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First Yuma Latin Dance Festival happening this weekend

May 7, 2024 8:58 AM Dillon Fuhrman, Samantha Byrd

The First Yuma Latin Dance Festival is happening on Saturday, May 11, celebrating Latin dance, culture, and music. Sunrise Anchor Samantha Byrd spoke…

Realtors throughout the nation must adapt

May 6, 2024 8:39 PM Eduardo Morales

A new lawsuit is changing the way realtors conduct business throughout the…

Study shows clothing brands are Arizona’s top small businesses

May 6, 2024 7:04 PM Danyelle Burke North

May is national small business month with aspiring entrepreneurs starting small businesses every…

Shed catches on fire in empty lot

May 6, 2024 4:14 PM Faith Rodriquez, Eduardo Morales

A fire is seen in the area of 23rd Street and Maple Avenue. Please avoid the…

A look into proposed 2025 Yuma County budget

May 6, 2024 5:47 PM Valeria Rodriguez

There are only five months left until the next fiscal year, and the Yuma County Board of Supervisors met to see how they can make taxpayers’ money…

IID asks community to keep metallic balloons secure as festivities approach

May 6, 2024 6:04 PM Faith Rodriquez

The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) reminds the public to keep festive balloons made of Mylar tied down as Mother’s Day and graduation ceremonies…

Swimming lessons registration opens next week

May 6, 2024 5:43 PM Faith Rodriquez

Registration for swimming lessons will open on Monday, May 13, and about 111 scholarships are available for Yuma County residents six months to five…

Prom Night Murder Mystery at the Yuma Main Library

May 6, 2024 2:39 PM Manoah Tuiasosopo, Miriam Ordonez

The Yuma Main Library is hosting a Murder Mystery Prom Night…

Double murder suspect arrested to appear in court

May 6, 2024 2:31 PM Faith Rodriquez, Miriam Ordonez

The young man accused of murdering an elderly couple in their Yuma home will be in court Tuesday to face formal…

San Luis PPep Tec High School to host ‘Stories That Shape Us’

May 6, 2024 8:56 AM Dillon Fuhrman, Faith Rodriquez, Samantha Byrd

San Luis PPep Tec High School will host a unique conference called “Stories That Shape Us” where its students will showcase their skills and tell…

City of Somerton Parks and Rec host Battle of the Cheladas

May 5, 2024 2:40 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Karina Bazarte

The event took place at Council Avenue Park from 5:00pm, where there was live entertainment, food vendors, a kids’ area and Michelada…

YPD and YFD on scene to investigate brush fire

May 5, 2024 12:22 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Karina Bazarte

The fire broke out in the areas of S. Maiden Lane and S. Gila Street, as well as the intersection between Harold C. Giss Parkway and S. Redondo…

AWC Yuma Campus and YRMC host Kids Club Day

May 4, 2024 1:24 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Karina Bazarte

According to sources, the event is to “spread awareness about the importance of physical activity and healthy lifestyles for…

Suspect in double murder investigation arrested

May 4, 2024 9:01 AM Dillon Fuhrman, Karina Bazarte

YCSO says they arrested a 19-year-old Yuma man on Friday after serving a search warrant at a residence in the area of W. Chico Lane and S. Avenue…

Cinco De Mayo Pub Crawl occurring this weekend

May 4, 2024 12:03 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Karina Bazarte

The event is starting at 4:00pm Saturday at Prison Hill, and will go all the way till Jimmie Dees, with stops at bars along Main Street like The Pint…