Martinez Lake sets record for hottest day ever recorded in March in the U.S.
Martinez Lake hit 110 degrees Fahrenheit, and it was confirmed Thursday evening. The previous record was set by North Shore, California, which was…
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Yuma locals react to record triple-digit temps
Locals across Yuma County are sharing their reaction to the record triple-digit temps. An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect from Thursday through…
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Amazon holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for new delivery station in Yuma
Amazon held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new delivery station Thursday. They were joined by Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls and community…
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Relay For Life of Yuma County celebrates 30 years this weekend
Relay For Life of Yuma County is set for Saturday, March 21, marking its 30th anniversary of bringing the community together to support the fight…
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Brawley’s Cesar Chavez Day rebranded following Chavez allegations
The annual Cesar Chavez Day Celebration in Brawley will continue as scheduled, only with a shift in recognition, as it will no longer be named after…
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Yuma Community Food Bank distributes one million pounds of food to the community
The Yuma Community Food Bank has distributed over one million pounds of food to the community this past month. Hundreds of volunteers help sort and…
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Cesar Chavez Blvd groundbreaking ceremony, events canceled amid allegations
San Luis, Arizona Mayor Nieves Riedel confirmed Wednesday the Cesar Chavez Boulevard groundbreaking event for next Monday has been canceled due to…
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AWC Radiology student selected for 2026 ASRT Student to Leadership Development Program
Arizona Western College (AWC) says Ashley DeCorse has been selected for the 2026 American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Student to…
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Keeping pets safe for triple digit heat
We aren’t the only ones vulnerable to heat related illnesses. So are our four-legged friends. Pet safety is a growing concern that shouldn’t take the…
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City of Somerton’s Greater Days Festival happening this weekend
The Greater Days Festival, happening at Council Avenue Park, is commemorating 108 years of Somerton’s…
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FFA students shine at the Mid-Winter Fair
Students from the local 4H and FFA programs spend months raising and training their animals, everything from sheep and goats to bunnies and…
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Foothills Cruisers Car Club donates teddy bears to ECH Yuma
The Foothills Cruiser Car Club dropped off more than 400 teddy bears and stuffed animals to Exceptional Community Hospital (ECH)…
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IID accepts applications for Summer 2026 Paid Internship Program
According to a press release, the program is to offer “students a unique opportunity to gain practical work experience, develop professional skills,…
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GoFundMe created for retired San Luis, Arizona police chief battling cancer
Jessup, who retired from SLPD back in 2023, is battling Stage IV cancer, which the GoFundMe says has brought “many unexpected challenges, both…
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YPD conducts impaired driving detail for St. Patrick’s Day
According to a press release, officers will be patrolling the streets of Yuma looking to stop and arrest drivers under the influence of alcohol or…
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YCADC’s impact on the Yuma community
The Yuma County Board of Supervisors heard a presentation on what the Yuma County Anti-Drug Coalition (YCADC) does for our…
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Locals react to early year heat wave
Residents across the Desert Southwest are preparing for a stretch of unusually high temperatures, with forecasts indicating that daily records could…
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Helping Hands of Yuma hosts Super Yard Sale Fundraiser
The fundraiser kicked off Friday at 12716 North Frontage Road, next to Gila Mountain United Methodist Church, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. They will also…
Continue Reading Relay for Life 2026 happening next weekend
The event is happening Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., and it is “to honor those impacted by…
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Road closures due to 60th Annual Yuma Airshow
The airshow generally attracts between 15,000 and 35,000 spectators annually. Expect heavy traffic, plan extra travel time and follow posted…
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