Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
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🏘️ Community
Today, as an extreme heat warning is in effect, residents are using 18 cooling centers and 3 water sites to stay safe.
Twelve locations are in Yuma while 9 are in Somerton and San Luis—offering water, shade and snacks—to help beat the heat.
🚨 Crime
Following a recent Phoenix high school stabbing, Yuma police school resource officers follow clear protocols to check if a student has a weapon and notify parents—officers complete 70 to 130 hours of training to handle threats—ensuring schools use proper safety measures.
🏥 Health
In Yuma where summer heat exceeds 110 degrees, Dr. Hubbard of Exceptional Community Hospital warned that dehydration can happen quickly — causing fatigue, poor concentration, and serious health risks.
He advised residents to drink water and add electrolytes to maintain proper hydration during the heat.
🎉 Yuma Events
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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.
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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