Clifton Boggess’ murder trial in relation to Britani Meek’s disappearance and death has been continued. Jury selection began Monday in Yuma County District Court in Wray. The trial was scheduled to last until June 1. However, it was announced the trial had been continued, and a new date will beContinue Reading
It appears moving forward with the City of Yuma’s swimming pool project is being put on hold due to high projected costs. The Yuma City Council decided at the end of a work session this past Tuesday afternoon to cancel a special meeting planned for that evening to discuss costsContinue Reading
Former City Manager Eric Duthie signed his waiver and release on May 1. The City of Yuma has 30 days to pay him a lump sum of $75,000, equal to 50 percent of his annual salary. The payment will be reduced by all applicable payroll taxes. The Yuma City CouncilContinue Reading
The high school graduation season really starts to pick up this weekend. Yuma High School will hold its commencement Sunday at 1 p.m. in The Pit. Members of the Class of 2026 should arrive at 12 noon. The doors will open at the same time. There will be wheelchair accessContinue Reading
Declining enrollment was discussed during a preliminary budget presentation at the Yuma School District-1 Board of Education regular meeting, Monday night at the District Office. All five board members were in attendance, President Tyson Brown, John Deering, Ronella Noble, Jeff Ovalle and Heath Roundtree. Superintendent Jim Fraley reported the stateContinue Reading
The Yuma Ambulance Service and Yuma District Hospital headlined the Northeast RETAC awards ceremony last week. The annual awards ceremony was held at the Thompson Valley EMS building in Loveland. The Yuma Ambulance Service’s Keriann Josh was honored as EMS Leader of the Year. The Yuma Ambulance Service’s Michael BrophyContinue Reading
Alexander Blitch, M.D., said he is thrilled to be a part of the Yuma community. “Ultimately, I think I chose Yuma because of the excellent hospital and excellent community,” he said late last week. Dr. Blitch has been a primary care provider at Yuma District Hospital and Clinics since September,Continue Reading
There was a big turnout Sunday night for the Yuma County Republican County Assembly and Lincoln Day Dinner. It was held at The Estate at The 99 south of Yuma. A little more than 150 attended the event, which attracted several state and federal candidates. Nine delegates out of theContinue Reading
Melissa Kriley is seeing patients at the Yuma Clinic. She joined the staff earlier this year as a Family Nurse Practioner. A FNP provides comprehensive primary and preventative care to patients of all ages, including diagnosing, treating illnesses and prescribing medications. The Yuma Clinic’s FNP staff also includes Vanessa Dischner,Continue Reading
The Yuma County Cattlemen’s Association invites the public to its annual Steer Auction and Oyster Supper, held in conjunction with the 2025-26 YCCA Original Feedlot Performance and Carcass Contest on Saturday March 21, at Eckley Community Center. The evening will begin with a Social Hour, beginning at 5 p.m. TheContinue Reading