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 budgetingÂ
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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Second Annual All Women’s Hike at Telegraph Pass
Attendees are asks to bring three or more canned food items so they can collect and donate to the Yuma Food Bank. You’re are also encouraged to wear…
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Halloween costume prices to increase due to tariff taxes
Approximately 90% of materials for Halloween costumes and decorations are imported from China, one of the countries affected by the new tariff tax…
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Downtown Christmas returns to Yuma
Downtown Christmas will have family friend activities such as live music, community performances, a skating rink, pictures with Santa and…
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Yuma Christmas Dinner and Dance to be held at Elks Lodge
The Yuma Farmers Market presents a Homemade County Christmas Dinner and Dance. The event will be held at the Elks Lodge (1917 W. 32nd St.) on…
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Trunk or Treat returns to El Centro bigger than ever
The City of El Centro Parks and Recreation is hosting Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 24, 2025 at Stark Field (830 S. 4th Street), starting at 6…
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Scientists uncover dinosaur footprints in England
The massive trail of dinosaur footprints stretches over 650-feet in an old mining site in…
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