Fisher’s Landing hosts 29th Annual Horseshoe Tournament
Over 60 teams competed on the Lake Ferguson sandbar in an effort to benefit Amberly’s Place, along with raising money for the family of recent…
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Local collectors and card game fans attend Yuma Card and Collectibles Show
The event took place at the Yuma Civic Center at noon and was free and open to the public. Dozens of vendors were on-hand featuring everything from…
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Yuma Community Theater set to perform “West Side Story” this weekend!
Art and community will come together as the Yuma Community Theater will perform their rendition of “West Side Story” at the Yuma Historic Theatre…
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Jonny Porter brings “What’s Up Yuma” from social media to the airwaves
A homegrown passion project is now hitting the airwaves. Yuma resident Jonny Porter has officially launched his new radio show “What’s Up Yuma,” a…
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Elevate Southwest launches bold STEM ecosystem in Yuma
A major push to grow innovation and entrepreneurship is underway in Yuma, where Elevate Southwest is launching a new startup and research ecosystem…
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Vitalant Hosts Summer Blood Drives to combat seasonal shortage in Yuma
As summer temperatures soar across Arizona, the state’s largest nonprofit blood provider is sounding the alarm on a seasonal blood shortage, and…
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Housing America Corporation hosts First Back To School Giveaway
At the Del Pueblo Apartments in Somerton, children from low income families were able to receive some fresh new gear ahead of the new school…
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Lerner & Rowe host backpack giveaway in Yuma
With back to school right around the corner, a local law firm is helping boys and girls hit the books in the Yuma…
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GoFundMe created for Somerton girl diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma
According to the post on the GoFundMe, Adilene Duron, 15, was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, which is a rare and aggressive form of bone…
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Yuma Association of Realtors receives $7,500 grant to improve Marcus Pool
According to a press release, the grant, which was secured by their Community Outreach Committee, is to help “improve recreational opportunities in…
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9/11 Heroes Run to be held in Yuma
Collaborating with MCAS Yuma, YPG and other local organizations, the 9/11 Heroes Run invites the community to honor those who impacted by…
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CUHS launches ‘Voices del Valle’ podcast series
According to a press release, the podcast, which is student-driven and in collaboration with KPBS, aims to amplify “the voices of teens in the…
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Calexico City Council appoints new fire chief
The Calexico City Council has appointed Juan Contreras as their new fire chief Monday…
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Nonprofit organization in Imperial County hosts Ride & Drive Event
The event took place at the Lions Recreation Center, located a 225 A Street in Brawley, Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to…
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Local Staples store hosts Back-to-School Block Party
The Back-to-School Block Party took place at 9:00 a.m. Saturday at the store, located at 101 W. 16th…
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Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley – Yuma Branch hosts annual Back-to-School Shopping event
The event took place at JCPenney Yuma at 8:30 a.m., with Metro by T-Mobile, Dutch Bros. and Raising Cane’s sponsoring the…
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Onvida healthcare camp inspires future healthcare heroes
Local students are helping shape the future of healthcare in Yuma. 40 high school and college students are participating in Onvida Health’s weeklong…
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Support grows for Yuma teacher after mountain fall
Tony Harman, an eighth-grade teacher at Yuma Lutheran School, was hiking in Colorado when he fell nearly 100 feet down a…
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KAWC seeks volunteers to host music programs for KOFA Border Radio
According to a press release, this coincides with KAWC marking 55 years of “broadcasting across Yuma and La Paz…
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Yuma hemp farm opens doors for Arizona agriculture
In Tuesday’s Home Grown report, a local hemp farm in Yuma shows just how vital the plant could be for Arizona’s economic…
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