Recent News, Press Releases & Other Postings
There's a lot to know about our City and there's always a great deal going on. This page is where we will share the latest snippets of information with you from all of our departments.
- Neighborhood Clean-Up 2012
Get ready to get rid of all your unwanted items such as broken furniture, appliances, tree trimmings, and landscaping clippings. Continued... 1/3/2012
- Fire House Facts & Electrical Safety
From Sunday January 29, 2012 through Saturday February 4, 2012, the Yuma Fire Department responded to 270 emergency calls for service. Continued... 2/8/2012
- 28th Annual Senior Games Results Week 4
The fourth week of the Yuma Senior Games has concluded. See how participants did! Continued... 2/8/2012
- Motor Vehicle Collision With Injury on 40th Street
On Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 1607 hours a juvenile female was driving a 2003 Dodge Dakota pick-up truck eastbound on 40th Street between Mesa Avenue and Avenue 9E. The driver lost control and the truck rolled over several times. Continued... 2/7/2012
- Neighborhood Cleanup, Week 2
West Main Canal to 8th Street and East Main Canal to west city limits. Residents may also call (928) 373-4500 for questions about Neighborhood Cleanup. Continued... 2/6/2012
- Attempted Homicide in the Area of 15th Avenue and 4th Street
When officers arrived a subject was located in that area with gunshots wounds. The victim was transported to Yuma Regional Medical Center for treatment. Continued... 2/5/2012
- Criminal Damage (Graffiti)
On Thursday, February 2, 2012 at approximately 8:30 am, a search warrant was served in the 1600 block West Colorado Street at the home of 18 year old Sergio Zirate. Zirate was linked to numerous incidents of graffiti. Continued... 2/3/2012
- Parks & Recreation Update for February 2
Weekly Parks & Recreation Update: Season Pool Passes; Softball Tournament / Home-Run Contest; Early Bird Rates at Desert Hills; Basketball Leagues; Art Center Galleries Continued... 2/2/2012
- Fire House Facts & Smoke Alarms
From Sunday January 22, 2012 through Saturday January 28, 2012, the Yuma Fire Department responded to 257 emergency calls for service. Continued... 2/2/2012
- Search Warrant/Barricaded Subject on 8th Street
Once arriving at the trailer, officers made contact with an adult male and adult female outside of the trailer. Officers noticed an additional adult male still inside the trailer. Continued... 2/2/2012
- Road Report for February 2, 2012
4th Avenue Evening Waterline Crossings, 32nd Street Avenue A to Avenue B, Multi-Use Pathway Closure, Avenue C, 8th Street to 1st Street, City Street Maintenance, Main Street, Tuesdays, 32nd Street Manhole Replacements and the Silver Spur Rodeo Parade. Continued... 2/2/2012
- Witness Sought in Injury Collision on 32nd St and Cielo Verde Drive
On Monday, January 30, 2012 at 11:02 am, Yuma Police responded to an injury accident at 32nd Street and Cielo Verde Drive. Continued... 2/1/2012
- Lekan Named Chief, Otero Deputy Chief of Yuma Police Department
City Administrator Greg Wilkinson on Monday named John Lekan as Chief of the Yuma Police Department and Susan Otero as Deputy Chief. Continued... 1/30/2012
- 28th Annual Senior Games Results Week 3
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The third week of the Yuma Senior Games has concluded. See how participants did! Continued... 1/30/2012
- Aggravated Robbery - 710 East 32nd Street
On Saturday, January 28, 2011, at 9:31 pm, Yuma Police Department Officers were dispatched to the Dominos, 710 East 32nd Street in reference to an Armed Robbery. Continued... 1/28/2012
- Parks & Recreation Update for January 27, 2012
Weekly Parks & Recreation Update: Cemetery Renaming - An Invitation to Pioneer Families; Private Kayak Trips; 2012 Spring Adult Softball Leagues; Going Bayou on a Canoe; Remaining 5K/10K Runs and Fun Walks; NFL Catch and Go Flag Football Continued... 1/27/2012
- Annual Neighborhood Cleanup Program Starts Monday
Beginning this week, City of Yuma residents will start setting their unwanted items at the curb and have them removed for no additional charge during the annual 10-week City of Yuma Neighborhood Cleanup, which will run through April 5. Continued... 1/27/2012
- Apartment Fire - La Mariposa Villas
On Thursday January 26, 2012, just before 4:00 pm a fire was reported at the La Mariposa Villas, 701 East 24th St. Continued... 1/27/2012
- Road Report for January 26, 2012
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This week’s update of City of Yuma road construction projects: 4th Avenue Evening Waterline Crossings; 32nd Street Avenue A to Avenue B; Avenue C, 8th Street to 1st Street -Yuma County; City Street Maintenance; Main Street, Tuesdays Continued... 1/26/2012
- Project Drive Safe!
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This week’s targeted roadway is 24th Street and the secondary roadway is undisclosed. Project Drive Safe! is a Public Awareness Campaign to encourage our community to drive safe. Continued... 1/26/2012
- City Administrator Thanks Those Involved In Table Donation, Installation
Noting the City's longstanding ties to the U.S. military, Yuma City Administrator Greg Wilkinson thanked those responsible for donating, etching and installing several granite tables that now reside in various locations in Yuma City Hall Continued... 1/25/2012
- Aggravated Assault - 800 Block South 10th Avenue
On Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 9:24 am, the Yuma Police Department received a report of an armed man that had restrained his elderly mother in their home in the 800 block South 10th Avenue. Continued... 1/25/2012
- Fire House Facts & Continuous Chest Compression CPR
From Sunday January 15, 2012 through Saturday January 21, 2012 the Yuma Fire Department responded to 258 emergency calls for service. Continued... 1/25/2012
- 28th Annual Senior Games Results Week 2
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The second week of the Yuma Senior Games has concluded. See how participants did! Continued... 1/24/2012
- Tip-A-Cop Fundraiser at Chili's Restaurant
The Yuma Police Department is continuing our efforts to raise money for the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics by kicking off another "Tip-A-Cop" event this Friday, January 27, 2012 from 11:00am - 9:00pm. Continued... 1/24/2012
- Dedication to Thank Those Who Donated and Etched Granite Tables
The City of Yuma invites members of the media and the general public to a dedication honoring those responsible for a number of granite tables etched with the logos of the City and branches of the U.S. armed forces. Continued... 1/23/2012
Older News Items
- 1/21/2012 Aggravated Robbery at the Smoke Shop
- 1/20/2012 Parks & Recreation Update for January 19, 2012
- 1/19/2012 Road Report for January 19, 2012
- 1/19/2012 UPDATE: Shooting on South Virginia Drive
- 1/19/2012 Students at Kofa High School Under Investigation for Alleged Hazing
- 1/19/2012 Project Drive Safe!
- 1/19/2012 Yuma Fire Department Awarded Certificate for Ambulance Transport
- 1/19/2012 Fire House Facts & Stroke Warning Signs
- 1/18/2012 Shooting on South Virginia Drive
- 1/18/2012 Motor Vehicle Collision with Injury on 4th Avenue
- 1/17/2012 Residential Fire at 6245 East 40th Place
- 1/16/2012 Armed Robbery at Ramada Inn
- 1/15/2012 Armed Robbery at Subway
- 1/15/2012 Armed Robbery at Amalia’s Shoes
- 1/14/2012 Fire at St. Francis of Assisi Church
- 1/13/2012 City Purchasing Employee Earns Prestigious Certification
- 1/12/2012 Road Report for January 12, 2012
- 1/12/2012 Parks & Recreation Update for January 12, 2012
- 1/12/2012 Project Drive Safe!
- 1/11/2012 Fire House Facts & Alternative Heating
- 1/11/2012 Holiday Closure and Trash Pickup Schedule, Week of Jan. 16, 2012
- 1/11/2012 28th Annual Senior Games Results Week 1
- 1/10/2012 City of Yuma Road Bulletin - UPDATED
- 1/10/2012 Apartment Fire Extinguished by Sprinkler System & Residential Fire Extinguished by COY Utility Department Workers
- 1/9/2012 2012 New Year’s Resolution 5K/10K Run and Fun Walk
- 1/9/2012 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is 8am to Noon Saturday, January 14, 2012
- 1/5/2012 Parks & Recreation Update for January 5, 2012
- 1/5/2012 Road Report for January 5, 2012
- 1/5/2012 Project Drive Safe!
- 1/5/2012 Yuma Police Department Citizens Police Academy XV
- 1/5/2012 Calendars Available for 2012 City Services
- 1/4/2012 Fire House Facts & Unauthorized Burning
- 1/4/2012 Aggravated Robbery at Jack and Rosie's Restaurant
- 1/4/2012 Creative Playground to Close for Repair
- 1/4/2012 City of Yuma Animal Control Services Media Invitation
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