Yuma Sun

01/10/2025

Visit the Colorado River State Historic Park located at 201 N. 4th Ave., at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 11, for the annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest.

01/10/2025

Yuma residents are encouraged to safely dispose of household hazardous waste for no additional fee on Saturday, Jan. 11, from 8 a.m. to noon, at Yuma’s Public Works facility, 1473 S. 2nd Ave.

Yuma residents are encouraged to safely dispose of household hazardous waste for no additional fee on Saturday, Jan. 11, from 8 a.m. to noon, at Yuma’s Public Works facility, 1473

01/10/2025

Commemorating the start of a new year, the Yuma County Anti-Drug Coalition is launching a new campaign aimed at tackling stigmas surrounding mental health while advocating for resources and open discussions.

Commemorating the start of a new year, the Yuma County Anti-Drug Coalition is launching a new campaign aimed at tackling stigmas surrounding mental health while advocating for resources and open

01/10/2025

Crews continued to battle two brush fires along the Colorado River on Thursday. The Ranch and Cattle Fires started on Tuesday along the Colorado River.

01/10/2025

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 225 (VMFA-225), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, held a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma on Dec. 13, 2024.

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 225 (VMFA-225), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, held a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma on Dec. 13, 2024. The change of

01/10/2025

Yuma fire agencies sent firefighters to California to help battle the wildfires that have burned large swaths of land and scorched thousands of homes and structures.

01/10/2025

The AdvoKATE Foundation, a nonprofit volunteer organization committed to raising awareness and funds to fight childhood cancer, is holding its 3rd annual Kate Campa Dance on Saturday, Jan. 11.

01/09/2025

The Silver Spur Rodeo is presenting its 48th Annual Worthen Memorial Old Time Fiddlers Contest this weekend.

01/09/2025

Arizonans awoke to strong, dusty winds Wednesday morning, prompting the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality to issue a high pollution advisory for both Wednesday and Thursday.

01/09/2025

Four people died after a pickup truck carrying six people crashed into a house in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Jan. 8.

01/09/2025

Fire crews on Wednesday stopped forward progress of the Ranch Fire at 65 acres, with 50% containment.

01/09/2025

Thursday marks the National Day of Mourning for Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States. In response to Carter’s passing, the Yuma Sun asked locals to share what they remember about Carter and his impact. Here’s what they had to say:

Today marks the National Day of Mourning for Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States. In response to Carter’s passing, the Yuma Sun asked locals to share what

01/09/2025

San Luis R.C., Son.– A 12% increase in the minimum wage came into effect on the first day of the year in Mexico, continuing the wage growth initiated during the previous administration.

San Luis R.C., Son.– A 12% increase in the minimum wage came into effect on the first day of the year in Mexico, continuing the wage growth initiated during the

01/08/2025

President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced his plans to designate both the Chuckwalla National Monument and Sáttítla Highlands National Monument, protecting 844,000 acres of ecologically diverse land with important cultural significance to California’s indigenous peoples.

President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced his plans to designate both the Chuckwalla National Monument and Sáttítla Highlands National Monument, protecting 844,000 acres of ecologically diverse land with important cultural

01/08/2025

This past Monday at the Paradise Event Center, 2025/2026 Quechan Tribal Council Members Faron M. Owl, Jonathan E. Koteen, Zion C. White, Virgil S. Smith, and Jeanette R. Peterson were sworn in by Tribal President Jordan Joaquin and Chief Game Warden Gordon Osborne

This past Monday at the Paradise Event Center, 2025/2026 Quechan Tribal Council Members Faron M. Owl, Jonathan E. Koteen, Zion C. White, Virgil S. Smith, and Jeanette R. Peterson were

01/08/2025

The Yuma Police Department is requesting assistance in identifying who may have discharged a firearm in the area where a woman was hit by a projectile around midnight on New Year’s Day.

The Yuma Police Department is requesting assistance in identifying who may have discharged a firearm in the area where a woman was hit by a projectile around midnight on New

01/08/2025

Yuma on Monday held an inauguration in the City Council Chambers to swear in Chris Morris, Karen Watts and Mark Martinez to the council and Gregory Counts as a municipal court judge.

Yuma on Monday held an inauguration in the City Council Chambers to swear in Chris Morris, Karen Watts and Mark Martinez to the council and Gregory Counts as a municipal

01/08/2025

As directed by United States Northern Command (NORTHCOM), all U.S. military installations, including the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, are implementing heightened security measures at all entry gates.