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

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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