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Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Yuma. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Reetika Dhawan was honored with the IDIA Community Champion Award on May 19th for her work boosting digital equity and workforce training in rural Arizona—her leadership at Arizona Western Entrepreneurial College has opened new career pathways for students. Arizona Western College
- ➤ American Legion Post 56 will host a Memorial Day Celebration next Monday at 1490 W. 3rd Street from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.—the event will offer pulled pork sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, coleslaw, pasta salad, fruit and other desserts, as well as raffles and an open bar. KYMA
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ ADOT said a vehicle fire at milepost 18 has caused the right lane on I-8 eastbound near Yuma to remain closed while the left lane is open — drivers are advised to take an alternate route. KYMA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City Hall in Yuma will be closed next Monday for Memorial Day — trash collection for residents will be delayed by one day while curbside recycling stays on schedule. KYMA
- ➤ Yuma Police approved rejoining the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force after nearly 20 years and assigned two part-time officers to gain critical intelligence while some residents raised concerns about local control—Police Chief Thomas Garrity said the move is purely for sharing information rather than increasing raids. AZ Family
- ➤ The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has requested 20,000 National Guard members to support immigration enforcement nationwide as part of a plan to remove undocumented migrants with criminal records. The request now stands with the Pentagon—local residents in San Luis have expressed concerns about the potential surge of military personnel. KYMA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Yuma is expecting around 800 visitors for the NJCAA Softball World Series that brings 20 top junior college teams and their fans who spend money in hotels, restaurants and shops. The championship game will be held Saturday—giving tourists extra time to explore the community and boost local business. KYMA
- ➤ Arizona Western Lady Mats lost 4-0 to Southern Union in the NJCAA World Series opener, leaving their season on the line today — they now face a must-win game. KYMA
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