Good morning, Yuma.

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.

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.

Yuma Sector Border Patrol plans a new immigration checkpoint along Interstate 8 to replace the outdated checkpoint near Telegraph Pass that closed in October 2023 after a truck crash injured eight—this relocation will improve monitoring of traffic and help agents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.

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.