Summer Life Savers Blood Drive enters third and final day
Locals got the chance to donate blood Saturday as the Summer Life Savers Blood Drive entered its third and final day.
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City of Yuma celebrates Marcus Pool’s 100th birthday
The pool was built in 1925 when the residents of Yuma decided they need a safe and cool place to escape the heat.
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Heber dance team gets new uniforms after car fire thanks to local dealership
A Heber dance team is getting a fresh start after a devastating car fire left them without uniforms just as a new season was about to begin.
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Local resident celebrates her 103rd birthday
Yuma local Carmen Zuniga celebrated her 103rd birthday at Catholic Community Services “Daybreak Adult Day Care” with family, friends and staff.
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Marine Veteran hailed as a hero for stopping stabbing suspect at Walmart in Michigan
Derrick Perry says he was doing some shopping when he heard that a man was attacking people with a knife.
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Cast and crew of ‘The Naked Gun’ attend New York premiere
The cast and crew of Paramount Pictures’ “The Naked Gun” attended the U.S. premiere at the SVA Theater in New York City earlier this week.
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Pope Leo XIV holds Jubilee of Youth at the Vatican
Americans are among pilgrims from nearly 150 countries who’ve traveled to Rome for the event. Pope Leo will lead prayer services, confessions, and a Sunday mass during the weeklong celebration.
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Tuesday marks National Chicken Wing Day
Mayor Stan Makowski of Buffalo, New York, started the observance back in 1977, in honor of his city’s namesake dish.
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Pilot surprises his grandmother during flight to Chicago
Video by Gina Abinet shows the moment Justin Shurtz revealed the surprise by making a special announcement thanking his grandmother for her role in raising and supporting him.
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YPD partners with Target to support Amberly’s Place
The Yuma Police Department (YPD) says they recently purchased toys and non-perishable food items to donate to Amberly’s Place.
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Dogs in the United Kingdom compete in surfing competition
Pups and their owners showed off their skills in a 50-meter sprint on a paddle board, showcasing balance, bravery, and plenty of personality.
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Dolphin family reunited after calf freed from net
Video captured shows crews from the Sea World Foundation, New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), Marine Rescue and ORRCA all banding together to free the young dolphin.
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Fort Yuma Rotary hosts back to school shopping event at JCPenney
They outfitted 56 local children with $200 each in school clothes, shoes, essentials and even fresh haircuts.
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Fisher’s Landing hosts 29th Annual Horseshoe Tournament
Over 60 teams competed on the Lake Ferguson sandbar in an effort to benefit Amberly’s Place, along with raising money for the family of recent drowning victim, Jeff Brady.
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Comic-Con day two brings more energy, more costumes, more fun
Cosplayers filled the halls, panels were in full swing, and exclusive merchandise was flying off the shelves. Whether fans came for superheroes, video games, collectibles, or just the high energy, there was something for everyone.
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Coldplay kiss cam moment mocked by Missouri baseball team mascot
Footage published by the team’s opponents, the Savannah Bananas, on July 18 showed the Party Animals mascot “Pharty” pretending to be caught on camera with an unnamed woman at Busch Stadium in St Louis.
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Vitalant Hosts Summer Blood Drives to combat seasonal shortage in Yuma
As summer temperatures soar across Arizona, the state’s largest nonprofit blood provider is sounding the alarm on a seasonal blood shortage, and calling on Yuma residents to help.
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Jaguar at Oakland Zoo celebrates eighth birthday
A jaguar named Emma has just celebrated her eighth birthday, the Oakland Zoo said. Footage posted by the zoo shows Emma playing with birthday-themed enrichments.
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Housing America Corporation hosts First Back To School Giveaway
At the Del Pueblo Apartments in Somerton, children from low income families were able to receive some fresh new gear ahead of the new school year.
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GoFundMe created for Somerton girl diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma
According to the post on the GoFundMe, Adilene Duron, 15, was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, which is a rare and aggressive form of bone cancer.
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