S.T.E.P. helps disabled people become business owners
The program is the brain child of Access To Thrive’s CEO Ashley Contreras. She said the idea came to her following her car accident, which left her…
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Spencer’s to hold grand opening ceremony next weekend
The grand opening is taking place Saturday, March 14 at Yuma Palms, located at 1309 Yuma Palms Parkway, Suites E-I, from 1 p.m. to 5…
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AWC hosts Decade of Transformation event
The Decade of Transformation event was to take a look back and celebrate the faculty, governing board, and students at…
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Humane Society of Yuma release statistics for 2025
The annual report starts with a message from the executive director, then includes the amount of animals received into HSOY, as well as how many were…
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Jewish community in the Imperial Valley celebrates Purim
The holiday, which started Monday, March 2 and runs through Tuesday, March 3, commemorates the story of Queen Esther and the survival of Jewish…
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Local non-profit to host fundraiser to support Veterans and local heroes
Yuma Random Acts of Kindness (YRAK) is hosting its Biannual Yard Sale starting this Thursday, and it is dedicated to helping Yuma Veterans, active…
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Contractor leaves Smucker Park project
Construction at Smucker Park is on hold after Yuma County says the contractor left the project before it was…
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Host shares what’s next for KBLU after officially off the air
Morning host Russ Clark is continuing on social media as “The Russ Clark Show.” With his show, he says he’s now looking to get the community more…
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33rd Annual Midnight at the Oasis happening this weekend
All the fun begins this Thursday at 6 p.m., with a rally on Main Street in Downtown Yuma. After that, catch three days of classic cars, food and…
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KAWC general manager earns Lifetime Service Award
Arizona Western College (AWC) says KAWC and Border Radio General Manager Dave Riek has earned the Lifetime Service Award from the Arizona Media…
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Elvis Tribute Concert in Yuma to Benefit CASA Program
The “Shake, Rattle and Roll” event will take place Friday, March 13, 2026 at the Yuma Civic Center, bringing high-energy rock and roll to the stage…
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City of Yuma hosts 2026 Yuma BBQ and Brew Festival
The festival, which took place from noon to 9 p.m. in Downtown Yuma, had over 35 BBQ vendors and 25 PBS-sanctioned BBQ pitmasters who came to Yuma…
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Locals attend Eighth Annual Fisher’s Landing Rib Cook-Off
The annual event took place at Fisher’s Landing Resort Saturday from noon to 5 p.m., and it was to benefit Amberly’s…
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Paranormal Circus brings a thrilling weekend to Yuma
Friday is the opening night with the circus until Monday, March 2 at the Arizona Marketplace in…
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Local student honored at State Capitol
One Yuma County Fifth Grader was one of 19 Arizona students honored at the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix as part of the AZ-529 art…
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Chicanos por la Causa now accepting applications for the 2026 Esperanza teachers awards
Chicanos por la Causa’s 2026 Esperanza teachers awards are now accepting nominations to recognize four Arizona…
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High-tech crosswalk beacons now active in El Centro
The new signals are located at Imperial Avenue and Holt Avenue, and Imperial Avenue and Barbara Worth Drive. City officials say the goal is to make…
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Gov. Katie Hobbs delivers State of the State address in Yuma
Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-Ariz.) delivered her State of the State address Thursday in Yuma. Gov. Hobbs discussed topics like affordability, water issues,…
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Black History Month: Honoring a Marine’s decades of service
Yuma local Emmanuel Graham has served in the Marine Corps for over three decades. He comes from a family of service members. He’s now retired and…
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Hans Schmidt to visit Yuma to tell story of how he survived a shot to the head
Hans Schmidt is asking locals to hear of his miracle at Potter’s House of Yuma (902 S. 6th Ave.) on Sunday, March 1 starting at 10:30…
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