Good morning, Yuma.

UFC CEO Dana White donated $10,000 to Jeff Brady's family after he died saving two boys from drowning in the Colorado River over the weekend.

The GoFundMe—having raised $72,690 of its $80,000 goal—will cover funeral costs, living expenses, and counseling for the rescued boys.

Earlier Tuesday, the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension and the Arizona Pest Management Center held a cotton and citrus growers field day in Yuma to update local growers on pest issues and management strategies using field training and product options—Macey Wildermuth and Dr. Peter C. Ellsworth highlighted Yuma’s unique year-round production and the role of beneficial insect conservation in modern agriculture.

Families of two Yuma women (28-year-old Diana Robles and 60-year-old Ofelia Perez) killed in a September 2022 Colorado Jeep crash have sued a tour company and the estate of 72-year-old replacement driver Don Fehd (who reportedly drank before driving), and the wrongful death case is now being heard by a Denver federal court judge with evidence exchange set for one year.

Hospital leaders say new Medicaid cuts will cost hospitals $6 billion over seven years and force rural providers to reduce staff and services.

Yuma’s Onvida Health—our main care provider—is preparing for revenue losses as many could lose coverage and face longer drives for medical care.

Summer Block Party

2-6 p.m. — Yuma Civic Center — Free entry — Celebrate summer fun with games and activities that promote healthy living in the community.