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Wednesday, October 16th, 2024
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Good morning, Yuma. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Yuma County Anti-Drug Coalition, now with over 150 members, provided its annual update to the Yuma City Council on its efforts to combat substance abuse in the community using the Drug Free Community Grant. KYMA
- ➤ The Yuma Police Department supports Special Olympics Arizona by participating in Fry's 12th Annual Fuel of Dreams event, offering services for donations. KYMA
- ➤ The Humane Society of Yuma is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the individual who bound and abandoned a dog named Cowgirl in a canal. AZ Family
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Amber Ortega, a Professor of Nursing at Arizona Western College, has been elected to serve on the Nominating Committee for the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN), aiming to contribute to the advancement of nursing education. Arizona Western College
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yuma County takes over leadership from the City of Yuma in applying for an EPA Brownfield Grant aimed at redeveloping contaminated areas across several communities with over $1 million sought for various projects. KYMA
- ➤ Yuma, Arizona anticipates cooler air and stronger winds due to a large trough of low pressure moving in, prompting a pleasant cooling trend and wind gusts of 25-30 MPH expected by Friday. KYMA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Yuma County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a rezoning initiative for the Yuma Foothills, slated for gradual development over the next decade. KYMA
SPORTS NEWS
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Yuma County Fall Fest 2024
Experience a vibrant celebration of autumn with family-friendly activities, delicious food, live music, and new attractions at Yuma County's 2nd Annual Fall Fest.
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Community Free Food Giveaway
Experience a heartfelt community initiative providing food boxes to those in need every Friday evening.
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Nightmare Before Christmas Painting Class
Experience a creative evening painting Nightmare Before Christmas inspired art on canvas with provided stencils and customizable colors, all in a fun, social atmosphere.
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Eighth Annual Mayors' International Bike Ride
Experience a community-driven, family-friendly bike ride through scenic Yuma County, culminating in a celebration at Benito Juarez Park.
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AZ/CA Border Madness Fastpitch Tournament 2024
Experience competitive fastpitch softball featuring teams across multiple age divisions at one of the Southwest's premier tournaments.
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One More Night: The Phil Collins/Genesis Tribute
Experience a tribute to Phil Collins and Genesis featuring an exceptional performance from One More Night, a band with a rich history since 2017.
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Fort Yuma Rotary Penitentiary Pint Fest
Experience a vibrant afternoon of beer tasting and live music at the historic Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park.
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Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay on Strings
Experience the enchanting music of Coldplay performed by the Listeso String Quartet in a stunning candlelit setting at a historic venue in Yuma.
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Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival 2024
Experience a vibrant three-day festival as hot air balloons illuminate the skies of Yuma, featuring mass ascensions and the magical Desert Balloon Glow.
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