Bald eagle declared as nation’s official national bird
Even though the bald eagle has often been a symbol of the United States, the nation has actually never had an official bird.
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Local RV park donates over $3,000 to Toys for Tots
The funds, raised through community efforts, will go toward providing toys and gifts for families in need.
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Locals attend third and final day of Holiday Heroes Blood Drive
Locals got the opportunity to give back as Vitalant hosted the third and final day of the Holiday Heroes Blood Drive Saturday morning.
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San Antonio Spurs player plays chess in a park in New York
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama turned heads on Saturday by playing chess with fans in New York City’s Washington Square Park.
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Yuma Holiday Heroes Blood Drive Day 2
Friday was the second day of the Yuma Holiday Heroes Blood Drive by Vitalant.
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Holiday Heroes Blood Drive underway in Yuma
Thursday afternoon, Vitalant brought out one of their blood drive donation trucks to collect as many donations as possible as a part of a three day long Holiday Heroes Blood Drive.
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Yuma locals celebrate Hanukkah with meaningful traditions
In 2024, Hanukkah began the same day as Christmas. With Christmas behind us, the Festival of Light continues in Yuma.
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Quick Refrigeration gives out free AC unit to Yuma local
Quick Refrigeration has given out a free air conditioning unit to one person from Yuma.
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NORAD tracks Santa Claus as part of a Christmas tradition
NORAD runs the NORAD Tracks Santa Service, which allows people to follow his Christmas journey through its NORADSanta.org website, social media channels and mobile app.
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New York Knicks player supports three single mother families
Knicks star Mikal Bridges purchased over 55 gifts to cover the families entire wishlists, including basic need items, laptops, strollers and more.
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New Jersey resident claims Mega Millions jackpot months later
New Jersey Lottery officials say the winning ticket was bought at a Monmouth County Shoprite store in Neptune Township and matched all the numbers drawn on March 26 of this year.
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Local organizations hold ham drive to raise food for those in need
Several influential organizations, small businesses and people throughout Yuma County teamed up to raise money and food for those in need during this year’s ham drive.
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Crossroads Mission hosts Three Days of Christmas
Local non-profit Crossroads Mission is hosting their Three days of Christmas, where they served 1,000 Outbound meals and 665 outside meals.
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Reno firefighters deliver around 150 food baskets to families in need
The City of Reno said the tradition was started by firefighter Sam Saibini almost 90 years ago and is traditionally known as the Sam Saibini Christmas Food Basket Program.
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Local furniture store helps remodel Right Turn for Yuma Veterans’ living room
Local Veterans got the surprise of their life Sunday morning when the living room at Right Turn for Yuma Veterans was remodeled with new furniture.
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Locals attend third and final day of Christmas at the Crossing
The holiday season is in full swing with Christmas just days away and a new holiday event in Yuma celebrated its third and final night of fun.
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Locals attend annual Tamale Festival this weekend
The festival kicked off at 11:00 a.m. on Main Street in Downtown Somerton. There were over 20 tamale booths at the festival.
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HSOY, Chapman Yuma host free drive-thru microchip clinic
Hundreds of local pet owners attended a free microchip clinic held at Chapman Dodge Chrysler Ram Saturday morning.
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Locals donate to the Kelvin Gastelum’s Christmas Toy Drive
The event, held at Yuma Grit Combat Athletics, aimed to collect toys for families in shelters and government assistance programs.
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Somerton Tamale Festival kicks off This Saturday
The Somerton Tamale Festival, one of the most anticipated local events of the holiday season, is happening Saturday.
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