USPS ready to deliver the holidays for the nation
The United States Postal Service (USPS) highlighted several advancements in personnel, technology, and the postal network footprint in time for the 2022 holiday season.
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The dollar is super duper mighty right now. Here’s what that means for you
Few investments have increased in value during this challenging year on Wall Street. But one asset that is in green in 2022 is literally green: the US dollar.
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Canadian family taking world tour before children lose their vision
Their daughter Mia was just three years old when Canadian couple Edith Lemay and Sebastien Pelletier first noticed that she was having vision problems.
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‘Miracle baby’ giraffe born at Columbus Zoo
The Columbus Zoo has welcomed a long-legged, endangered new addition: a baby Masai giraffe.
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Nine-year-old cougar survivor shares recovery story
In Washington, a girl who was attacked by a cougar while she was playing with her friends is sharing her story of survival, and how she’s moving forward from the terrifying ordeal.
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94-year-old WWII Vet volunteers at hospital
If you’ve walked through the doors at Shriners Hospital, you’ve probably come in contact with Carl Hall.
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Family of child with autism requests birthday cards
“My nephew turns 9 September 14th. Last year, he didn’t have anyone show up to his birthday party.”
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‘We are the alternative’: A growing movement aims to disrupt violence by connecting incarcerated youth with mentors
Wearing the signature black and gold colors of the Latin Kings street gang he once led, Antonio Fernandez recently walked through the Maria Hernandez Park in the majority-Hispanic neighborhood of Bushwick, Brooklyn.
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The North Korean defectors who became YouTube stars
Growing up in North Korea, Kang Na-ra had never used the internet.
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Here’s why Wendy’s in Canada has given its iconic red-headed mascot gray hair
The Wendy’s mascot has a new hairdo on its Canadian social media sites — all in support of one of the nation’s veteran journalists.
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Former NFL quarterback and Arizona resident to visit Tempe cannabis dispensary
On August 31, former NFL quarterback and Arizona resident Jim McMahon will visit The Mint’s Dispensary, a Tempe cannabis store.
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A local car club is hosting a show this weekend
Here in the Desert Southwest triple-digits are here to stay. So, the need for water is at an all-time high and that’s why one local car club decided to host an event to help fill that need.
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Synergy HomeCare – Local group seeks to help an unbearable situation
To some people a stuffed animal is nothing more than stuffing and stitching. But, to children in distress, that toy could bring a little peace.
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Safe House – A local nonprofit helps victims at their darkest hour
For most people the thought of living inside a home where a partner is abusive is unimaginable. But, for many that reality is all too real.
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Gila Ridge High School teacher presented Navy Impact Influencer Award
A local high school teacher was presented with the U.S. Navy Impact Influencer Award.
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YFD to Walmart: ‘They came through when we needed it most’
Walmart is much more than great deals, the super-retailer is one of the Desert Southwest’s biggest employers. But, they’re more than just a business, they’re part of the Yuma community.
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Car lovers turn their passion into source of revenue for local nonprofits
They’re called winter visitors or snowbirds, others call them Yumans. Each year, the Desert Southwest explodes in population as these Yumans come home.
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Nevada teen creates charity to support senior citizens
A 14-year-old from Nevada created a charity to send handmade cards to senior citizens.
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One of Yuma County’s oldest groups continues to help those in need
Yuma’s own New Class Car Club is considered to be one of Desert Southwest’s legacy clubs. Established sometime in the 70s the club has grown in size and in its mission.
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Local family seeks public help to clean up popular recreation area
Just shy of the intersection of Avenue 8E and 40th Street is a patch of the desert used for recreation. Sadly, while most use the area for fun, others have been using it as a landfill.
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