Recent News & Press Releases

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'Top-Notch' Worker Training Series Returns Nov. 10

The Yuma Training Alliance (YTA) kicks off its 2009-2010 season of providing high-quality training for workers with "EQ Basics," 8 a.m. to noon Nov.10 at the Yuma Civic Center. Continued... 11/6/2009

General Election Results - Final

With the hand tally of write-in votes complete, results are now final in the City of Yuma's 2009 general election. Continued... 11/6/2009

November 3, 2009 General Election: Final Unofficial Results

Final unofficial results from the City of Yuma's November 3rd general election. Continued... 11/6/2009

Adrian Covarrubias Arrested

On Thursday, November 5, 2009, at about 2 pm, Yuma Police Officers arrested Adrian Covarrubias in the 600 block South 20th Avenue. Continued... 11/6/2009

Road Report for November 5, 2009

This week’s update of City of Yuma road construction projects. Continued... 11/5/2009

Project Drive Safe! 2009

This week’s intersection will be the 16th Street Construction Corridor and the target roadway is 32nd Street. Project Drive Safe! is a Public Awareness Campaign to encourage our community to drive safe. Continued... 11/5/2009

General Election Results - Thursday

Additional results from the City of Yuma's 2009 general election were released Thursday. Continued... 11/5/2009

November 3, 2009 General Election: Preliminary Unofficial Results - Thursday Update

Unofficial preliminary results from the City of Yuma's November 3rd general election. Continued... 11/5/2009

Parks & Recreation Update for November 5, 2009

Weekly Parks & Recreation update. Continued... 11/5/2009

Adult Posing as a High School Student Arrested

On Wednesday, November 4, 2009, Kofa High School officials contacted the Yuma Police School Resource Officer in reference to a possible fraudulent student. Continued... 11/4/2009

Fire House Facts

Sunday October 25, 2009 through Saturday October 31, 2009 Continued... 11/3/2009

It's That Time Of Year Again!

The Yuma Fire Department is teaming up with the Salvation Army again to make Christmas happier for many of Yuma’s children. Continued... 11/3/2009

General Election Results, 8:05 p.m.

The City of Yuma held its general election Tuesday, Nov. 3, where voters set out to elect a Mayor and three seats on the City Council. Continued... 11/3/2009

General Election Results, 9:00 p.m.

The City of Yuma held its general election Tuesday, Nov. 3, where voters set out to elect a Mayor and three seats on the City Council. Continued... 11/3/2009

November 3, 2009 General Election: Preliminary Unofficial Results

Unofficial preliminary results from the City of Yuma's November 3rd general election. Continued... 11/3/2009

Bee Swarm Injury

On Monday November 2, 2009 just before 9:30 am, a report was received of a citrus worker being attacked by a swarm of bees in the area of Engler Avenue and San Marcos Drive. Continued... 11/2/2009

City Of Yuma Departments Bring Home The Gold

There's no repainting project planned for Yuma City Hall in the near future, but the place is looking more like gold these days. That's because a number of different City departments were awarded or credited for their efforts recently. Continued... 11/2/2009

'Discovery Walks' Of Yuma East Wetlands Begin Nov 14

Walking tours showcasing the amazing effort and results from the restoration of the Yuma East Wetlands will start a few weeks earlier this season. Continued... 11/2/2009

City's General Election Day Is Tuesday

The City of Yuma general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Voters will elect a Mayor and three seats on the City Council. Continued... 10/30/2009

Parks And Recreation Update For October 29, 2009

Weekly Parks & Recreation update. Continued... 10/29/2009

Road Report for October 29, 2009

This week’s update of City of Yuma road construction projects. Continued... 10/29/2009

Impaired Driving Enforcement Detail

In an effort to provide for a safer community, the Yuma Police Department will be conducting an impaired driving enforcement detail on Halloween. Continued... 10/29/2009

City of Yuma Parks & Recreation, Fire, Police Calls For Service & Incidents

Employees of the City of Yuma Police Department, Fire Department and Parks & Recreation Department responded to the following calls for service and reports of vandalism and graffiti this week. Continued... 10/29/2009

Project Drive Safe! 2009

This week’s intersection will be the 16th Street Construction Corridor and the target roadway is Avenue A. Project Drive Safe! is a Public Awareness Campaign to encourage our community to drive safe. Continued... 10/29/2009

Dive Team Deployment: Vehicle In Canal

Shortly before 7:00 am Yuma Fire Department and Yuma Police Department personnel were called to the Area of the West Main Canal, just East of Avenue B, regarding a vehicle submerged in the canal. Continued... 10/29/2009

Older News Items

10/29/2009 Yuma Regional Communication System Recognized as "Most Effective Municipal/County Security Project"
10/27/2009 Heritage Area, Local Business Team Up To Honor Historic Flight
10/27/2009 Fire House Facts
10/26/2009 Fire In House Under Construction
10/26/2009 2nd Fire Found In Subdivision
10/23/2009 City of Yuma Parks & Recreation, Fire, Police Calls for Service & Incidents
10/22/2009 Road Report for October 22, 2009
10/22/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
10/22/2009 City Rarin' To Rock, Roll And Paint
10/22/2009 Parks and Recreation Update for October 22, 2009
10/21/2009 Fire House Facts
10/21/2009 Non-Injury Accident
10/20/2009 Mobile Home Fire
10/20/2009 Search Warrants Served for Ongoing Attempted Murder Investigations
10/19/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
10/19/2009 Trees, Worms, Knowledge And Raffles Come Together At Expo
10/19/2009 Halloween Candy Screening Event and Safety Tips
10/16/2009 Road Report for October 15, 2009
10/15/2009 House Explosion and Fire
10/15/2009 Residential Fire
10/15/2009 Arizona Cities and Towns Week
10/15/2009 City of Yuma Parks & Recreation, Fire, Police Calls for Service & Incidents
10/14/2009 West Wetlands Pond Closed (Temporarily)
10/14/2009 Bark Park Is Open! Time To Review The Rules With Fido!
10/14/2009 Parks & Recreation Update for October 15, 2009
10/13/2009 Fire House Facts
10/13/2009 City, County Join Efforts For Legislative Summit
10/9/2009 Dia De Los Muertos Returning To Yuma Civic Center
10/9/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
10/9/2009 City of Yuma Parks & Recreation, Fire, Police Calls for Service & Incidents
10/8/2009 Road Report for October 8, 2009
10/8/2009 Parks & Recreation Update for October 8, 2009
10/7/2009 Yuma County Library Buglarized
10/6/2009 Getting Arizonans Involved in Neighborhoods (GAIN) Event
10/6/2009 Strike Team Returns