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STEMKAMP Family Day at District One celebrates a week of hands-on learning
Yuma District One capped off its STEMKAMP program Friday with a special family day celebrating everything students learned throughout the week. These lessons involved hands-on lessons focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) designed to encourage problem-solving, teamwork and critical thinking skills. Since 2021, military-connected schools throughout the U.S....
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Caballeros de Yuma hosts annual Independence Day flag raising ceremony
The ceremony kicked off with a flag retirement ceremony followed by the flag raising ceremony. Organizers say this ceremony is a great way to honor those who have fought for our freedom. The post Caballeros de Yuma hosts annual Independence Day flag raising ceremony appeared first on KYMA .
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Somerton kicks off Fourth of July weekend with celebration, drone show and fireworks
YUMA,Ariz.(KYMA)-The City of Somerton is kicking off the holiday weekend with a Fourth of July celebration tonight. The event is open to everyone in the community to enjoy and celebrate America’s 250th birthday with live music, food vendors, water balloons, and a highly anticipated drone show and fireworks display.
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AWC concert marks America’s 250th with tribute to service members and veterans
Dr. Shawn Pollard, AWC professor of instrumental music, stands in the back as he advises the AWC Community Band during rehearsal, Wednesday, July 1. America’s 250th birthday is here, and tonight, Yuma community members are coming together to celebrate with a special semiquincentennial concert, free to the public. Arizona...
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Freedom Library to celebrate 30th anniversary, America’s 250th with Fourth of July Celebration
Howard Blitz, founder and director of the Freedom Library, is pictured at the library on July 1, 2026. The Freedom Library is celebrating 30 years of serving the public this Fourth of July weekend. Howard Blitz started the nonprofit thirty years ago with one goal: teach people about the importance...
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Yuma Territorial Prison marks 150 years with time capsule celebration
In celebration of the historic day, the prison placed a time capsule containing a variety of items that reflect the memories of our present day. The post Yuma Territorial Prison marks 150 years with time capsule celebration appeared first on KYMA .
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The Show for June 30, 2026: Feeding a struggling Yuma, Mexican ceramics and more
The unemployment rate in Yuma County is in the double digits – higher than the rest of the state. The head of a food bank there on what that means for residents. Plus, we meet a local art collector who has traveled all over Mexico in search of rare ceramics.
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YUHSD student photography exhibit opens at Yuma Art Center
The student exhibit can be found upstairs on the second floor of the Yuma Art Center. This summer, the Yuma Art Center is housing some local youth photography as part of a partnership with the Yuma Union High School District. The artwork can be found upstairs in a hallway. Titled...
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Los Lobos and Los Lonely Boys to perform at Quechan Casino Resort
The concert is taking place at the resort's Pipa Event Center at 8 p.m. Saturday, October 17, 2026, and this is part of "The Brotherhood Tour 2026." The post Los Lobos and Los Lonely Boys to perform at Quechan Casino Resort appeared first on KYMA .
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Yuma Rocks Music Event Invites Bands to Apply
The Yuma Art Center is inviting bands to apply for an opportunity to perform at Yuma Rocks 2026, a live music event taking place on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the Historic Yuma Theatre (254 S. Main Street). Bands of all genres are encouraged to apply, including...
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ACTS Performance Troupe to present "Aladdin Jr."
A local youth theater group is preparing to transport audiences to a magical world with its upcoming production of Aladdin Jr. ACTS Performance Troupe teaches kids all about acting, choreography, theater, and singing. The program provides opportunities for young performers ages 8–16 to develop their talents through stage productions.
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26th Annual Castaneda Chaos Golf Tournament happening this weekend
The annual event is taking place Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Desert Hills Golf Course, located at 1245 W. Desert Hills Drive, at 7 a.m. The post 26th Annual Castaneda Chaos Golf Tournament happening this weekend appeared first on KYMA .
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AWC student Saghey Barcenas wins national graphic design contest
Saghey Barcenas, an Arizona Western College student and co-host of the Siendo Primero podcast on KOFA Border Radio, was recently recognized as the winner of a national graphic design contest, AWC officials announced. Barcenas was selected as the winner of the contest hosted by the National Institute for Staff and...