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Saturday, April 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Yuma. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At the Yuma Humane Society, puppies needing a second chance come in daily as the shelter marks Animal Cruelty Prevention Month—director Annette Lagunas said they aim to raise awareness about neglect and encourage residents to donate, foster or adopt. The initiative calls on local residents to help care for these animals this April. KYMA
- ➤ Families gathered Friday at 2363 S. Kennedy Lane for the free 'Celebrate the Child' fair that focused on child abuse prevention and family support and offered food, games, music, and booths providing mental health and parenting guidance. Hosted by The Healing Journey Behavioral Health in partnership with Crossroads Mission Yuma, the event wrapped up by 6:30 p.m. and connected families with crucial resources. KYMA
- ➤ Residents gathered on Thursday morning at Joe Henry Memorial Park to celebrate Arbor Day with a community tree planting event hosted by the City of Yuma—families, students, and city staff came together to plant trees that support a greener, healthier neighborhood. KYMA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jose Lopez, a 20-year-old convicted of murdering two young men at a Yuma house party, had his sentencing delayed to May 1 while families of the victims shared impact statements — with some voicing hopes for post-conviction options. KYMA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday morning the Xi Zeta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority established its second scholarship endowment worth $6,000 to support students at the local community college—chapter president Anne Booth said the donation helps those without college opportunities. The sorority plans to create a third endowment soon. KYMA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents warned that migrants crossing the Arizona desert illegally face deadly risks as they average five arrests per day and struggle to carry enough water or find safe paths+ rescue teams have placed 20 beacons in remote areas and rescued 19 people so far. AZ Family
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