Thursday, December 5th, 2024

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Good morning, Yuma. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Yuma Fire Department advises residents on safety measures for heater use to prevent fires and carbon monoxide poisoning, after responding to numerous emergency calls. KYMA
- ➤ Downtown Yuma to be transformed into a Winter Wonderland with free festivities including ice skating and photos with Santa, aiming to boost community holiday spirit. KYMA
- ➤ Jessie's Closet's giving tree initiative invites the public to donate clothes and shoes to support 120 children in need this holiday season. KYMA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Law enforcement efforts to combat the enduring issue of stolen vehicle trafficking at the U.S.-Mexico border reveal ongoing challenges, despite collaborations between the San Luis Police Department and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. KYMA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Food City launches two tamale-related contests in Arizona, inviting residents to share their tamale-making stories and compete in a tamale preparation showdown. KYMA
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Yuma, Arizona, is advancing efforts to establish a spaceport aimed at smaller rocket companies for satellite launches, potentially creating over 2,000 jobs and driving $2 billion in industry growth. AZ Family
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arizona Western College Men's Basketball team is hosting a basketball camp for K-12 students on January 2-3, 2025, aimed at teaching basketball fundamentals. Arizona Western College
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arizona voters approve a law for property owners to receive tax refunds if public nuisance laws are not enforced. KYMA
- ➤ Yuma County must decide how to use the remaining $186,000 of its $40 million ARPA funds by year-end, with projects like new ambulances and high-speed internet already benefiting the community. KYMA
SPORTS NEWS
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The Nutcracker at Historic Yuma Theatre
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Candlelight Christmas Concert Featuring 'The Nutcracker'
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New Year's Eve Celebration with The Cassandra Long Band
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