Animals at the Houston Zoo stay cool in the heat
Footage shared by the Houston Zoo shows some of its residents swimming, splashing, and eating icy treats in their habitats during May and June.
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Zoo in Australia welcomes new koala joey
Born late last year, the joey is the offspring of first-time parents Mindjil and Laurie, who arrived to the zoo last year.
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GoFundMe created for Yuma man injured in head-on crash
The GoFundMe was created to help support Louie Torres’ family’s travel expenses as his wishes are for his family to be there for him “as much as possible.” In addition, the money raised will go towards paying for Torres’ medical bills.
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Camper who went missing in Arizona found alive
A camper who went missing over the weekend in Arizona has been found alive at the bottom of a cliff.
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Man in Australia performs tricks on a mobility scooter at skate park
Instagram and TikTok user @the_harrington_sisters captured the moment the man, who they said is named Gavin, performed doughnuts around the park before popping a wheelie.
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Pop singer Nezza sings national anthem in Spanish despite Dodgers’ denial
Video posted to X by @byrdyman shows Nezza finishing her on-field performance to cheers in what was described as a “historical moment.”
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz pays respect to Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband
Governor Walz, accompanied by his wife, visited the growing memorial at the capitol Monday afternoon. The pair left a bouquet of flowers at a table just outside the House chambers.
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Firefighters in Arizona rescue puppy stuck in block fence
Rescue crews used a Halligan bar to break apart the brick fence and free the dog, GFD says. She walked away completely unscathed.
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El Centro hosts celebration to honor Juneteenth
The Imperial Valley Social Justice Committee hosted a Juneteenth event with soul food, singers, performances by line and folklorico dancers, local vendors, an African fashion show, and more.
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Joey Chestnut to return to Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest next month
With the 2025 contest just a few weeks away, Chestnut says he’s been training since May for his inevitable return.
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Frozen yogurt shop in San Luis, Arizona open for business
According to the City of San Luis’ Facebook post, Frozz Frozen Yogurt, located at Plaza Colobri Bldg 1, 469 N Avenue E, suite #3 & #4, opened to the public Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Locals in Yuma celebrate U.S. Army’s 250th birthday
Honoring the long standing history and traditions the United States Army, the Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) and the Colorado River State Historic Park collaborated Saturday to celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday bash.
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Yuma and El Centro residents attend two Juneteenth events
There were two Juneteenth events happening this weekend, one in El Centro from noon until 5:00 p.m. while the other is taking place at Carver Park in Yuma from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
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Locals throughout Yuma County raise funds for victim of shooting and arson
After 31-year-old Leticia Villareal died, people throughout the community came together to sell merchandise to raise funds for her family.
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Yuma Art Center unveils ‘Contemporary Icons’ exhibit
A new exhibit at the Yuma Art Center is bringing history, spirituality and even augmented reality to life.
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El Centro Public Library launches their Summer Reading Program
The El Centro Public Library held a registration event for their annual Summer Reading Program Wednesday morning.
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‘Smokey and the Bandit’ fans visit Topeka Zoo to meet Cora the elephant
When Cora was much younger, she starred alongside legendary actors Burt Reynolds and Sally Field. Cora played “Charlotte” in “Smokey and the Bandit II” in 1980.
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Chef Jonathan’s Crispy Smashed Yukon Gold Potatoes with Lemon Yogurt Aïoli & Herb Salad
Here’s a way to impress dad for Fathers Day this year! Preparing a delicious side dish that would go very well a main course.
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KIDS CuddleKit Closet leads six weeks of summer kindness giveaways for local kids
The campaign will run from June 2, 2025 to July 12, 2025. They sponsor 50 kids weekly to attend a special local kids’ event from movie nights to museum entries, water outings, and more.
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Yuma Rotary Club awards scholarships to local students
The club says, “A total of $14,000 was awarded to support these students in their pursuit of higher education.”
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