APS awards dozens of local teachers with their 2025 Supply My Class program
65 teachers from Yuma, San Luis, and Somerton were selected for the 2025 APS Supply My Class program. The program celebrates educators’ hard work and…
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Del Sol opens in Yuma Foothills
A local family owned market is ready to open its doors in Yuma. The new Del Sol Market at the Yuma Foothills received a blessing Thursday…
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Yuma hosts 12th Annual “Day of Remembrance” Vigil for murder victims
Local citizens and members of law enforcement gathered at the Yuma Arts Center to honor the memories of murder victims locally and across the…
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Positive Expressionz micro school damaged by storm flooding
A local school is without a building after flooding from the recent storms. Positive Expressionz is a micro school in Yuma that serves children with…
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Mexican traditional attire exhibition opens in El Centro
Each dress in this exhibit comes from different places in Mexico and now they are on display in the City of El…
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Researchers tackle lettuce disease at Yuma farm
In Tuesday’s Home Grown report, the University of Arizona is leading a collaborative effort to fight a devastating soil-borne fungus that is…
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Onvida Health earns three prestigious national recognitions
A local hospital earns three prestigious national recognitions. Onvida Health says it’s been recognized for delivering safe high quality care across…
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Watermaster for IID retires after 50 years of service
Joining IID in 1975, Merlon Kidwell ensured “the reliable delivery of water to nearly half a million acres of some of the nation’s most productive…
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Local hero named “Kid of the Year” after rescuing & adopting bullied cat
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) named nine-year-old Zayin Berry “Kid of the Year” for his compassion and…
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Gala held to raise funds for Yuma Freedom Library
The primary purpose of the event was to raise funds for the Freedom Library Education and Scholarship…
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Family and friends of road rage victim holds vigil
Family and friends of Javier Milo Figueroa gathered on the corner of Fourth Avenue and 16th Street Saturday night to hold a vigil to remember…
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HSOY hosts 19th Annual Fur Ball event
The event took place Saturday at the Pivot Point Conference Center from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and the theme was Whiskers in…
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El Centro to host Ice Cream and Pie Social next weekend
Mayor Pro-Tem Marty Ellett says about 3,000 people attended the last Ice Cream Social event and hopes more people can come and enjoy this…
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Locals attend Charlie Kirk vigil in the Foothills
After the first one was held at the Yuma County Superior Court last week, Yumans came together to host the vigil at the Yuma Foothills Community Park…
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About 40 people participate in Dove Hunting Cleanup
The Dove Hunting Cleanup, which took place from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Saturday and was sponsored by the Yuma Foothills Rotary, put together a group…
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Locals honor former music teacher
Taylor Dean McBride passed away in October of last year at the age of 83. The memorial took place at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Yuma County…
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18th Annual Yuma Hip Hop Festival returns
The 18th Annual Yuma Hip Hop Dance Festival is back in town! The two-day dance convention is hosted by Jazz of Yuma and offers six master classes…
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Pedal across Yuma County during the 9th Mayors’ International Bike Ride!
Join the City of Yuma and other municipalities across the Desert Southwest and Mexico as they come together for a family-friendly…
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Yuma American Legion Post 19 holds POW-MIA ceremony to honor service members
Dozens of veterans gathered at the Yuma American Legion Post 19 Thursday morning to remember service members who were prisoners of war or are still…
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City of Yuma to host surplus property auction in October
The auction will be held on October 18 at the City’s surplus property yard (190 W. 14th Street) starting at 9…
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