Yuma’s 14th annual Back-to-School Rodeo returns
The first 2,000 students to arrive who are in grades K-8 will receive free backpacks filled with school supplies including pencils, paper and…
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NAU Yuma’s Speech Pathology Program trains locals
Northern Arizona University (NAU) launched its Speech-Language Pathology Master’s Program at the Yuma campus in 2022. It’s already drawing in local…
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Arizona’s Children Association gifts 100 Yuma families home library kits
Over the past months, the Yuma Arizona’s Children Association has been gathering home library supplies to deliver to 100 Yuma families to help boost…
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Travis Manion Foundation hosting Back to School Backpack Giveaway
The Travis Manion Foundation and The Lab will be giving out backpacks with school supplies to students from sixth to 12th…
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Local coalitions prepare for back-to-school mental health readiness
The Yuma County Anti Drug Coalition (YCADC) and Yuma County Mental Health Coalition (YCMHC) are helping to support mental health, prevent overdose,…
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New school opt out ruling could affect Yuma classrooms
A new U.S. Supreme Court ruling allows parents to opt their children out of public school lessons that conflict with their religious…
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Back to School Rodeo to be held in July
The event will be held Saturday, July 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Yuma Civic Center (1440 W. Desert Hills…
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Yuma Elementary School District One bringing more mental health resources to students
Yuma Elementary School District One is partnering with Cartwheel, a trusted mental health partner for K-12 schools, to support the mental health of…
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Local clinic to host Back to School event next month
Regional Center for Border Health San Luis Walk-In Clinic is hosting a two-day Back to School event next month at two different…
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Yuma Rotary Club awards scholarships to local students
The club says, “A total of $14,000 was awarded to support these students in their pursuit of higher…
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“Bite of Reality” event gives students a taste of the real world spending
Local Somerton kids get a taste of the real world. The “Bite of Reality” event provided an interactive life simulation where kids get to experience…
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Yuma school districts are giving kids free meals during the summer
The Yuma Union High School District, Yuma School District One, and Crane Elementary School District are serving free summer breakfast and lunches to…
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Career camp gives Yuma middle schoolers a head start
The 2025 Career Exploration Camp introduces students to hands-on careers in fields like cosmetology, biomedical technology, animation, and law and…
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Onvida Health selects local contractor to build Health Careers Center
Onvida Health CEO Dr. Robert Trenschel says this partnership will also benefit the local economy by providing jobs for the local labor…
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Local high school teacher goes above and beyond
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A local teacher is highlighted for her leadership in the classroom. Teacher and a Kofa King herself Andrea Ward teaches…
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Imperial Valley SBDC launches bilingual financial literacy book for kids
Kids in Imperial County now have a fun new way to learn about money, thanks to a new bilingual coloring and activity book launched by the Imperial…
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Seniors across Yuma County attend “In the Glow” Grad Night
The celebration was created to give graduates a safe and drug-free, as well as alcohol-free, environment to celebrate the huge milestone in their…
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“In the Glow” Grad Night lights up for Yuma seniors
Hosted by the Yuma County Anti-Drug and Mental Health Coalitions, the event offers a safe, drug- and alcohol-free celebration space for graduates,…
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Yuma County celebrates the graduating class of 2025
Over 2,600 students have met their graduation requirements to receive their diplomas. Commencement ceremonies will be on Friday, May 23 at 8:00…
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Local mom and her children graduate from AWC
Arizona Western College (AWC) says a local mom and her two children earned associate degrees during last week’s graduation…
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