Gadsden band teacher arrested on sexual misconduct charges
A Gadsden Elementary School District (GESD32) band teacher is facing 10 counts of sexual conduct with a…
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Middle school camp teaches students about STEM military testing
The military uses skills in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) almost every day, and it’s important to teach these concepts at a young…
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AWC offers cash incentives for registered students
Those enrolled full time at AWC this Fall will receive $1,500 cash YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A new incentive program at Arizona Western College is putting…
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Gila Ridge names Jessica Slaughter as new football head coach
Jessica Slaughter is the third female varsity football coach in the history of…
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YUHSD police flag decision sparks controversy during board meeting
Locals behind the “Back the Blue” movement attended Wednesday evening’s Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) board meeting. This after the…
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U of A Yuma Alumni announce 2021-2022 scholarship recipients
The University of Arizona YumaCats Alumni Chapter announced 20 scholarship recipients for the 2021-2022 school…
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Extra financial assistance on the way for struggling students at AWC
Arizona Western College (AWC) in Yuma is looking to help out students who might be struggling to afford an education amid the pandemic.…
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Mounted Posse arranges 2021-2022 student scholarships
The Yuma County Mounted Posse (YCMP) announced plans to offer three $500 scholarships for the 2021-2022 school year.…
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Three AWC District Governing Board members up for potential recall
A former employee claims that the Arizona Western College (AWC) District Governing Board is not proactive in addressing employee…
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Yuma Elementary School District One faces sexual assault lawsuit
Two parents are coming forward to tell their story after filing a lawsuit against Yuma Elementary School District One after their daughter accused…
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Free grab-and-go meals for children 18 and younger
The school year is coming to an end, but Yuma School District One Child Nutrition Department wants you to know its summer food program is back…
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Yuma school districts offer bonuses to teachers and staff
A number of Yuma County school districts are now offering cash incentives to their staff to entice them to stay in their current positions…
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It’s time for 2021 graduates to turn their tassels
High school graduates across Yuma County will soon be turning their tassels as a recognition of their achievements following a year unlike any other.…
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Online school appeals to parents seeking education alternatives
An online school is offering parents a summer school…
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Local charter school gives students a second chance
For students at Yuma’s Aztec High School the reasons why they’re there will vary. But, what is true for all of them is that they’ve been given a…
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Summer school gives students another chance to be back in the classroom
School districts across Yuma County are gearing up to welcome students back to the classroom for summer school programs.…
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5th-grade essay contest
Students in the 5th grade have an opportunity to start saving for college through Arizona’s Education Savings Plan. It’s called AZ529. Students can…
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AWC graduates celebrated during ‘La Cosecha’ event
Graduation season kicked off in Yuma Wednesday night with a celebration of some of the Desert Southwest’s best and brightest college…
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Multiversity Campus: ‘Our vision is not a mirage’
The Yuma Multiversity Campus (YMVC) has a vision to bridge higher education, industry and prospective talent to further expand skilled-labor…
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Teen vaccinations planned for South County students
The City of San Luis and City of Somerton are planning a vaccine event for 16 to 18-year-old residents, Saturday, May 15.…
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