Local high school in Yuma receives grant to support student inventors
Harvest Preparatory Academy (HPA) has been selected as one of only eight high schools in the entire nation to receive a Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam…
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October 29 is National Cat Day
Cats are known for their independent streak, but will often snuggle in your lap. About 49 million U.S. households own a cat and ownership is trending…
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Otters at the Oregon Zoo sink jack-o’-lanterns into baskets
The zoo in Portland posted the video to X showing a trio of energetic sea otters demonstrating their skills dunking jack-o’-lanterns into hoops in…
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Houston Zoo celebrates Dia de los Muertos and debuts rare baby okapi
In a press release, the Texas zoo said that it is “honoring life and legacy” with a double celebration, which will take place over the…
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Wheezy’s Restaurant and What’s Up Yuma team up to create ‘Feed the Forgotten’ program
A local restaurant and radio show have partnered to create a program that aims to support families affected by the government…
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Study shows longer walks may be key to healthy heart
Longer walks may be the key to a heathy heart. A new study showed a lower risk of heart disease in adults who walk in spans of 15 minutes or longer…
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Bubba’s 33 in Yuma to honor Veterans with a free meal for Veteran’s Day
This is taking place at the Yuma location, 1632 S. Fourth Avenue, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November…
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Study says music can lower risk of dementia
Researchers at Monash University have found that people who listen to music regularly have lower rates of cognitive decline, and a reduced risk of…
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Car wash in Southern California transforms into haunted house for Halloween
The Haunted Car Wash in Anaheim is actually a car wash that transforms into a haunted house for the…
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YPD to host Coffee with a Cop at Mostly Muffins
Taking place at Mostly Muffins from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 5, YPD says the event provides an opportunity for the Yuma…
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California shoemaker preserves wooden foot forms made by Italian cobbler
Chris Francis inherited a massive collection of wooden foot forms made by the late Pasquale Di Fabrizio. Known as the “Shoemaker to the Stars,” the…
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Toys R Us to open new stores ahead of holiday season
Toys R Us is attempting a comeback ahead of the holiday season as the nostalgic toy retailer announced it will open more than 30 new stores across…
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U.S. Capitol Christmas tree begins journey to Washington, D.C.
The tree, named “Silver Belle,” will make stops at parades, festivals, and community gatherings across Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma,…
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Car wash fundraiser held to help Vargas family
A car wash fundraiser took place at the Torch Lite Lodge parking lot at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, and it is to help the family of Jonathan and Matthew…
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Locals attend 13th Annual Bridget’s Gift
The event took place at the Cocopah Casino event lawn at 5:00 p.m., and is to raise money to help breast cancer patients in our…
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Locals attend free pumpkin patch at Yuma Palms
A free pumpkin patch was held at the parking lot of Five Below at the Yuma Palms Regional Center from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00…
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Locals attend Dia de los Muertos event in Yuma
The event took place at the park at 5:00 p.m., and had live entertainment which included music and dancing. There was also food and drink vendors and…
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Local bikers participate in 16th Annual Breast Cancer Motorcycle Fun Run
Onvida Health and the Yuma Harley Owner’s Group (HOG) teamed up for the 16th Annual Breast Cancer Motorcycle Fun…
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Locals participate in Ninth Annual Mayors’ International Bike Ride
The Ninth Annual Mayors’ International Bike Ride took place near the Yuma Civic Center at 8:00 a.m., with on-site registration taking place at 7:00…
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YPD and DEA hold National Drug Take Back Initiative
The event took place at YPD headquarters, located at 1500 S. First Avenue, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.…
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