Katie Hobbs delivers State of the State in Yuma
Gov. Hobbs joins the Yuma Chamber of Commerce (YCC), along with YCC Executive Director Carrie Zaragoza and Yuma Mayor Doug…
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Veterinary shortage in Imperial Valley forces pet owners to travel for care
According to the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Imperial County is considered a critical veterinary shortage area for domesticated pets…
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Black History Month: Honoring a Marine’s decades of service
Yuma local Emmanuel Graham has served in the Marine Corps for over three decades. He comes from a family of service members. He’s now retired and…
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USPS signals progress on new post office in Niland
The post office burned down in February 2022. At the time, the United States Postal Service (USPS) said the closure would be temporary and directed…
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State Superintendent honors Desert View Academy for academic achievement
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne visited Desert View Academy this week to recognize the school’s academic achievement and…
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Hans Schmidt to visit Yuma to tell story of how he survived a shot to the head
Hans Schmidt is asking locals to hear of his miracle at Potter’s House of Yuma (902 S. 6th Ave.) on Sunday, March 1 starting at 10:30…
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Imperial County Republicans hold State of the Union watch party
Republicans in Imperial County gathered for a watch party as President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address Tuesday…
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Man accused of murdering missing teen appears in court in El Centro
Last week, 51-year-old Abraham Feinbloom pled not guilty in connection with the disappearance and death of 17-year-old T’neya…
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Preliminary hearing for suspects tied to Jacob Sims murder underway
Six defendants were in an El Centro courtroom, facing charges which includes torture, murder, robbery, aggravated kidnapping and conspiracy to commit…
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ECH Yuma names winners of ‘Healthy Heart Coloring Contest’
Exceptional Community Hospital (ECH) Yuma reward three Dorothy Hall Elementary School students for their outstanding work on the “Healthy Heart…
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Recap of the 20th Annual Southwest Ag Summit
In this week’s Home Grown report, Yuma’s agricultural community gathered for the 20th Annual Southwest Ag Summit, a three-day event showcasing the…
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Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents arrest cartel smuggling scout
According to a press release, the arrest happened Wednesday, February 18, 2026, in the Sierra Pinta Mountains and was in coordination with Yuma Air…
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Better Business Bureau: Creating best passwords for maximum security
Wireless technologies and the internet have forever changed the way people interact with one another and complete day-to-day activities such as…
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Fisher’s Landing Rib Cook-off happening this weekend
Fisher’s Landing Resort is having its Eighth Annual Rib Cook-Off, which is taking place at Martinez Lake Saturday, February 28, 2026 from noon to 5…
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Locals attend retired Sheriff John Phipps’ funeral
Locals across Yuma County are attending the funeral for retired Sheriff John Phipps Wednesday…
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Rural Metro responds to mobile fire on S. Dorothy Drive
According to a post on Facebook, it happened before 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the area of S. Dorothy Drive and E. 39th…
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Black History Month: Meet El Centro’s first Black fire battalion chief
To celebrate Black History Month, we’re highlighting locals leaving a lasting legacy in our community. This week, we highlight El Centro’s first…
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Arizona’s 250 traveling museum
A once in a lifetime experience, the Road to 250, Arizona’s traveling museum, made a stop in Yuma…
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Residents still heading to Los Algodones amid border concerns
Even with recent unrest in northern Mexico, Yuma residents say they’re still making trips to Los Algodones for medical and dental…
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YRAK to host Huge Biannual Yard Sale
The yard sale is taking place on February 25 through March 1, and on March 5 through March 7, at 13472 E. 53rd Street from 7 a.m. to 2…
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