The Yuma Art Association is delighted to announce the judges for its annual art show. Peter Youngers will judge the adult division. Mr. Youngers taught art for 36 years at Northeastern Junior College until his retirement. He has juried art exhibits at the local, regional and national levels. He hasContinue Reading

The Yuma Chamber Board of Directors has announced a change in the leadership for the Yuma Chamber of Commerce. Effective January, 2026 Hannah Lungwitz will take over as Director of the Yuma Chamber of Commerce. She will be replacing Alice Swanson who has served in the role since July, 2024.Continue Reading

The crane places the new chiller for the MRI suite. The chiller is a vital piece of equipment that regulates temperature and keeps the MRI system operating safely and efficiently. Without it, the powerful magnets inside the MRI could not function properly. Our mobile MRI unit is now on site,Continue Reading

The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of multiple partner agencies, apprehended a suspect last Saturday, September 13, following a severe assault that occurred in the early morning hours. The YCSO was alerted to a serious assault at approximately 5:45 a.m. Following an immediate investigation, deputies identified the suspectContinue Reading

Editor’s Note: The Yuma Museum will be presenting information in the Pioneer regarding the various items one can see there. This is the first installment by Cindy Korf. In the late 19th Century, parlor organs, pump organs, cottage organs or harmoniums became quite popular. This was due to their compactContinue Reading

Yuma Community Foundation trustees have set a deadline of Friday, October 10, 2025 to receive 2025 applications for the annual grants. Applicants must submit five copies. Applications are available at Main Street Insurance, 317 S. Main St., Yuma, or by email, call Linda Frank, president, at (970) 848-5382. Mail completedContinue Reading

The Yuma Hospital District Board of Directors held its regular monthly meeting on August 27. All five members were in attendance, President Mitch Korf, Delaina Klein, Mark Werts, Monica King and Elizabeth Hickman. A video presentation was made at the start of the meeting, honoring Teri Mekelburg, RN, of theContinue Reading

With September now here there are many things for people to look forward to. For some, this may be the start of a new school year and Friday night ball games. Others might be enjoying all the fresh fruits and vegetables available this time of year. But for many ofContinue Reading