Onvida Health in Yuma has reported a 43% drop in sepsis deaths this year after launching a hospital-wide alert system that scans patient records for early signs of infection.
The system is also being promoted at local schools to help residents recognize symptoms early.
Yuma Territorial Prison—famous for its ghostly tales—is vying to jump from second to first in the USA TODAY 10Best contest as visitors vote by Monday, Sept.
21. Staff say the historic site, opened in 1876, expects that the pop vote will boost tourism and honor its rich past.
Yuma School District One recognized 58 students with perfect scores on Arizona’s Academic Standards Assessment at Woodard Jr. High.
Superintendent Denis Ponder credited strong support from teachers and families for the students’ success.
So Delicious Dairy Free recalled its salted caramel cluster non-dairy frozen dessert because it may contain small stones.
The recall affects pints with a best-by date on or before Apr. 3 and follows a similar action in December so customers should avoid eating the product and call for a refund.
Navy and Marine Corps will host a free water testing open house Tuesday, Sept.
29 at the Yuma Civic Center from 5 to 7 p.m. Military representatives will answer questions and explain plans to test private wells for PFAS from Sept. 30 through Oct. 7.
Yuma native Jose Delgado lost in the third round to Jean Silva at Desert Diamond Arena on Saturday.
He stepped in on short notice *to replace an injured fighter* and now holds a 12-3 record while Silva is ranked sixth in the featherweight division.
Yuma business owner Charles “Chip” Romer and passenger Jennifer Luzzi died after their speeding 36-foot boat crashed into a rocky peninsula on Lake Havasu Saturday night — emergency responders arrived quickly, but both were pronounced dead.
Onvida Health and AWC installed new exterior signage for the Health Careers Center on Sept.
15, marking progress for a hands-on facility in Yuma. The two-story center will finish construction in early 2027 and welcome students in the spring.
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