Ed Pastor Elementary School participates in evacuation drill
A local school held an exercise Tuesday to have teachers, students, parents and first responders on the same…
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NAU Yuma Speech-Language Pathology grads set to make big impact in K-12 schools
There is a big need for more speech language pathologists (SLPs) in Yuma, and local graduate students will help make a big impact in the…
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San Luis Toastmasters Club to host Charter Ceremony
AWC says the ceremony is taking place at their San Luis Learning Center, located at 1340 N. Eighth Avenue, on Thursday, May 15 at 12:05…
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Helios Education Foundation awards Yuma locals with scholarships
The Helios Education Foundation award $500,000 to Arizonans, including seven locals from Yuma…
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Local food bank supports students & helps fight summer food insecurity
During the summer, a lot of kids and adults suffer from food insecurity. During the school year, cafeterias provide students with a nice warm meal,…
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Woodard Jr. High celebrates national recognition for college readiness
Woodard Junior High School in Yuma is celebrating a major academic milestone, retaining its status as an AVID National Demonstration School, a…
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Onvida Health’s internal scholarship program helps employee reach her goals
Martinez says as a mother, military spouse, and full-time nursing assistant, stopping work to further her education was a stretch.…
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Yuma nurses honored at Arizona Western College
Nearly 30 Arizona Western College nursing students were inducted into the Organization of Associate Degree Nurses Honor…
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Trump orders funding cuts for public broadcasting
President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at cutting money to the National Public Radio (NPR) and Public Broadcasting System…
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Crane’s Neomi Pharmes named 2025 Yuma County Teacher of the Year
A Crane Middle School math teacher is now the 2025 Yuma County Teacher of the…
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Local high school seniors recognized on billboards across Yuma
Seniors across the Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) are being recognized for their accomplishments as they prepare to…
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Local students encouraged to pursue career in mechanics through ABEC drive
Middle school students from San Luis, Somerton and Yuma participated in a race featuring radio-controlled…
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Castle Dome Middle School to conduct Reunification Drill
A Reunification Drill will be held at the Castle Dome Middle School campus on May 2 starting at 12 p.m. to 1:30…
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President Trump revokes Harvard’s tax-exempt status
Harvard University previously sued the Trump Administration for freezing over $2 billion in funding to the…
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Valley teens compete in culinary showdown
High school students from Calexico, Brawley, and Calipatria competed in a full day of challenges designed to showcase their creativity and culinary…
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Local middle school student set to graduate college
It’s not everyday a middle school student walks across the stage at a college graduation, before she even starts high school, but that’s exactly what…
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La Cosecha celebrating local university transfer students
The celebration event recognizes students who are continuing their education and received a transfer…
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AWC to hold graduation ceremony in May
The ceremony is taking place at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025 at Veterans Memorial Stadium, located at 7150 E. 24th…
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Imperial County joins statewide child care provider protests
Imperial County made their voices heard as California child care providers are protesting to demand fair wages and better…
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Visas reinstated for international students at UNLV
Thousands of international students at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV) are breathing a sigh of relief after President Donald Trump reversed…
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