Cocopah tribal councilmember is victim in fatal vehicle collision in Yuma County
A Cocopah Indian Tribe council member in southern Yuma County was killed in a two-vehicle crash last weekend. Yuma County Sheriff's Office officials said Irwin Twist, 75, of Summerton, was driving a Ford F-150 truck when the driver of a Toyota Tacoma failed to stop for a flashing stop sign at the intersection of County […]
Cocopah Indian Tribe awarded grants to restore lands in South Yuma County
Land belonging to the Cocopah Indian Tribe in southern Yuma County will be restored thanks to a $5 million grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's America the Beautiful Challenge program. The tribe also received $200 million from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Tribal Wildlife Program and $315,000 from the Bonneville Environmental Foundation. […]
Marine Corps group assists Cocopah project with erosion control
US Marines are supporting the Cocopa Restoration Project in Yuma County this week. Members of Marine Support Squadron 371, also known as Sand Sharks, used a method known as riprap to add a layer of permanent rock to stabilize against erosion along the Colorado River. Kokopa Environmental Conservation Office Director Jen Alspach said this was […]
Local law enforcement agencies to square off at the Cocopah Speedway
Yuma, Arizona (KYMA, KECY) – Agencies nominate officers or agents to drive stock cars 10 laps to determine who gets bragging rights in honor of Law Enforcement Appreciation Week Did. Law enforcement is usually out on the streets chasing criminals, but this Saturday night at Kokopa Speedway, Law Enforcement Appreciation Night will see them on […]
SPECIAL REPORT: Treasures of the Desert Southwest: Cocopah Indian Tribe Museum
Somerton, AZ (KYMA/KECY) – The Kokopa Indian Tribal Museum is another treasure in the southwestern desert. For centuries, the people of Kokopa have maintained their traditional and cultural beliefs through its charming landscape. Kokopa, or River People, have lived in the Lower Colorado River and Delta region for thousands of years. All the resources they […]
Grant Sexton Launches Usac/Cra Rookie Campaign This Week at the Cocopah Speedway
2021 POWRi Southwest Lightning Sprint Car Series Champion Grant Sexton has his eyes set on another title for 2023. The teenage racer kicks off his season with the first full of 410 sprint car racing and launches a “Rookie of the Year” campaign when the USAC/CRA sprints are held. The Car Series will visit Cocopa […]
Cocopah Racing holds its third and final day at Playa Azul
Summerton, AZ (KYMA, KECY) – Day 3 and final of the Playa Azul Seipet Resort Casino Winter Nationals at Cocopa Speedway. Since Thursday, drivers have not only polished their cars, but also tuned their pedals to medals, leading up to the final day of the 2023 Winter Nationals at Summerton’s Kokopa Speedway. So far, Iowa […]
