Thursday, September 19th, 2024

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Good morning, Yuma. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Isaiah Lopez, also known as 'Tío Gordo,' enhances the Yuma Hispanic community by supporting local businesses and fostering unity through his philanthropic efforts. KYMA
- ➤ Yuma police to host a school safety forum in response to recent social media threats, open to the public at City Hall and online on September 19. KYMA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Yuma man charged with the murder of a pregnant woman and shooting a man turned down a plea deal, opting for a 2025 trial. KYMA
- ➤ The San Luis Police Department seeks public assistance in finding 15-year-old Elizabeth Peralta Nunez, last seen on September 13, 2024. KYMA
- ➤ The Yuma Police Department is investigating a threat made against the Yuma Union High School District. KYMA
- ➤ Yuma man, Randall Medders, faces trial after rejecting a plea deal for 17 years in prison on charges of child molestation and aggravated assault. KYMA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Yuma City Council is set to decide on renewing a partnership enabling EMT certification and training opportunities between the Yuma Fire Department and Arizona Western College. KYMA
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arizona's cotton production faces a significant decline due to record-setting summer heat, impacting farmers financially and prompting research into heat-resistant varieties. AZ Family
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Emilia Cortez, a Democrat, and Republican David Lara are set to compete for Yuma County Recorder this November after a closely contested Arizona Primary resulted in a recount. KYMA
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