Locals react to aurora borealis over the weekend
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the aurora borealis is a “result of electrons colliding with the upper…
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First Yuma Latin Dance Festival happening this weekend
The First Yuma Latin Dance Festival is happening on Saturday, May 11, celebrating Latin dance, culture, and music. Sunrise Anchor Samantha Byrd spoke…
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San Luis PPep Tec High School to host ‘Stories That Shape Us’
San Luis PPep Tec High School will host a unique conference called “Stories That Shape Us” where its students will showcase their skills and tell…
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City of Somerton Parks and Rec host Battle of the Cheladas
The event took place at Council Avenue Park from 5:00pm, where there was live entertainment, food vendors, a kids’ area and Michelada…
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AWC Yuma Campus and YRMC host Kids Club Day
According to sources, the event is to “spread awareness about the importance of physical activity and healthy lifestyles for…
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Cinco De Mayo Pub Crawl occurring this weekend
The event is starting at 4:00pm Saturday at Prison Hill, and will go all the way till Jimmie Dees, with stops at bars along Main Street like The Pint…
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Rural Metro Fire Department holds grand opening of fire station in the Foothills
The ceremony took place at Fire Station 10, located at 12535 South Foothills Blvd, where RMFD offered those who attend a tour of the…
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Local chapter of ABWA hosts HerStory Tea Party 2024
The event was to have women share their life stories as means to be inspired, encouraged and strengthened, with three women sharing their stories,…
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Local church hosts Family Fun Day this weekend
The event took place at West Wetlands Park at 10:00am, and featured a variety of food, community booths and raffle…
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City of Yuma, APS and other local organizations participate in tree planting ceremony
According to the City of Yuma, 45 trees and 90 shrubs were being planted along the canal, with each organization taking a section of the…
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Non-profit saddles up for cross-country horse ride from Yuma to Montana
The non-profit will travel from the Yuma-Mexico border to the Canadian border in Montana to help bring awareness to veteran suicides and the benefits…
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YPD to host 2024 Teen Police Academy this summer
In a press release, the academy, starting from June 24 to June 27 and from July 8 to July 11, is to educate Yuma teens about the daily operations of…
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Fraternal Order of Police to host 47th Annual Peace Officer Memorial Day Services
In a press release, the service will take place on May 15 at the Fallen Officer Monument, located at Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex, 1700 E. 8th…
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Cocopah Indian Tribe hosts Cocopah Earth Day Festival
The festival started at 10:00am over in the Gathering Grounds West Cocopah Reservation, near the Cocopah Community…
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Locals attend annual Children’s Festival of the Arts
The event featured local organizations, school and art education supporters. There were also arts and crafts booths full of make and take projects…
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Dream Flights honors local Veterans with free flight in WWII-era aircraft
During the 20 minute flight, the participants soared 1,000 feet in an open-cockpit-biplane, the same aircraft used to train aviators during World War…
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Allo Fiber teamed with ARIZONA@WORK hosting its Hiring Event
Allo Fiber partnered up with ARIZONA@WORK to help host its Hiring…
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San Luis Frontera Rotary Club to host casino night
There will be craps, roulette, blackjack and other casino games during the event, which will start from 8:00pm to midnight on Friday, April…
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YPD and DEA to host National Take Back Initiative
In a press release, the event is to “give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft left by ridding their homes of potentially…
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Sonora Quest Laboratories highlighting National Minority Health Awareness Month
April is National Minority Health Awareness Month and one local health services company is helping to support the…
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