26 healthcare workers awarded scholarships through Onvida Health Foundation
26 scholarships were awarded Thursday night, and each one helps strengthen care for our whole…
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Somerton residents weigh in on park changes
The City of Somerton is asking residents to help shape the future of local parks and programs by sharing their input on…
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Hannah Martinez named 2026 Yuma County Teacher of the Year at 39th annual banquet
Martinez, a Yuma native, joins her mom, who also won the award in 1998. She delivered a heartfelt message after receiving the award, dedicating the…
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Children’s Day Festival and Lucha Libre event
The event is on Saturday, May 2 starting at 7:00 p.m. at Tarros Chicali. Doors open at 6:00…
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City of Yuma to replace splash pad at Friendship Park
The City of Yuma says the current splash pad is showing significant wear. The splash pad has received repairs in the past but this will be a full…
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Fireworks spectacular to be held in Calipatria for 4th of July
The Fireworks Spectacular will be held at the Cliff Hatfield Airport (440 W. Main St.) from 7 p.m. to 11…
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Somerton community walks in support of survivors for Denim Day
The event, supported by the Somerton Domestic Violence Task Force, brought together local partners and agencies who provided resources and…
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Yuma honors Baby Sonny one year later
The Yuma community is marking one year since the death of Baby Sonny, a tragedy that shocked residents across the…
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Boot Scootin’ for a Cause to fundraise for locals
The Yuma Rotary Club is presenting Boot Scootin’ for a Cause at the Country Roads RV Village on June…
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Yuma native with the first Neuralink implant inspires AWC students with message of perseverance
Noland Arbaugh spoke on campus about his journey following a life-changing spinal injury in 2016 that left him…
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Grad Night 2026 is quickly approaching
Grad Night is completely free to all 2026 senior graduates in Yuma County for a safe, fun, and substance-free…
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Local man takes fight with Arizona DES to Court of Appeals
A local man says his fight with the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) has reached the Arizona Court of Appeals. The local, Jason Lujan,…
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Small business events to be held in Yuma
The Arizona Small Business Forum will be held on May 5 at 1351 S. Redondo Ctr. Dr., Room 164, from 2 p.m. to 4…
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San Luis Frontera Rotary Club to host Wild West Casino Night
The event, in collaboration with Onvida Health, is taking place Friday, May 1, 2026 at 780 N. Cesar Chavez Street in San Luis, Arizona from 8 p.m. to…
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AWC students to host gallery event in San Luis, Arizona
The event is taking place Wednesday at the San Luis Learning Center from 10 a.m. to 11:40 a.m., and will showcase a variety of projects which…
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National Day of Prayer happening next week
The event is taking place Thursday, May 7, 2026 at the Healing House of Yuma, located at 2055 S. Arizona Avenue, next to the Yuma Sun, from 10 a.m.…
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Calexico 10 Theatres to close its doors
Calexico City Manager Benjamin Martinez confirmed the closure of the Calexico 10 Theatres through a press…
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IID hosts Earth Day celebration
The event, which took place on the front lawn of their headquarters Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., featured tables with information on recycling,…
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El Centro Aquatic Center to close for repairs
According to the City, the center will be closed from Monday, May 4, 2026 to Sunday, May 10, 2026 for “required pump room…
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Yuma Territorial Prison hosts Speakeasy Night
The Yuma Territorial Prison hosted Speakeasy Night Saturday, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., and there was live music, drinks and all kinds of outlaw charm…
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