Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Yuma. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families gathered at Gateway Park on Labor Day to swim, grill, and enjoy the Colorado River—some even drove in from Imperial County for the holiday. Visitors relaxed and prepared for a busy fall season after a fun day by the water. KYMA
- ➤ Fostering Hope Yuma will host its annual 'Step Into the Story' Conference on September 20 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering a full day of resources, keynote speakers, and breakout sessions for foster, kinship, and prospective foster families. The event costs $10, includes lunch and exhibits, and aims to build a supportive community in Yuma—providing practical help and hope. KYMA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Yuma Police Department conducted DUI patrols on Yuma streets from Friday night to Monday night during Labor Day weekend to keep streets safe from drug and alcohol-impaired drivers—urging drivers to find a safe ride. KYMA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gila Ridge High School reopens today after it closed last week when a storm broke a pipe in its air conditioning system—parents are asked to use the west gate for drop-offs and exit through the east gate due to ongoing excavations. KYMA
-
Yuma Sprint to Success Weekend
1-7 p.m. — Carver Park — Cost info not specified — Engage in a comprehensive speed and agility clinic for youth athletes aged 8-18.
-
Yuma Sprint to Success Weekend
Speed & Agility Clinic — 6 hours — Yuma, AZ — Includes lunch and hydration — Improve your sports performance with focused training on speed and agility.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Better to be too early and have to try again, than be too late and have to catch up.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout 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.
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
Sitemap: https://dailyyuma.com/sitemap