Local state park to host book signing this week
Author Gerald Ahnert is presenting his newest book, “The Butterfield Trail Through Arizona’s New Frontier,” at the Colorado River State Historic Park…
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U.S.M.C. Battle Color Detachment kicks off 2025 season in Yuma
The event featured performances by the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, the Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, and the Marine Corps Color…
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Slim Chickens opens its doors in Yuma
Hand-breaded chicken tenders, sandwiches, and delectable desserts are the restaurant’s…
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Los Psycholists host Sixth Annual Poker Run: Brews & Cruise
Bicycle enthusiasts from across Yuma gathered this weekend for the Los Psycholists Sixth Annual Poker Run: Brews & Cruise, a two-day event…
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Fisher’s Landing hosts annual Rib Cook-Off
Fisher’s Landing hosted their annual Rib Cook-Off Saturday at noon, where it featured local vendors, a kids zone, live music and a…
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Yuma fundraiser to support families of crash victims
The event aims to provide financial assistance and emotional support to the families of Adrian Palacio and Jovan Orozco who tragically lost their…
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Location change announced for Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival
The organizers say the new location will allow pilots to take off and land from one place and offer more space for families to have some…
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Yuma Police Department unveils new vehicle wraps
The decals feature iconic landmarks in our community, schools in which they serve, and the message: “Say no to…
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Del Pueblo RV Resort in Yuma continues to support child burn survivors
Lunch tickets, benefit raffles, and handmade quilt sales were all part of the charity…
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BMX rider faces a long road to recovery after skate park accident, community steps up
Antonio “Bobo” Garza has been a familiar face in the BMX community for years, but a serious crash left him with multiple fractures and a long road to…
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Arizona Western College breaks ground on new Manufacturing Training Facility
The college says the new facility will provide student with specialized training in areas like electrical technology, solar installation, and…
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YUHSD works to solve student tardiness trend
Schools statewide have been struggling with chronic absences. The Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) says it’s not struggling with chronic…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Local nurse serves 34 years helping kids
Edna Mae Simon Kidd is a retired pediatric registered nurse that’s worked 34 years at Onvida…
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Onvida Health speaks out on transparency regarding property sales
In order to provide additional cash reserves, Onvida Health confirmed that the building occupied by its Cancer Center was sold during the Covid…
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Empowering Diversity Scholarship applications open to underserved students in Arizona
Scholarships will either help people get obtain GEDs or help them enroll in a post-secondary institution in…
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Locals honor the memory of Danny Marròn
Yuma residents are sharing their fondest memories of Danny Marròn as they continue to honor his…
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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs to hold State of the State Luncheon in Yuma
The luncheon is taking place Thursday at the Yuma Civic Center at noon, with the doors opening at 11:45 a.m., and Arizona Public Service (APS) is…
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First annual Side-by-side Ride: Combating PTSD with outdoor activities
The first annual Side-by-Side Ride was held in Yuma last week to combat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other traumas with the great…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Yuma’s rising art scene
In her final special report, Samantha Byrd spoke with local artists who share what’s so special about being a part of the Yuma arts…
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Yuma Territorial Lodge 17 hosts Pit Barbeque Fundraiser
Yuma Territorial Lodge 17 hosted the annual fundraiser, which took place from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., where they offered a dinner plate, which…
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