Scouting Arizona’s annual Trail to Leadership event honors local scouts
The celebration recognized three individuals for their outstanding leadership and service to both the Scouts and the wider Yuma…
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Brawley updates abandoned buildings ordinance
During last week’s regular meeting, Brawley City Council members voted five to zero to move forward with updating the city’s…
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Medical Minutes: Understanding diabetes
Diabetes is one of the most common health conditions in the US, but it can quickly turn serious if blood sugar levels get too high or too…
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Yuma man charged with 12 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor
On September 21, 2025, Yuma police were called about a case involving 25-year-old Michael…
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Man sentenced to over 100 years in prison for child molestation in Yuma
45-year-old Randall Medders was sentenced to 110 years in prison after being found guilty on five counts of child molestation, five counts of sexual…
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Men’s breast cancer awareness in Yuma
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to an end, we want to bring you a special story of one person with local ties currently fighting the…
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Local health provider opens new office in Somerton
Regional Center for Border Health opened an office on Main Street in Somerton. The goal is to provide social services for south county residents all…
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Local high school in Yuma receives grant to support student inventors
Harvest Preparatory Academy (HPA) has been selected as one of only eight high schools in the entire nation to receive a Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam…
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Local organizations in Calexico to hold Trio Mictlán Chamber Music Concert
According to the City of Calexico, the concert is taking place Tuesday, November 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center, located at…
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Defendant in New Year’s day hit and run returns to court
45-year-old Alfredo Enriquez Flores appeared in court Wednesday to set up a date for a change of plea…
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Latest in the mobile home fire in Yuma
YFD says a propane tank on the property was found as a potential hazard and possibly venting due to heat…
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Driver released after serious crash in Yuma
The 22-year-old driver who crashed into a light pole in Yuma over the weekend made his first appearance in court Tuesday, where no formal complaints…
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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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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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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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Bubba’s 33 in Yuma to honor Veterans with a free meal for Veteran’s Day
This is taking place at the Yuma location, 1632 S. Fourth Avenue, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November…
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