Local church in Yuma spreads kindness and acts of service
Over 250 volunteers from Church for the City participated in the annual Serve Day over the weekend while wearing “We Love Our City”…
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12 athletes, two teams inducted into the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame
The 12 athletes include some notable names like Serena Williams, Gabby Douglas and Kerry Walsh Jennings. The teams singled out for the honor are the…
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City of Yuma hosts 14th Annual Back to School Rodeo
The 14th Annual Back to School Rodeo took place Saturday at the Yuma Civic Center, running from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00…
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Black bear in Colorado rescued from storm drain
A male black bear spotted in a storm drain was rescued in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Thursday authorities…
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Hands Extended Thrift Store lends a helping hand to those in need
Every year when the weather gets extreme, nonprofit Hands Extended Thrift Store puts together umbrella bags to help people get…
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Non-profit helps Yuma locals beat the heat
Extreme heat is covering the Yuma region, making it hard to keep cool, but one non-profit is helping people in need beat the…
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New Chaplain Support Program for Yuma Fire & Police Departments
The team will be made up of volunteer chaplains who’ve received specialized training to address the unique challenges and characteristics of first…
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Mattel launches Barbie with Type 1 diabetes
Mattel has launched a new Barbie with Type 1 diabetes and a glucose monitor, expanding the company’s…
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Yuma’s 14th annual Back-to-School Rodeo returns
The first 2,000 students to arrive who are in grades K-8 will receive free backpacks filled with school supplies including pencils, paper and…
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Local family starts over after losing everything in house fire
The family is inviting the community to help them clean up what’s left of their home this Sunday at 8:00…
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UFC CEO Dana White donates $10,000 to Jeff Brady’s family
UFC CEO and President Dana White has donated $10,000 to the GoFundMe for the family of Jeff Brady. Brady was well-known in the Mixed Martial Arts…
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Dog in Arizona rescued after falling down a mine shaft
A rescue crew successfully extracted the nine-year-old dog, Hailey, after she fell about 100 feet down the…
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Single people turn to professional photographers for dating profile pictures
Online dating profiles are changing the landscape for professional photographers, and consumers are finding a picture that speaks a thousand words is…
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Florida man recreates boat seen in ‘Jaws’
The Orca is one of the most famous boats in movie history and it dates back to 1975, and a man in Florida has built a…
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Three new blockbusters open in theaters this month
Three new films are opening in theaters this month: “Jurassic World Rebirth,” which opened July 2, “Superman,” which opens July 11 and “The Fantastic…
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Meet Yuma County’s first female Eagle Scout
13-year-old Sophia Tolman is Yuma County’s first female eagle scout. She was inspired to become a scout by her three older…
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City in Argentina beats Guinness World Record after roasting 9.5 tons of chicken
The previous record for the “largest serving of roast chicken” was set in the town of Maldonado, Uruguary, where 7,000 kilograms of chicken was…
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Sunrise in New York illuminates fog-covered runway
Joseph Frascati captured footage of the fog blanketing the tarmac at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International…
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Three new small businesses open in San Luis, Arizona
Three local entrepreneurs opened their businesses in the last two weeks: Frozz Frozen Yogurt, Stick to the Art Creative Studio and Skin and Body by…
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Boys & Girls Club of Imperial Valley receives grant donation from JCPenney
The club says they received $6,642 as to highlight JCPenney’s support for BGCIV as well as to help “continue providing enriching, safe, and fun…
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