Otis back in 1A tourney
Otis High School volleyball has rarely missed the state tournament over the past 30 years of so, winning five state championships during that span. Count the shortened Season C in 2021 as another state-tournament campaign. The Bulldogs, the 11th-seed in the 24-team regional, might have received an assist in theContinue Reading
Stratton/Liberty fifth seed in 1A volleyball tourney
The Stratton/Liberty volleyball team is back in the Class 1A State Tournament for the first time since midway through the last decade. The Knighted Eagles capped a great run in the shortened Season C by sweeping past South Baca and Dove Creek in the 1A Region 5 Tournament, held lastContinue Reading
Yuma baseball caps off delayed sweep
Yuma High School’s baseball team went back to Akron, Wednesday night, to finish a season-opening sweep of the Rams. The Indians traveled to Akron for the Season D debut, Tuesday afternoon. They held a 12-6 lead in the first game after 5-1/2 innings when inclement weather moved in. It ledContinue Reading
Yuma track off to strong start; Otis and LS start season
A beautiful early May day was the backdrop for the opening the track and field Season D, Tuesday as Yuma High School hosted the Bill Kalb Invitational. The YHS teams made the most of the opportunity, as the boys won their team title, and a shorthanded girls team finished fifthContinue Reading
5:10 to Yuma returning in June
Organizers of the 5:10 to Yuma are excited to announce that the race will be back for 2021. Saturday, June 19, is the date, and both the 5k and 10k course options will be available. “We are thrilled we can offer the more ‘traditional’ 5:10 to Yuma experience with bothContinue Reading
Boys of Spring finally return
The Boys of Spring are finally back. Yuma High School’s baseball team will open its shortened Season D on Tuesday when the Indians travel to Akron for a Lower Platte Activities Association doubleheader. It will be their first game since losing a close decision to Wiggins in the Class 2AContinue Reading
Track season begins with Bill Kalb Invite
Yuma High School’s track and field complex will be buzzing with activity Tuesday for the first time in two years. The local high school track and field season begins May 4 with YHS hosting the Bill Kalb Invitational. There are not any restrictions on how many schools can compete. SeasonContinue Reading
YC takes official action on masks; vaccine and COVID update
The Yuma County Commissioners recently took action in lifting the mask mandate in the county, but with some exceptions still in place. The commissioners — Trent Bushner, Robin Wiley and Scott Weaver — took the action during the April 15 meeting. The mask restrictions already had been lifted earlier inContinue Reading
YPD report week of April 19, 2021
Officers responded to the Resource Center to speak with staff about a male party staying in his vehicle behind the center. They are concerned about him and were wondering if the PD had any solutions for him. Officers received a report about possible child abuse from DHS. A juvenile reportedContinue Reading
Stanley (Stan) C. Fisher 1936-2021
Stan Fisher was born near Beecher Island, Colorado on August 24, 1936, to Loren and Cora (Trembly) Fisher. He was the fourth of seven children. Stan Attended country school until he started high school in Wray. During this part of his life, Stan was active in the Dry Willow 4-HContinue Reading