ASU student from Yuma embarked on a journey to Africa to study wildlife, and shares experience
She traveled to the Okavango Delta in Botswana to do three different surveys: an animal survey, a bird survey, and a bug…
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Local teacher nationally recognized for prestigious national teacher leadership fellowship
The National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) recognized a local teacher for their prestigious national teacher leadership fellowship.…
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Welcome ceremony held for new Gadsden Elementary School District teachers
As students are heading back to class in the Desert Southwest, a local school district gave a very warm welcome to its teachers in San Luis,…
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WNBA star Caitlin Clark surprises students with Back to School backpacks
Caitlin Clark surprised students at North High School in Des Moines with “Back to School Backpacks” and spent time encouraging student…
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The Travis Manion Foundation hosts its “Character Day” for local children
The Travis Manion Foundation hosted its Character Day event at O.C. Johnson Elementary…
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Exceptional Community Hospital offering free sports physicals for local student-athletes
The Exceptional Community Hospital is offering free sports physicals for local…
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YPD shares tips on back to school safety
The Yuma Police Department (YPD) wants you to keep some driving tips in mind while you’re out on the road so children can have a safe return to…
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Karnas Law Firm hosted its Annual Back-to-School Event
Karnas Law Firm hosted its Annual Back-to-School Event, offering free backpacks and…
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Classes for Harvest Preparatory Academy are back in session
School is back in session for the Harvest Prep…
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Daniels excited to return to Gary A. Knox Elementary
Gary A. Knox Elementary School is poised for a transformative year with the appointment of Lauren Daniels as its new…
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Two Crane schools welcome new leadership
In a press release, Laura Hurt has been named the principal of Centennial Middle School while Lauren Daniels has been named the principal of Gary A.…
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Karnas Law Firm to host its Annual Back to School Drive
Karna’s Law Firm is hosting its annual back-to-school drive, offering free backpacks and…
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National Education Association endorses Vice President Kamala Harris
The National Education Association has announced that their Board of Directors voted to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for…
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Do your kids need school supplies? United Way of Yuma County has got you covered
Local organization is helping the community get ready for the school…
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AWC Governing Board member Richard Lamb passes away at the age of 80
Longtime governing board member for Arizona Western College (AWC) Richard Lamb died July 21, 2004 at the age of…
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United Way of Yuma County holds drive for school supplies
Sunrise anchor Samantha Byrd spoke with Karina Jones, the Executive Director of United Way, about the…
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Need school supplies? Head over to the Back to School Rodeo event for free items
The 30th annual Back to School Rodeo is Saturday July 20 at the Yuma Civic Center from 9 a.m. – 1…
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Central Union High School District appoints two leadership positions
The Central Union High School District has new leaders for Assistant Superintendent of Business Services and Athletic Director &…
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Back to School Rodeo for free school supplies set for Saturday
Yuma is getting ready to host an event to help local students on their way back to their…
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Gadsden Elementary School District #32 program recognized for postsecondary achievements
The Early College Program from Gadsden Elementary School District #32 has received recognition from the University Helios Decision Center for…
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