Deputy Police Chief Susan Smith promoted as next chief of Yuma Police Department

Yuma, Arizona - Deputy Police Chief Susan Smith will be the next chief of the Yuma Police Department, City Administrator Greg Wilkinson announced Wednesday at the regular meeting of the Yuma City Council.

Google My Business

Yuma, Arizona - Attract new customers with a free business profile! On Wednesday, March 13th, the Main Library will host “Google My Business” at 3:30 p.m. in Meeting Room A. Presenter Adrian Alfaro will discuss how the service works, and teach you how to claim your business profile and set up an account.

Brush Fire in East Wetlands

Yuma, Arizona - On Thursday, just before 4:30 pm, smoke was reported in the East Wetlands area. Arriving Yuma Fire Department personnel found heavy smoke rising from the brush about a half mile southeast of the Territorial Prison. A YFD Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) outfitted to be used in wildland areas was used to transport firefighters to the fire scene.

Apartment Fire in the 2800 block of South 1st Avenue

Yuma, Arizona -  Last night, just before 11:30 pm an apartment was reported to be on fire in the 2800 block of South 1st Avenue. Arriving Yuma Fire Department personnel found smoke coming from the roof of an apartment at 2830 South 1st Avenue. The apartment was one of a group of four connected apartments at that address. Flames were seen coming from a bathroom and it was found that the fire had already spread into the attic area.

AWC Music Department presents “Singing with the Masters”

Yuma, Arizona - The Arizona Western College Chamber Singers and Yuma Chorale will be performing two upcoming “Singing with the Masters” concerts, featuring selections from various genres including classical, gospel, spirituals, and folk songs.