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Saturday, April 19th, 2025
Good morning, Yuma. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A series of deadly plane crashes in the U.S. in 2025 has left some Yuma residents uneasy about flying after 19 fatal incidents—including a January midair collision that killed 67 and a small plane crash that claimed six lives—while aviation experts maintain that flying is still safer than traveling by road given the daily toll of car accidents. KYMA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Crane Elementary School District in Yuma increased wages by 2% today, raising the minimum wage from $15.00 to $15.15 and setting first-year teacher pay above $60,000. Since 2016, wage increases of 53% for educators and 42% for non-classroom staff have underscored the district's efforts to help employees manage rising living costs—providing much-needed support. KYMA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yuma Sector Border Patrol plans a new immigration checkpoint along Interstate 8 to replace the outdated checkpoint near Telegraph Pass that closed in October 2023 after a truck crash injured eight—this relocation will improve monitoring of traffic and help agents curb illegal crossings, drug smuggling, and weapons trafficking. AZ Family
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Family Roller Skate Night
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Kennedy Skate Rink — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening of roller skating in the fresh air with family-friendly vibes.
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