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Woman dies in collision with farm implement in I-8

BY CHRIS McDANIEL - @YS_CMCDANIEL

A woman was killed and a man injured Saturday morning during a traffic collision on Interstate 8. The incident happened at about 11:42 a.m. about two miles west of Felicity, Calif.A man driving a blue Nissan pickup truck in the far right eastbound la... Full story

Drive Safe moves to 24th Street

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Starting today, officers with the Yuma Police Department will be monitoring 24th Street as part of the ongoing Project Drive Safe.Officers will be watching for speeding, seatbelt and stop sign violations.As of May 20, Drive Safe has resulted in 493... Full story

Career fair allows area residents to pursue job opportunities

FROM BAJO EL SOL

Job seekers can find out about employment opportunities around the Yuma area on May 29 when Goodwill of Central Arizona brings them together with employers at a job fair at the Yuma Civic Center.Expected in attendance at the Career Expo are more than... Full story

Convey Health Solutions seeking 600 new employees

BY JOYCE LOBECK @YSJoyceLobeck

Convey Health Solutions is actively recruiting 600 new employees to keep up with the growing need for health insurance agents in the call center the company opened in Yuma in September 2012.And to help them prepare for the job, the company is offerin... Full story

Marshals arrest brothers on the run for 5 years

BY CHRIS McDANIEL - @YS_CMCDANIEL

Two brothers who have been on the run from law enforcement for the past five years were arrested Friday at the U.S. Port of Entry at Andrade, Calif., officials said. The men, 34-year-old Christopher Mayorquin and 49-year-old Martin Mayorquin, had be... Full story

YRMC training takes flight

BY MARA KNAUB @YSMaraKnaub

Aviation training is nothing new to Yuma, with military aircraft frequently filling the skies above the community.But it's not every day that aviation training is adapted for use in a health-care environment. That is precisely what happened this week... Full story

New court dates set for two suspects charged in Figueroa murder

BY JAMES GILBERT @YSJamesGilbert

Friday's hearings for two of the three suspects charged in connection to the March 22 murder of 28-year-old Christal Figueroa, whose body was found in a citrus grove near County 17th Street and Avenue 2E, has been continued for two months.When asked ... Full story

Sentencing delayed for former youth pastor

BY JAMES GILBERT @YSJamesGilbert

The sentencing hearing for Robert Eric Warren, a former youth pastor of a Yuma church, was continued for more than a month when his attorney requested a mitigation hearing after learning of the sentence the court intended to impose upon his client.In... Full story

AWC Glance: New degree offered

FROM STAFF REPORTS

AWC offers new Exercise and Wellness degreeBeginning this fall, a new associate's degree in Exercise and Wellness will be offered at Arizona Western College. The degree is designed for those interested in careers in Personal Training, Physical Therap... Full story

Fundraiser to help low-income families get housing

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Habitat for Humanity of Yuma is partnering with JCPenney during a fundraiser held during the rest of May as part of the retailer's charitable giving program – JCP Cares.To participate, JCPenney customers purchasing items can choose to round up ... Full story

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