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Friday, August 15th, 2025
Good morning, Yuma. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Healing Journey will host the Tortas for Transformation fundraiser on August 22 at Fellowship Hall—1000 E 24th St. Locals can buy a $10 torta meal that includes chips, japalenos and a coke, with tickets available at the front desk and delivery offered for orders of 10 or more. KYMA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On August 13, police and a SWAT team surrounded a home at 24th Lane and Union Drive near Gila Ridge High School—engaging the suspect for several hours before apprehending him at about 10:40 p.m. KYMA
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Greater Yuma Port Authority is planning changes—like a truck by-pass route, a $240,000 port technology upgrade, and steps to become financially independent—to speed border crossings and boost trade. Yuma County Supervisor Tony Reyes said trade with Mexico affects all of Yuma and emphasized the importance of these updates. KYMA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yuma County is reviewing plans to change over 40 acres at Highway 95 and Martinez Lake Road for a retirement community - a planned unit development that would mix residential and commercial uses. The county is accepting input from residents until the public meeting on September 4 at 6 p.m. at the Department of Development Services Building. KYMA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Energy drinks are popular in Yuma—Dr. Hubbard from Exceptional Community Hospital warns that too much caffeine can speed up your heart and raise blood pressure. He said if you feel jittery or notice your heart pounding, you should get help immediately. KYMA
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Yuma Sprint to Success Weekend
1-7 p.m. — Carver Park — Cost info not specified — Engage in a comprehensive speed and agility clinic for youth athletes aged 8-18.
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Yuma Sprint to Success Weekend
Speed & Agility Clinic — 6 hours — Yuma, AZ — Includes lunch and hydration — Improve your sports performance with focused training on speed and agility.
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