a checkpoint, while U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a man wanted on an Alabama murder case.
Couple charged in shooting case
Miguel "Capone" Rodriguez, 32, of Yuma, enters the courtroom for his arraignment Monday afternoon in front of Justice of the Peace Greg Stewart in Yuma Justice Court, where he was formally charged with six felonies, including one count of attempted first-degree murder.
Muir and McLaren Engagement Announcement
Mike and Amy McLaren, of Yuma, would like to announce the engagement of their son, Brandon James McLaren to Amy Catherine Muir, the daughter of Mary and Dana David and Roger Muir, of Calias, ME.
The Yuma Sun Scholars program recognizes students in Yuma County who excel in one of seven academic categories.
Firefighters are battling a 500-acre blaze along the Arizona side of the Colorado River.
Comings and Goings: Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs is coming to Yuma with plans to open a restaurant at 1630 S. Pacific Ave.
Interest in mayor position grows
The field of potential candidates for Yuma city mayor has grown with Karen Watts recently taking out a nomination packet for the position.
San Luis Community Fund benefits youth groups
Youth groups were the first beneficiaries of a new fund set up to finance arts, culture and community service programs in this city.
Yuma driver puts it all together for first win
Little by little, piece by piece, Timmy Reese has been progressing as a dirt track racer.
Yuma second in nation for mobile homes
According to a U.S. Census Bureau report, 29 percent of housing units in the Yuma metro area are mobile homes.
Yuma Marine shows true grit, sets example for others
The Marine Corps, as the smallest branch of service, prides itself on having a high percentage of service members who are considered "force multipliers." They often handle the responsibilities of two or more Marines of equal or higher grade and set an extraordinary example for their peers to follow.
Flag tribute at Cocopah Speedway
An American flag measuring 65 feet in height and 112 feet in length was unfurled for all of the drivers and crew at Cocopah Speedway to hold in honor of Armed Forces Night Saturday.
Florencia Aviles Marine Corps Pfc. Florencia Aviles has graduated from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Parris Island, S.C. Aviles, the daughter of Florencia and Martin Aviles of Yuma, is a 2012 graduate of Cibola High School.