‘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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Noland Arbaugh to speak at AWC this month
Arbaugh, who is a Yuma native, was the first recipient of the Neuralink brain implant after suffering a spinal injury a decade ago that left him…
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AWC to hold candidate forums to meet Entrepreneurial College EVP finalists
The forums, taking place Thursday, April 16, 2026 and Monday, April 20, 2026 at the Matador Activity Center, room 106, is for those who want to meet…
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Two Yuma siblings graduate college before starting high school
Lyra and Max Olea, students at Arizona Western College, are set to earn their associate degrees this May. Despite their young age, both are already…
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Yuma students learn about pursuing the future for Career Day
It was part of OC Johnson Elementary School’s Tunnel of Hope and Career Day. Students learned what it takes to work in a variety of jobs…
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Local high school student named as National STEM Champion
One local Yuma High School student, Eniah Endriga, is making a scientific impact on a national…
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Local college student accepted to highly coveted program
Reporter Lauren Duffel spoke with Kailee Bunte about her educational journey to achieving her dream as an…
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AWC Radiology student selected for 2026 ASRT Student to Leadership Development Program
Arizona Western College (AWC) says Ashley DeCorse has been selected for the 2026 American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Student to…
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Yuma School District One celebrates student achievements during recognition event
According to a press release, the event honored 45 students and 33 teachers across the district “who demonstrated exceptional academic success in…
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Yuma High student named finalist for Gates Scholarship
The Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) says David Argomaniz, a Yuma High School student, has been named a finalist for the Gates…
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San Luis students speak to lawmakers at State Capitol
A San Luis High School student recently traveled to the Arizona State Capitol to speak with lawmakers about the future of the Colorado River and why…
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AWC hosts Decade of Transformation event
The Decade of Transformation event was to take a look back and celebrate the faculty, governing board, and students at…
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KAWC general manager earns Lifetime Service Award
Arizona Western College (AWC) says KAWC and Border Radio General Manager Dave Riek has earned the Lifetime Service Award from the Arizona Media…
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Local student honored at State Capitol
One Yuma County Fifth Grader was one of 19 Arizona students honored at the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix as part of the AZ-529 art…
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Chicanos por la Causa now accepting applications for the 2026 Esperanza teachers awards
Chicanos por la Causa’s 2026 Esperanza teachers awards are now accepting nominations to recognize four Arizona…
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State Superintendent honors Desert View Academy for academic achievement
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne visited Desert View Academy this week to recognize the school’s academic achievement and…
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