If knowledge is power, this class will give you a power boost
Politics is a hot-button issue and is at the top of conversations at most gatherings. And, that’s exactly why more and more people are taking…
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Park Manager Tammy Snook is inviting everyone to a Chalk’ing good time
For many of us chalk was part of our daily life, at one time or another our names made their way to a corner of a teacher’s chalkboard.…
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Yuma County’s 4H is serving a mouth-watering dish with a side of appreciation
For those that enjoy a good barbecue, the annual 4H Pit Barbecue Fundraiser is marked on their calendars. For more than a half-century, 4H has held…
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Caballeros De Yuma present the 2022 Yuma Territorial Marathon
Pre-Pandemic avid runners had a wide variety of qualifiers for the big races like the Boston Marathon. But, the pandemic has kept their running shoes…
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Annual Medjool Date Festival returns to Yuma
One of Yuma’s favorite events made it’s return Saturday. The annual Medjool Date Festival made it’s return.…
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It’s a centuries-old art form that is still leaving people in stitches
Quilting dates back centuries, and is considered to be more than just a trade. The act brings together imagination and talent and creates art.…
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Taking ‘Girl Power’ to new heights
So, what do Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift, and even Queen Elizabeth II have in common? They all once wore a Girl Scout uniform.…
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The public is invited to catch an event with a picturesque backdrop
It symbolizes everything that is the Desert Southwest and on January 15, the Colorado River will play backdrop to the 2022 Hot Rides on the River Car…
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Car Show Promoter Jerry Bunte says his show is more than just a car show, it is an experience
It all started in a parking lot on 4th Avenue, just over a decade ago. Just a group of local hot rodders looking to show off their passion for…
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Who wants to be a millionaire?
No doubt about it an extra million dollars sounds pretty good. That’s exactly what’s at stake at the annual Alexander Ford Million Dollar Shootout.…
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HSOY offers free microchipping in time for Christmas
The Humane Society of Yuma (HSOY) says it saw a huge increase in the number of stray animals that came into its shelter in 2021. Now it’s taking…
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35th Annual Foothills Christmas Parade Of Lights holds grand finale on Sunday night
A timeless Christmas tradition in the Foothills held it’s grand finale on Sunday night. The Foothills Christmas Parade of lights made its return on…
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Somerton Tamale Festival returns for first time in over two years
One of Yuma County’s biggest events made its return today. The Somerton Tamale Festival kicked off at 11:00 a.m Saturday.…
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It’s the origin story of the world’s most favorite holiday
For many families in the Desert Southwest witnessing the Champion Church’s production of ‘Jesus is Born’ has become a holiday tradition.…
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The Snyder Family instills the spirit of giving this Christmas
For one South County family the meaning of Christmas is togetherness. But, the Snyder family takes it one step further and adopts everyone during…
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Yuma man goes for third straight tamale eating championship
For most people one or two tamales is more than enough to eat. However, for Francisco Osuna, that’s light…
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Dorothy Young Memorial Light Parade held for first time since COVID-19 pandemic
The Yuma community came together Saturday night for one of its main Christmas celebrations. The Dorothy Young Memorial Electric Light Parade was held…
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Handbell choir rings in Christmas season with annual performance
As Christmas events continue throughout the Desert Southwest, one group is kicking off the season with a decades old…
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Holocaust exhibit opens at the Yuma County Main Library
The Americans and the Holocaust exhibit is on display now at the Yuma County Main…
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City of Imperial excited for Parade of Lights
The City of Imperial is getting ready for its 18th annual parade of lights Christmas celebration.…
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