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Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Good morning, Yuma. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The annual BBQ and Brew Festival returns along Main Street on Saturday, Feb. 28 from noon to 9:00 p.m., giving residents live music by Big Bad Wolf, Bobby Trujillo y sus Estelares del Norte, Nashville 90 and American Soldier: A Tribute to Toby Keith plus vendor competitions. KYMA
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A former MCAS Yuma operations officer (Robert B. Skankey) and DPS paramedic trooper (Hunter Bennett) died today in a law enforcement helicopter crash in Flagstaff; Governor Hobbs ordered flags lowered to half-staff from sunrise today until sunset tomorrow to honor their service. KYMA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yuma County has replaced the contractor to complete the stormwater-retention basin at Ray Smucker Park, where half of the park has stayed closed since July 2023. County officials say the project will resume soon — local families look forward to enjoying the park once it reopens. KYMA
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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.
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City of Yuma Fiesta de 5km & 10km
8:15-11:15 AM — West Wetlands Park — Registration fee applies — Celebrate your run with chips, salsa, and a festive atmosphere.
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Paranormal Cirque Voodoo
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Arizona Market Place — Tickets from $74 — Experience a thrilling blend of circus and paranormal entertainment in Yuma.
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2026 Career & Trades Experience
9 AM-2 PM — Yuma County Fairgrounds — Free entry — Explore hands-on opportunities for aspiring young minds in careers and trades.
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Vegas McGraw - The Million Dollar McGraw Show
7-9 p.m. — Yuma Theatre — Ticket costs vary — Experience an electrifying tribute to country music legends with Vegas McGraw.
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