The City of Yuma hosts second annual Career Fair
The city hosted a fair for those seeking career opportunities in the city Yuma, Ariz. (Kyma, Kecy) – Yuma City held its annual career fair at the Yuma Civic Center Wednesday morning. Several departments in the city have set up booths to talk to and network with citizens to see which jobs are best for. […]
Yuma Recognized as a 2025 Great American Defense Community
Open Audio Article Player This year, one of three communities recognized nationwide Yuma City Text from audio articles of speech made possible by CAST11 speaking glass media The City of Yuma has been named the Great American Defense Community 2025 by the National Defense Community Association (ADC) in partnership with the program’s official sponsor, USAA. […]
How education and prevention are helping Yuma County avoid fentanyl deaths
Yuma, Arizona (Keema, Keese) – The fentanyl crisis continues to claim young lives in Arizona. According to a new state report, fentanyl was involved in more than four drug-related deaths between children and young adults in 2023. A fatal review of children in Arizona reports that fentanyl was involved in 76% of drug-related youth deaths […]
Man shot, killed during ‘domestic dispute’ in Yuma
Yuma, Arizona (azfamily) – The man is dead after being shot dead early Thursday morning in what Yuma police call a “domestic conflict.” The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a domestic situation reported at home around 3:30am. Delverde Drive, north of the interstate. While they headed to the scene, the shot was […]
Deadly shooting in Yuma County Arizona under investigation
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office said the shooting took place on April 17th in the 11,300 block of E. Delverde Drive in Yuma. Yuma County, Arizona – Authorities say a fatal shooting in Yuma County is under investigation. The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office said the shooting occurred on April 17 in the 11,300 block of […]
City of Yuma files complaint against Yuma County and contractor
The city of Yuma has filed complaints against contractors responsible for their work in Yuma County and Ray Smacker Park. Yuma, Arizona (Kyma, Kecy) – No complaints have been provided but have been filed by the city of Yuma. All parties hope to resolve the issue and restore the former park. Yuma Mayor Doug Nichols […]
Nation’s first cobalt processing plant planned for Yuma County
Yuma, Arizona (Az Family) –It has the driving force to reduce the dependence on China for cobalt, the metal key to making rechargeable batteries, computer chips and medical devices. The country’s first cobalt processing facility could come to Arizona. Evelution Energy’s Two years ago, the solar-powered cobalt processing facility was approved by Yuma County leaders. […]
EVelution Energy cobalt processing plant is on track in Yuma for 2025
Evelution Energy’s cobalt processing facility in Yuma County, Arizona Rendering of Evelution Energy’s cobalt processing facility in Welton, Arizona is shown. Construction is scheduled to begin at the end of 2025. Provided by Evelution Energy Evelution Energy plans to build its first US cobalt processing facility in Yuma County by the end of 2025. Cobalt […]
Arizona governor talks potential impacts of tariffs on Mexico during Yuma visit
Yuma, Arizona (azfamily) – President Donald Trump has updated his threat to impose sudden tariffs on imports from Mexico, which is not sitting well with Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs. As Mexico is Arizona’s largest trading partner, these tariffs could have a major impact on the state’s economy. In a state speech in Yuma on Thursday, […]
Obituary | Jill Nelson of Yuma, Arizona
The additional service ceremony for Jill Nelson, 61, of Yuma, of former Parker, will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Grace Lutheran Church in Parker and will be buried at Rosehill Cemetery. The service will be broadcast on https://www.facebook.com/hofmeisterjonesfuneralhome If you wish to donate to her memory, the family will request […]
