The majority of Yumans weathered the storm Monday night inside their warm, comfortable homes. Some people weren't so fortunate. Garlit said she hopes to expand that number soon, allowing for more people in Yuma County to have shelter. Full Story »
When a Yuma resident calls his or her legislator in Phoenix, does their opinion really get counted? State Rep. Lynne Pancrazi, D-Yuma, says yes. Pancrazi said every phone call and every e-mail is counted at the capitol, stressing the importance of Arizona residents making their voices heard. Full Story »
Yuma Elementary District 1 school board voted unanimously to accept the recommendation for a revised budget at their regular meeting Tuesday night. Full Story »
Dr. Stanton Cohen, a local podiatrist, is concerned about keeping people's feet warm during the winter season. So, he's collecting new socks to donate to Crossroads Mission. Full Story »
In an effort to get legislators acquainted with how education policy "plays out on the ground," the Arizona Business and Education Coalition has organized "Shadow the Super" events the last several weeks. Full Story »
Yuma has a lot of talented people with great ideas for new products and services. But they may need some help to translate those ideas into business opportunities that will succeed in today's global marketplace. Full Story »
Tropical storm force winds swept through Yuma County Monday night, according to a meteorologist. Wind gusts got up to 50 mph Monday night, said senior meteorologist Tom Kines, with Accuweather.com. Kines said the sustained winds stayed around 25 mph to 30 mph, "which is pretty impressive." Full Story »
WASHINGTON — Congress should reject efforts to revamp federal health care at the expense of states, Gov. Jan Brewer said Tuesday. Full Story »
PHOENIX — A couple of changes in the cellular phone industry could create the best climate ever to enact a ban on texting while driving in Arizona. CTIA, the wireless industry association, has agreed to support such measures when attempted by local lawmakers. Full Story »
In Lee Smith's village, children skate across an icy pond, and a man shovels snow in his front yard. The residential area at one end of the village and Elvis' Graceland at the other end are connected to the central downtown area by snow-lined streets. Full Story »
PHOENIX — Out of staters who use the Internet to lure Arizona minors into meetings for sex can be prosecuted in courts in this state, the Arizona Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday. Full Story »
The Yuma Lutheran School (YLS) Orchestra is inviting the public to come to their benefit concert on Thursday. The concert will include a variety of music performed by first through eighth grade students, including classical chamber music, fiddling, and orchestral music. Full Story »
For the second time in less than six months, Yuma firefighters were called to remove a large snake from a residence. Yuma Fire Department spokesman Mike Erfert said at about 4 p.m. on Monday, firefighters were dispatched to the 1300 block of East Morrison Street regarding a “large snake” in a yard. Full Story »
A rare opportunity for Yuma middle school students to put formulas they have memorized into practical use in laboratory experiments is now possible, thanks to the generosity of a nonprofit group. Full Story »
Marine Attack Squadron 311 spouses and family members spent a day marching in the boots of their Marines during the squadron's Jane Wayne day at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma recently. Full Story »
PHOENIX — So how much are you willing to give, voluntarily, to help the state out of its financial hole? Full Story »
After a lifetime devoted to children's education, a Yuma woman was honored recently with a memorial at the Youth Services Department of Yuma County's Main Library. Full Story »
In a downturn in the economy, most are looking to buy locally - and that's just what will happen now after county officials voted to approve one local contractor for a project. Full Story »
Yuma County employees said goodbye to two of their friendly faces Monday, with an official ceremony commemorating the retirement of two long-time employees. Full Story »
Yuma Elementary District 1 Board expects to get federal assistance to enable a school that is now at state standards to remain that way. Full Story »
It is called a "Day that will live in Infamy" and the memories of that sunny Sunday morning are still fresh for one Yuma man and a winter visitor, who both survived the bombing of Pearl Harbor 68 years ago. Full Story »
The second of two brothers who co-owned a Yuma pool company faces up to a year in prison under the terms of a plea agreement in which he pleaded guilty last month. Full Story »
Break out the firewood and dust off the coats. Ken Clark, expert senior meteorologist with Accuweather.com, said Yumans can expect cooler temperatures this week - about six degrees cooler than the normal temperatures this time of year. Full Story »
A section of the world's most famous quilt has traveled here to make a statement both social and artistic. The 12-foot square from the AIDS Memorial Quilt represents the love and creativity of people who handcrafted eight panels to remember people lost to AIDS. Full Story »
The Yuma Big Band is back for the winter season, and the sultans of swing want to bring their slice of classic American music to the masses. "We play mostly big band swing, which is a dance style music," said Randy Wright, band leader. Full Story »
Christmas decorations illuminate Berlin's main shopping streets. AP Photo/Franka Bruns
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