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Yuma
Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Good morning, Yuma. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yuma's farmers and ag experts met at the 20th Annual Southwest Ag Summit, a three day event held this week, to explore high-tech methods that boost efficiency amid labor shortages and water concerns + participants saw drones for crop dusting and machines for precision weeding, highlighting the future of desert farming. KYMA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hans Schmidt will visit Yuma on Sunday, March 1 at 10:30 a.m. to share his survival story after being shot while preaching at Potter's House of Yuma (902 S. 6th Ave.). He will detail his journey of faith, healing and forgiveness for locals seeking inspiration. KYMA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The sixth annual Desert Southwest Transfer Conference will run from March 2-5 at AWC Yuma Campus, offering workshops and fairs to help students and alumni transfer to university + a career session with Nicki Joiner on March 4 from 2 to 3 p.m. Arizona Western College
- ➤ Tom Horne visited Desert View Academy this week to honor its academic success with an Exemplary Academic Achievement Award; math, English, and science scores exceeded state averages. The school will host an Enrollment Carnival on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 8 to 11 a.m. (Families may enroll and tour the campus.) KYMA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In 2025, Arizona organ donors saved over 1,000 lives, with 421 donors and over 224,000 new registrations, according to Donor Network of Arizona — marking a record-breaking year in organ donation. KYMA
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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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Yuma Airshow
10 a.m.-7 p.m. — Yuma International Airport — Entrance fee varies — Experience thrilling aerial performances by military and civilian aircraft.
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27th Annual Golf Tournament
7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Desert Hills Golf Course — Check-in required — Get ready to tee off at the Foundation of Onvida Health's exciting golf tournament for all skill levels.
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An Evening With The Symphony
6:00-8:30 p.m. — Pivot Point Conference Center — Cost varies — Celebrate 50 years of musical legacy with dining, dancing, and an auction.
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Yuma Pest Control Training
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. — Yuma Elks Lodge, #476 — Cost varies — Enhance your pest management skills with expert-led sessions on rodents, drain flies, and roach control.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Desire is a contract you make with yourself to be unhappy until you get what you want.
~ Naval Ravikant
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