Yuma clinic celebrates grand opening
Located at 100 East 24th Street in Yuma, the clinic offers routine primary care, as well as weight management, preventative health screenings,…
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Private plane makes emergency landing in Yuma
According to the Department of Public Safety, the pilot said he was experiencing engine failure, forcing him to put the plane down on the…
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Car found abandoned in Yuma canal
The 2013 Mazda Three was pulled out of the canal near the intersection of North 10th Avenue and West Colorado…
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Easter Egg Hunt to be held at Yuma Palms Regional Center
The Easter Egg Hunt will be on Saturday, March 21, 2026 starting at 11 a.m. in the village…
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Kofa High School’s HOSA – Future Health Professionals earns first place in Community Awareness
The campaign seeks to educate both farmers and local residents about the effects of pesticides and the importance of informed agricultural practices…
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Yuma Silver Spur Rodeo’s Buckin for Bridget returns
The campaign raises money all year long and will be selling merch at the rodeo and a saddle raffle. 100% of the funds raised are donated to Bridget’s…
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Somerton mother speaks out on proposed APS rate hike
Maura Valenzuela, a mother of two who has lived in Somerton for more than 20 years, says the increase would hit families like hers…
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APS requests to raise electricity rates for third time in less than five years
If approved by the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC), it would be the third increase in less than five years, following the 8% increases…
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Children’s Festival of the Arts returns to Yuma in 2026
The Children’s Festival of the Arts will be at the Yuma Art Center (254 Main Street) on April 18, from 10 a.m. to 3…
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BrightNight breaks ground on Pioneer Clean Energy Center
Project partners and community leaders gathered in Yuma to celebrate the groundbreaking of the BrightNight Power Pioneer Clean Energy Center, marking…
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Man in Phoenix hospital following crash involving motorcycle
A 21-year-old man was riding a Honda motorcycle Tuesday morning when he crashed into the back of a Toyota Scion on South Avenue 3E, next the Marine…
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Man involved in stabbing pleads guilty
34-year old Mauricio Robles was arrested in April of 2025 after officers arrived on scene to find a man killed by stab…
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Suspect in New Year’s hit and run pleads guilty
45-year-old Alfredo Enrique Flores was arrested last year after hitting 21-year-old Esteyan Madel with his car and leaving the…
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Firefighters & Fathers: YFD sees a baby boom
For the third time in the last four years, the Yuma Fire Department had several firefighters who just added new members to their family. There’s 13…
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Walk through history with the Arizona Traveling Museum
The Arizona Traveling Museum will be on Tuesday, February 24 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Colorado River State Historic…
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AWC to host ‘Decade of Transformation’ event next month
According to a press release, the event is taking place Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Schoening Conference Center from 3:30 p.m. to 5…
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Rep. Adelita Grijalva holds regular office hours in Yuma County
Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) is making a point to be a visible presence in Yuma County, holding regular office hours to ensure residents know help…
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Motorcyclist flown to hospital following crash in Yuma
On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at about 6:57 a.m., officers were called about a crash in the area of South Avenue…
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First Housing Community Fair to be held in Somerton
The Housing America Corporation (HAC) will host the First Housing Community Fair on Thursday, February 19 starting at 9 a.m. at the HAC office (130…
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Agronomist works on using water to manage salt in crops
Marcos Moore is an experienced agronomist who focuses on making sure how to make the most out of water in agriculture by pushing salt away from the…
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