Locals attend second and final day of 10th Annual YumaCon
The event took place at the Yuma Civic Center at 11:00 a.m., and featured a building cosplay from scratch panel, Cosplay Cafe and a variety of…
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Yuma Juvenile Justice Court hosts 17th Annual Adoption Day
Madeline Murray got the chance to see an exciting life-changing moment for some kids who found their permanent…
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Locals attend day one of 10th Annual YumaCon
The two-day event, hosted by the City of Yuma kicked off Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the Yuma Civic…
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Locals participate in 16th Annual Walk to Remember
The event took place at Gateway Park from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and it was hosted by Onvida Health. It is to honor all of the babies whose lives…
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Vice President JD Vance dresses up as meme version of himself for Halloween
Footage shared by the politician shows him wearing a navy suit jacket, light blue shirt, red tie, jeans, and, most importantly, curly wig as he opens…
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DÃa de los Muertos festivals canceled due to ICE concerns
While some DÃa de los Muertos events in Alabama and California have been canceled, DÃa de los Muertos events in Arizona have not been canceled and…
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Robert Englund, ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ actor, receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Actor Robert Englund, known for his iconic role as Freddy Krueger in the “Nightmare on Elm Street” franchise, was honored with a star on the…
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YPD host ‘Scary & Safe’ Halloween event for families
More than 30 community organizations gathered at the Yuma County Fairgrounds to hand out candy, play games, and bring a little spooky fun…
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Halloween Cell Block Lock-In at the Yuma Territorial Prison
A spooky night at the Yuma Territorial Prison for their cell block lock-in. Locals solved riddles, decode clues, and complete challenges to earn…
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Somerton High School to host the Great Fall Stampede
The Great Fall Stampede will be on November 6 at Somerton High School (1093 Jefferson St.), from 6 p.m. to 8…
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Lerner & Rowe to host Thanksgiving meal giveaway in Yuma
Families can pick up a free meal on Thursday, November 20 at the Yuma County Fairgrounds, starting at 4…
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Arizona Western College premieres ‘Eurydice’
The play is a retelling of the classic tale of Orpheus (played by Dylan Potratz) as told from the perspective of the female lead of the story,…
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‘Rocky Horror’ brings glitter, camp, and chaos to the Yuma stage
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” returned to Yuma, filling the stage with the kind of energy that only this cult classic can summon. The beloved…
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Exceptional Community Hospital hosts Trunk-or-Treat event
It featured cars decorated for Halloween to give out candy to children and many different companies supporting the…
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Local high school in Yuma receives grant to support student inventors
Harvest Preparatory Academy (HPA) has been selected as one of only eight high schools in the entire nation to receive a Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam…
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Local organizations in Calexico to hold Trio Mictlán Chamber Music Concert
According to the City of Calexico, the concert is taking place Tuesday, November 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center, located at…
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October 29 is National Cat Day
Cats are known for their independent streak, but will often snuggle in your lap. About 49 million U.S. households own a cat and ownership is trending…
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Otters at the Oregon Zoo sink jack-o’-lanterns into baskets
The zoo in Portland posted the video to X showing a trio of energetic sea otters demonstrating their skills dunking jack-o’-lanterns into hoops in…
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Houston Zoo celebrates Dia de los Muertos and debuts rare baby okapi
In a press release, the Texas zoo said that it is “honoring life and legacy” with a double celebration, which will take place over the…
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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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