Local post office to host Passport Fair this weekend
In a press release, the fair is taking place this Saturday, February 15, at the post office, located at 2222 S. 4th Avenue, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00…
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Local students building dreams into reality with Lego robotics competition
Several Crane Elementary School District students are building their imagination one brick at a time with a statewide Lego robotics…
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AWC Foundation looking for Hall of Fame nominations
In a press release, the Hall of Fame is to honor “alumni, faculty, and community leaders from Yuma and La Paz counties who have made a significant…
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Amberly’s Place celebrates 25 years of advocacy with Venetian-themed Gala
The event was held at the Q Resort and Casino, where attendees dressed in formal attire with a touch of mystery added by Venetian-style…
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80th Annual Yuma Silver Spur Rodeo Day 2
Earlier Saturday morning, the rodeo held a parade at 9:00 a.m., starting from S. 4th Avenue and going all the way to S. Maiden…
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Community driven tournament exceeds fundraising goal for local school
The 2nd Annual Strike for Success Dodgeball Tournament took place on Saturday at the Fourth Avenue Junior High School gym, where the community came…
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A Cut Above: Chef Jonathan’s Game Day High Protein Buffalo Chicken Dip
Sunrise anchor Samantha Byrd spoke with Chef Jonathan Palacio in the 27th episode of News 11’s cooking segment exclusive to Sunrise at…
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Locals attend annual Somerton Petpalooza this weekend
The City of Somerton hosted the annual Petpalooza, which took place at Council Avenue Park at 9:00 a.m.…
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The 80th Annual Yuma Silver Spur Rodeo: A weekend of western thrills and rradition
With excitement buzzing in the air and tickets selling out fast, this year’s event promises to be one of the most memorable in the rodeo’s long…
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City of Yuma asking for public input on accessibility
The City of Yuma is asking for your opinions on how to make the area more…
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New open-air food & entertainment destination to open in San Luis, Arizona
Eddie’s Food & Drink, an open-air food hall and entertainment destination will hold a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, February 7…
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Yuma state parks admit over 60k visitors
The Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area says they admitted over 60,000 visitors last year and provided over 4,000 public…
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NAU social work students partner with local agencies to help make an impact
Students at Northern Arizona University in Yuma are getting ready to make a difference in their…
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City of Somerton presents local NAACP chapter with Black History Month Proclamation
The City of Somerton proclaimed February as Black History Month during their City Council…
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SPECIAL REPORT: How winter visitors stay healthy while in the Desert Southwest
Some are swinging paddles on the pickleball court, some are teeing off on the golf course, and others are taking part in water aerobics in the…
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Local Chick-Fil-A to host family friendly events this month
The local Chick-Fil-A is hosting family friendly events for the first three Tuesdays throughout the month of February, including breakfast bingo,…
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Housing Authority in Calexico expands portfolio
The Housing Authority of the City of Calexico has announced an expansion to its portfolio of manage properties: The Luis “Spud” Moreno Senior…
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Yuma prepares to celebrate the 80th Annual Silver Spur Rodeo
They have the best athletes in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association with over 300 contestants coming…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Meet your Miss Yuma County 2025
Mone’asia Bowman is an AWC cheerleader, Veteran, and also your Miss Yuma County. She remembers the moment her name was…
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2025 California Mid-Winter Fair extends run to three weeks
According to a press release obtained by KYMA, they will add “an extra weekend and 27 more hours” for attendees “to enjoy the carnival rides, games,…
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