New building completed at Yuma Fairgrounds
A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place for a new building at Yuma Fairgrounds on Thursday.
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The Yuma Art Center presents Yuma Rocks
The Yuma Art Center is presenting Yuma Rocks on Friday.
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#GoGold lighting and walk for child center
An even to raise awareness for families experiencing a childhood cancer diagnosis took place Wednesday night.
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Humane Society of Yuma offering discounted cat adoptions
The Humane Society is offering a special offer on cat adoptions this week.
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Med Instead of Meds class teaching locals how to improve their health through diet
A class being offered by the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension in Yuma is teaching locals how to improve their health through diet.
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Crossroads Mission receives donation from Avenir Financial team
Avenir Financial donated funds to Crossroads Mission, raised through the Employee Jean’s Giver Program.
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YUHSD achieves high teacher retention rate for the second time
Despite the statewide teacher shortage, the district maintained an 84% retention rate for certified staff, nearly matching the previous year’s rate.
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Georgia school implements cellphone pouches during the day
Kids put their phones and other electronics, like a smart watch or AirPods, inside a pouch every morning before school starts. It is magnetically sealed, but students will keep that pouch on them all day and they can unlock the pouch at the end of the day.
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C-130H completes first firefighting mission
Cal Fire says the aircraft “delivered 8,000 gallons of retardant on the Record Fire in Riverside County,” marking a major milestone in their mission to protect California.
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San Diego police officer injured in last week’s crash released from hospital
Cheers and hugs for Officer Zach Martinez as he left University of California San Diego (UCSD) Hospital Tuesday afternoon, eight days after he was critically injured in a fiery crash.
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Scholarships available for Arizona adults ages 25+
A non-profit organization in Phoenix is offering scholarship money to adults 25 and up throughout Arizona.
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YRMC and AdvoKATE to host special lighting ceremony
This event aims to raise awareness and show our support for pediatric cancer patients and their families during Childhood Cancer Month.
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Tim Burton, director of “Beetlejuice” sequel, receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Joining emcee Tony Potts were actress Winona Ryder and actor Michael Keaton, who both reprise their respective roles for the “Beetlejuice” sequel. Also in attendence were actress Monica Bellucci and actor Danny DeVito.
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Joey Chestnut sets the hot dog eating world record
He beat his previous record to set a new world record, eating 83 hot dogs in 10 minutes. Chestnut also beat out Takeru Kobayashi, who finished with 67 hot dogs in 10 minutes.
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Bodybuilders compete in the Muscle Beach Championship
Bodybuilders competed for a title at the Muscle Beach Championship in Venice on Labor Day. The annual competition includes categories like bodybuilding, bikini, physique, and vintage swimsuit.
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Locals celebrating Labor Day by the river
Plenty of locals headed to Gateway Park on Labor Day to enjoy the Colorado River on their day off.
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Local thrift store donates mobile home to local Veteran
A thrift store in Yuma is donating a fully-furnished mobile home to a local Vietnam Veteran.
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz meets with labor leaders across the state
Walz met with the local labor leaders on the tarmac at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport, including leaders of the state’s AFL-CIO, Pipe Trades Association, carpenters, and Teachers Union.
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Chef Jonathan’s Breakfast Tacos
Sunrise anchor Samantha Byrd spoke with Chef Jonathan Palacio in the fifth episode of News 11’s cooking segment exclusive to Sunrise at 6:00am.
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Key West parade held to remember Jimmy Buffett
Thousands of Florida Keys residents and visitors gathered on Key West’s Duval Street late Sunday afternoon for a second-line march paying tribute to internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett.
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