Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of June.
Good morning, Yuma.
On Saturday, Yuma Proving Ground and Colorado River State Historic Park hosted a celebration for the U.S. Army's 250th birthday, featuring interactive booths & vintage military displays.
Local families learned about the Army's ties to Yuma while Sergeant First Class Cody Shew explained 250 years of service during a cake cutting and a recruit ceremony.
Yuma officials and Mexican authorities have launched the Se Busca Información campaign to ask residents for tips to identify suspects involved in cartel activities including drug trafficking and human smuggling — an effort to remove dangerous individuals from the streets.
Residents in El Centro and Yuma attended Juneteenth events Saturday—El Centro held a Freedom Day celebration at Martin Luther King Jr. Pavilion from noon to 5:00 p.m. where vendors, soul food and cultural performances took center stage, while the Yuma NAACP chapter hosted a free event at Carver Park from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. featuring face painting, bike giveaways and a petting zoo.
Summer Block Party
2-6 p.m. — Yuma Civic Center — Free food and activities — Celebrate summer with healthy living, live music, and fun for all ages.
Breakthrough Basketball Essential Skills Camp
June 24-26 — Yuma Catholic High School — $97 fee for observing coaches — Improve your basketball skills and confidence at this high-energy youth camp.
4th of July Spectacular
6-10 p.m. — Desert Sun Stadium — Free family event — Celebrate Independence Day with an exciting fireworks show and community fun.
4th of July Freedom Celebration Featuring Kumbia Kings
7 p.m. — Joe Orduño Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with live music and community festivities.
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