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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2025 “No Exceptions” Kids at Hope Benefit Concert
Thousands were in attendance for the hottest show in town, the annual Kids at Hope Benefit…
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Honoring and recognizing local educators for Black History Month
The event, which started at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the MLK Youth Career Center, featured speeches by community leaders and local educators about the…
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Locals and winter visitors attend Day Two of the annual BBQ & Brew Festival
The City of Yuma hosted the second and final day of the annual BBQ & Brew Festival Saturday. There was live music, with Morros del Garage being the…
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Two-day annual BBQ & Brew Festival underway
One of the best tasting events in our area is back in town, the BBQ and Brew fest is taking place in Downtown…
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Rafi Law Group opens its doors in Yuma
A new law firm officially opens its doors in…
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Helping support a young high school’s grieving family after a fatal crash on Valentines Day
A local high school senior is dead after a fatal car crash in Somerton. 18-year-old Naydaline Flores was the passenger in a car crash on Valentines…
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