Knudsen resigns as dispatch center director
The Washington–Yuma Combined Communications Center (WYCC) announces that Communications Director Lonnie Knudsen will be stepping down from his position effective March 6, 2026. During his tenure, Knudsen led the organization through a period of operational strengthening and strategic development. Under his leadership, WYCC enhanced staffing stability, advanced training programs, modernizedContinue Reading
YHD seeking CFO again
The Yuma Hospital District Board of Directors held its regular monthly meeting last week in the Pearse Board Room at Yuma District Hospital. All five board members were in attendance, President Mitch Korf, Delaina Klein, Mark Werts, Monica King and Liz Hickman. The district is looking for a chief financialContinue Reading
YC Econ Development to continue with Retail Coach
Yuma County, Colorado – The Yuma County Economic Development Corporation and The Retail Coach are proud to announce the continuation of their retail recruitment partnership for a second year, building on the momentum and measurable success achieved during the initial year of collaboration. Since launching the partnership, the focus hasContinue Reading
Witte drops interim tag as police chief
The “interim” tag has been removed from the front of Curtis Witte’s job title. The Yuma City Council appointed Witte as the “permanent” chief of police during its regular meeting last week. Witte had been the interim chief since last May, following Jerry Thompson’s resignation. (Thompson now is on theContinue Reading
Yuma girls hosting 3A regional
Home is where state dreams will be realized or dashed for the Yuma High School girls basketball team. “It’s do-or-die now, so you can’t be looking on to the next game,” coach Jeremy Robinson said. The Outlaws, 17-6, are the No. 3 seed in the 32-team 3A regional field. TheyContinue Reading
Yuma boys hosting 3A regional
Four-for-Four will be the goal of the Yuma High School boys basketball team when the Outlaws host a four-team regional this weekend. This is the fourth and final season for Yuma basketball in 3A as it will go back to 2A next season. The boys have advanced to the 3AContinue Reading
Otis boys, LS girls make 1A regional
Lone Star’s girls basketball team has extended its season for at least one more game. The Longhorns have qualified for 32-team 1A regional field as the 28th seed. They will make a short trip north to Fleming, where they will play the No. 5 Wildcats on Friday at 5 p.m.Continue Reading
Manda “Mandi” Lynn Unger 1993-2026
On April 8, 1993, the Lord blessed Jim and Laurie Unger with a beautiful baby girl, Manda Lynn Unger. Born at Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, she entered this world with light and fire—qualities that would forever define our Mandi. Mandi passed away on February 18, 2026 at herContinue Reading
Janitor job
Yuma Methodist Church is searching for a janitorial service. Interested parties please submit a letter of interest with references toinfo@yumamethodistchurch.org or call and leave a message at (970) 848-2224 by March 14, 2026Continue Reading
Yuma girls playing for PTL title
Yuma High School’s girls basketball team will play for the Patriot League Tournament title Saturday night. The Outlaws will take on Wiggins at 6 p.m. at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. Yuma is 17-5 and now No. 2 in the CHSAA 3A Selection & Seeding Index following itsContinue Reading