Hiring a new chief of police appears to be getting closer to reality. The Yuma Police Department has been without a “permanent” chief since Jerry Thompson resigned last spring. Curtis Witte has filled in as interim chief since, but does not have an interest in taking over the role fullContinue Reading
The City of Yuma has retaken the lead in selling and developing the property between Detroit Ave. (Highway 59) and Indian Hills Golf Course. The city purchased the 71.06 acres of farm land about 10 years ago for $738,910. It has been leased out for farming in most of theContinue Reading
A couple of major personal milestones were achieved last week by Yuma High School athletes. Brody Sheffield set the single-game scoring record for YHS boys basketball with 41 points at Merino. Daden Beauprez earned his 100th wrestling win on Friday. Both are seniors. Sheffield became the program’s career scoring leaderContinue Reading
The Yuma Ministerial Association invites the community to its annual Lenten Luncheon Series, beginning Thursday, February 26 through March 26, 2026. All luncheons are scheduled from 12:00-1:00 pm. Each week, a different congregation will host a simple meal and a brief devotional message focused on reflection, renewal, and preparation forContinue Reading
The Republican River Water Conservation District (RRWCD) Board of Directors will convene for their quarterly meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held in the Burlington Community Center, 340 14th Street. The Board will potentially approve minutes from the November 18, 2025, quarterly meeting,Continue Reading
The Yuma Hospital District Board of Directors and CEO Anne Kreutzer briefly looked back at 2025 during the board’s regular meeting last week in the Pearse Boardroom. All five board members were in attendance, President Mitch Korf, Mark Werts, Delaina Klein, Liz Hickman and Monica King. One of the strategicContinue Reading
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