To my friends and neighbors in Yuma County, Most of you know me as your current Undersheriff. You’ve seen me at community events, on patrol, or around town with my family. Today, I’m writing to you not just as a law enforcement officer, but as a neighbor who deeply caresContinue Reading
There will be an open race for Yuma County Commissioner District 1 in November’s election. Commissioner Adam Gates has announced he will not run for a second term. Below is his announcement. Friends, supporters and residents of Yuma County, After careful consideration, prayer, and conversations with those closest to me,Continue Reading
Long-time Yuma City Council members let out a sigh of relief as the council took steps forward with a pair of long-planned projects, last week during the first meeting in 2026. All six current members were in attendance — Mayor Tim McClung, Mayor Pro-tem Nathan O’Neal, Dan Baucke, Marc Shay,Continue Reading
The Yuma Chamber of Commerce is now under new leadership. Hannah Lungwitz took over as Chamber director as of the start of this year. She replaces Alice Swanson, who announced her resignation and Lungwitz as her replacement, several months ago. “I figured I’m going to be here the rest ofContinue Reading
Haleigh Struder has announced that she is running for re-election as Yuma County Clerk & Recorder. She was appointed earlier this year by the Yuma County Commissioners, as long-time Clerk & Recorder Bev Wenger announced her retirement. Following is Struder’s announcement letter: When I was appointed to this position inContinue Reading
There was some significant medical provider related news that came out at last week’s Yuma District Hospital Board of Directors monthly meeting. Board President Mitch Korf and board members Monica King, Delaina Klein and Liz Hickman were in attendance. Mark Werts was absent. CEO Anne Kreutzer told the board thatContinue Reading
The dates have been set for the first-degree murder trial for Clifton Boggess, Jr. Boggess is facing trial in the October 2023 death of Yuma resident Britani Meek, who was 25 at time of her death. The trial dates of May 11 to June 1, 2026 in Yuma County DistrictContinue Reading
Cory Korf was denied a reduction in bond during a status conference and compliance hearing in Yuma County District Court in Wray, Tuesday morning. Korf, who is in the Washington County Justice Center, is going to trial for attempted first degree murder, first degree assault, false imprisonment, second degree kidnappingContinue Reading
Re-elected and newly-elected members were sworn in during this past Tuesday’s Yuma City Council meeting. Mayor Tim McClung was sworn in for a new four-year term, and Nathan O’Neal and Michael Fitzsimmons began their first terms. They replace Jerome Benish, Terri Frame and Vanessa Dischner, who did not run forContinue Reading
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