Local fifth graders to join I’m Going to College event at AWC
Arizona Western College (AWC) announced it invited fifth-grade students to experience college life at the Yuma…
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YPG hosted its first-ever Cyber and I.T. Expo
Yuma Proving Ground hosted its first-ever Cyber and I.T. Expo on…
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Local school district approves additional one-time stipend for its employees
The Gadsden Elementary School District (GESD) #32 announced its Governing Board Members voted on Thursday to approve a one-time stipend of $3,500 to…
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Efforts to stop lay-offs at Westmorland Union Elementary School District continue
Employees and educators at the Westmorland Union Elementary School District received a notice that they will either be laid off or their hours will…
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Local college and university partner to expand cross-border education
Imperial Valley College (IVC) announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mexicali’s Centro de Enseñanza Técnica y Superior…
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Dollar stores looking to close locations
Family Dollar will close 600 stores in the first half of this year and at least 370 more over the next several years as store leases…
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Maternal health crisis in the United States
The United States’ high maternal death rate makes it an outlier among developed…
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This year’s world happiness report is out and the U.S. didn’t make the top 20
This year’s world happiness report is out and the United States didn’t make the top…
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Global electronic waste has grown to record levels
Global electronic waste has grown to record levels and it’s expanding five times faster than rates of…
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Kennedy Skate Park to be renovated
Built decades ago, the Kennedy Skate Park will receive a complete and total upgrade with the City of Yuma willing to fork over $3,000,000 for…
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YRMC Health Mentorship Program connects with local schools
Medical residents at Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) have been partnering with students at Yuma School District One for a healthcare mentorship.…
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Quechan Tribe establishes effort to block mining project
Locals are reacting to the news that a potential mining project in our area has hit a…
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San Luis, Mexico mayor addresses seven bodies found in El Golfo de Santa Clara
Seven bodies were found dead on a highway in El Golfo de Santa Clara, sparking concerns from local…
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One Book Yuma event features Melissa Sevigny
AWC and the Yuma County Library are hosting the annual One Book Yuma event featuring Melissa…
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Local school held its annual Vocabulary Hat Parade
Salida Del Sol Elementary School in Yuma held its annual Vocabulary Hat Parade on…
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Arizona legislative bills could bring local impact
It has been 73 days since the Arizona Legislative Session started and there are several bills at the state capitol that could affect Yuma…
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Yuma County judge censured by Arizona Supreme Court
A Yuma County judge has been censured by the Supreme Court of Arizona and will no longer be able to serve as a judge in…
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LAPD officer helps kid finish Los Angeles Marathon
LAPD Sgt. Jay Balgemino was working near the finish line sunday, and he watched Leobardo Dorado make it 26 miles into the 26.2 mile marathon, and…
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Victims in San Francisco bus stop crash identified
Authorities have identified the victim’s in Saturday’s crash as the father, 40-year-old Diego Cardoso de Oliveira, 38-year-old mother Matilde Moncada…
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Border community in Texas react to immigration bill
On Wednesday, the City of Laredo held a press conference to clarify the city’s position on the…
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