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A new era of mixed martial arts is coming to Yuma. Yuma Fight League (YFL) has partnered with Cocopah Casino & Resort. As a result, YFL 9 lands at the brand-new Cocopah Event Center on Saturday, December 5, 2026. After hosting fight nights at venues all over the Yuma area, YFL wants a permanent home….

The 928 Is Bringing a New Place to Unwind to Yuma This Fall There’s a new name to watch in Yuma nightlife. The 928 is getting ready to open this fall, with a simple idea: give locals a comfortable place to meet up, have a drink, and stay a while. The name nods to the area code…

Local Attorney Invests $10,000 in the Future of Yuma High Basketball YUMA, Ariz. — When Yuma attorney Cid Kallen learned the Yuma High School Criminals boys basketball program needed additional support, he didn’t just offer encouragement. Through Citrine Law, he made a $10,000 investment in the program and its student-athletes. $10,000 CHECK PRESENTATION CEREMONY Citrine…

Yuma, Ariz. — When the UFC needed a main event competitor to step in on short notice for Noche UFC on September 12 at Glendale’s Desert Diamond Arena, they turned to Yuma’s own Jose Delgado. Taking the fight against Jean Silva after Yair Rodriguez was forced to withdraw, Delgado now finds himself atop a major…

YUMA, Ariz. — No matter how far you go or how high you climb, there is nothing quite like returning to your old stomping grounds. And no trip back to Yuma is complete without stopping by an absolute local institution. Former two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion and proud Yuma native Cain Velasquez was recently spotted back…

GLENDALE, Ariz. — For more than a decade, Yuma native Kelvin Gastelum has fought on the world’s biggest combat sports stages—from Las Vegas to Rio de Janeiro and Abu Dhabi. But on Saturday, September 12, 2026, the local star will finally cross off the one item that has eluded his storybook career: fighting in front…

YUMA, Ariz. — Yuma County Approves $535M Budget with No Property Tax Increases. The Yuma County Board of Supervisors has officially approved a $535 million budget for the 2026–2027 fiscal year. The comprehensive financial plan outlines a strategic map for regional growth, infrastructure maintenance, and community development over the next two years. For local homeowners…

YUMA, Ariz. — Just months after KBLU AM 560 went silent, one of Yuma’s most historic radio stations prepares for a major comeback. According to a report from Radio Business Report, The Approval Coach Broadcasting recently acquired the station. This transition brings fresh life to a local fixture whose roots trace back to 1940, when…

QuikTrip, one of the nation’s highest-rated convenience and fuel chains, has submitted a proposal to city officials to build a location in Yuma.