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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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