American Red Cross celebrates new office with ribbon cutting ceremony
One of the country’s biggest disaster relief organizations just got a brand new facility in Yuma. Earlier Friday morning, the American Red Cross…
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Live Blog: Yuma Turkey Drive 2021
The annual Turkey Drive event has been begun and the community is coming together to donate food, cleaning supplies, clothes and of course, turkeys…
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Child advocate says books are more than just words, they’re an escape
In a matter of moments, a child’s world can be turned upside down. Removed from their family and the only life they’ve ever known and placed in the…
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Winnie Moir says “Our veterans deserve it, they’ve earned it”
The saying, “Freedom isn’t free” can be seen each and every time you visit a cemetery.…
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Former firefighter Chris McDonald says “it’s a thankless job”
According to residents living in the quaint 55 and older community of Sunrise Manufactured Homes, it’s a slice of heaven. Residents are more than…
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Former Marine who stopped armed robbery donates gifted furniture set
While many people would be more than happy to take a free furniture set, former Marine James Kilcer, who stopped an armed robbery in the foothills on…
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Yuma Investment Group celebrates 20 years in Yuma with a big gesture
Yuma Investment Group has been on 16th street for 20 years, so on Wednesday night, they celebrated in a big…
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More than just a meal: Yuma Catholic Community Services makes a difference in homebound seniors’ lives
YUMA – (KECY-TV, KYMA-TV) – Yuma Catholic Community Services’ home-delivered meals program serves 298 seniors in the Yuma area. They provide around…
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Community clean-up this morning at now vacant Sears
The pile of trash outside the vacant Sears in Yuma is now gone after locals got together this morning to step up to pick up.…
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Yuma Catholic Community Services sells out its ‘Toast to Hope’ fundraiser
This domestic violence awareness month we’re highlighting those in our community who work to help…
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Crossroads Mission looks for donations to fund new men’s shelter
The Crossroads Mission annual jubilee is coming up in 2 weeks and one local business is challenging the community to contribute what it…
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There’s still time to nominate your local Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
According to Project Sweet Peas, 1 in 10 newborns in the United States will be born prematurely. When that happens the infants are placed in a…
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Our military faces a dangerous threat: hunger
Serving for the greater good comes at a price for many active-duty, veterans and their families. According to veteran service providers, many…
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A local business owner celebrates a milestone with an act of kindness
In just the past two years the restaurant owner of Saigon Pho has made a name for himself, without naming himself. The owner, although wishes to…
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A new business is planting roots in East County
Ativo Senior Living is just the latest business to plant roots in the Yuma Foothills. The facility provides assisted living and memory care services.…
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Yuma County Chamber of Commerce wants to show people what they’ve been missing
Did you know that Yuma has a pizzeria that makes pies just like the ones in Beantown (Boston)? Or, that there’s a shop that sells everything and…
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Local cyclists come together to help those affected by flooding
Yuma County’s cycling community has taken it upon itself to help those around them. Los Psycholists, Border Town Rydas, Los Wanderers, Charros,…
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AEA Federal Credit Union Donates to Humane Society of Yuma
The Humane Society of Yuma receives nearly $3,000 donation from AEA Federal Credit…
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The American Red Cross continues to call on the public to donate blood
Like many communities across the country the Desert Southwest is starting to see an increase in blood drives. One factor is hospitalization are…
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Yuma County collects more than 800 bottles of water for first responders
Each year, more than 1,200 Firehouse Subs join together to help local first responders.…
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