Thursday, September 25th, 2025
Good morning, Yuma. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of September.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Florecer helps migrant, Indigenous, and first-generation students get ready for college by guiding them on FAFSA, college visits, and digital skills. The nonprofit — working with Arizona Western College — also teaches students to use AI to write their stories for college, easing the path for local families. KYMA
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The University of Arizona is leading a study to stop a soil fungus that clogs plant vessels in lettuce fields—researchers are testing chemical treatments and resistant seed varieties to help farmers reduce crop losses. They work with the USDA, local partners, and student interns to find a lasting solution. KYMA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Adelita Grijalva won Arizona’s 7th Congressional District special election by receiving nearly 70% of the vote with over 61,000 ballots—she plans to be the 218th signature on the discharge petition to force a vote on the Epstein files; some Yuma locals expressed mixed views as local turnout neared 15%. KYMA
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