Day 2 of Annual Midnight at the Oasis in Yuma
Friday marks day two of the 33rd Annual Midnight at the Oasis event in Yuma. It’s been around in yuma for over three decades and keeps bringing locals and tourists together.
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Westwind RV & Gold Resort fundraises for Shriners Hospital for Children
Locals came together to help fundraise for children in the hospital. Westwind RV and Golf Resort raised over $3,400 for the Shriners Hospitals for Children.
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Midnight at the Oasis returns to Yuma
One of Yuma’s most well-known community events is back this weekend as Midnight at the Oasis returns for three days of classic cars, music and family activities.
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Ribbon cutting for new inclusive playground
Yuma County hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of a new inclusive playground.
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Dog in Colorado reunited with owner after 43 days in the wilderness
A dog named Rocky was rescued and reunited with his owner after surviving 43 days alone in Summit County, Colorado.
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Spencer’s to hold grand opening ceremony next weekend
The grand opening is taking place Saturday, March 14 at Yuma Palms, located at 1309 Yuma Palms Parkway, Suites E-I, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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Gorillas at the San Antonio Zoo uninterested in primate plushie
Caretakers gave gorillas a primate plushie at the San Antonio Zoo after being inspired by Japan’s viral juvenile monkey Punch, but the gorillas did not hold the same enthusiasm for the toy, footage released Monday shows.
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Pet Talk: Meet Freddie
Meet our Pet of the Week!🐶 Freddie is an adorable pup who is looking for a forever home🏠 Click below to learn more about Freddie.⤵
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Jewish community in the Imperial Valley celebrates Purim
The holiday, which started Monday, March 2 and runs through Tuesday, March 3, commemorates the story of Queen Esther and the survival of Jewish people in ancient Persia, a country now called Iran.
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Local non-profit to host fundraiser to support Veterans and local heroes
Yuma Random Acts of Kindness (YRAK) is hosting its Biannual Yard Sale starting this Thursday, and it is dedicated to helping Yuma Veterans, active duty service members and community members in need.
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33rd Annual Midnight at the Oasis happening this weekend
All the fun begins this Thursday at 6 p.m., with a rally on Main Street in Downtown Yuma. After that, catch three days of classic cars, food and entertainment this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Desert Sun Stadium.
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Rev. Jesse Jackson honored in South Carolina
The late Rev. Jesse Jackson’s casket arrived at the South Carolina State Capitol in Columbia Monday morning.
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Elvis Tribute Concert in Yuma to Benefit CASA Program
The “Shake, Rattle and Roll” event will take place Friday, March 13, 2026 at the Yuma Civic Center, bringing high-energy rock and roll to the stage while raising money for the CASA program, which supports children in need across Yuma County.
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Phoenix Zoo gives monkey stuffed animal inspired by Punch
Inspired by Punch, the viral monkey who captured hearts with his stuffed toy, Phoenix Zoo gave a young siamang his own orangutan doll.
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City of Yuma hosts 2026 Yuma BBQ and Brew Festival
The festival, which took place from noon to 9 p.m. in Downtown Yuma, had over 35 BBQ vendors and 25 PBS-sanctioned BBQ pitmasters who came to Yuma from all over the U.S. to compete for who has the best barbecue.
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Locals attend Eighth Annual Fisher’s Landing Rib Cook-Off
The annual event took place at Fisher’s Landing Resort Saturday from noon to 5 p.m., and it was to benefit Amberly’s Place.
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Dallas Zoo hosts first-ever ‘Dog Day’
According to the Dallas Zoo, nearly 200 dogs, and their human companions, had entered the zoo by noon Friday, a day of “beautiful, mild weather.”
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Black History Month: Honoring a Marine’s decades of service
Yuma local Emmanuel Graham has served in the Marine Corps for over three decades. He comes from a family of service members. He’s now retired and serves as a Logistics Supervisor at the Marine base.
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Hans Schmidt to visit Yuma to tell story of how he survived a shot to the head
Hans Schmidt is asking locals to hear of his miracle at Potter’s House of Yuma (902 S. 6th Ave.) on Sunday, March 1 starting at 10:30 a.m.
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ECH Yuma names winners of ‘Healthy Heart Coloring Contest’
Exceptional Community Hospital (ECH) Yuma reward three Dorothy Hall Elementary School students for their outstanding work on the “Healthy Heart Coloring Contest.”
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