YUHSD superintendent announces retirement from working in education for 33 years
The Yuma High School District (YUHSD) Superintendent Gina Thompson announced her retirement after working in Yuma for 33 years where she has worked…
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Not a registered voter? No problem as September 20 is National Voter Registration…
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Arizona Western College launches new brand
On September 19, the Arizona Western College (AWC) Marketing & Communications team has officially launched the college’s new…
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Yuma County’s new project to give communities reliable high-speed internet
The Yuma County broadband fiber middle-mile backbone project will bring fast, reliable and affordable internet services to locals across Yuma…
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UK natives react to Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral
Two locals originally from the United Kingdom say they’re saddened by the Queen’s passing, but are looking forward to the reign of King Charles…
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Two Yuma high school dance programs collaborate for halftime performance
Both high school dance programs from Yuma High School (YHS) and Kofa High School (KFS) collaborated and did a halftime performance at the annual…
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Yuma County adds two new ballot boxes
Yuma county announced it would be expanding voting access in San Luis and the Foothills for the general…
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Knight and first lady present quilt at MIA-POW ceremony
Over the weekend, the Yuma Elks Lodge 476 held their annual MIA-POW…
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NYC mayor says migrant issue is a ‘humanitarian crisis’ requiring ‘all-hands-on-deck’ coordination from the US
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Sunday that the current migrant situation is a “humanitarian crisis created by human hands” that requires “an…
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Two dead after plane crashed in Dateland
On Friday, September 16, an Arizona Department of Public Safety Trooper observed a large plume of smoke while on…
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FOE #398 Yuma hosts fundraiser for local school crossguard’s funeral expenses
The Fraternal Order of Eagles #398 Yuma hosted a fundraiser today for the Palmcroft elementary crossguard who died after she was struck by a vehicle…
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Large migrant groups continue crossing into Yuma
Late night and early morning crossings into the Yuma Sector continue…
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Yuma elementary teacher named as MVP in the Classroom
Justin Wolter, a 5th grade teacher from James B. Rolle Elementary was named MVP in the Classroom by the Arizona Cardinals and the University of…
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Sprague’s Sports to host dove hunt clean-up
Sprague’s Sports is organizing a community cleanup on Saturday at 6 a.m., breakfast will be provided to volunteers and you’ll also be eligible to…
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Kofa High School student selected as a member of the Arizona Youth Arts Council
Kofa High School sophomore Aiyana Polk was chosen to be a member of the Arizona Youth Arts Council on behalf of the Arizona Commission of the Arts…
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AZ Rep. Fernandez accused of harassment
Rep. Alma Hernandez (D-Arizona) posted and sent a letter to her colleagues, accusing Rep. Brian Fernandez (D-Arizona) of…
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Almost 400 Arizona leaders gathered to address the Colorado River water shortage
Arizona growers, lawmakers, attorneys, and business leaders came together in Tempe to address the water shortage on the Colorado River.…
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Mayor Nicholls takes on new role
Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls has been unanimously elected to serve a two-year term as president of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns, an…
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Local representative Tim Dunn helps open trade office in Germany
Dunn says the office can not only open opportunities for German companies to create jobs in Arizona, but all of…
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New bill could potentially lower the cost of college
A new bill, “Lowering Obstacles to Achievement Now (LOAN) Act” was introduced Thursday by Representative Raúl Grijalva, House Education & Labor…
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