While the warriors fight, criminals look to cash in on their absence
It’s a page taken out of the coward’s war book, lying in wait while the warriors are away. Scammers target military spouses left behind to manage…
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Is the grass greener on the other side?
Job reports are showing the present job market is a job seeker’s dream. And, that means employers are offering increase pay and incentives for those…
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A local school lays out the ‘welcome mat’ with a special event
Harvest Prepatory Academy prides itself in its out-of-box approach to teaching. The school goes well beyond what traditional schools would be tasked…
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Yuma welcomes home fallen officer
It’s a sight unlike any other, the lights catch your eye and draws you in.…
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Associate Dean says “no time, like the present” to become a Matador!
Associate Dean for South County Services Susanna Zambrano wants anyone and everyone to consider enrolling in college. On July 20th, Arizona Western…
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Yuma Proving Ground re-opens its Heritage Museum
For most people driving on Highway 95 the Yuma Proving Ground is remembered for the giant guns resting just outside of the base. But, behind the…
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A new report shows the majority of drownings involve children under 5-years-old
Swimming pools are meant to be a site of relief, a refuge from the summer heat, but, many times unsupervised children wander in, and don’t come out.…
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Local students learn about the heart of the matter
Each year Yuma Regional Medical Center hosts its Career Camp. The hospital invites area high school and college students to get an up-close look at…
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The Better Business Bureau calls on the public to invest in our future
Your go-to, for anything consumer the Better Business Bureau is teaming up with NexGen Yuma. NexGen is hosting a series of events to raise funds and…
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Discount for teachers: “We want to give them a little bit of a break”
It’s become a part of life for teachers, buying school supplies. Funding problems have forced teachers to pay out of pocket or ask parents to donate…
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A new program aims to strengthen Girl Scouts from the inside out
Emilia Cortez the Director for the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona says that the idea came to her in the most unfortunate of ways. At home with…
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Career expert says to refresh your digital skills
Being computer literate is a fact of life in the modern age. Companies the world over rely on networks to manage their companies.…
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A nurse practitioner tells us why she chose the Desert Southwest
As states across the country struggle to attract and maintain a steady medical workforce, the questions can be asked what draws them to the Desert…
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A local motorcycle group plans to remember a fallen rider in a very special way
For years, Roy Maroniuk hosted a Biker Barbecue in Yuma, raising money for area nonprofits. The event was postponed in 2020, because of the pandemic.…
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Congratulations are in order for one Yuma business
Each year, the Better Business Bureau representing the Pacific-Southwest received nominations for its Torch Awards. And, each year, an independent…
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2 contenders, 1 belt and you choose who wins
Two area heavy hitters are going head to head to see who can donate the most school supplies. During the month of July, Wheezy’s Grill and…
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Local Veteran Mark Martinez says their 4th of July celebration will go on until the food is gone
It’s hard to imagine, leaving your country to defend its freedoms on foreign soil. But, it’s a call that many have made and more have benefited from.…
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Monsoon Season may put you in danger of having a heat stroke
It’s no secret Monsoon Season is upon us. And, that means warmer temps, higher than normal humidity, scattered showers, and high winds.…
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The IRS releases its ‘Dirty Dozens’ list
It’s become more common, your phone rings and the immediate thought is friend or foe? Well, the Internal Revenue Service wants you to be safe, so it…
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The Yuma Territorial Prison turns 145-years old
Towering over the City of Yuma is the guard tower at the Yuma Territorial Prison. The structure has become the city’s version of a lighthouse.…
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