September 22 is National Ice Cream Cone Day
According to NationalDayCalendar.com, ice cream cones were first mentioned in French cookbooks around 1825. They became popular in the U.S. in the…
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Elusive shipwreck found in Lake Michigan 140 years later
Researchers say they’ve discovered the F.J. King, a wooden schooner that sank in a storm back in 1886. The vessel was dubbed a “ghost ship” because…
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Hundreds of swimmers jump into Chicago River over the weekend
For the first time in almost a century, hundreds of swimmers jumped into the Chicago River Sunday for an open water…
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Family and friends of road rage victim holds vigil
Family and friends of Javier Milo Figueroa gathered on the corner of Fourth Avenue and 16th Street Saturday night to hold a vigil to remember…
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HSOY hosts 19th Annual Fur Ball event
The event took place Saturday at the Pivot Point Conference Center from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and the theme was Whiskers in…
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El Centro to host Ice Cream and Pie Social next weekend
Mayor Pro-Tem Marty Ellett says about 3,000 people attended the last Ice Cream Social event and hopes more people can come and enjoy this…
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Locals attend Charlie Kirk vigil in the Foothills
After the first one was held at the Yuma County Superior Court last week, Yumans came together to host the vigil at the Yuma Foothills Community Park…
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18th Annual Yuma Hip Hop Festival returns
The 18th Annual Yuma Hip Hop Dance Festival is back in town! The two-day dance convention is hosted by Jazz of Yuma and offers six master classes…
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Pedal across Yuma County during the 9th Mayors’ International Bike Ride!
Join the City of Yuma and other municipalities across the Desert Southwest and Mexico as they come together for a family-friendly…
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City of Yuma to host surplus property auction in October
The auction will be held on October 18 at the City’s surplus property yard (190 W. 14th Street) starting at 9…
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Yuma High School class of 1980 to host 45th reunion in November
The reunion is set for November 7-9 in Yuma,…
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Chelada Fest to be held in Somerton in October
The UTV Off Road Showdown Chelada Fest will be at Somerton Main Street on October 18, starting at 4:30…
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Grand Master Luis Larios: From Yuma to the World
Born in San Luis RÃo Colorado, Mexico, Larios says he faced bullying as a child, but martial arts gave him the tools to forge his character and…
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Central Perk Coffeehouse coming to Times Square this fall
It’s the second real-life version of the iconic sitcom spot after the popular Boston location opened last…
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The Strong Museum of Play announces 2025 Toy Hall of Fame finalists
The finalists include Battleship, Catan, Connect Four, cornhole, Furby, scooter, slime, snow, Spirograph, Star Wars Lightsaber, Tickle Me Elmo and…
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Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area receives grant to fund field trips
The Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area (YCNHA) has received a National Park Foundation grant to fund its “Yuma Live History Adventures”…
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A legacy of leadership for four siblings Eagle Scouts
When four siblings become Eagle Scouts, you know it’s no ordinary family. It’s a legacy of leadership for a local family with four siblings and four…
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Job fair coming to Arizona Western College in October
The Yuma Community Job & Education Fair will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Arizona Western College, Schoening Center from 9 a.m. to 12…
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City of Yuma Communication Team earns national recognition
The City of Yuma’s Communication Team have earned several awards at the City-County Communications and Marketing Association (3CMA) Awards…
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The social will be at the Downtown Town Square on September 27, 2025 from 6-9…
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