Music acts now sought for Battle of the Bands

Yuma, Arizona - This September, seven bands will square off at a live performance for a shot at a $5,000 cash prize. To be one of those seven bands, the City of Yuma is asking for bands to submit their best 5-minute video.

Potentially fire causing...

Yuma, Arizona - Arizona has seen several serious wildfires so far this season and often wildfires are human caused, not necessarily intentional but due to carelessness.Warm days, but often cold nights will mean camp fires. With low humidity, and occasional periods of gusty winds, fires can spread quickly and be more difficult to stop. Preventing fires is much easier and safer than putting them out. Here are a few things we would like you to keep in mind:

ASU@Yuma Secondary Ed students offered contracts at local high schools ahead of graduation

Yuma, Arizona - Students in the ASU@Yuma Secondary Education program have received early teaching contract offers before their upcoming graduation, some as early as during their first year of classes. With a shortage of teachers to fill open middle and high school positions in Yuma, the program has been a much-needed addition to the community.

First-generation college student shares memories before AWC 2018 Commencement

Yuma, Arizona - During her childhood, Yesenia Gonzalez Soto watched her parents leave home early each morning and come back late each night after working in the fields. They would often come home physically exhausted from the long days and strenuous labor required to do their jobs.

Libraries Closed for Memorial Day Monday May 28th

Yuma, Arizona - Yuma County libraries will be closed all day Monday, May 28th, in observance of Memorial Day. Libraries will resume regular hours Tuesday, May 29th.