Daily Yuma Logo Daily Yuma

Thursday, January 15th, 2026

SHARE

Good morning, Yuma. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Martha’s Garden transformed from barren desert into a 160-acre medjool date farm when the Rogers family installed new wells and piping in Yuma’s agriculture valley. Today the landmark exports 70% of its produce overseas to Australia.  KYMA
  • A Yuma family won the House Full of Furniture giveaway today when Karnas Law Firm and Houston Furniture surprised them with the news, and they thanked the sponsors for the opportunity.  KYMA

CULTURE NEWS

  • The Rotary Club of Yuma Crossing is hosting the annual Around the World Gala at Paradise Casino Event Center on Feb. 7; dinner starts at 6:00 p.m. and tickets cost $150.  KYMA

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Crane Schools will interview internal candidate Dale Ponder on January 27 — in an executive session — to select a new superintendent after the former agreement, following a unanimous Governing Board vote.  KYMA

SPORTS NEWS

  • Maryvale’s Adrian “Ace” Stubbs broke Arizona’s high school single-game scoring record today in Yuma — he scored 100 points in three quarters — and coach Jeremy Smith credited teammates and coaches for their support.  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

    View event
  • 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

    View event
  • 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

    View event
  • Romantic Classics Concert

    2-8:30 p.m. — Snider Auditorium Yuma High School — Enjoy a delightful collection of romantically themed music performed by the Yuma Civic Orchestra.

    Sat, 2/7/26

    View event
  • SICI Band Showcase in Yuma

    5-11 p.m. — Arizona Market Place — All ages welcome — Catch a lineup of diverse bands from across the country and beyond.

    Sun, 2/8/26

    View event

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.

~ Franklin D. Roosevelt

About Daily Yuma

Welcome to the Daily Yuma, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Yuma, Arizona community. If you like the Daily Yuma, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Yuma.

Advertising Opportunities

Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Yuma and across Arizona. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.

Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.

Community, delivered

Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.

You can unsubscribe at any time.

Subscribe to Daily Yuma

A free Yuma community newsletter.

Daily local news
We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
6AM City
A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.

© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here