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Yuma
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Yuma. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Somerton residents shared views on park accessibility at a community forum held under the ADA transition plan (addressing park and program barriers) with input from Parks and Recreation Director James Jones. City officials will use the feedback to guide future improvements in parks and public programs. KYMA
- ➤ Local homeowner Gayle Handcock, a 50-year resident, says escaped pet rabbits have multiplied to over 100 and caused wiring damage and wall cracks on her property. She has tried re-homing the bunnies and using fencing (including crates) while awaiting city help for a long-term solution. AZ Family
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yuma is replacing the worn splash pad at Friendship Park; construction will take two months and the new pad is expected to be operational by mid-July while the area remains closed during work. KYMA
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Think of giving not as a duty but as a privilege.
~ Andrew Carnegie
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