Woodard Jr. High celebrates national recognition for college readiness
Woodard Junior High School in Yuma is celebrating a major academic milestone, retaining its status as an AVID National Demonstration School, a…
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AZ Attorney General hosting Yuma town hall about DOGE funding cuts
The town hall meeting will be on Wednesday, May 14 at the Yuma Arts Center (254 S. Main St.) starting at 5:30…
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Yuma students get a crash course in business at BizKidz Simulation
The program, held Thursday, gave students a hands-on opportunity to role-play as adults, from managing monthly budgets to paying bills, and making…
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Reactions to announcement of first American Pope
Locals and more shared their reactions to Cardinal Robert Prevost being elected as Pope Leo…
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SBDC celebrates Small Business Week with “Buy Local” campaign
In celebration of National Small Business Week, the Arizona Western College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is reminding the Yuma community…
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Onvida Health’s internal scholarship program helps employee reach her goals
Martinez says as a mother, military spouse, and full-time nursing assistant, stopping work to further her education was a stretch.…
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Local truck drivers react to Trump executive order to enforce English proficiency
A new executive order from the Trump Administration is drawing attention across the trucking…
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Yuma nurses honored at Arizona Western College
Nearly 30 Arizona Western College nursing students were inducted into the Organization of Associate Degree Nurses Honor…
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Relay for Life Survivor & Caregiver Gala to be held in June
American Cancer Society will be hosting the Relay for Life Survivor & Caregiver Gala for the fourth year in a…
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Locals react to using REAL IDs to travel
Beginning May 7, 2025, travelers are required to use the REAL ID or any other accepted forms of identification when boarding flights as well as…
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Local organizations searching for volunteers needed for national softball tournament
AWC says the NJCAA Division I Softball World Series is taking place at Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex from Monday, May 19 to Saturday, May…
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Yuma barber opens sensory-friendly space inspired by family
Jose Landeros, owner of Royalty Barber Studio, is opening a special sensory studio inside his shop after seeing the challenges his nephew faced…
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Yuma local stopped at border crossing and says Mexican troops stole his items
A Yuma local says Mexican National Guard Troops stole from him during a border crossing…
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A local agriculture children’s book author reads to schools
Elizabeth Cooley, a former teacher turned agriculture book author, shared her story with a local…
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Latest on the CBP agent arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with a minor
31-year-old Ramon Marquez was arrested for allegedly having sexual relations with a 16…
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Yuma County proposes new budget for fiscal year 2025-26
County leaders are presenting a $548 million budget proposal for fiscal year 2025 to 2026. It’s designed to fund major improvements while staying…
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National Nurses Week kicks off
We spoke with local nurses who share why it’s important to recognize the contributions nurses make in our…
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Rural Metro and BLM battle river brush fire
According to Rural Metro, the fire happened in the area of Water Street near Joe Henry Park, and Rural Metro received the call at around…
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May is National Military Appreciation Month
The month was created to show gratitude and acknowledge the contributions of those who…
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Hope for Judy: supporting local mom battling cancer
A local mom is clinging to faith and hope during her battle with cancer. Judy Hayes has been battling stage three ovarian cancer for a little over…
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