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Wednesday, January 7th, 2026

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Good morning, Yuma. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • A semi-truck carrying over 40,000 lbs of food from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints delivered vital supplies to the Yuma Community Food Bank today as part of a nationwide service effort, and more trucks will arrive in Arizona by week's end.  KYMA

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • The EPA is starting a two-month cleanup at a warehouse on East 24th Street that holds 3.92 million pounds of electronic waste — including hazardous lead — to protect a nearby food bank. The cleanup will seal the area and monitor air quality while making room for expanded storage.  KYMA

HEALTH NEWS

  • Relay for Life of Yuma County earned recognition from the American Cancer Society as West Region Event of the Year and will host Relay First Lap on January 10th at 11:00 a.m. at Inca Lanes plus a Spirit Award meeting on January 20th at Centennial Middle School.  KYMA

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Tue, 1/20/26

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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.

    Fri, 1/23/26

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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.

    Fri, 1/30/26

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens.

~ Jimi Hendrix

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