Sea otter enjoys new habitat at Cincinnati Zoo
A sea otter enjoyed whirling around her new habitat at the Cincinnati Zoo on November 19 after the zoo welcomed sea otters for the first time in 150 years.
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200-year-old shipwreck discovered in Lake Ontario
A group of Canadian divers exploring beneath the surface of Lake Ontario encountered the wreck of a ship believed to have sunk 200 years ago.
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Krispy Kreme and Peanuts team up for the holidays
The doughnut shop will sell tasty treats honoring Charlie Brown and Snoopy starting November 29. They will be selling the “Charlie Brown Ornament” and “Snoopy Cookies & Cream” doughnuts.
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Crossroads Mission Annual Christmas
The Christmas Ball is December 6 at the Civic Center. The doors open at 5:30 and serving begins at 6:00 PM.
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Christmas at the Crossing happening next month
The two-day event is taking place at the Colorado River State Historic Park, located at 201 N. Fourth Avenue, from Friday, December 19 to Saturday, December 20, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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California Highway Patrol hosting toy drive for the holidays
You can donate an unwrapped toy by mailing or dropping it off at El Centro CHP (2331 Highway 86, El Centro, CA 92243).
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Yuma Catholic to host annual Rachel Determan Memorial Rib Cook-Off
The annual event is taking place at the school Saturday, December 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Yuma Farmers Market to host Homemade Country Christmas Dinner and Dance
The event is taking place at Elks Lodge, located at 1917 W. 32nd Street, Saturday, December 13, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
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The event is taking place at the Yuma Civic Center, located as 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive, Saturday, December 6, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
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The Smithsonian National Zoo announces first elephant birth in 25 years
The Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C. is expecting a new addition soon as one of the zoo’s elephants, Nhi Linh, is expected to give birth this winter.
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Original first edition Superman comic sold for over $9 million
The auction house says the comic book was found last year by three brothers cleaning out the attic of their late mother’s California home.
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Local artists participate in Yuma North End Art Walk
The Yuma North End Art Walk took place in Downtown Yuma from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, with the walk starting at Cafecito and ending at Lute’s Casino.
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Walmart presents $2,500 check to Salvation Army
Walmart presented the Salvation Army with a check for the Yuma community to help provide food for families during the holiday season.
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NASA astronaut posts video of northern lights from space
NASA astronaut Zena Cardman posted a video of the northern lights that could be seen from aboard the International Space Station (ISS) last week.
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Locals showcase trucks during Second Annual C10 to Yuma Truck Fest
The event took place on Main Street in Downtown Yuma from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the drive-in time taking place from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
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Local business in Yuma celebrates 48 years
According to the store’s website, the Peanut Patch opened its doors in 1977 after Gerry and Franny Didier turned their love of peanut farming into a small shop.
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Small business in Yuma holds grand opening ceremony
Yuma Ship N More offers services including passport photos, private mailbox rentals, and acting as a UPS drop-off point.
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Lerner and Rowe donate to the Yuma Community Food Bank
Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys have donated to the local Yuma Community Food Bank.
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Yuma School District One schools receives letter grades from the AZSBE
According to a press release, AZSBE releases an annual report to measure schools across the state on student proficiency, academic growth and other key factors, and assigns an A-F letter grade “as part of its accountability program.”
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Illinois governor meets Pope Leo XIV in Rome
The governor was accompanied by his wife, MK, and his Chief of Staff Anne Caprara, and reportedly brought a number of gifts for Pope Leo, including beer.
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