Local school wins top safety committee award
In a press release, Somerton High School received a $10,000 “safety committee” award during YUHSD’s monthly Governing Board meeting on Wednesday.
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ON THIS DAY: Hawaii becomes the 50th state
In June of 1959, the citizens of Hawaii voted on a referendum to accept the statehood bill, and on August 21, 1959, President Eisenhower signed the official proclamation admitting Hawaii as the 50th state.
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Operation School Bells begins operations for 2024 school year
Operation School Bell has begun its operations for the school year.
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Yuma’s Ariana Ayala heads to Hawaii for Regional Drive, Chip and Putt Qualifier
After winning the Drive, Chip & Putt Sub-Regional Qualifier, Ariana is now set to compete in the Regional Qualifier in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on October 20, 2024.
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Southern pudu fawn makes its debut at Queens Zoo
Born on June 21 at about two-pounds, the fawn shares a habitat with its parents at the Queens Zoo’s Wild Side.
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House used in “Poltergeist” officially up for sale
According to the listing, the four-bedroom home is selling for nearly $1.2 million. But, the listing promises the house is “definitely not haunted.”
Continue ReadingNon-profit hosts back to school event
The non-profit organization Feed the Need selected about 60 elementary school students to receive brand new clothing for school.
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Several local students win 1st place at National Crime Scene Investigation Competition
A group of students from Kofa High School won 1st place in the National Skills USA Championship for Crime Scene Investigations.
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Local nonprofit comfort care home receives donation
The Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Tucson donated $6,000 to a local care home.
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New Yuma Crunch Fitness hosts its Presale & Tour Party
The new Crunch Fitness in Yuma hosted its Presale and Tour Party on Thursday.
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Local teacher receives first “Good Things in Education Award” of the school year
The Yuma County School Superintendent’s Office has awarded its first Good Things in Education Award of the year.
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Yuma fire marshal graduates prestigious National Fire Academy Program
The Yuma Fire Department is celebrating a remarkable achievement as Fire Marshal Kayla Franklin has completed the Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Program at the National Fire Academy, becoming one of the few women from Arizona to do so.
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Local “Ladies Night” event upcoming
All the things to do on a girl’s night under one roof, a local ladies’ night event is taking place this Friday.
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Yuma Regional Medical Center & Arizona Western College to host Healthcare Symposium
Yuma Regional Medical Center and Arizona Western College announced their highly anticipated Healthcare Symposium.
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Mayor of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico visits Yuma
The City of Somerton hosted the newly elected Mayor of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico on Tuesday.
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Yuma Investment Group to host two seminars about collecting Social Security
Sunrise anchor Samantha Byrd spoke with a senior wealth advisor about what to expect at the seminars.
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AZ State Veteran Home honors five residents on National Purple Heart Day
The Arizona State Veteran Home in Yuma recognized five residents in honor of National Purple Heart Day.
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Reservations begin for free shade tree program
In a press release, this is for residential customers in the Imperial Valley and Eastern Coachella Valley, where a total of 1,000 trees will be planted under the program.
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YFD personnel returns to Yuma after battling Park Fire
In a press release, they returned from California after the state’s authorites issued a mutual aid request for a Strike Team deployment to battle the Park Fire last month.
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Four flamingo chicks hatch at Chicago’s Brookfield Zoo
Four adorable flamingo chicks were hatched at Brookfield Zoo Chicago between July 26 and August 7. Brookfield Zoo said the flamingo chicks were under the care of zoo staff and would make their debut to the public on August 19.
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