Wheezy’s Restaurant and What’s Up Yuma team up to create ‘Feed the Forgotten’ program
A local restaurant and radio show have partnered to create a program that aims to support families affected by the government…
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Car wash fundraiser held to help Vargas family
A car wash fundraiser took place at the Torch Lite Lodge parking lot at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, and it is to help the family of Jonathan and Matthew…
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Locals attend 13th Annual Bridget’s Gift
The event took place at the Cocopah Casino event lawn at 5:00 p.m., and is to raise money to help breast cancer patients in our…
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Local bikers participate in 16th Annual Breast Cancer Motorcycle Fun Run
Onvida Health and the Yuma Harley Owner’s Group (HOG) teamed up for the 16th Annual Breast Cancer Motorcycle Fun…
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YPD and DEA hold National Drug Take Back Initiative
The event took place at YPD headquarters, located at 1500 S. First Avenue, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.…
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Otondo Elementary School celebrates raising over $10k through kindness
Mary A. Otondo Elementary School celebrated raising over $10,000 through The Kindness…
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Quechan and Paradise Casinos give back to Yuma community
Quechan and Paradise Casinos donated eight pallets of different items to Amberly’s…
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Local nonprofit to host Third Annual Light the Night for Hope Walk
The Healing Journey will be hosting their Third Annual Light the Night for Hope Walk to spread awareness of domestic…
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San Luis debuts first inclusive playground at Joe Orduño Park
The playground features a special swing, a carousel, and a bilingual communication board, all aimed at making playtime fun and accessible for every…
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Sheltra Insurance hosts 17th Annual Cut for the Cause
The event took place at Diva’s Hair Studio/Spa, located at 2750 S. Pacific Avenue Suite C, at 11:00 a.m. Patrons donated eight or more inches of hair…
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Yuma Salvation Army heads to Globe to help those affected by floods
The Yuma Salvation Army says they are responding to help residents in the City of Globe affected by the recent…
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Yuma police and firefighter mental health unit helps locals in crisis
YPD and YFD created a mental health co-responder unit this year to get resources to community members in…
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GoFundMe created for family of Yuma woman battling pancreatic cancer
According to the organizer of the GoFundMe, Amy Tutell was placed in hospice care last week and her husband, Seth, has been balancing work with…
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Dog in Florida leads deputy to injured senior citizen
A loyal dog named Eeyore led a sheriff’s deputy to his owner’s mother last month after she had fallen while…
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Somerton Cocopah FD receives grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation
The check presentation took place Saturday morning at the Firehouse Subs located on the Big Curve in Yuma, with Somerton Vice Mayor Lorena Delgadillo…
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Yuma Territorial Rotary Club hosts first Washoe Tournament
The tournament took place at Crazy Earl’s in the Foothills at 2:00 p.m., and 100% of the proceeds will go to scholarships for graduating seniors who…
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Local hero named “Kid of the Year” after rescuing & adopting bullied cat
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) named nine-year-old Zayin Berry “Kid of the Year” for his compassion and…
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HSOY hosts 19th Annual Fur Ball event
The event took place Saturday at the Pivot Point Conference Center from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and the theme was Whiskers in…
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Travis Manion Foundation hosts 9/11 Heroes Run
The Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) hosted the 9/11 Heroes Run Saturday to pay tribute to pay tribute to the lives lost during the 9/11 attack, and…
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Texas Roadhouse teams up with Kyler Murphy Foundation for statewide fundraiser
From 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday, 20 locations across Arizona, including Yuma, will donate 10% of each bill when guests mention the…
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