Outlaw runners keep hitting the trail
Yuma High School cross country runners are at the Platte Valley Invitational in Kersey on Friday. They have two more meets in the regular season. They were at the Loveland Sweetheart Invitational last Friday. Yuma’s boys team had a total of 13 compete, including nine in the varsity race. AlanContinue Reading
YCS trying to reverse trend
Yuma County Softball will be attempting to snap a four-game losing streak when it travels to Limon today, September 26, for a league doubleheader. The losing streak has dropped YCS to 5-9-1 on the season. The traditionally-strong Limon program has struggled even more, entering this week with a 2-12 record.Continue Reading
6 man and 1A volleyball: Otis rolling up big wins on gridiron
Otis High School’s football team will try to keep rolling up big numbers when it hosts North Park on Friday afternoon. The game has a rare 3 p.m. kickoff. Otis is 4-0 and No. 6 in the 6-man CHSAA Seeding and Selection Index after last Friday’s 66-7 home win overContinue Reading
JoAnn C. Hanson 1941-2024
JoAnn C. Hanson was born June 5,1941 to Jim and Gladys Cavin of Natchez Mississippi. She was the 4th of 4 children, the baby. Her nickname as a child was “Doll” because she was so cute. Her siblings include William Cavin, Jean Cavin Rentfro, and Louise Cavin Skidmore. As aContinue Reading
Houses for rent
Houses for rent in Yuma: 4 bdrm, 1 bath – $1050 +utilities, 4 bdrm, 2 bath – $1250 + utilities. Call 970-554-2346Continue Reading
Council takes a pass on sales tax, but lodging tax will be on Nov. ballot
The Yuma City Council will not be putting a sales tax increase question on the November ballot. However, a lodging tax is once again will be put before the voters. The city recently held a survey gauging the public’s thoughts about the Police, Fire, Ambulance and Streets departments — alongContinue Reading
Commissioners talk blade operator efficiency
On August 29, 2024 at 8 a.m., the Yuma County Board of Commissioners met in regular session. Chairman Mike Leerar, Commissioner Scott Weaver, Commissioner Adam Gates, and Administrator Brandi Ritchey were present throughout the day. The Commissioners reviewed and signed accounts payable and discussed various meetings attended throughout the priorContinue Reading
Yuma Hospital Board has an opening
There is an opening on the Yuma Hospital District Board of Directors. Board member Robert Dorothy announced his resignation during last week’s regular board meeting. He noted he has been missing meetings lately due to other obligations. He said that after last week’s meeting the next one he would beContinue Reading
YC Softball staying home this week
Yuma County Softball finally is at its homes this week. The team made its Yuma County debut this past Tuesday when it played Chase County (Imperial, NE) in Yuma. The girls will play in Wray on Saturday when Valley visits (10 a.m. first pitch). YCS went 1-2-1 in the BrushContinue Reading
YHS volleyball moving forward
Yuma High School’s volleyball team is going to keep moving forward after a pair of difficult losses last week. The Outlaws were 3-2 heading into this past Tuesday’s home match against the Chase County Longhorns. They ended up dropping to 3-3 with a four-set loss to the girls from Imperial.Continue Reading