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Saturday, November 8th, 2025
Good morning, Yuma. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, local volunteers from Benevolence in Action Ministry held a free food drive at American Legion Post 19—handing meals to hundreds of residents in need. A semi-truck with supplies arrived early and the ministry plans to hold the drive weekly as demand grows. KYMA
- ➤ Texas Roadhouse in Yuma is offering free meal vouchers to veterans and active military on November 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.—vouchers must be redeemed with proof of service until May 31. KYMA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arizona Western College is looking for a new president as Dr. Daniel Corr retires in July. The college held four town halls with candidate Rheetika Dhawan—an experienced internal candidate—to find a leader committed to supporting students and community growth. KYMA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yuma will hold a town hall on November 12 at the Yuma Main Library—spanning 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.—to discuss rising utility costs as Arizona Public Service rates may increase while the Residential Utility Consumer Office explains proposed rate changes. KYMA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Friday at 10:15 a.m., the Southern Arizona Nurse Honor Guard held a Nightingale tribute at Yuma Gateway Park under the Hilton Garden Inn to honor nurses who had passed away. The ceremony unveiled a cleaned bench and plaque — symbolizing the care given by the honor guard — and included placing a white rose, ringing a triangle three times, and lighting then extinguishing a candle to mark their tribute. KYMA
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Desert Difference: FarmTech Connect AgTech Conference
7 a.m. - 1 p.m. — University of Arizona Yuma Agricultural Center — Registration required — Dive into the future of agriculture with hands-on demonstrations and engaging discussions in arid agriculture innovation.
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Fortunate Son - A Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival
7-8:30 p.m. — Yuma Theatre — Tickets from $94 — Experience the energy of Fortunate Son live and sing along to the biggest hits.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow.
~ Abraham Lincoln
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