Students graduate from first AWC Public Safety Dispatcher Academy

Yuma, Arizona - The first set of students to go through the new Arizona Western College Public Safety Dispatcher Academy have already been hired or are in the hiring process for dispatcher jobs, just days after graduation.

Balloon Making Cowboy

Yuma County, Arizona - Visit Yuma County Libraries June 26th – 29th for interactive story times with the Balloon Making Cowboy and his amazing balloon creations! There is no charge to attend this family-friendly program.

Report on City's drinking water is now available

Yuma, Arizona -  The City of Yuma’s annual Water Quality Report is now available online on the City of Yuma website. Once again this year, the city’s drinking water met all state and federal regulatory standards to safeguard public health.

Monsoon Season

Yuma, Arizona - This week will mark the official start of “Monsoon Season” here in the desert southwest (officially June 15-Sept. 30, according to the National Weather Service). Some of the weather related hazards that could be encountered are Flash Floods, Lightening, Downburst Winds, Blowing Dust, and Excessive Heat. Sudden and intense storms can also down power lines and cause power outages.

Human Smuggling Attempt in Stolen Vehicle Halted by Border Patrol Agents

Yuma, Arizona - Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Highway 95 Immigration Checkpoint arrested two United States citizens, one Mexican national, and one Guatemalan national traveling in a stolen vehicle in an attempted smuggling event on Thursday.