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Yuma
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Yuma. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A new four-day Master Irrigator course begins in Yuma to boost water conservation by providing practical training with tools like moisture sensors & drip systems, organized by the Agribusiness & Water Council & the UA Cooperative Extension with bilingual support amid drought conditions along the Colorado River. KYMA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ MCAS Yuma will conduct the Semper Durus exercise from Monday, April 20 through Friday, April 24 to test its command and support capabilities against potential threats. The exercise will increase security with more first responders and temporary traffic delays around the base — notice provided by officials. KYMA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Onvida Health received a $500,000 grant from the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services to expand care for local veterans (including Native Americans). The funding will boost behavioral health programs and provide new training for staff, with expanded services planned for this summer. KYMA
- ➤ Onvida Health is expanding veteran behavioral health support in Yuma with a $500,000 grant from the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services — which covers Native American veterans — to strengthen its Inpatient Behavioral Health Center and Intensive Outpatient Program by adding a trauma-informed mental health counselor. AZ Family
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Dive Deeper Pool School 2026
6-8 p.m. — Acme Pool & Spa Care — Free entry — Learn essential tips for pool maintenance to keep your pool sparkling clean this season.
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Jazz Nights at Julieanna's
6-9 p.m. — Julieanna's Steak and Seafood — Enjoy live jazz music while indulging in an exceptional dining experience by Chef Eddie Guzman.
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1st Annual Autism Awareness Community Event
4-7 p.m. — Public Safety Training Facility — Free entry — Engage with the community and support autism awareness initiatives.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.
~ Thomas Jefferson
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