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Friday, May 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Yuma. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents attended the 'Come Wine With Us' fundraiser at City Hall on Thursday, hosted by Yuma & Imperial Valley Wealth Management, where guests paid $50 to enjoy wine tastings and music. The event raised money for both The Hansen House and the Yuma County Burn Survivors Foundation. KYMA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Middle school students in Yuma got a taste of adulthood during the final BizKidz simulation on Thursday — managing budgets, paying bills, and making real-world financial decisions — hosted by United Way of Yuma County. The program will continue next school year to boost financial literacy and career readiness. KYMA
- ➤ Woodard Junior High School in Yuma celebrated its retention as an AVID National Demonstration School on Wednesday—an honor held by only about 2% of AVID campuses nationwide. Students and staff marched around the school as the Yuma Police Department assisted with traffic and safety during the celebration. KYMA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes will attend a town hall meeting on Wednesday, May 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the Yuma Arts Center, 254 S. Main St. to discuss proposed federal budget cuts and DOGE funding cuts affecting residents—those impacted may share their stories. KYMA
- ➤ Yuma Fire Department reported a record 441 emergency calls in one week — 100 above its normal average — as limited staffing and increased overtime stretch its resources in a growing community. The department will soon begin recruiting new firefighters and EMTs and is adjusting resources to keep up with rising call volumes while seeking additional funding. KYMA
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