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Yuma
Friday, January 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Yuma. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of January.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Arizona will increase its minimum wage from $14.70 to $15.15 starting Jan. 1 as inflation between Aug. 2024 + Aug. 2025 drove the change, with reporter Eduardo Morales to provide more details later today. KYMA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Many Yuma residents have started their New Year's resolutions to improve physical health, but struggle with maintaining gym routines. Crunch Fitness trainer Jennifer Herrera (who suggests beginning by simply sitting to feel at ease) says easing into exercise is key. KYMA
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K-POP STARS Live Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Yuma County Fairgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Experience electrifying tributes to the biggest K-POP stars with thrilling choreographies and stunning outfits.
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Candlelight: Tribute to Adele
8:30-9:30 p.m. — The Church, A Historic Venue — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting music of Adele performed by the Listeso String Quartet in a unique candlelit setting.
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Yuma Territorial Marathon
Fri 4 PM – Sat 1 PM — Cocopah Casino — Registration required — Experience a Boston Marathon qualifying event with marathon, half marathon, 10k, and team relay options in the scenic Yuma territory.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.
~ Seneca
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