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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Organ donation in Arizona sets records
More than 1,000 lives were saved by Arizona organ donors last year, according to Donor Network of Arizona, the state’s organ procurement…
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Fisher’s Landing Rib Cook-off happening this weekend
Fisher’s Landing Resort is having its Eighth Annual Rib Cook-Off, which is taking place at Martinez Lake Saturday, February 28, 2026 from noon to 5…
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Dog abandoned at Las Vegas airport finds new home
A dog has found its new forever home just weeks after it was abandoned at Las Vegas’s Harry Reid International Airport, with the Las Vegas…
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Black History Month: Meet El Centro’s first Black fire battalion chief
To celebrate Black History Month, we’re highlighting locals leaving a lasting legacy in our community. This week, we highlight El Centro’s first…
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YRAK to host Huge Biannual Yard Sale
The yard sale is taking place on February 25 through March 1, and on March 5 through March 7, at 13472 E. 53rd Street from 7 a.m. to 2…
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Krispy Kreme teams up with Oreo for new limited time doughnut collection
Starting Tuesday, customers will be able to purchase the Krispy Kreme and Oreo cookie…
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AWC to hold Sixth Annual Desert Southwest Transfer Conference
According to a press release, the conference, taking place at the Yuma Campus from March 2 to March 5, will “feature a series of transfer-focused…
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Veterans and first responders hit Yuma desert for annual off-roading event
The event, organized by Johnny Torres Jr., offers participants a day of adventure, connection, and camaraderie while navigating the desert…
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Pet Talk: Meet Forest
Meet our Pet of the Week!🐶 Forest is an adorable pup who is looking for a forever home🏠 Click below to learn more about…
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Paranormal Cirque returns to Yuma
Paranormal Cirque will be at Arizona Market Place (3351 S. Avenue 4E) from February 27 to March…
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