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Yuma Nursing Students Inducted Into National Honor Society, Strengthen Local Care

Yuma Nursing Students Inducted Into National Honor Society, Strengthen Local Care

On December 10, 2025 fourth semester nursing students at Arizona Western College were inducted into the Organization of Associate Degree Nursing honor society, recognizing academic achievement and community service. The ceremony highlighted student projects that support local organizations and underscored the college role in bolstering Yuma County health resources and civic engagement.

Marcus Williams - Journalist
Marcus Williams
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Approximately 203,000 residents
County Seat
Yuma, Arizona
Coverage Area
5,519 square miles in southwestern Arizona

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Somerton Tamale Festival Returns December 20 to Main Street

Somerton Tamale Festival Returns December 20 to Main Street

The Somerton Tamale Festival, billed as Arizona's largest tamale celebration, will take place Saturday December 20 on Ma...

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Business

Holiday Gas Prices Fall in Yuma, Stations Drop Below Three Dollars

Holiday Gas Prices Fall in Yuma, Stations Drop Below Three Dollars

Local and statewide gasoline prices fell last week ahead of the holidays, providing some relief for Yuma drivers. GasBud...

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Education

Yuma Union High Opens Doors for Mastery of the Arts Program

Yuma Union High Opens Doors for Mastery of the Arts Program

Yuma Union High School hosted an open house on December 9 showcasing the district Mastery of the Arts program, offering ...

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Healthcare

Onvida Health Brings Duodenal Switch Surgery to Yuma County

Onvida Health Brings Duodenal Switch Surgery to Yuma County

On December 9, 2025 Onvida Health announced it will offer the duodenal switch bariatric procedure locally, expanding adv...

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Community

Yuma Artisans Holiday Soirée Brings Local Makers and Shoppers Together

Yuma Artisans Holiday Soirée Brings Local Makers and Shoppers Together

The Yuma Artisans and Crafters Holiday Soirée will take place at the Yuma County Fairgrounds on December 12 and 13, 2025...

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Education

Yuma Criminals Pull Away From Kofa Kings, Win 64 50

Yuma Criminals Pull Away From Kofa Kings, Win 64 50

The Yuma Criminals beat the Kofa Kings 64 to 50 on December 10, 2025, earning their second straight victory and extendin...

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Government

Yuma Police Warn of Rising Jeep Thefts, Offer Free Locks

Yuma Police Warn of Rising Jeep Thefts, Offer Free Locks

On December 9 the Yuma Police Department issued a public safety alert after an increase in vehicle thefts targeting 2017...

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Education

Gila Vista Hosts AVID Family Night, Boosts College Readiness Engagement

Gila Vista Hosts AVID Family Night, Boosts College Readiness Engagement

Gila Vista Jr. High held an AVID Family Night on December 4, 2025, bringing families and students together for hands on ...

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Government

What Yuma Riders Need to Know About YCAT Services

What Yuma Riders Need to Know About YCAT Services

Yuma County Area Transit operates fixed routes and demand response services across Yuma and surrounding communities, and...

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Education

Kofa opens season with 3-2 win, rallying in second half to beat Buckeye

Kofa opens season with 3-2 win, rallying in second half to beat Buckeye

Kofa High School opened its soccer season with a 3 to 2 victory over the Buckeye Hawks on December 8, 2025, securing the...

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Healthcare

San Luis Holds 31st Dia del Campesino Health Fair Supporting Farmworkers

San Luis Holds 31st Dia del Campesino Health Fair Supporting Farmworkers

The 31st annual Día del Campesino health fair took place in San Luis on December 5, offering farmworkers warm meals, bla...

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Community

Last Week to Help Salvation Army Angel Tree in Yuma County

Last Week to Help Salvation Army Angel Tree in Yuma County

The Salvation Army's Angel Tree program entered its final week with a Friday deadline of December 12 to collect gifts an...

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Community

Colorado River Park preserves Yuma history and supports community

Colorado River Park preserves Yuma history and supports community

The Colorado River State Historic Park in downtown Yuma preserves 19th century riverfront and military buildings, and in...

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Community

Freedom Library Hosts Fundraiser at Lute's Casino, Support Local Scholarships

Freedom Library Hosts Fundraiser at Lute's Casino, Support Local Scholarships

Freedom Library will hold a community fundraiser takeover night at Lute's Casino in downtown Yuma on Thursday, December ...

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Community

Yuma Young Marines Travel to Pearl Harbor, Honor World War II Remembrance

Yuma Young Marines Travel to Pearl Harbor, Honor World War II Remembrance

Twenty one Territorial Young Marines from Yuma traveled to Pearl Harbor on December 8, 2025 to take part in Remembrance ...

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Government

Early Morning Hit and Run Kills 21 Year Old Woman in Yuma

Early Morning Hit and Run Kills 21 Year Old Woman in Yuma

A 21 year old woman was killed in an early morning hit and run Saturday near S. Avenue B and W. County 14th Street, prom...

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Government

One Big Beautiful Bill raises SNAP work age, Yuma concerned

One Big Beautiful Bill raises SNAP work age, Yuma concerned

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act changes Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program requirements by raising the age of mand...

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Government

Multiple Yuma Street Projects Bring Lane Closures, Local Delays

Multiple Yuma Street Projects Bring Lane Closures, Local Delays

The City posted a weekly summary on December 4 detailing a slate of construction and utility projects across Yuma that w...

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Community

Sunrise Optimist Club Donates Seven Thousand Dollars to AdvoKATE

Sunrise Optimist Club Donates Seven Thousand Dollars to AdvoKATE

The Sunrise Optimist Club of Yuma presented a $7,000 check to the AdvoKATE Foundation after a November bowling fundraise...

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Community

Downtown Christmas Brings Free Family Fun and Community Cheer

Downtown Christmas Brings Free Family Fun and Community Cheer

The City of Yuma hosted its annual Downtown Christmas celebration on Main Street on December 7, drawing residents and wi...

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Healthcare

Yuma Gains Rural Medical School Branch, Aims to Close Primary Care Gap

Yuma Gains Rural Medical School Branch, Aims to Close Primary Care Gap

The University of Arizona College of Medicine and Onvida Health unveiled a new rural medical school branch today at a ri...

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Community

Local Barbershop Spotlight, a Family Trade Anchors Yuma Community

Local Barbershop Spotlight, a Family Trade Anchors Yuma Community

On December 4 a KAWC podcast featured Craig Austin and his son Kawaun, known online as KdubTheBarber, sharing the story ...

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Government

Dateland Man Pleads Guilty After Shooting at YCSO Helicopter

Dateland Man Pleads Guilty After Shooting at YCSO Helicopter

A Dateland man pleaded guilty December 7 to one felony count of disorderly conduct with a deadly weapon after allegedly ...

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Community

Nonprofit Outreach Bolsters Yuma Farmworker Health and Safety

Nonprofit Outreach Bolsters Yuma Farmworker Health and Safety

A December 5 video segment highlighted Farmworkers Without Borders and its on the ground work delivering translation ass...

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Community

Yuma County Promotes Winter Visitors, Highlights Historic Sites and Recreation

Yuma County Promotes Winter Visitors, Highlights Historic Sites and Recreation

Yuma County is rolling out a concise visitor guide aimed at winter visitors and year round travelers, emphasizing histor...

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Community

Vikings Capture 17U Flag Football Title, Fourth Straight League Championship

Vikings Capture 17U Flag Football Title, Fourth Straight League Championship

The Vikings defeated the Chargers on Saturday to win the 17U Grab and Go Flag Football League championship, marking the ...

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Education

Yuma Catholic Shamrocks Claim State Cheer Championship in Phoenix

Yuma Catholic Shamrocks Claim State Cheer Championship in Phoenix

The Yuma Catholic Shamrocks won the Division 4 Game Day State Championship at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix on D...

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Government

Yuma Looks to Pilot Police and Clinician Co Response Unit

Yuma Looks to Pilot Police and Clinician Co Response Unit

At a December 2, 2025 city council work session Yuma police and fire officials proposed a co response unit pairing a spe...

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Education

Yuma Becomes Hub for Agriculture, Education and Rural Medical Training

Yuma Becomes Hub for Agriculture, Education and Rural Medical Training

The Arizona Board of Regents met in Yuma on December 4, 2025 and approved a three year agricultural research grant to cr...

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