Local non-profit to host fundraiser to support Veterans and local heroes
Yuma Random Acts of Kindness (YRAK) is hosting its Biannual Yard Sale starting this Thursday, and it is dedicated to helping Yuma Veterans, active…
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Contractor leaves Smucker Park project
Construction at Smucker Park is on hold after Yuma County says the contractor left the project before it was…
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Host shares what’s next for KBLU after officially off the air
Morning host Russ Clark is continuing on social media as “The Russ Clark Show.” With his show, he says he’s now looking to get the community more…
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33rd Annual Midnight at the Oasis happening this weekend
All the fun begins this Thursday at 6 p.m., with a rally on Main Street in Downtown Yuma. After that, catch three days of classic cars, food and…
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YFD and AZDPS on scene of crash on Interstate 8 near Avenue 3E exit
According to AZDPS, the crash happened before 8 a.m. when a semi-truck rolled onto its side and hit a pole on the right shoulder of eastbound I-8,…
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Victim in Levee Easement Road crash identified
The victim in the Levee Easement Road crash has been identified as 49-year-old Cristoval George Ayala of…
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Woman accused of Yuma hit-and-run sentenced
21-year-old Yancy Antonio was sentenced last week to three counts of leaving the scene of an accident after pleading guilty earlier this…
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KAWC general manager earns Lifetime Service Award
Arizona Western College (AWC) says KAWC and Border Radio General Manager Dave Riek has earned the Lifetime Service Award from the Arizona Media…
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Sen. Mark Kelly visits Somerton auto shop
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) visited Yuma County Friday, stopping at Yepez Automotive Repair in Somerton to hear directly from a local business owner…
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Elvis Tribute Concert in Yuma to Benefit CASA Program
The “Shake, Rattle and Roll” event will take place Friday, March 13, 2026 at the Yuma Civic Center, bringing high-energy rock and roll to the stage…
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City of Yuma hosts 2026 Yuma BBQ and Brew Festival
The festival, which took place from noon to 9 p.m. in Downtown Yuma, had over 35 BBQ vendors and 25 PBS-sanctioned BBQ pitmasters who came to Yuma…
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YPD issues warning about scam calls
According to a press release, they have received reports of a telephone scam where the phone number appears to be coming from YPD’s non-emergency…
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Locals attend Eighth Annual Fisher’s Landing Rib Cook-Off
The annual event took place at Fisher’s Landing Resort Saturday from noon to 5 p.m., and it was to benefit Amberly’s…
Continue Reading One dead in crash on Levee Easement Road
According to a press release, the crash happened in the area of Levee Easement Road and S. Avenue 2 1/2 E at around 7:15 a.m.…
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Level 3 sex offender: Grover Broadhead
YCSO says 64-year-old Grover Broadhead told them he was residing in the area of S. Carlota Avenue, off Highway 95, in Yuma…
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YFD responds to fire at Econo Lodge on Arizona Avenue
According to a press release, the fire happened at around 8:00 a.m. at Econo Lodge, located in the area of S. Arizona Avenue and E. 16th…
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Paranormal Circus brings a thrilling weekend to Yuma
Friday is the opening night with the circus until Monday, March 2 at the Arizona Marketplace in…
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Blood Moon and Total Lunar Eclipse will arrive Tuesday morning
A rare Blood Moon will light up our skies in the Desert Southwest on Tuesday, March 3rd. Here’s how to watch the Total Lunar…
Continue Reading Senator Kelly visits Somerton auto shop to discuss tariffs
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) visited a small business in Somerton Friday to talk about the impact of new tariffs on local…
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Local student honored at State Capitol
One Yuma County Fifth Grader was one of 19 Arizona students honored at the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix as part of the AZ-529 art…
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