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.
- Deliveries of Curbside Recycling Bins Under Way, Pickups Start Next Week
With deliveries of the blue curbside recycling containers under way for residential solid waste customers, the City would like to remind residents your recycling pickups will begin one week after the week you receive your container. Continued... 05/16/2013
- City's Water Quality Report is Online
City of Yuma residents are invited to read this year’s Water Quality Report (also known as a Consumer Confidence Report), which is available now online in the City Bookshelf section or in the Utilities Department section of the City’s website Continued... 05/03/2013
- Yuma County-Wide Law Enforcement Agencies Address the Ban on Synthetic Drugs
"Spice" and "Bath salts" are chemical replicas of marijuana, ecstasy, cocaine and methamphetamines. Until now these dangerous drugs have been retailed all over our state. Continued... 04/19/2013
- Emergency Medical Service Week (Day Two): Injury Prevention for Children
According to National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, approximately 45 percent of unintentional injury deaths occurred in and around the home. Continued... 05/21/2013
- EMS Week Schedule
May 19th through the 25th is National Emergency Medical Services Week (or EMS Week). At 10:30 am this morning, a short ceremony will be held at City of Yuma Fire Department Station 3 (508 E. 25th Street). Continued... 05/20/2013
- Emergency Medical Service Week (Day One)
City of Yuma Fire Department/Rural Metro Paramedics, Emergency Medical Technicians and Emergency Medical Dispatchers of the Year recognition. Continued... 05/20/2013
- City Online Bill-Pay System Downtime Extended Through Monday, May 20
As the City continues to work out issues with the overhaul of its utility billing software, online bill pay for City services bills will remain down through Monday, May 20. Continued... 05/17/2013
- City Radio Show Has New Home
The City of Yuma announces its weekly radio show will return this month at a new home – KCYK, 1400 AM, “Outlaw Country.” Continued... 05/17/2013
- Homicide - County 16th and Avenue 3 1/2 E
On Monday, May 13, 2013 at 11:42 p.m., Yuma Police officers responded to the area of County 16th and Avenue 3 1/2 E for a report of a deceased subject in the groves. Continued... 05/17/2013
- Project Drive Safe!
This week's targeted roadway is 16th Street and the secondary roadway is undisclosed. Project Drive Safe! is a Public Awareness Campaign to encourage our community to drive safe. Continued... 05/16/2013
- Update: Attempted Homicide - 600 Block of East 25th Street
On Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at about 10: 35 p.m., Yuma Police Officers responded to the 600 block of East 25th Street for a report of shots fired. Continued... 05/16/2013
- Fire House Facts & Tips on Water Safety
From Sunday May 5, 2013 through Saturday May 11, 2013 the Yuma Fire Department responded to 219 emergency calls for service. Continued... 05/16/2013
- Update: Shooting - 100 Block S.10th Avenue
On Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at approximately 8:05 a.m., Yuma Police Officers responded to the 100 block S.10th Avenue in reference to shots fired. Continued... 05/16/2013
- Attempted Homicide - 8th Street and Avenue A
On Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 Officers responded to the YRMC ER reference a victim with gun shot wounds. Continued... 05/16/2013
- Deliveries of Curbside Recycling Bins Under Way, Pickups Start Next Week
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With deliveries of the blue curbside recycling containers under way for residential solid waste customers, the City would like to remind residents your recycling pickups will begin one week after the week you receive your container. Continued... 05/16/2013
- Road Report for May 16, 2013
This week's update of City of Yuma road construction projects: 8th Avenue, 32nd St. to 24th St.; 4th Avenue Pavement Replacement - ADOT; 24th Street Water Line, Pacific to Arizona; City Street Maintenance; Avenue 3E, Gila Ridge to 24th Street - ADOT Continued... 05/16/2013
- Update: Shooting - 100 Block S.10th Avenue
On Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at approximately 8:05 a.m., Yuma Police Officers responded to the 100 block S.10th Avenue in reference to shots fired. Continued... 05/15/2013
- Shots Fired - 600 Block of East Robin Lane
On Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at approximately 0041 a.m., Yuma Police Officers responded to the 600 block of East Robin Lane in reference to shots fired. Continued... 05/14/2013
- Update: Shooting - 100 Block S.10th Avenue
On Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at approximately 8:05 a.m., Yuma Police Officers responded to the 100 block S.10th Avenue in reference to shots fired. Continued... 05/14/2013
- Public Safety Open House
The City of Yuma Police and Fire Departments are hosting a Public Safety open house/community event at the Yuma Police Department Substation, 6390 E. 26th Street, on Saturday May 18th, 2013, from 10am to 2pm. Continued... 05/10/2013
- Project Drive Safe!
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... 05/09/2013
- Road Report for May 9, 2013
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This week's update of City of Yuma road construction projects: 8th Avenue, 32nd St. to 24th St.; 4th Avenue Pavement Replacement - ADOT; 24th Street Water Line, Pacific to Arizona; City Street Maintenance; Avenue 3E, Gila Ridge to 24th Street - ADOT Continued... 05/09/2013
- Annual Law Enforcement Memorial
On Wednesday, May 15th the Fraternal Order of Police, Yuma Lodge #24 will host the Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Day Services at the Quartermaster Depot, 201 North 4th Avenue. Continued... 05/07/2013
- Deceased Person
On Sunday, May 5, 2013 at approximately 1955, a subject who was crossing through a vacant lot located behind the 2200 block of Elks Lane observed a male subject who was not breathing and notified authorities. Continued... 05/07/2013
- Fire House Facts & Tips on Snakes
From Sunday April 28, 2013 through Saturday May 4, 2013 the Yuma Fire Department responded to 244 emergency calls for service. Continued... 05/06/2013
- Yuma One of 16 U.S. Cities to be 'Playful City' 7 Straight Times
Yuma added to a streak that demonstrates the City's commitment to children by being one of only 16 U.S. cities named as a Playful City USA by national nonprofit KaBOOM! for a seventh consecutive year. Continued... 05/06/2013
- Fire House Facts & Tips on Strokes
From Sunday April 21, 2013 through Saturday April 27, 2013, the Yuma Fire Department responded to 216 emergency calls for service. Continued... 05/03/2013
- Registration Under Way for 41st Annual Yuma City Men's Golf Championship
Registration is now under way for the 41st Annual Yuma City Men’s Golf Championship, a three-day individual stroke play event, taking place May 25-27 at Desert Hills Golf Course, 1245 W. Desert Hills Drive. Continued... 05/03/2013
Older News Items
- 05/03/2013 City Online Bill-Pay System Downtime Expected to Start on Tuesday, May 7
- 05/03/2013 Indoor Swap Meets Looking for Vendors
- 05/03/2013 City's Water Quality Report is Online
- 05/02/2013 City to Hold Next Info Session on Curbside Recycling Tuesday
- 05/02/2013 Project Drive Safe!
- 05/02/2013 Mobile Home Park Fire - 1674 South Avenue B
- 05/02/2013 Road Report for May 2, 2013
- 04/26/2013 Project Drive Safe!
- 04/25/2013 Road Report for April 25, 2013
- 04/24/2013 Multiple Armed Robberies
- 04/24/2013 City, Allied Waste to Hold Info Session on Curbside Recycling Plan Thursday
- 04/24/2013 Dangerous Drugs For Sale
- 04/23/2013 Fire House Facts & Tips on Staying Hydrated
- 04/23/2013 Found Item: Currency
- 04/22/2013 City Unveils Plan to Roll Out Curbside Recycling
- 04/21/2013 Injury Traffic Collision 32nd Street and Pacific Avenue
- 04/19/2013 Aggravated Assault - Yuma High School
- 04/19/2013 Media Advisory: City of Yuma Curbside Recycling
- 04/19/2013 National Take Back Initiative
- 04/19/2013 Yuma County-Wide Law Enforcement Agencies Address the Ban on Synthetic Drugs
- 04/19/2013 Attempted Homicide on South 6th Avenue
- 04/18/2013 Road Report for April 18, 2013
- 04/17/2013 Endangerment - 1800 Block S. 3rd Avenue
- 04/15/2013 Weekend Fires (Including a Sprinkler Save!)
- 04/11/2013 Fire House Facts & Tips on Smoke Alarms
- 04/11/2013 Road Report for April 11, 2013
- 04/11/2013 Recall Dispute Ends as City Agrees to Dismissal of Suit Against Clerk, Others
- 04/11/2013 3rd Annual Camp Fury (Yuma)
- 04/11/2013 Register Now for Youth Sports Expo
- 04/06/2013 Update - Homicide
- 04/05/2013 House Fire - Engler Avenue and 25th Street
- 04/05/2013 Project Drive Safe!
- 04/04/2013 Motor Home Fire - 7201 East 32nd Street
- 04/04/2013 Drop Off Household Hazardous Waste 8am to Noon Saturday, April 13
- 04/04/2013 ARTbeat 6 Set for Evening of April 20
- 04/04/2013 Taco King to be Joined by Salsa Queen at April 13 Taco Festival at Stadium
- 04/04/2013 Road Report for April 4, 2013
- 04/03/2013 Fire House Facts & Tips on Continuous Chest Compression CPR
- 04/03/2013 Hindering Prosecution Tampering with Evidence
- 03/31/2013 Update: Homicide - County 17th and Avenue 2E
- 03/30/2013 Update: Homicide - County 17th and Avenue 2E
- 03/30/2013 Aggravated Robbery Near Food City
- 03/29/2013 Eastern Yuma Community Policing Detail
- 03/28/2013 Yuma Housing Festival set for April 13
- 03/28/2013 Road Report for March 28, 2013
- 03/28/2013 Project Drive Safe!
- 03/28/2013 Fire House Facts & Hydration Tips
- 03/28/2013 Update: Homicide - County 17th and Avenue 2E
- 03/27/2013 Update: Homicide - County 17th and Avenue 2E
- 03/27/2013 Misconduct with a Weapon at Gila Ridge High School
- 03/26/2013 Update: Homicide - County 17th and Avenue 2E
- 03/26/2013 Update: Homicide - County 17th and Avenue 2E
- 03/25/2013 Suspected Wanted for Questioning in Homicide Investigation - Jose Jimenez
- 03/25/2013 Disturbance With A Gun
- 03/24/2013 Aggravated Assault - 6th Street and Orange Avenue
- 03/24/2013 Update: Aggravated Assault - 6th Street and Orange Avenue
- 03/22/2013 Update: Homicide - County 17th and Avenue 2E
- 03/22/2013 Schools Lockdown
- 03/22/2013 Suspicious Death - County 17th and Avenue 2E
- 03/22/2013 Injury Traffic Collision - 200 block of East 26th Street
- 03/22/2013 Fire House Facts & Tips on Children, Pets, and Vehicles
- 03/21/2013 Road Report for March 21, 2013
- 03/21/2013 3rd Annual Camp Fury
- 03/21/2013 Project Drive Safe!
- 03/21/2013 Fire Station #1 Operational
- 03/19/2013 Barricaded Suicidal Subject - 2300 Block of Carol Avenue
- 03/19/2013 School Lockdowns Lifted; Kennedy Lane/Loop Closed 22nd to 24th Streets
- 03/19/2013 Nomination Packets Now Available for Mayor, Council, Judge Candidates
- 03/18/2013 Road Report Update - Change in Fog Seal Schedule This Week
- 03/16/2013 Injury Accident - 24th Street and Avenue B
- 03/15/2013 Project Drive Safe!
- 03/14/2013 YPD Grand Opening Ceremony For Our New Araby Substation
- 03/14/2013 City to Hold Public Meeting for 24th Street Improvements Project
- 03/14/2013 Fire House Facts & Tips on Avoiding Bees
- 03/14/2013 Road Report for March 14, 2013
- 03/13/2013 Yuma Parks and Recreation 2013 Spring / Summer Activities Guide Now Available Online
- 03/13/2013 March On City Finals 5K and 10K Run Results
- 03/11/2013 House Fire - 955 South 12th Avenue
- 03/08/2013 Project Drive Safe!
- 03/08/2013 Road Report for March 8, 2013
- 03/07/2013 Deadline to Register for Public Procurement Session is March 15
- 03/07/2013 Account Numbers Changing on City Utilities Bills; Downtime Coming in May
- 03/07/2013 Polar Plunge for Special Olympics
- 03/06/2013 City's Fire Suppression Insurance Rating Among Nation's Best
- 03/06/2013 Yuma Fire Department Notice of Data Breach
- 03/02/2013 Aggravated Assault
- 03/01/2013 Attempted Homicide/Armed Robbery - 100 Block of S. 9th Avenue
- 03/01/2013 City, Crane District to Host Event on Access to Public Procurement
- 02/28/2013 Arrest on Warrant Armed Robbery Suspect
- 02/28/2013 Road Report for February 28, 2013
- 02/28/2013 Creative Playground Closed
- 02/28/2013 Project Drive Safe!
- 02/27/2013 Update - Barricaded Subject on 11th Avenue
- 02/27/2013 Artists Invited To Apply For ARTbeat 6
- 02/27/2013 Barricaded Subject on 11th Avenue
- 02/27/2013 Fire House Facts & Tips on Fall Prevention
- 02/26/2013 29th Annual Senior Games Week 6 Results
- 02/26/2013 Update on Two Recent Armed Robberies
- 02/25/2013 Project Drive Safe!
- 02/25/2013 City Of Yuma Aquatics Programs Moved This Week For Maintenance
- 02/22/2013 Mayor Sues City Over Legal Fees From Independent Investigation
- 02/22/2013 Recent Reports of Theft and Criminal Damage of Mailboxes
- 02/22/2013 Road Report for February 22, 2013
- 02/21/2013 City to Hold Annual Auction of Surplus Property this Saturday
- 02/21/2013 Fire House Facts & Driver Safety Tips
- 02/20/2013 Council Votes to Move Call to the Public Toward End of Meetings
- 02/20/2013 29th Annual Senior Games Week 5 Results
- 02/19/2013 Armed Robbery Update
- 02/19/2013 House Fire - 2000 Block of West 7th Street
- 02/18/2013 Armed Robbery - Ramada Inn
- 02/18/2013 Armed Robbery at 16th Street Chevron
- 02/18/2013 Burglary/Felony Flight
- 02/14/2013 Road Report for February 14, 2013
- 02/14/2013 Project Drive Safe!
- 02/14/2013 Aggravated Assault - 1100 Block W. 23rd Street
- 02/13/2013 Mr. G's Restaurant Burglary
- 02/13/2013 City Hall, Trash Pick-Up Schedules Surrounding Presidents Day
- 02/13/2013 Fire House Facts & Heater Safety
- 02/12/2013 Witnesses Sought in Injury Collision on 16th Street and Arizona Avenue
- 02/11/2013 29th Annual Senior Games Week 4 Results
- 02/08/2013 Road Report for February 8, 2013
- 02/08/2013 Attempted Homicide - 934 S. 13th Avenue
- 02/08/2013 Project Drive Safe!
- 02/08/2013 Update on Court Escape, Corrective Actions
- 02/08/2013 Fire House Facts & Wildfire Awareness
- 02/06/2013 YPD Anounces New Arrest in Recent Vehicle Burglaries, Asks Residents to Help Identify Recovered Items
- 02/05/2013 2013 Great Yuma Road Race 5K/10K Run and Fun Walk Results
- 02/05/2013 Rancho Viejo Lockdown - UPDATED
- 02/04/2013 29th Annual Senior Games Week 3 Results
- 01/31/2013 Road Report for January 31, 2012
- 01/31/2013 Project Drive Safe!
- 01/31/2013 City Attorney Begins Term as President of International Lawyers Organization
- 01/30/2013 Update - Armed Robberies
- 01/30/2013 Taco King to be Joined by Salsa Queen at This Year's Taco Festival in April
- 01/30/2013 Fire House Facts & Winter Storms
- 01/29/2013 Armed Robbery at 32nd Street Ramada Inn
- 01/29/2013 Mayor Krieger Appointed to League of Cities’ Military Communities Council
- 01/28/2013 29th Annual Senior Games Week 2 Results
- 01/28/2013 Recent Vehicle Burglary Trend
- 01/27/2013 Armed Robbery - 1100 Block of S. 5th Avenue
- 01/27/2013 Armed Robbery - El Encanto Apartments
- 01/25/2013 3rd Arson Fire
- 01/25/2013 City's Annual Neighborhood Cleanup Starts This Monday
- 01/25/2013 Project Drive Safe!
- 01/25/2013 Arson on the 2200 block of West 22nd St.
- 01/25/2013 Road Report for January 25, 2013
- 01/24/2013 Fire House Facts & Tips on Smoke Alarms
- 01/23/2013 Arson Fire - 2200 Block of West 18th Street
- 01/23/2013 Escapee - More Info
- 01/23/2013 Witness Sought in Fatality Collision
- 01/23/2013 Update - Aggravated Assault - 3780 S. 4th Avenue
- 01/23/2013 Recreational Vehicle (RV) Fires
- 01/23/2013 Tree and Landscape Expo Returns at New Location; Offers Wealth of Information
- 01/22/2013 29th Annual Senior Games Week 1 Results
- 01/22/2013 Escapee in the Area of 350 W. 16th Street - UPDATED
- 01/21/2013 Fatality Vehicle Collision - 400 Block of West 24th Street
- 01/20/2013 Drive-By Shooting - 500 Block of S. Magnolia Avenue
- 01/19/2013 Shots Fired - 600 Block of S. 1st Avenue
- 01/18/2013 Project Drive Safe!
- 01/18/2013 Suspicious Incident - Gila Vista Junior High
- 01/17/2013 Fire House Facts & A Resolution for Safety
- 01/17/2013 Road Report for January 17, 2013
- 01/17/2013 City Hall, Trash Pick-Up Schedules During Week of MLK Holiday
- 01/15/2013 City Site to Host Public Meeting with ADOT on Possible Expressway Paths
- 01/15/2013 House Fire in the 2900 block of West 20th Place
- 01/14/2013 Hotel Room Fire at the Candlewood Suites
- 01/14/2013 City Hires New Golf Operations Manager
- 01/12/2013 Aggravated Assault - 3780 S. 4th Avenue
- 01/11/2013 Project Drive Safe!
- 01/11/2013 Tip-A-Cop Fundraiser at Chili's Restaurant
- 01/10/2013 Yuma Police Department Citizens Police Academy XVI
- 01/10/2013 Road Report for January 10, 2013
- 01/10/2013 Fire House Facts & Heater Safety
- 01/10/2013 Update: Homicide - First United Methodist Church
- 01/09/2013 City Welcomes Purchase of Southgate Mall
- 01/09/2013 Armed Robbery - Madison Avenue on 1st Street
- 01/07/2013 2013 New Year's Resolution 5K/10K Run and Fun Walk Results
- 01/06/2013 Update: Unknown Death - 298 W. 3rd Street
- 01/05/2013 Unknown Death - 298 W. 3rd Street
- 01/04/2013 Motor Vehicle and Bicyclist Collision with Injuries on 4th Avenue
- 01/03/2013 Project Drive Safe!
- 01/03/2013 Bank Robbery Update - Mohave State Bank
- 01/01/2013 Armed Robbery - Subway
- 12/31/2012 Project Drive Safe!
- 12/28/2012 Impaired Driving Enforcement Detail
- 12/27/2012 Wells Fargo Bank Robbery
- 12/27/2012 Drop off Household Hazardous Waste 8 a.m. to Noon Saturday, Jan. 12
- 12/26/2012 New Year's Eve Reminder
- 12/26/2012 Barricaded Subject on Sth. 12th Drive
- 12/25/2012 Homicide in the Area of 19th Street and Madison Avenue - UPDATED
- 12/24/2012 Fire Near Athens Avenue Caused by Illegal Fireworks
- 12/21/2012 Road Report for December 20, 2012
- 12/20/2012 City Again Offers Drop-Off Point for Recycling of Natural Holiday Trees
- 12/20/2012 Project Drive Safe!
- 12/19/2012 Fire House Facts & Tips on Heater Safety
- 12/19/2012 Yuma Police & Santa to Visit Children at YRMC
- 12/19/2012 Christmas Deliveries
- 12/18/2012 Annual Woodcarving Expo Coming Up
- 12/17/2012 City Hall, Trash Pick-Up Schedules During Weeks of Winter Holidays
- 12/17/2012 Final Striping Continues Wednesday in Giss/Madison Roundabout
- 12/17/2012 2012 Reindeer Roundup 5K/10K Run and Fun Walk Results
- 12/16/2012 Robbery - DD’s Discount Store
- 12/16/2012 Armed Robbery - 1100 Block of West 8th Place
- 12/13/2012 Road Report for December 13, 2012
- 12/13/2012 Project Drive Safe!
- 12/13/2012 Fire House Facts & Holiday Safety
- 12/12/2012 Calendars Now Available for 2013
- 12/11/2012 Crews Going Around Again in Giss/Madison Roundabout
- 12/11/2012 Bank Robbery - 1800 S. 4th Avenue
- 12/11/2012 Disorderly Conduct - Sam’s Club
- 12/11/2012 Update: Bank Robbery - Mohave State Bank
- 12/09/2012 Aggravated Assault - 2900 Block of S. 1st Avenue
- 12/09/2012 House Fires
- 12/06/2012 Train to be a Lifeguard on Winter Break
- 12/06/2012 Deadline Approaching for Upcoming Neighborhood Leadership Academy
- 12/06/2012 Road Report for December 6, 2012
- 12/06/2012 Project Drive Safe!
- 12/04/2012 Shop With A Cop
- 12/04/2012 Armed Robbery - Circle K
- 12/02/2012 Armed Robbery - McDonalds Restaurant
- 11/30/2012 Armed Robbery at Domino's Pizza on 4th Avenue
- 11/30/2012 Road Report for November 29, 2012
- 11/28/2012 Fire House Facts & Continuous Chest Compression CPR
- 11/27/2012 Downtown Traffic Circle will be Restricted on Thursday, Nov. 29
- 11/27/2012 24th Street to be Restricted; Water Out Early Friday for Water Line Repairs
- 11/27/2012 City Seeks Applicants for Upcoming Neighborhood Leadership Academy
- 11/26/2012 Impaired Driving Enforcement Detail
- 11/26/2012 Avenue A, 8th Street to 16th Street
- 11/25/2012 24th Street Narrowed at Mary Avenue Following Water Line Break and Repairs
- 11/23/2012 Attempted Homicide on 26th Drive
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