Visit Yuma shares economic impact on community
At the latest Yuma County Board of Supervisors, Visit Yuma shares their economic impact.
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Latino leaders call for boycott of national retailers following DEI rollback
The movement is known as “The Latino Freeze,” and the idea is for Latinos to stop shopping at big stores and restaurant chains like Target, Walmart and McDonald’s; places that recently rolled back their DEI programs.
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Doctors say antivirals are helping sick patients this sick season
Flu and COVID infection rates are on the rise this season. Some doctors are recommending oral antivirals to help prevent diseases from getting worse. One doctor says antiviral pills help your immune system fight viruses and help symptoms leave quicker.
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Yuma competes for $160 million grant to launch inland spaceport
Local Arizona State Representatives Michele Peña and Tim Dunn from Yuma support this collaboration and encourage its selection, and the City of Yuma says the project could bring jobs, businesses, and innovation to the area.
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President Trump reverses former President Biden’s plastic straw initiative
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday aiming to encourage the U.S. government and consumers to purchase plastic drinking straws.
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Local students commit to healthy hearts for Heart Month
As part of Heart Month, a local hospital is bringing awareness to kids in the Yuma County.
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Flu rates in the United States reach highest level
So far this season, an estimated 13,000 people, including 57 children, have died from influenza.
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Onvida Health earns award for implementing safer technology while operating
A local health care provider receives a national recognition for having safer surgery procedures.
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Rep. Raul Ruiz opposes RFK Jr.’s nomination for HHS Secretary
Multiple physicians in the House of Representatives openly spoke out against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination for Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary.
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Traffic restrictions on Avenue 8E spark frustration among locals
With an increase in traffic in recent months, the City of Yuma has implemented several changes aimed at improving traffic flow and safety, but some locals believe these restrictions may be making things worse.
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SPECIAL REPORT: How winter visitors stay healthy while in the Desert Southwest
Some are swinging paddles on the pickleball court, some are teeing off on the golf course, and others are taking part in water aerobics in the pool.
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Bill to fine drivers who slow down traffic on Arizona interstates
Drivers will be fined $500 for slowing traffic in the left lane on two-lane interstates in Arizona.
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Shamrock Shake returns to McDonald’s restaurants nationwide
In honor of the Shamrock Shake’s return, McDonald’s is reuniting two members of the “McDonald’s family,” Grimace and Uncle O’Grimacey, “for the first time in decades.”
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Waffle House announces surcharge on all egg items
Waffle House announced it will add a $0.50 surcharge to all egg items on the menu sold at its more than 2,000 locations because of soaring egg prices caused by the bird flu.
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Arizona Senator Mark Kelly on Canada and Mexico tariffs delay
Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) issued a statement regarding the moves to delay tariffs on Canada and Mexico.
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China strikes back after President Trump’s tariffs takes effect
The country said it will implement a 15% tariff on coal and liquefied natural gas products, as well as a 10% tariff on crude oil.
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Locals react to President Trump imposing tariffs
President Donald Trump’s recent promise of tariffs on imports from Canada have some local winter visitors worried.
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More than makeup: How a high-tech lipstick is fighting against domestic violence
This product may look like a regular lipstick but the product is designed for more than just beauty, Esōes cosmetics has embedded discreet safety technology inside giving users a way to send emergency alerts with just one touch.
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White House announces pause for tariffs on Mexico and Canada
The decision came following agreements on trade and security between Presidents Donald Trump and Claudia Sheinbaum.
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Rare identical quadruplets born in Arizona
When you’re expecting a bundle of joy, one thing you don’t expect is four of them. Carrying quadruplets is rare and risky, which is why one mom traveled from Rhode Island to Phoenix to improve the odds.
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