Local YUHSD seniors receive scholarships
Among the students surprised was Valeria Gutierrez, a senior at San Luis High School, who said the moment was…
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Cesar Chavez Elementary School teacher selected for education program in Germany
The Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) Germany Program has educators participate in learning with others in a global…
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Gov. Katie Hobbs attends Future48 manufacturing facility opening in Wellton
The new facility will support hands-on training in electrical technology, manufacturing, internet fiber and solar energy where programs are designed…
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Kofa student receives $20k scholarship
The scholarship was funded by the Helios Foundation and other Arizona organizations who awarded five seniors with the opportunity to further their…
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Yuma County teacher named 2026 National Teacher of the Year
Arilene Gaxiola was recognized by the Teachers of Tomorrow to receive the honor at the state-level. Gaxiola is an eighth-grade math teacher at San…
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Gila Ridge teacher named Yuma County High School Teacher of the Year
Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) says Gila Ridge High School teacher Greg Brown has been named Yuma County’s 2026 High School Teacher of the…
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Kofa High student receives Dorrance Scholarship
The Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) says Kofa High School senior Yaoxi Chen was selected as a recipient of the Dorrance…
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Rep. Adelita Grijalva awards student recognition certificates to three Yuma schools
According to a press release, Rep. Grijalva is awarding the certificates to Yuma High School, Fourth Avenue Junior High School and Woodard Junior…
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Yuma SBDC honored for supporting entrepreneurs
May is National Small Business Month, and the Small Business Administration has recognized the SBDC for their dedication, leadership, and…
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26 healthcare workers awarded scholarships through Onvida Health Foundation
26 scholarships were awarded Thursday night, and each one helps strengthen care for our whole…
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Hannah Martinez named 2026 Yuma County Teacher of the Year at 39th annual banquet
Martinez, a Yuma native, joins her mom, who also won the award in 1998. She delivered a heartfelt message after receiving the award, dedicating the…
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Grad Night 2026 is quickly approaching
Grad Night is completely free to all 2026 senior graduates in Yuma County for a safe, fun, and substance-free…
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AWC students to host gallery event in San Luis, Arizona
The event is taking place Wednesday at the San Luis Learning Center from 10 a.m. to 11:40 a.m., and will showcase a variety of projects which…
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Yuma teacher reaches quarterfinals in vote for America’s Favorite Teacher
“I love teaching because I shape futures, watch students grow, and through my various roles, help them shine in all they do,” writes Zaragoza in her…
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Kofa High’s Eric Frost receives SkillsUSA Arizona Advisor of the Year award
Kofa High School Law and Public Safety CTE Advisor Eric Frost earned a major honor, being selected as the SkillsUSA Arizona Advisor of the…
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‘Weld Like a Girl’ selected for Airgas national welding initiative
“Weld Like a Girl” is among 76 schools from 26 states chosen by Airgas for the 2026 academic year. Shanen Aranmor, owner of Weld Like a Girl, said…
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Fort Yuma Rotary Club urges local students to apply before scholarship deadline this Saturday
The Fort Yuma Rotary Club is encouraging local high school seniors to submit their applications before time runs out for its annual scholarship…
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Crane Middle School hosts ‘Shoot for the Stars’ event
Crane Middle School hosted its “Shoot for the Stars” event on April 9, where more than 300 Chromebooks were given away to seventh grade students for…
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Pueblo Elementary School to conduct large-scale evacuation
Pueblo Elementary, Crane School District, local law enforcement and first responders are collaborating in the simulation as it’s part of the school…
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NAU Yuma hosts Third Annual Student Research Symposium
Students at Northern Arizona University’s (NAU) Yuma campus recently had the chance to share not just their research, but their…
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