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Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Good morning, Yuma. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Brandi Mattias was named Yuma’s Mother of the Year today after a contest with many entries — she will receive a monthly bouquet from The Flower Mine for a year. KYMA
- ➤ The Greater Yuma Water Safety Alliance launched its third water safety campaign this week with local groups to offer swim scholarship lessons, CPR training and education to help residents stay safe near pools, canals and the Colorado River during the summer. KYMA
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Arizona Western Small Business Development Center earned SBA awards at AZ Small Biz Con in Tempe on May 4, being named Center of Excellence and winning the Excellence and Innovation Award for the Pacific Region. It assisted nearly 2,000 entrepreneurs in fiscal 2025 in Yuma and La Paz counties. Arizona Western College
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Brenda Arroyo wins the Fox 9 2026 Mother's Day Photo Contest with a $400 grand prize; the contest had many entries and was supported by sponsors Bubba's 33, Ashley Furniture, El Centro Motors & Liberty Motorsports. KYMA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arizona Western College named Dr. Shadi Kilani Executive Vice President of the Entrepreneurial College to lead expansion of high-wage, high-demand workforce & healthcare programs; he brings over 20 years of leadership experience & will start on May 18 to boost regional economic growth. Arizona Western College
- ➤ A local non-profit donated a $25K check to support youth mentorship at Vista High School in Yuma. Student Kayla White said the funds will help purchase school supplies, books & other resources to build character. KYMA
- ➤ Multiple school districts experienced a Canvas data breach this week, exposing student names, email addresses and course details — officials report no major academic disruptions as graduation and exams near. Schools advise caution when opening unfamiliar email links. KYMA
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yuma residents and visitors are facing triple-digit heat expected through Mother’s Day weekend; cooling centers like the Yuma County Foothills Library Branch now offer free cooling kits + water access for those without air conditioning. AZ Family
- ➤ Arizona water experts met in Phoenix to discuss state water supply challenges in a 27-minute panel discussion; the talk offers insights that may affect water policy for communities like Yuma. KYMA
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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