Council takes first step toward moratorium
The City of Yuma is moving ahead with a temporary moratorium on accessory dwelling units. The first reading of the ordinance enacting the six-month moratorium was passed by the Yuma City Council during its regular meeting last week. In attendance were Mayor Tim McClung, Mayor Pro-tem Jerome Benish, Dan Baucke,Continue Reading
Commissioners meeting
On May 14, 2025 at 8 a.m., the Yuma County Board of Commissioners met in regular session. Commissioner Scott Weaver, Commissioner Mike Leerar, Chairman 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
Peaceful ending to standoff
From Yuma County Sheriff’s Office Facebook On May 21, W-Y Communications Center received a 911 emergency call from an individual numerous times. The caller was located at a dead-end road residence on County Road 38 approximately where CC.5 would have been. Undersheriff Larry Gilliland tried numerous times to contact theContinue Reading
Locals named all state in track
Several area high school track and field athletes have received all-state recognition. The all-state selections were released on chsaanow.com late last week. Yuma High School’s Chloe Smith was named to the 2A First Team in pole vault, as was Daphani Allen in the 200-meter dash. Layla Glanz and Carolina RossContinue Reading
YHS baseball is moving forward
It was a tough ending to the 2025 season for the Yuma High School baseball team, but better times definitely seem to be on the horizon. The Outlaws came one win away from advancing to the 2A double-elimination tournament, losing 6-0 to Monte Vista in the regional final on MayContinue Reading
Conservation District opening
HELP WANTED: The Yuma Conservation District is hiring a 20 hr/wk part-time Technical Director. Starting wage $18.00/hr. Based in Yuma. The primary duties are the implementation of conservation efforts, sales, and educational programs. Agricultural background preferred but will train. We are looking for an energetic, resourceful and adaptable person toContinue Reading
YHS graduation is Sunday
The Yuma High School Class of 2025 will hold its commencement Sunday at 1 p.m. in The Pit. A total of 44 graduates will cross the stage to receive their diplomas. Yuma Middle School teacher JP Carwin will be the guest speaker. Braylynn Armstrong will give the Magna Cum LaudeContinue Reading
School board talks about lockout communication
The lockdown of the Yuma schools on April 30 was discussed during the Yuma-1 Board of Education’s regular monthly meeting, Monday night at the District Office. All five board members were in attendance — President John Deering, Terri Frame, Lindsey Galles, Heath Roundtree and Tyson Brown. It turned out toContinue Reading
Council considering a moratorium on “ADU”s
The Yuma City Council is considering putting a moratorium on certain residential modifications until updated regulations can be adopted. The discussion came during the council’s regular meeting last week. Mayor Tim McClung, Mayor Pro-tem, and council members Dan Baucke, Terri Frame, Zach Diaz and Marc Shay were in attendance. VanessaContinue Reading
Yuma baseball hosts 2A regional Saturday
Yuma High School’s baseball team hopes to have another historic Saturday this week. The Outlaws are set to host a 2A regional this weekend (https://chsaanow.com/news/2025/5/14/class-2a-baseball-regional-tournament-brackets-2025.aspx), following the conclusion of the regular season this past Tuesday against Byers. They swept past the Bulldogs in a pair of 10-run wins, after sweepingContinue Reading