Good morning, Yuma.

Local family-owned restaurant J.T.

Bros opened in a restored building near 26th Street on Thursday. Chef Alex Trujillo said the restaurant offers sandwiches, salads, steaks, and pasta and will hold its grand opening celebration on Saturday at 11 a.m. with free sandwiches for the first 100 guests.

Yuma will host a Star-Spangled Celebration at Desert Sun Stadium on Saturday, April 18 from 3-11 p.m.—tickets cost $25 plus taxes and fees while children 12 and under are free, and the event will feature a patriotic drone show and performances by Randy Houser, Parmalee, and Yuma native Bobby McClendon.

Two Yuma students, ages 11 and 13, will earn associate degrees from Arizona Western College this May – they have been accepted at Northern Arizona University before starting high school.

The IRS is phasing out paper refund checks and ending its Direct File program, and taxpayers filing without bank account details may see delays in receiving refunds; returns or extension requests must be submitted by Wednesday, Apr.

15 (deadline).

Annual Customer Appreciation Event

11 AM – 1 PM — Acme Pool & Spa Care — Free entry — Celebrate customer loyalty with fun games, raffles, and delicious food.

Dive Deeper Pool School 2026

6-8 p.m. — Acme Pool & Spa Care — Free entry — Learn essential tips for pool maintenance to keep your pool sparkling clean this season.

Jazz Nights at Julieanna's

6-9 p.m. — Julieanna's Steak and Seafood — Enjoy live jazz music while indulging in an exceptional dining experience by Chef Eddie Guzman.

1st Annual Autism Awareness Community Event

4-7 p.m. — Public Safety Training Facility — Free entry — Engage with the community and support autism awareness initiatives.