YUHSD achieves high teacher retention rate for the second time
Despite the statewide teacher shortage, the district maintained an 84% retention rate for certified staff, nearly matching the previous year’s…
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Georgia school implements cellphone pouches during the day
Kids put their phones and other electronics, like a smart watch or AirPods, inside a pouch every morning before school starts. It is magnetically…
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C-130H completes first firefighting mission
Cal Fire says the aircraft “delivered 8,000 gallons of retardant on the Record Fire in Riverside County,” marking a major milestone in their mission…
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San Diego police officer injured in last week’s crash released from hospital
Cheers and hugs for Officer Zach Martinez as he left University of California San Diego (UCSD) Hospital Tuesday afternoon, eight days after he was…
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Yeehaw! Get your cowboy boots on and come throw some horseshoes for a good cause
It’s your chance to find out if horseshoes are really lucky or not.
Join the Yuma Silver Spur Rodeo’s Inaugural Horseshoe Tournament on Sat. Sept.…
Scholarships available for Arizona adults ages 25+
A non-profit organization in Phoenix is offering scholarship money to adults 25 and up throughout…
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September is Hunger Action Month
September is Hunger Action Month and the Yuma Community Food Bank will be hosting a month-long campaign to help battle food insecurity in our…
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YRMC and AdvoKATE to host special lighting ceremony
This event aims to raise awareness and show our support for pediatric cancer patients and their families during Childhood Cancer…
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Tim Burton, director of “Beetlejuice” sequel, receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Joining emcee Tony Potts were actress Winona Ryder and actor Michael Keaton, who both reprise their respective roles for the “Beetlejuice” sequel.…
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Joey Chestnut sets the hot dog eating world record
He beat his previous record to set a new world record, eating 83 hot dogs in 10 minutes. Chestnut also beat out Takeru Kobayashi, who finished with…
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Bodybuilders compete in the Muscle Beach Championship
Bodybuilders competed for a title at the Muscle Beach Championship in Venice on Labor Day. The annual competition includes categories like…
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Locals celebrating Labor Day by the river
Plenty of locals headed to Gateway Park on Labor Day to enjoy the Colorado River on their day…
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Oh the Yumanity! Party with the heroes!
The VFW Post 1763 and the Beacon Home Group at Keller Williams Realty are presenting an event called ‘Oh, the Yumanity’ where everyone of all ages is…
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Pet Talk: Meet Kanga and Roo
Meet our Pets of the Week!🐶 Kanga and Roo are adorable pups who are looking for a forever home🏠 Click below to learn more about Kanga and…
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Local thrift store donates mobile home to local Veteran
A thrift store in Yuma is donating a fully-furnished mobile home to a local Vietnam…
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Dove Hunting Season is here
Dove Hunting Season began this Labor Day weekend, landing on September 1 and will be running until September 15.…
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz meets with labor leaders across the state
Walz met with the local labor leaders on the tarmac at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport, including leaders of the state’s AFL-CIO, Pipe Trades…
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Chef Jonathan’s Breakfast Tacos
Sunrise anchor Samantha Byrd spoke with Chef Jonathan Palacio in the fifth episode of News 11’s cooking segment exclusive to Sunrise at…
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Key West parade held to remember Jimmy Buffett
Thousands of Florida Keys residents and visitors gathered on Key West’s Duval Street late Sunday afternoon for a second-line march paying tribute to…
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Minnesota Governor and Democratic VP nominee Tim Walz attends State Fair
Minnesota Governor and Democrat Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz made an appearance at the Minnesota State Fair…
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