Law enforcement have identified a suspect in the death of Britani Meek. Yuma Police Chief Jerry Thompson told the Pioneer he understands people’s concerns regarding the case, but due to its sensitive nature law enforcement is not able to share much information. He said he wanted to understand these typeContinue Reading
The City of Yuma will be increasing its sanitation rates beginning March 1. The Yuma City Council approved the first reading of the ordinance during its regular meeting, last week at Yuma City Hall. Mayor Ron Swehla, Mayor Pro-tem Marc Shay and fellow council members Terri Frame, Tim McClung, JeromeContinue Reading
Yuma County finalized a tight budget for 2024 earlier this month. Normally, the budget is in place before the end of the previous year, but it was delayed a bit this time due to the Colorado Legislature’s special session in November addressing property tax relief. Yuma County’s total budget isContinue Reading
The finishing touches have been put on the Yuma School District-1 2023-24 budget. The Yuma-1 Board of Education approved the final appropriations during its regular monthly meeting, Monday night at the District Office. All five board members were present, President John Deering, and Lindsey Galles, Terri Cooper, Heath Roundtree andContinue Reading
Two years after making major changes to the Yuma County Fair schedule, more adjustments have been made for 2024. The Yuma County Fair Board made and approved the changes. The main days of the fair have been condensed to five days, Thursday through Monday, after going Wednesday through Monday theContinue Reading
The fields have been set for local council and town board elections in April. Monday was the deadline for potential candidates to turn in their nomination petitions. The April 2 election will be the last municipal election for Yuma as it moves to November elections beginning in 2025. However, thereContinue Reading
By Marianne Goodland State Capitol Correspondent The 2024 General Assembly session began on Wednesday, Jan. 10, with an election looming just 10 months away that could determine whether Republicans gain lost ground in the House or keep Democrats from a super majority in the Senate. The two Republican lawmakers whoContinue Reading
Probably cause has been found to move forward with the case against Chad Leonhardt in regards to the 2022 death of Tresa Juhl. A preliminary hearing was held last Thursday, January 4, in Washington County District Court. Probable cause was found on two counts, second degree murder and first degreeContinue Reading
(Wellington, Colorado) — Colorado House Minority Leader Rep. Mike Lynch is both excited and humbled to announce his candidacy to represent the concerned citizens of Colorado’s 4th Congressional District in the U.S. Congress. Representative Mike Lynch has long been known for his unwavering dedication to the people of his state.Continue Reading
It is time to start considering running for your local councils and town boards. The April 2, 2024 municipal election will be the last one held in the spring for the City of Yuma. Earlier this decade voters approved a measure moving Yuma’s municipal election to November, beginning in 2025.Continue Reading