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 Place.
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Dallas Zoo hosts first-ever ‘Dog Day’
According to the Dallas Zoo, nearly 200 dogs, and their human companions, had entered the zoo by noon Friday, a day of “beautiful, mild weather.”
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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 Coloring Contest.”
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Organ donation in Arizona sets records
More than 1,000 lives were saved by Arizona organ donors last year, according to Donor Network of Arizona, the state’s organ procurement organization.
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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 p.m.
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Dog abandoned at Las Vegas airport finds new home
A dog has found its new forever home just weeks after it was abandoned at Las Vegas’s Harry Reid International Airport, with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) recently releasing footage of his adoption.
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Krispy Kreme teams up with Oreo for new limited time doughnut collection
Starting Tuesday, customers will be able to purchase the Krispy Kreme and Oreo cookie collection.
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Veterans and first responders hit Yuma desert for annual off-roading event
The event, organized by Johnny Torres Jr., offers participants a day of adventure, connection, and camaraderie while navigating the desert trails.
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Baby monkey abandoned by mother makes friends
Punch, a baby macaque who has won hearts around the world, was captured on video hugging an older monkey amid concerns he was struggling to fit in with the wider monkey population at a zoo in Japan.
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Locals attend Yuma Child Burn Survivors Golf Tournament 2026
The event is to raise money to help provide essential medical care, rehabilitation and emotional support to help burn survivors and ensure they receive the treatment and resources needed for their recovery.
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YPD supporting Special Olympics with 13th annual Fuel of Dreams event
The event, held in partnership with Fry’s Food Stores, will take place February 19 and aims to raise both funds and awareness for Special Olympics athletes across the region.
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Abandoned baby monkey drags ‘surrogate mother stuffed toy’ in Japan
A baby Japanese macaque from Ichikawa Zoo in Japan won hearts across the internet after videos of it dragging around an orangutan stuffed toy began surfacing in early February.
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YPD to participate in 13th Annual Fry’s Fuel of Dreams
According to a press release, the event is taking place at the Fry’s located on S. Fourth Avenue Thursday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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Rescue crews save swan stuck in frozen pond
Aerial footage shows a first responder in cold water rescue gear slowly walk across the frozen pond and free the bird.
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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 firefighters a part of YFD who’ve had babies within the last year.
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Squirrel interrupts soccer match in the U.K.
Footage from Bret Dixon shows spectators cheering as the squirrel raced up and down the pitch at the MKM Stadium in Hull, evading capture as ground staff and player scrambled after it.
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Monday marks National Pizza Day
Monday, February 9, 2026 is National Pizza Day, and a host of good deals from popular pizza chains will be offered to customers.
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Locals attend 2026 County Lovin’ Hoedown
Crossroads Mission hosted the 2026 Country Lovin’ Hoedown at the Pivot Point Conference Center at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, where attendees enjoyed an afternoon of live music, food and more.
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City of Somerton hosts Petpalooza 2026
The City of Somerton hosted Petpalooza 2026, which took place at 9:00 a.m. at Council Avenue Park. The event lasted until 1:00 p.m.
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Tree kangaroo at Rhode Island zoo predicts winner of Super Bowl LX
A tree kangaroo at the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island “predicted” the New England Patriots as the winner of Super Bowl LX ahead of Sunday’s game.
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