Ford F150 vs School Bus

Yuma, Arizona - On Tuesday, at approximately 8:12 a.m., a 2007 red Ford Edge pulled out in front of a school bus that was traveling northbound in the 3300 block of S. Avenue 3E.  The Ford Edge collided with the school bus and then collided with a 2015 Ford F150.

Trash and yard debris fires, both happen way too often

Yuma, Arizona - Over the last several weeks the Yuma Fire Department has responded to a number of trash and yard debris fires, both happen way too often. These types of fires within residential neighborhoods can be a nuisance and a hazard. Fires too close to other combustibles and property lines pose the risk of serious fire spread, especially under windy conditions. Un-permitted fires are unlawful and also result in many unnecessary Fire Department responses, possibly delaying response to other serious emergencies.

St. Patricks day DUI Detail results 2019

Yuma, Arizona - The City of Yuma Police Department conducted an impaired driving detail on Friday, March 15, Saturday, March 16, and Sunday, March 17, 2019 with help from the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety.  The focus was impaired driving and the apprehension of impaired drivers.

Chief Lekan's final pursuit open house

Yuma, Arizona - After nearly 33 years on the force, Yuma’s Chief of Police, John Lekan’s final pursuit before retiring is raising money to build the Fallen Officer’s Monument (FOM). It’s a project the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), Yuma Lodge, have been working on tirelessly.

AWC & NAU-Yuma to hold annual Startup Weekend

Yuma, Arizona - Arizona Western College and Northern Arizona University-Yuma are hosting their third annual Startup Weekend from April 12-14, as a way to help aspiring entrepreneurs launch new business ideas.