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18th Annual Yuma Hip Hop Festival returns

September 20, 2025 12:16 AM Danyelle Burke North

The 18th Annual Yuma Hip Hop Dance Festival is back in town! The two-day dance convention is hosted by Jazz of Yuma and offers six master classes…

Pedal across Yuma County during the 9th Mayors’ International Bike Ride!

September 19, 2025 7:23 PM Jalen Fong, Jailene Aguilera

Join the City of Yuma and other municipalities across the Desert Southwest and Mexico as they come together for a family-friendly…

Yuma American Legion Post 19 holds POW-MIA ceremony to honor service members

September 18, 2025 9:20 PM Danyelle Burke North

Dozens of veterans gathered at the Yuma American Legion Post 19 Thursday morning to remember service members who were prisoners of war or are still…

City of Yuma to host surplus property auction in October

September 18, 2025 4:17 PM Marcos Icahuate

The auction will be held on October 18 at the City’s surplus property yard (190 W. 14th Street) starting at 9…

Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area receives grant to fund field trips

September 17, 2025 7:00 AM Andrea Turisk, Dillon Fuhrman

The Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area (YCNHA) has received a National Park Foundation grant to fund its “Yuma Live History Adventures”…

A legacy of leadership for four siblings Eagle Scouts

September 16, 2025 6:16 PM Danyelle Burke North

When four siblings become Eagle Scouts, you know it’s no ordinary family. It’s a legacy of leadership for a local family with four siblings and four…

Job fair coming to Arizona Western College in October

September 16, 2025 5:19 PM Marcos Icahuate

The Yuma Community Job & Education Fair will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Arizona Western College, Schoening Center from 9 a.m. to 12…

Help vote Yuma Territorial Prison the Best Haunted Destination in America

September 15, 2025 5:51 PM Danyelle Burke North

This is the prison’s fifth consecutive year of being recognized on the national stage in the top five. The prison once even held the number one…

American Legion Post 19 to honor National POW MIA Recognition Day

September 15, 2025 11:06 AM Manoah Tuiasosopo

It’s a time to reflect on their sacrifice and maintain the nation’s commitment to bringing them…

Travis Manion Foundation hosts 9/11 Heroes Run

September 14, 2025 11:18 AM Madeline Murray, Dillon Fuhrman

The Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) hosted the 9/11 Heroes Run Saturday to pay tribute to pay tribute to the lives lost during the 9/11 attack, and…

Walmart hosts The Wellness Event

September 13, 2025 9:55 AM Dillon Fuhrman, Madeline Murray

According to a press release, The Wellness Event is taking place at nearly 4,600 Walmart Pharmacies across the country, including Arizona, from 10:00…

CASA swears in newly appointed Yuma advocates

September 12, 2025 2:46 PM Danyelle Burke North

Three new members were sworn in at the Yuma County Juvenile Court House. All three have finished 30 hours of pre certification training with the…

Tacos and Tunes to return to Downtown Yuma in October

September 11, 2025 2:58 PM Dillon Fuhrman

The event will kick off Friday, October 3 with a car show happening from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Main…

Crunch Fitness in Yuma hosts 9/11 Stair Climb event

September 11, 2025 12:13 PM Manoah Tuiasosopo, Jailene Aguilera

Dozens came out to Crunch Fitness in Yuma to climb 110 stories on the stair master, the equivalent height of the world trade center…

YFD remembers lives lost on 9/11

September 11, 2025 12:13 PM Danyelle Burke North

The ceremony included pipes and drums, a flag raising, and speeches by local leaders. Deputy Mayor Carol Smith declared September 11, 2025 Patriot…

District One holds second governing board meeting of the school year

September 10, 2025 5:57 PM Danyelle Burke North

The board recognized outstanding employees, financial trends, student artwork, and the enrollment report. Parents also had a chance to voice concerns…