Canada likely to lose measles elimination status, U.S. could be next
Neither the U.S. nor Canada has been able to stop continuous spread of the highly contagious virus within the past…
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Body of newborn baby girl found at USC student housing complex
The body of a newborn baby girl was found at the USC Cardinal Gardens student residences. Officers were called to the scene about 1:30 a.m. Monday.…
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Hurricane Melissa slams Jamaica, rages on to Cuba
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Cuba early Wednesday as an “extremely dangerous” Category 3…
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Spooky Stuffed jack-o’-lantern bell peppers with a dill pest
We have partnered with the Albertsons Foundation and the Local Yuma Community Food Bank to bring you this spooky Halloween Dinner. And remember, you…
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AWC season ends in Region I Semifinals in heartbreaking loss in penalties to Yavapai College
The Arizona Western Matadors saw their 2-0 lead, and season, slip away against the Yavapai College Roughriders in a 2-2 (5-4) penalty kick battle in…
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Imperial County locals react to Prop 50 ahead of elections
As locals prepare for the Special Election, some say they remain deeply divided over what Prop 50 can bring as voters will get to decide whether the…
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Dodgers fall in Game 4 clash against Blue Jays
The Dodgers jumped to an early lead, but would fall 6-2 to the Toronto Blue Jays, leveling the series at two in Game 4 of the World Series in Los…
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Wheezy’s Restaurant and What’s Up Yuma team up to create ‘Feed the Forgotten’ program
A local restaurant and radio show have partnered to create a program that aims to support families affected by the government…
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Yuma cat shelter asks community for help
Homeward Bound Animal Rescue in Yuma is a small shelter caring for more than 40 cats, and it needs your help to stay…
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YFD Captain Paul Evancho set to retire
Captain Paul Evancho has served with the Yuma Fire Department (YFD) for more than three decades where he has filled many…
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Gila Ridge Future Farmers of America team places third at national turf tournament
In Tuesday’s Home Grown report, we highlight a team from Gila Ridge High School’s Future Farmers of America program who recently competed for a…
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Motor home catches fire on 15th Avenue near 3rd Street
A fire was seen in a residential Yuma area. A motor home caught on fire at a trailer park on 15th Avenue near 3rd…
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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes co-leads coalition to sue Trump Administration over SNAP benefits
According to a press release, this is in regards to the Trump Administration “unlawfully suspending the the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…
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Yuma officers watching for impaired drivers on Halloween
YPD will have more officers on the streets Friday and Saturday looking for impaired drivers under the influence of alcohol or…
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TODAY Show presents first look at 2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree
A 75-foot Norway Spruce has been selected as the 2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. NBC’s TODAY Show presented a first look at the lucky tree,…
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Nelly Furtado announces she’s no longer performing
Fans of singer Nelly Furtado are in bit of a shock as the 46-year-old posted to social media saying she’s taking a break from performing, and it’s…
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Study shows longer walks may be key to healthy heart
Longer walks may be the key to a heathy heart. A new study showed a lower risk of heart disease in adults who walk in spans of 15 minutes or longer…
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Plays of the Week: October 20-24
We countdown the best plays of the week from around the Desert…
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STEDY celebrates ten year anniversary
The Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma (STEDY) celebrated their building renovation and ten year anniversary with a ribbon…
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Study says music can lower risk of dementia
Researchers at Monash University have found that people who listen to music regularly have lower rates of cognitive decline, and a reduced risk of…
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