Israeli father reunites with family after being held hostage by Hamas
Video shared by the Israeli Government Press Office shows the Asher family reunited in a children’s hospital outside of Tel Aviv.
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White rhino born in Arizona first time in decades
The female calf was born on November 7 at the Wildlife World Zoo, located in Litchfield Park. The rhino, named Siki, was born to her parents Zuri and Maoto and is in excellent health.
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Massachusetts residents honor JFK 60 years later
Several events are set to take place across the country to commemorate Kennedy’s death, including in the the town of Braintree, Massachusetts, a wreath-laying ceremony kicked off in front of the town hall at 1 John F. Kennedy Memorial Drive.
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Macy’s Thankgiving Day Parade organizers inflate 26 balloons
The process to inflate the 26 balloons that will be featured in Thursday’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is underway in New York.
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AWC to host “A Christmas Carol” fundraiser
In a press release, the Radio Active Players will present Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, and will include performances by the choir and band departments.
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Red hawk sits on and stares at MnDOT camera
The hawk made its presence known to the Minnesota Department of Transportation earlier this month when the bird decided to perch on one of the state’s traffic cameras.
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City of El Centro prepares for upcoming Christmas festivities
Parks and Recreation along with staff members from the Fire Department got together Tuesday morning to set up the preparations for the upcoming Christmas events.
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New roadway extension at Gadsden Elementary School District #32 now open
In a press release, the ceremony took place on November 21, and Gadsden ESD #32 says the extension is to “enhance school transportation in the community.”
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AWC arts department to hold holiday concert
Arizona Western College says the concert, “Carols, Carols, Carols,” will feature AWC Chamber Singers, the Yuma Chorale, the Royalaires, and Kofa High School’s advanced choir.
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Yuma Crossing receives grant to provide all-expenses paid field trip
In a press release, YCNHA received the grant from the National Park Foundation to provide all-expenses paid field trip to Yuma’s two state historic park and Yuma East Wetlands to the county’s third and fourth grade students.
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The Rolling Stones announce 2024 North American tour
Fans can expect to experience members Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood play their most popular hits ranging from “Start Me Up,” “Gimme Shelter,” “Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” “Satisfaction,” as well as fan favorite deep cuts and music from Hackney Diamonds.
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Stores across the country prepare for Black Friday
Love it or hate it, Black Friday is just days away. This year, several retailers found a way to cut back on the madness of the day and spread out the savings.
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President Biden pardons two turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving holiday
This year’s lucky birds, Liberty and Bell, are from Willmar, Minnesota. This is Biden’s third time sparing a pair of turkeys from the Thankgiving table, continuing a tradition that began in 1947 with President Harry Truman.
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Millions of Americans take to the skies ahead of Thanksgiving holiday
Airports are recommending that travelers arrive at least 90 minutes before their departure time for domestic flights and two hours for international flights.
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California’s 10 Freeway reopens in time for Monday commute and holiday travel
Despite the lanes reopening, Governor Gavin Newsom warned commuters in a press release to expect intermittent lane closures and temporary closures on “occasional weekends and overnight.”
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“Hunger Games” beats “Marvels” at weekend box office
“The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” debuted on top, earning $44 million dollars; by far the weakest opening of the franchise, but easily enough to win the weekend.
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Holy Smokes BBQ hosts tri-tip competition
The annual Holy Smokes Backyard Tri-Tip Competition took place Saturday. The all-day block party featured vendors and local BBQ food trucks along Main Street in Downtown Yuma.
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Yuma School District One schools receive letter grades
In a press release, the letter grades are based on the 2022-2023 school year, and based off student achievement, proficiency, growth and other key areas measured by the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) exam.
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Boston cafe modeled after Central Perk from “Friends” officially opens
Central Perk Coffeehouse has no smelly cats, but rather subtle nods to the show’s characters and plot lines, says the general manager.
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‘Thanksgiving Grandma’ teams up with Airbnb to welcome strangers for the holiday
Wanda Dench is teaming up with Airbnb to expand the festivities, and the company said it will make a donation to the relief organization Feeding America.
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