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Saturday, August 16th, 2025
Good morning, Yuma. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 19-year-old Noah Illingsworth suffered a blood aneurysm earlier this year and underwent three surgeries+local Melissa Miller is donating her candle sale commission to assist his recovery. KYMA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Yuma County Board of Supervisors approved a renovation project for a YCSO substation in Gadsden next to Gadsden Park to strengthen law enforcement services in South County. The project will begin later this year and finish early 2026—costing over $300,000 and adding a bulletproof lobby, new plumbing, electrical, lighting, and security systems. KYMA
- ➤ Yuma City Council members are heading to Phoenix for a three day League of Arizona Cities and Towns conference from August 19 to 22 where they will discuss issues like AI, economic development and Arizona’s water future. Council member Art Morales will meet local officials to discuss daycare options while council meetings are canceled—his meeting is one of several planned at the event. 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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