Local organizations to host free microchip events for pet safety
With fireworks just around the corner, Yuma officials are working to keep pets safe this Fourth of July. They’ll take place June 21 at the HSOY and…
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Merry Heart Inc. to host Father’s Day comedy show this weekend
The event is this Saturday, June 14, and is taking place at the Historic Yuma Theatre. It starts at 6:00 p.m., with the doors opening at 5:30…
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Family in Somerton trying to rebuild after fire
A local Somerton family is trying to rebuild part of their farm after a fire destroyed their beloved family…
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IVSJC to host Juneteenth event this weekend
The event is taking place Saturday, June 14 at Martin Luther King Jr. Pavillion, located at 770 Park Avenue, at…
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Upcoming U.S. Army 250th birthday celebration in Yuma
To honor the heroes and traditions in our local area, a family-friendly event will be held in…
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YCSO lieutenant graduates from Southern Police Institute in Kentucky
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) says Lt. Samuel Pavlak graduated from “the 153rd Session of the Southern Police Institute’s Administrative…
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Locals hold candlelight vigil for Kano Aguerro
The vigil is taking place Sunday at 6:00 p.m. at the Ocean to Ocean Gateway Park where everyone is welcome to…
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Locals attend Water Safety Day this weekend
The event started at 9:00 a.m. Saturday at the Valley Aquatic Center with a pre-pool party featuring free hotdogs, music and safety…
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“Bite of Reality” event gives students a taste of the real world spending
Local Somerton kids get a taste of the real world. The “Bite of Reality” event provided an interactive life simulation where kids get to experience…
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Brawley Police Department remodel moves forward as community weighs in
The city says the improvements will provide additional space to help the department serve a growing…
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Your voice needed in Yuma bioprocessing facility new air quality permit
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has opened a public comment period for a special proposal, and they would like to hear your…
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Agencies host event to teach local businesses about safety
Local businesses learned about fall prevention, heat illnesses and how to communicate when facing a…
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Card show to be held at Yuma Civic Center
Trading card games, such as Pokemon and Magic the Gathering, have been gaining popularity in recent years, inviting collectors and casual buyers to…
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A Cut Above With Chef Jonathan: Orzo Pasta à la Vodka w/ Burrata Cheese
YUMA, Ariz.-(KWST) This is a perfect dish to make ahead of time for that barbecue or family dinner! Ingredients For the Orzo Pasta à la Vodka: • 1…
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Yuma ranked one of the top 20 best U.S. housing markets for first-time homebuyers in 2025
Now might just be the perfect time to buy a home, especially for first time buyers. A recent study by SmartAsset ranks Yuma one of the top 20 best…
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New inclusive equipment coming to San Luis, Arizona
Thanks to $59,000 in donations from the Cocopah Tribe and Campesinos Sin Frontera, a wheelchair-accessible carousel and communication board designed…
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Donate blood and save a life this summer in Yuma County
Vitalant supplies 62 hospitals across Arizona including Yuma County. Vitalant says more than 600 blood donors are needed every single day. They see a…
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US Army 250th birthday celebration at Colorado River State Historic Park
The U.S. Army is celebrating its 250th birthday at the Colorado River State Historic Park on Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 1…
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USDA finds citrus green disease in Nogales
Citrus greening disease is one of the most devastating citrus diseases there is. The disease was found in private properties almost all along one…
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Onvida Health selects local contractor to build Health Careers Center
Onvida Health CEO Dr. Robert Trenschel says this partnership will also benefit the local economy by providing jobs for the local labor…
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