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 more.
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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 9:00 p.m.
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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 holding two live sets at 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the Main Stage.
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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 to create wigs for cancer patients.
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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 19.
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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 brewery.
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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 Thursday.
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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 season record and swept the Phoenix Mercury for the title.
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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 and buying in real life situations.
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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 education.
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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 pink!
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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 charges.
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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 more.
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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 December 13, 2025.
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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 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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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 Oxfordshire.
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Yuma Salvation Army heads to Globe to help those affected by floods
The Yuma Salvation Army says they are responding to help residents in the City of Globe affected by the recent floods.
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NRF survey says $4.3 billion will be spent on Halloween costumes
The National Retail Federation’s annual consumer survey says $4.3 billion will be spent on costumes, and nearly three-fourths of Americans who plan to celebrate Halloween will dress up.
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Police in Arizona rescue man swept away by fast-moving water
Police pulled off a hair-raising rescue after a man’s car was swept away in Apache Junction, Arizona during wet weather Monday.
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Yuma police and firefighter mental health unit helps locals in crisis
YPD and YFD created a mental health co-responder unit this year to get resources to community members in crisis.
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