Yuma’s historic Hotel Del Sol being made into new transportation hub
Yuma, Arizona (AZFamily)— Federal and state funding will help transform the historic Hotel Del Sol in downtown Yuma into a transportation hub. City engineers are working to preserve elements of the hotel’s exterior, but much of it will be demolished to make way for Yuma’s first intermodal transportation center. The city received $10.6 million from […]
Yuma’s first Army JROTC program led by former MFFS Officer | Article
Maj. James Branch (center) speaks with baseball great Cecil Fielder (left) during a visit to the Military Freefall School at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground on June 14, 2012. Branch, then the executive director of Freefall School, is now the senior military instructor at Yuma, Arizona’s first Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. (Photo […]
Drivers keep getting stuck on Yuma’s renowned ‘Famous Foothills Boulder’
Yuma, Arizona (AZFamily) — The infamous rock is destroying cars one by one in the busy parking lot of a Wendy's in Yuma's Fortuna Foothills. The medium-sized rocks decorate the curb and are the talk of the town. Many cars were left stranded, and dozens of photos shared on Facebook showed drivers in bizarre situations. […]
Yuma’s historic train depot demolished months after suspected arson
Yuma, Arizona (AZFamily)-month One of Yuma's oldest and most historic buildings is being demolished after being set on fire. The Southern Pacific freight station was Arizona's first railroad station and was destroyed in a fire in March this year in what was believed to be arson. The suspect, Angel Alvarado, is in the Yuma County […]
Arizona tourism hits record-breaking milestone, boosting Yuma’s economy
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Arizona's tourism industry continues to grow at an unprecedented pace, bringing billions of dollars in revenue to the state. According to the latest data from the Arizona Tourism Office, 2023 was a record year for the tourism industry, with local communities like Yuma reaping major benefits. Last year, Arizona's tourism […]
Yuma’s Back to School Rodeo Set for July 20
Text-to-speech audio articles made possible by a Yavapai College Quest Grant. Tuition-free industry certifications to help you in your career. The 13th annual Back to School Rodeo returns as an indoor event on Saturday, July 20th from 9am to 1pm at the Yuma Civic Center (1440 W. Desert Hills Drive). This free family event provides […]
Yuma’s 4th of July celebration at Desert Sun Stadium
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The city of Yuma will host an Independence Day celebration at Desert Sun Stadium on Thursday. The event included a DJ, foam party, vendors, and of course a fireworks show. Brissa Garcia, the city's special events coordinator, explains how people should prepare for the evening's show. “Any event that takes […]
Yuma’s Truth in Taxation Public Hearing Set for June 24
Text-to-speech audio articles are made possible by a Quest Grant from Yavapai College: a tuition-free industry certification to help you in your career. All interested citizens are invited to attend a “Truth in Taxation” public hearing on the tax increase, which is scheduled to be held on June 24, 2024 at 9:00 AM in the […]
The history of Yuma’s movie magic
YUMA, Ariz. — Driving along Interstate 8 just west of Yuma, it may seem like you're in the Sahara Desert, but you're actually much closer to home than it appears outside your window. is. Although Imperial Sand Dunes is technically in California, it's just a short drive from Yuma and has been a staple of […]
Come visit Yuma’s Territorial Prison after dark
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – No one wants to go to jail. right? Here in Yuma, the semi-prison is a cultural landmark visited by thousands of locals and curious tourists every month. You may know what prison is like, but you've probably never seen it like this. You can see that the Yuma Territorial Prison […]
