Share Your Holiday Turkey Drive happening this week
The turkey drive is taking place at all Walmart locations in Yuma and the Foothills this Friday, November 14, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00…
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Yuma businesses offering free PB&J lunch bags
Keller Williams Realty is offering a peanut butter and jelly pickup at Mostly Muffins (2451 W. 16th Street) on Thursday, November…
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Yuma County Historical Society unveils ‘Yumans in Vietnam’ exhibit
According to a press release, the unveiling took place Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at Sanguinetti House Museum & Gardens in Downtown…
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American Legion Post 19 hosts 250th Marine Corps birthday cake-cutting party
The party was held on location and was filled with Veterans and active duty members sharing their stories and celebrating 250 years of the…
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Local gym of 29 years will be closing their doors permanently next year
“Get It In Gear” is a local gym owned and operated by master trainer Tony Silva, and has been in operation for almost 29…
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Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival returns to Yuma
The Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival runs from November 14 to November 16 at the Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex (Pacific Avenue & 8th…
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Anza250 Lecture Series to be held in Yuma
The presentation will be on Saturday, November 29 at the Foothills Library starting at 10 a.m. Arizona trails expert Dr. Aaron Wright is presenting…
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Local Veterans celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps
Veterans from several branches gathered together at VFW 8242 to celebrate and honor those who have served our country for one quarter of a…
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Fort Yuma Rotary hosts annual Penitentiary Pint Fest
The event, which took place at the Yuma Territorial Prison from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., brought several different breweries across Desert…
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Locals in Yuma attend annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony
The event had a trackless train, face painting, local high school band performances, music, and even Santa Claus himself made an…
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City of Somerton hosts annual Corn Fest
The City of Somerton hosted their annual Corn Fest Saturday afternoon. The festival kicked off at noon along Main Street and will go until 9:00…
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Locals participate in Salute Your Heroes 5K/10K Run
The Salute Your Heroes 5K/10K Run took place at West Wetlands Park from 8:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Saturday. This is part of the City of Yuma’s annual…
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Southern Arizona Nurse Honor Guard holds Nightingale tribute
The tribute consisted of a white rose being placed, a triangle ringing three times, a candle to symbolize the nurse’s life, and concluded with…
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Gorditas BMX invites the community to their third anniversary celebration
The fun starts at 11 a.m. at Joe Henry Park with raffles, merch, and bike giveaways. They’ll head out at 2 p.m. for a 28-mile bike ride-along around…
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Benevolence in Action Ministries host free food drive at American Legion Post 19
The Benevolence in Action Ministry hosted a free food drive at American Legion Post 19, distributing meals to hundreds of residents facing…
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Exceptional Community Hospital celebrates three-year anniversary with reaffirmation event
After three years of providing care to the people of Yuma, Exceptional Community Hospital is marking its anniversary by strengthening its bond with…
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Father hospitalized with serious injuries after severe car crash
Local 18-year-old father Merardo Cebreros was driving near West County 19th Street and South Avenue H when the crash…
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Yuma siblings pursue dream of opening tattoo and barbershop
Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither was this empire. We visited Empire Ink and Barber Parlor in the Foothills to highlight how this family went…
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Yuma Holiday Heroes Blood Drive returns to Yuma in December
Donors will receive a coupon for a free medium pizza from Pizza Hut, as well as a one-day entry to the Arizona Renaissance…
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City of Calexico to host Christmas tree lighting
The City of Calexico is planning their Christmas tree lighting for Thursday, November 20, 2025. The event will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at…
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