The third annual Polar Plunge featured teams dressed in costume to raise funds for Special Olympics. YPD Chief Lekan's team decked out with ducks from reality series Duck Dynasty. Leprechans and a scarecrow also took the plunge.
Yuma Police Officer Leanne Worthen shares laughs with customers at Chili's restaurant Thursday during the 'Tip-a-Cop' event to benefit Special Olympics.
Attorneys with the U.S. Attorney's Office and other law enforcement officers, take turns carrying the Special Olympics torch to raise funds for the Special Olympics. If you would like to donate, call Officer Heather Redden at at 373-4700.
Students looking to learn the moves of the late 'King of Pop' turned out for Club Yuma Fitness and Sports Center's Michael Jackson Charity Night which raised funds for terminally ill children. Video by William Roller and Rob Powell
The Quechan Indian tribe hosted the annual Indian Days celebration this weekend with food, games, and, of course, dancing. Dancers from various tribes came out to share in the cultural celebration.
The Yuma Police Department now has a home away from headquarters with the Araby substation at 6390 E 26th St. The mayor, city council, and Police Chief Lekan took the grand tour Wednesday afternoon.
