Dean Edwin Hill was born October 1, 1932 in Pretty Prairie Kansas to George and Elsie (Meador) Hill. He was the fourth born out of 11 children. In February of 1947, the family, George, Elsie, Dean and 8 siblings, moved to Cope Colorado. Dean helped George on their family farm.Continue Reading
The City of Yuma was on the hook for paying former city manager Scott Moore more than $120,000 due to a “Reinstated Employment Agreement” entered into in January 2018. Moore was hired in July 2016. The initial employment agreement included a clause stating “The City shall have no obligation toContinue Reading
Plan on visiting your local Yuma or Wray library Friday, January 17, between 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. to borrow your copy of Emily St. John Mandel’s novel Station Eleven. Get some free bookmarks and a yummy snack while you’re at it. If you can’t make it to the libraryContinue Reading
On December 30, 2024 at 8 a.m., the Yuma County Board of Commissioners met in regular session. Chairman Mike Leerar, Commissioner Scott Weaver, Commissioner Adam Gates, and Administrator Brandi Ritchey were present throughout the day. The Commissioners reviewed and signed accounts payable and discussed various meetings attended throughout the priorContinue Reading
The Class 3A Patriot League is going to be a gauntlet for the Yuma High School boys basketball team, as well as everyone else. So far, so good, for the Outlaws. They tipped off 2025 after the holiday break with a hard-fought 52-46 win over Liberty Common, last Saturday inContinue Reading
Yuma High School’s girls basketball team enjoyed a great start to 2025. The Outlaws returned from the holiday break last Saturday with a 58-16 romp over Liberty Common on a cold and icy Saturday afternoon in the warmth of The Pit. They improved to 5-2 and now are 1-0 inContinue Reading
Linda Lea Vasenius, age 80, of Cumming, Georgia, passed away on December 29th at Northside Hospital in Canton, Georgia. Linda was a kind, thoughtful, and genuinely curious person, deeply interested in those around her. Her authenticity and compassionate nature made her a beloved friend, family member, and community member. SheContinue Reading
Funeral Services for James Darrel Pauli will be 1 pm, Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, Lawrence, KS. Burial will follow at Stull Cemetery, Stull, KS. James Darrel Pauli (Jim), age 86, of Baldwin City, KS, passed away on January 1st, 2025, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence,Continue Reading
Betty Lassen, 84, of The Harmony Home in Yuma, Colorado died Monday, December 16, 2024, at Yuma District Hospital of pneumonia. A graveside service and interment will be held at a later date in Yuma Cemetery. Betty Lassen was born April 8, 1940, in Haigler Nebraska, to John and RuthContinue Reading
MONDAY MUSIC LESSONS for students or adults. Begin/Intermed. Piano & more. Call Teresa Roubideaux, 970-848-0324.Continue Reading