Yuma County schools announce temporary closures
Several schools in Yuma County announced their campuses will be temporarily…
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Council to vote on Yuma Fire Department and Arizona Western College agreement
The Yuma City Council will vote on approving a continued agreement between the Yuma Fire Department and Arizona Western…
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Two San Luis high schools undergo lockdowns
Southwest Jr. High School and San Luis High School in San Luis, Arizona went under…
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Brawley parents want solutions for safer schools
A closed session happened Tuesday to discuss protocols and listen to parents’ concerns at Brawley Union High School (BUHS) after a student was…
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Schools see increase of school threats across the country
School Districts in Yuma County have seen several threats this week, but law enforcement shares this recent surge in threats is not just here…
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Two local schools canceled Monday due to threats
If your children attend Cibola High School or Centennial Middle School, please keep them home as both Cibola and Centennial will be closed due to…
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Arizona state schools chief releases federal district-charter COVID funding update
In a press release, the deadline for the districts and charters “to obligate funds under the ESSER III law” is September 30,…
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AWC Entrepreneurial College CEO named finalist for Broadband Nation Award
Reetika Dhawan, Arizona Western Entrepreneurial College Chief Executive Officer, has been named a finalist for the 2024 Broadband Nation…
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Student arrested for making threat towards Central Union High School
A student was arrested after officers found graffiti indicating a school threat, according to El Centro Police Department…
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Antelope Union High School welcomes new superintendent with bold Plans for the future
Antelope Union High School District has a new superintendent, and he’s wasting no time making an…
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Local teacher shares how she teaches historical event to high school students
It has been 23 years since the Twin Towers in New York were hit, and in the day of remembrance, we spoke with Selena Shelton, a Yuma High School…
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Local student conducts research in astrophysics on near-earth asteroid
A local student conducted research in astrophysics on a near-earth…
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Swinging for a cause! Participate in the IVC Golf Tournament to help local students
The IVC is hosting a golf tournament on Thursday, October 24th at the Rams Hill Golf Course in Borrego Springs, CA to raise money that can help local…
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State superintendent delivers $7 million check to Holocaust center
In a press release, the check will aid “in the development of the Hilton Family Holocaust Education…
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Project to improve air quality in Imperial County
An Imperial Valley school district held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for two projects that will be a game changer for…
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With National 401(k) Day Friday, now’s a good time to prepare for retirement
Tim Avila, wealth advisor with the Yuma Investment Group, says no one wants to work forever so the sooner you start planning for retirement, the…
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Med Instead of Meds class teaching locals how to improve their health through diet
A class being offered by the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension in Yuma is teaching locals how to improve their health through…
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YUHSD achieves high teacher retention rate for the second time
Despite the statewide teacher shortage, the district maintained an 84% retention rate for certified staff, nearly matching the previous year’s…
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Georgia school implements cellphone pouches during the day
Kids put their phones and other electronics, like a smart watch or AirPods, inside a pouch every morning before school starts. It is magnetically…
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Scholarships available for Arizona adults ages 25+
A non-profit organization in Phoenix is offering scholarship money to adults 25 and up throughout…
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