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From Yuma Sun, KAWC and 4 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.
Yuma Sun3 hours ago
South County votes: Rosales leads San Luis mayoral race, on Yuma SunSan Luis mayoral candidates James Allen Jr. and Matias Rosales said they would wait for additional votes to be counted from Tuesday’s election before declaring victory or conceding defeat.
Yuma Sun4 hours ago
Wellton voters fill town council seats, Prop 438 'yes' votes in the lead, on Yuma SunWellton citizens voted for council and Proposition 438 in Tuesday’s general election.
Yuma Sun4 hours ago
Early voting has Lozano leading judge election, on Yuma SunIn early unofficial election results for Division 5 Superior Court judge, attorney Jorge Lozano leads Yuma assistant city attorney John Lesueur, 51.87% or 9,272 votes, to 47.63% or 8,515 votes.
KAWC4 hours ago
Rosales leads for San Luis Mayor, Sandoval and Cortez lead for AZ House in LD 23, on KAWCYuma Propositions 436 and 437 appear to pass with large number of yes votes. Somerton and San Luis voters pick two city council seats each.
Yuma Sun4 hours ago
Unofficial election returns released in Yuma County; turnout stands at 19%, on Yuma SunEditor’s Note: These unofficial election results are as of 9:07 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. These numbers represent early ballots and early in-person votes received before Election Day and tabulated so
Yuma Sun4 hours ago
The Last Word in Astrology: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2026, on Yuma SunCELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Matthew McConaughey, 57; Ralph Macchio, 65; Jeff Probst, 65; Kathy Griffin, 66.
Yuma Sun4 hours ago
Early Yuma election results favor approving Propositions 436 and 437, on Yuma SunAccording to the first batch of early unofficial election results for Yuma, Propositions 436 and 437 are favored for approval by city voters. “Yes” votes for Proposition 436 make up
Yuma Sun5 hours ago
Arizona Western rallies past Eastern Arizona for a gritty regional title victory, on Yuma SunArizona Western College rallied from an early deficit and scored the game-winning goal in the 86th minute to defeat Eastern Arizona College 2-1 and capture the Region I men’s soccer
Your Valley6 hours ago
Tiffany Byrne leads LD25 House race in early results, on Your ValleyPreliminary results for Arizona Legislative District 25 representing Buckeye, Surprise and Yuma are in. According to unofficial results from Maricopa County , Tiffany Byrne is leading the House …
Yuma Sun7 hours ago
Yumans head to the polls, on Yuma SunYuma County voters headed to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, for the general election, with 10 vote centers open across the county. Some citizens chose to cast their votes
Yuma Sun8 hours ago
AWC legend Yohanna Moton retires after 24-year international career, on Yuma SunFormer Arizona Western College women’s basketball standout Yohanna Moton has retired from the Dominican Republic Women’s National Team, bringing an end to a distinguished 24-year international career that established her
Yuma Sun8 hours ago
Fire House Facts: Wellton, San Luis, Yuma fire departments, on Yuma SunWELLTON FIRE DEPT.
KYMA8 hours ago
One dead in trailer fire on E. 38th Place, on KYMAYFD said the fire happened before 6:20 p.m. Sunday, November 1, in the area of E. 38th Place and S. Mesa Avenue.
Yuma Sun8 hours ago
4.9-magnitude earthquake hits near Yuma Tuesday morning, on Yuma SunA 4.9-magnitude earthquake hit Yuma at 11:47 a.m. Tuesday, but it did not do much if any damage, according to local officials.
Also reported byKYMA
AZ Family9 hours ago
Yuma County voter turnout rises: Here’s what brought people to the polls, on AZ FamilyPolling locations throughout Yuma saw a steady stream of voters, from the Foothills Library to Arizona Western College.
Yuma Sun9 hours ago
YPG Employee Spotlight: Joe Escalante joins Directorate of Public Works, on Yuma SunMeet Joe Escalante, the newest member of the Directorate of Public Works at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground. He works as a construction control representative.
Yuma Sun9 hours ago
Trailer fire claims one life in Yuma, on Yuma SunOne person died Sunday morning after a travel trailer caught fire in the backyard of a residence in Yuma, according to the Yuma Fire Department.
KYMA10 hours ago
Disney to lay off thousands of employees, on KYMAThis comes after separate layoff rounds in April and September under new CEO Josh D'Amaro.
KYMA11 hours ago
Tracking nice temperatures and overall pleasant weather, on KYMATracking beautiful weather conditions through the workweek as we will stay comfortably dry with cool temperatures. We are in for breezier conditions and slightly warmer temperatures later this week and into the weekend.
KYMA11 hours ago
Tracking cooler than normal temperatures and overall pleasant weather, on KYMATracking beautiful weather conditions through the workweek as we will stay comfortably dry with cooler than normal temperatures. We are in for breezier conditions and slightly warmer temperatures later this week and into the weekend.
Signals AZ11 hours ago
Yuma Announces Nominees for 2026 Tribute of the Muses, on Signals AZThe Tribute of the Muses Awards celebrates contributions to Yuma's arts community, honoring nominees across four categories.
KYMA11 hours ago
Rep. Adelita Grijalva wins U.S. Representative for District 7, on KYMANBC News has projected Rep. Adelita Grijalva will keep her seat on the U.S. House of Representatives.
KYMA11 hours ago
Yuma County residents vote for U.S. Representatives for Districts 7 and 9, on KYMAResidents across Yuma County are casting their votes for U.S. Representative for Districts 7 and 9 Tuesday.
KYMA11 hours ago
South County residents vote for San Luis and Somerton races, on KYMASouth County residents are casting their votes for San Luis, Arizona mayor, San Luis City Council and Somerton City Council Tuesday.
KYMA11 hours ago
Los residentes del contado sur votan en las contiendas de San Luis y Somerton, on KYMAEste martes, los residentes del sur del condado acuden a las urnas para elegir al alcalde de San Luis, Arizona, así como a los miembros de los concejos municipales de San Luis y Somerton.
KYMA11 hours ago
Yuma County residents vote for Districts 23 and 25 races, on KYMAResidents across Yuma County are casting their votes for the Arizona State Representative and Arizona State Senate races for District 23, and the Arizona State Representative and Arizona State Senate races for District 25 Tuesday.
KYMA12 hours ago
Katie Hobbs declared winner of Arizona Governor’s race, on KYMAResidents across Yuma County are casting their votes for Arizona Governor, Secretary of State and Attorney General Tuesday.
KYMA13 hours ago
Colorado River State Historic Park hosts volunteer recruitment event, on KYMAColorado River State Historic Park would like to invite all interested volunteers to an Introduction to Volunteering informational session at the park on Wednesday, November 12th, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
KYMA15 hours ago
City of Yuma announces November household hazardous waste collection day, on KYMAThe City of Yuma will host its next Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Day on Saturday, November 14, 2026, providing residents with a safe and convenient way to dispose of hazardous household material at no cost.
KAWC15 hours ago
Where to vote in Yuma and La Paz counties: 2026 General Election, on KAWCVoting centers in Yuma, Somerton, San Luis, Parker and more.
KAWC18 hours ago
Yuma voters say affordability, civic duty driving them to vote today, on KAWCKAWC spoke with voters in Yuma about what issues, candidates and propositions led them to vote in the 2026 General Election.
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CBS 13 Sports: Matadors move along to Region I Championship, on KYMACardinals make switch at quarterback YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Arizona Western volleyball advances to the Region I title game with a 3-0 victory over Central Arizona. The Cardinals name Gardner Minshew the starting quarterback after he took over for Jacoby Brissett and led Arizona to a comeback win versus the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
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Matadors volleyball makes light work of Central Arizona in Region I semis, on KYMAYUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Arizona Western volleyball is heading back to the Region I championship after sweeping Central Arizona in straight sets Wednesday night at The House. The Matadors entered the Region I semifinal matchup with plenty of confidence, having defeated the Vaqueras three times during the regular season without dropping a single set. Arizona
Yuma SunNov. 2
The Last Word in Astrology: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, on Yuma SunCELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Elizabeth Smart, 39; Gemma Ward, 39; Colin Kaepernick, 39; Dolph Lundgren, 69.
Yuma SunNov. 2
Arizona Western Sweeps Central Arizona to advance to regional final, on Yuma SunArizona Western’s Lady Matadors continued their dominant season Monday night, sweeping Central Arizona 3-0 at the House. The Lady Matadors controlled the match from start to finish, winning each set
Yuma SunNov. 2
YumaCon returns this weekend, on Yuma SunFans of comics, anime, gaming and pop culture can rejoice as YumaCon returns to the city this weekend. The event will take place Saturday, Nov. 7, from 11 a.m. to
In brief
The short notes of Daily Yuma’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.
Election DayYuma County's 10 vote centers are open today from 6 a.m.
Yuma County's 10 vote centers are open today from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you're voting in person, bring valid ID, and if you still have an early ballot, it has to go to a vote center.
News Notes · Tuesday’s editionSource: Yuma Sun
Hotel Del SolIf you saw the city's Oct. 14 social media notice about a demolition at the Hotel Del Sol, you had company: hundreds of residents showed up Thursday, and some were expecting an implosion.
If you saw the city's Oct. 14 social media notice about a demolition at the Hotel Del Sol, you had company: hundreds of residents showed up Thursday, and some were expecting an implosion. They got a press conference on redevelopment instead. The building, vacant since 1970, will become a transportation hub, and the work is expected to take 18 months. Mayor Doug Nicholls called it "a great investment for our future."
County BoardThe Yuma County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 Monday, with Lynne Pancrazi dissenting, to reject the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation and allow shade structures with a zero lot line setback.
The Yuma County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 Monday, with Lynne Pancrazi dissenting, to reject the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation and allow shade structures with a zero lot line setback.
News Notes · Tuesday’s editionSource: Yuma Sun
PlayoffsYuma Catholic hosts Buena in a 5A opening-round game, and Gila Ridge hosts Sahuaro in 4A, both this Friday.
Yuma Catholic hosts Buena in a 5A opening-round game, and Gila Ridge hosts Sahuaro in 4A, both this Friday. Gila Ridge finished 8-2 and won the 4A Desert Southwest Region title.
News Notes · Tuesday’s editionSource: KYMA
VeteransAn anonymous donor furnished every room at Right Turn for Yuma Veterans with new beds and linens.
An anonymous donor furnished every room at Right Turn for Yuma Veterans with new beds and linens. The nonprofit's annual Military Appreciation Day is Nov. 14 in downtown Yuma.
News Notes · Tuesday’s editionSource: KYMA