Scary & Safe Trick or Treat event to be held at Yuma County Fairgrounds
The Yuma Police Department (YPD), along with Yuma County Fair Inc. and the City of Yuma, will be hosting the Scary & Safe Trick or Trick event at the…
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YPD and DEA to host National Take Back Initiative
The event is taking place at YPD headquarters, located at 1500 S. 1st Avenue, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.…
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October 21 is National Apple Day
Apples have been around for millions of years. Some historians believe the ancient Romans cultivated the sour fruits and turned them into the sweeter…
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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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Pet Talk: Meet Brin
Meet our Pet of the Week!🐶 Brin is an adorable pup who is looking for a forever home🏠 Click below to learn more about…
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Local junior high school honored for outstanding support for military families
Woodard Junior High School in Yuma has been officially designated a “Purple Star School,” a national recognition given to schools who go above and…
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Chicago officials rename street to honor George Wendt
Chicago officials honored the late George Wendt Sunday by designating the street where he grew up in the city as “The Honorary George Wendt…
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AWC to host Catrinas and Catrines Contest
According to a press release, the contest is taking place on Thursday, October 30 at the AWC Yuma Campus from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and is in honor…
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Amur leopard cubs at zoo in Illinois ‘growing quickly’
Two three-month-old Amur leopard cubs are “growing quickly” at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, bonding behind the scenes with their mother ahead of being…
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City of Somerton hosts annual UTV/Off-road Showdown & Chelada Fest
The event, which took place on Main Street at 4:30 p.m., featured a lineup of UTVs, live music, food and michelada vendors, a kids area and…
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Locals participate in Glow Up October 5K Run
The Glow Up October 5K Run is the first event in the City of Yuma’s 2025-26 run series. It took place at Ray Kroc Sports Complex from 6:00 p.m. to…
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Locals attend third and final day of Fourth Annual Yuma County Fall Fest
Sunday marks the third and final day of the Fourth Annual Yuma County Fall Fest. Grupo Cultivo is serving as the main headlining band, with the band…
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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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Locals attend second day of Fourth Annual Yuma County Fall Fest
Saturday marked the second day of the Fourth Annual Yuma County Fall Fest. Fall Fest will go until Sunday, October…
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Locals participate in Second Annual Prison to Prison Beer Run
The 1.9 kilometer race kicked off at Prison Hill Brewing Co., made a stop at the Yuma Territorial Prison and back to the…
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Elephants at Oregon Zoo smash pumpkins
Elephants at the Oregon Zoo smashed, and snacked on, giant pumpkins at the 27th annual Squishing of the Squash in Portland, Oregon…
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Las Vegas Aces celebrate third WNBA championship in four years
The victory cemented them as the newest dynasty in the WNBA. Led by both regular season and finals’ MVP A’ja Wilson, the Aces put together a 9-3 post…
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Avenir Financial “Bite of Reality” virtual simulation teaches local youth about budgeting
It’s all part of a virtual simulation called “Bite of Reality.” It provides an interactive life simulation where students get to experience spending…
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AWC President Dr. Daniel Corr announces intent to retire
Corr made the announcement during Thursday’s district governing board meeting. His retirement marks 34 years of service in community college…
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