Yuma Local Spotlight

07/02/2026

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06/11/2026

Curious to hear your thoughts on this.

A Yuma doctor is facing multiple felony charges after being arrested as part of an ongoing investigation by the Arizona Attorney General’s Office.

06/10/2026

Bill Engvall is bringing his stand-up comedy to the Quechan Casino Resort this October. The show is happening on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 8 p.m. at the P**a Event Center, with doors opening at 7 p.m. If you grew up watching Blue Collar Comedy Tour specials, you know Bill Engvall is a legend.

He's the guy who gave us "Here's your sign" jokes and that laid back, Southern storytelling style that feels like hanging out with an old friend. The Quechan Casino Resort is in Winterhaven, California, right near the Arizona border.

It's a solid venue for catching live comedy without dealing with big city crowds or prices. Are you a Bill Engvall fan?

What's your favorite "Here's your sign" moment?

According to the resort, the show is taking place Friday, October 9, 2026 at 8 p.m. at the resort's P**a Event Center, with doors opening at 7 p.m.

06/10/2026

A significant milestone was reached this week at Arizona Western College.

Dr. Reetika Dhawan officially began her tenure as the school's new president. She is the first woman and the first person of color to hold this position in the college's 63 year history.

This achievement carries considerable weight. It extends beyond her individual success.

It represents a powerful example for every student who can now see someone who looks like them in a leadership role. What impact do you believe this kind of representation has on students at AWC?

Arizona Western College (AWC) welcomed a new chapter in its history this week as Dr. Reetika Dhawan officially began her tenure as the institution's president.

06/10/2026

As the debate on biosolids rages online among Yuma County residents, local biosolid processor AgTech on Monday gave a behind-the-scenes look at what biosolids are, how they’re produced and how

06/10/2026

For 26 years, Maria Ruan has worked as a waitress at El Charro Café. Due to her husband’s medical condition, she is unable to work as he recovers from a