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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AZ State Treasurer Kimberly Yee launches annual statewide essay contest
Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee launched her annual statewide essay…
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Two local students to have their poems published
Two local students will have their poems published by the American Library of…
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Taco Bell Foundation donates $30,800 to Yuma Boys and Girls Club
The Taco Bell Foundation announced a donation of $30,800 to the Boys & Girls Club of the Valley’s Yuma…
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Local school cancels classes due to A/C outage, will resume on Tuesday
A local school canceled classes on Monday due to an A/C outage. The school says repairs are completed and that classes will continue now that…
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Yuma High School renames school auditorium in honor of former Choralairs director
The Yuma High School choralairs hit a high note Friday night reuniting for a special ceremony honoring the legacy of one of their retired music…
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Exceptional Community Hospital donated first-aid kits to local school
The Exceptional Community Hospital donated first-aid kits to a local…
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Arizona State University’s fall enrollment surges, Yuma County students benefit
With more students opting to pursue higher education closer to home, ASU’s expanded offerings are making a significant…
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High lead levels found in California school district’s drinking water
Parents and teachers are angry over elevated lead levels in drinking water at Oakland schools as there is a growing controversy over lead levels…
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Strategies for a successful school year: Expert tips for Arizona families
As a new school year begins across Arizona, families are being urged to focus on strategies that will help their children thrive…
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Arizona state schools chief holds press conference on statewide school cellphone ban
According to a press release obtained by KYMA, the press conference is to announce a “renewed effort to have a state law” to address a cellphone ban…
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Local school wins top safety committee award
In a press release, Somerton High School received a $10,000 “safety committee” award during YUHSD’s monthly Governing Board meeting on…
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Operation School Bells begins operations for 2024 school year
Operation School Bell has begun its operations for the school…
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Several local students win 1st place at National Crime Scene Investigation Competition
A group of students from Kofa High School won 1st place in the National Skills USA Championship for Crime Scene…
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Yuma Union High School District achieves new low in dropout rate
The Yuma Union High School District has set a new district low for modern-day low dropout…
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