Wheezys to host fundraiser for man in need of liver transplant
Shawn’s Takeover is taking place at the restaurant, located 11732 S. Fortuna Road, Tuesday, August 4, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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The Ohio State Fair opens
The 2026 Ohio State Fair is officially open for business. Wednesday morning’s countdown and ribbon cutting signaled the official opening of the state fair in Columbus.
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Blood reserves drop dangerously low in Arizona as Vitalant urges more donors to help
Vitalant, a nonprofit organization, is urging more donors to step up and help relieve the shortage, so patients in Yuma can continue getting the blood they need this summer.
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Shelter dog becomes Banana Ball League bat dog
NBC stations across the country are gearing up for this August’s nationwide pet adoption and donation drive, Clear the Shelters.
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San Francisco Zoo welcomes quartet of Chilean flamingo chicks
Footage captured by the zoo shows the chicks nestled at their parents feet as they flap their wings and practice balancing on one leg.
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Police officer in Colorado saves skunk from ‘trash helmet’
Bodycam footage from the Parker Police Department showed the officer first attempting to remove the trash from the skunk’s head using a long tool, then electing to use their hands after that had failed.
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Yuma Veteran awarded $1,000 to support her farm
Tractor Supply Company says Cha Lorvang, a Yuma Veteran, was awarded $1,000 to support her farm, the Late Bloomers Homestead.
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Bear from Minnesota gets new life at California rescue
A bear rescued from a home in Minnesota is getting a fresh start at a California rescue. The first step in her new life is a physical.
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YFD to hold fundraiser for crew member
Capt. Gary Welch has served with the department for over 20 years. In the last few weeks, Capt. Welch has been battling a severe illness and was recently admitted to a Tucson hospital.
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Dog in California returns to its family after running away due to fireworks
A dog, who bolted from its California home on July 4 after being scared by fireworks, was returned to its family recently thanks to the efforts of the Tulane County Sheriff’s Office.
Continue Reading YFD to host Firehouse Spaghetti Lunch Fundraiser
The lunch, taking place next Thursday at YFD Fire Station 1, located at 353 S. Third Avenue, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., is to raise funds for Capt. Gary Welch.
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KIDS CuddleKit Closet receives grant to expand pediatric program
They said the funding will help expand its pediatric program to include two additional hospitals expected to open in the near future in South County.
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Healing Journey starts campaign to support local kids
The Healing Journey created the GoFundMe page “Building Strong Children” to fund kids programs and help families with their back to school needs.
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Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $707 million
The Mega Millions jackpot continues to climb. It’s now worth an estimated $707 million dollars after no ticket matched all six numbers in Friday’s drawing.
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Pets in Texas relocated to Utah
Among the hundreds of flights that came into the Salt Lake City airport Friday, one of them was full of dogs and cats, looking for a second chance.
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Helicopter rescues Texas man from floodwaters
A man left stranded by fast-moving floodwaters was rescued by helicopter in central Texas Thursday, video shows.
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Yuma Salvation Army offers cooling center
During severe heat advisories, the Salvation Army Cooling Center often extends its hours to provide a safe place to rest, hydrate and cool off.
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Firefighters in California give oxygen to pigeon
After stopping a vehicle fire Tuesday, a crew from Oakland Firefighters Local 55 noticed a pigeon having some difficulty breathing due to suspected smoke inhalation.
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Crossroads Mission helps those in need beat the heat
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect across the region, making it difficult for some to keep cool. However, one local nonprofit in Yuma is helping those in need beat the heat.
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Dog rescued after falling off a cliff in Kentucky
A dog who fell off a cliff is now safe and sound thanks to the work of a rescue team. It happened last week near the Red River Gorge, a popular hiking spot in eastern Kentucky.
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