City of Yuma named a 2025 Great American Defense Community
In a press release, Yuma is one of three communities “nationwide selected for this year’s honor, which recognizes exceptional support for military…
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Local AWC custodian named Top 10 Finalist for 2025 Custodian of the Year Contest
Jennifer Aitken, an Arizona Western College (AWC) custodian, was announced by Cintas Corporation as a Top 10 Finalist for the 2025 Custodian of the…
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A special day to give back to local orgs
Tuesday is Arizona Gives Day. An initiative of AZ Impact for Good, dedicated to helping non-profits across the state continue their missions,…
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Yuma 4-H students turn negative into a positive after dogs kill 19 animals; 8 of those show animals
Despite the tragedies that took place, the students say the show must go…
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What the City of Yuma is doing to prevent distracted driving
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving causes more than 325,000 serious injuries every year.…
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Local families build their own houses through non-profit organization
A non-profit organization gives local families a key to their new home in San Luis,…
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AWC to host annual Student Etiquette Luncheon
In a press release, the event is taking place Thursday, April 17, 2025 at the Schoening Conference Center at the AWC Yuma Campus, from 11:00 a.m. to…
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YCSO holds 38th Annual Awards Presentation and Recognition Ceremony
In a press release, the ceremony took place at Britain Farm last Friday, and over 250 employees, volunteers, family and friends attended the…
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Locals attend 73rd Annual Yuma County Fair
The fair is taking place as the Yuma County Fairgrounds, with gates opening on Tuesday at 3:00 p.m., and will run through Sunday…
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Sign at the KFC on 4th Avenue falls over
Due to the strong winds, the sign at the KFC on Fourth Avenue fell over Tuesday. According to a KFC employee, the sign went down at around 10:15 a.m.…
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Local organizers remember César Chávez
Event organizers say this day of action is about more than just remembering César Chávez. It’s about equipping the community with knowledge and…
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MCAS Yuma Marines make heroic desert rescue
During a routine flight training last month, Marines aboard a King Stallion Helicopter spotted a man stranded in the California desert near…
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Level 3 sex offender notification: Marcus Morgan
YCSO says 34-year-old Marcus Morgan told them he was living in the area of Pacific Avenue, near Camino Del Sol…
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Man arrested for armed robbery at Del Sol Market in Yuma
A person was arrested after stealing from a grocery store, according to Yuma Police Department…
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Two injured in 32nd Street crash
In a press release, the crash happened Sunday at around 10:30 a.m. in the area of E. 32nd Street and Cielo Verde…
Continue Reading 73rd Annual Yuma County Fair happening this week
The fair is taking place as the Yuma County Fairgrounds, with gates opening on Tuesday at 3:00 p.m., and will run through Sunday…
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Miss Glendale 2025 hosts Tiny Dancers, Big Hearts event
The event took place at the Yuma Ballet Academy at noon, and featured ballet lessons, learning activities, photo ops and more. Proceeds from the…
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Miss Glendale 2025 to host Tiny Dancers, Big Hearts event
The event, taking place at the Yuma Ballet Academy at noon, will feature ballet lessons, learning activities, photo ops and…
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2025 Special Olympics Powerlifting Competition takes place in Yuma
A total of 40 athletes from Yuma and Kingman, Arizona competed in lifts like squats, deadlifts, and the bench…
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AWC empowers first generation students
Open to all students, Arizona Western College’s TRIO Keys program and College Assistance Migrant Program joined forces to empower and connect first…
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