How to keep up that New Year’s Resolution
With the start of the new year, most people have already started their own New Year’s resolution. For some, it’s a perfect reason to start working on…
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Arizona minimum wage increases in 2026
California’s minimum wage increased from $16.50 to $16.90. Meanwhile, Arizona’s increased from $14.70 to…
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Locals staying positive for the New Year with rain
As the clock ticks down to the start of 2026, residents of the Desert Southwest may be welcoming the New Year under cloudy skies and light…
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State projections show steady job growth in Yuma County
According to the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity, jobs in Yuma County are projected to grow by about 0.7% each year through…
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Local bars in preparation for the New Year’s Eve celebrations
With the holiday just hours away, locals are already planning where to be when they celebrate the evening with friends and families, but how are the…
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Henry Valenzuela announces run for Yuma City Council seat
Three Yuma City Council seats are up for re-election in 2026, and Henry Valenzuela has already thrown his hat in the…
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YPD warns locals about lottery scam
In order to avoid being scammed, one local says you have to educate yourself on how to avoid scams and do the…
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Vitalant provides results of the Yuma Holiday Heroes Blood Drive
The three day blood drive, which took place Saturday, December 27 through Monday, December 29, collected 98 units of blood from 105 donors, which can…
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BBQ & Brew returns to Downtown Yuma in February
The annual event is taking place along Main Street Saturday, February 28, 2026, from noon to 9:00…
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Local priests get time extended in United States after green card backlog
Two priests set to return to Nigeria have been allowed to stay in the U.S. for several more…
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Highlighting local Luz’s Cacti Ranch store in Yuma County
On Tuesday’s Home Grown report, we highlight Luz’s Cacti Ranch, which sells pure raw honey, snacks, cacti and other…
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Freedom Library and Yuma Landing Bar & Grill to host all day fundraiser
The fundraiser is taking place at the restaurant, located at 195 S. Fourth Avenue, Tuesday, January 6, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00…
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Old Time Fiddlers bring music and tradition back to Yuma
The Arizona Old Time Fiddlers, along with the Yuma Silver Spur Rodeo, are hosting their annual Fiddle Contest and Music Festival Saturday, January 10…
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San Luis, Arizona police release report for December holidays
The San Luis Police Department (SLPD) released a report detailing incidents recorded around the December holidays, as part of the ongoing prevention…
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Being safe around fireworks and keeping your pets comfortable
Animals are easily scared by loud and sudden sounds, and fireworks are something that can cause high levels of anxiety in…
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MILITARY MATTERS: YPG fire chief retires after 36 years
YPG Fire Chief Gerald Ball has officially hung up his helmet after 36 years with the department. Ball officially retired on December…
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12-year-old faces possible charges after sending threats to local soccer team’s group chat
According to YPD, officers were notified Monday afternoon after messages suggested a possible incident planned at the Ray Kroc Athletic…
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AGFest returns to Yuma in 2026
AGFest will be in Downtown Yuma on January 24, 2026 from 1 to 9 p.m. More than just food is planned for the event, such as live performances,…
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Wheezy’s to host event benefitting K9 OPS Foundation
The event is taking place at Wheezy’s in the Fortuna Foothills Tuesday, January 13, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00…
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Locals attend third and final day of Yuma Holiday Heroes Blood Drive
The third and final day kicked off at 9:00 a.m. Monday, and is taking place at the Yuma Palms, near Five Below at 1375 S. Yuma Palms…
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