Sherry Dennis and family trying to get her home
On October 11, the lives of an entire family changed in an instant when Sherry Dennis Murphy, a mother of four, a dedicated school district employee of 19 years, and the caretaker of her family’s 55-year-old farm, was severely injured in a tragic mowing accident. The accident left her withContinue Reading
New MRI at YDH already making an impact
Yuma Hospital & Clinics is excited to announce the launch of its brand-new MRI system, bringing expanded diagnostic capabilities and a more comfortable patient experience to the Yuma community. This is not the hospitals first MRI, but it is a major upgrade from our previous scanner —introducing advanced technology, betterContinue Reading
N. Main project had a valve issue
The City of Yuma’s North Main St. water main project has run into roadblocks on the city’s side of the project. Many days there has not been much going on with the crew from Concrete Specialties out of Sterling. Water/Wastewater Supervisor Eric Metcalfe said it all is due to valvesContinue Reading
Patriot Pen and Voice of Democracy winners
VFW Post 3378 is proud to announce the local winners of the Annual Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest at Yuma Middle School and Voice of Democracy Patriotic Audio Essay Contest at Yuma High School. The theme for this year is “How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country”. EachContinue Reading
2015 championship team is one to remember
Editor’s Note: This article first appeared in the November 19, 2015 edition of the Pioneer. A junior and two freshmen were key parts of the rotation for the Yuma High School volleyball team at last weekend’s Class 2A State Volleyball Tournament in the Denver Coliseum. While Luisa Hernandez (the junior),Continue Reading
Outlaws got one win at state
A great run came to an end for the Yuma High School volleyball team last week in the Class 2A State Tournament in the Denver Coliseum. The Outlaws opened state play with a dominating win over Sanford, then pushed No. 4 Holyoke to the limit later in the day, onlyContinue Reading
Michael (Mike) Roy Aagesen 1960-2025
Michael (Mike) Roy Aagesen passed away at Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado on November 15,2025 due to injuries from a motorcycle accident. Mike was born on April 13,1960 to Marven (Mike) Aagesen and Carla (Snelling) Aagesen. Mike was raised in Yuma and attended the Yuma Schools withContinue Reading
Otis season ends with heartbreaker
The Otis High School football team endured a most heartbreaking ending to it season, last Friday night in Peetz. Leading 30-24, Otis gave up a touchdown with under one minute left. Peetz then made the extra point to advance to the semifinals with a 31-30 win over the Bulldogs. OtisContinue Reading
Pleasant Valley Bazaar is Saturday
Saturday, November 22, County Roads P & 53. Baked Steak Supper, Baked goods, Crafts & Quilt Prizes.Continue Reading
Card of Thanks from Jelneck family
We can’t thank you enough for all the outpouring of love we received during this very, very difficult time. We want to thank you for the cards, money, flowers, phone calls, food, hugs and kind words. A very special thank you to Loren Penton and the EMTs, and to ChristyContinue Reading