YC Jail downsizing to holding facility
Full-time operations at the Yuma County Jail are being suspended. Sheriff Todd Combs made the announcement last week, stating that his office is unable to maintain a staff schedule that allows for a safe environment for the inmates or the staff at this time. It is a situation that hasContinue Reading
YC Clerk’s Corner: Election information
Make a plan to vote! Make your voice heard! Ballots for the November 8, 2022, General Election have been mailed and you should receive your ballot by the end of the week of October 17. The General Election will be conducted as an all-Mail Ballot Delivery Election. Is it possibleContinue Reading
Stallings, Wyant memorialized at national monument
The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Foundation is a nonprofit organization that honors and remembers firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. On October 21, 2022, the family of Darcy Stallings traveled to Emmitsburg, Maryland to attend the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. The National Fallen FirefightersContinue Reading
YC Commissioner candidate Adam Gates
Adam Gates will face plenty of challenges if elected Yuma County Commissioner. Gates is the Republican candidate for the District 1 seat in the November 8 mail-in election, winning the Republican primary in June. “I get a good vibe wherever I go,” Gates said. “It’s been a fun campaign. IContinue Reading
YC Commissioner candidate Dwain Weinrich
Dwain Weinrich said his extensive experience in leadership roles would serve him well as a Yuma County Commissioner. Weinrich is running for the District 1 seat in the November 8 mail-in election. He is running as an unaffiliated candidate. He retired earlier this year from Smithfield Hog Production after 29Continue Reading
Yuma looks to clinch high playoff seed vs. Holyoke
The Yuma Football Team still is in line for a great seeding in the Class 1A playoffs, despite last Friday’s Harvest Cup loss at rival Wray. However, Yuma definitely needs to get more offensive. “We have to do a better job of being patient,” head coach Kelly Seward said. “NotContinue Reading
Yuma looks to clinch high playoff seed vs. Holyoke
The Yuma Football Team still is in line for a great seeding in the Class 1A playoffs, despite last Friday’s Harvest Cup loss at rival Wray. However, Yuma definitely needs to get more offensive. “We have to do a better job of being patient,” head coach Kelly Seward said. “NotContinue Reading
Yuma volleyball hosts Holyoke for Think Pink
Yuma’s volleyball team is looking to close out the regular season with a little momentum heading toward the postseason. Yuma hosts Holyoke on Friday before closing out the regular season next week with non-league matches against Resurrection Christian and Northridge. Yuma also played at Sedgwick County, No. 2 in theContinue Reading
Yuma volleyball hosts Holyoke for Think Pink
Yuma’s volleyball team is looking to close out the regular season with a little momentum heading toward the postseason. Yuma hosts Holyoke on Friday before closing out the regular season next week with non-league matches against Resurrection Christian and Northridge. Yuma also played at Sedgwick County, No. 2 in theContinue Reading
Local 6-man teams stay in the hunt
The Arickaree football team picked up a key win last Friday at home, rolling past the Otis Bulldogs, 52-33, in a battle of highly-ranked 6-man teams. Arickaree now has one more challenge before them before entering the postseason, concluding the regular season Friday against top-ranked Stratton. Otis, meanwhile, has pickedContinue Reading