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Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Yuma physician found guilty of fraud sentenced to 7.5 years in prison (kawc.org) — A Yuma physician has been sentenced to 7.5 years in state prison and ordered to pay over $36 million in restitution after admitting to massive AHCCCS fraud tied to Yuma-based clinics, including Bio Family Clinic, Yuma Mobile X-Ray, and Yuma Kidney & Dialysis. Local employees previously left unpaid and several Yuma law enforcement agencies are connected to the investigation and prosecution.
2. Inside City Hall: What drivers and pedestrians should know about HAWK signals (yumasun.com) — Yuma drivers and pedestrians are being reminded how to safely use the city's HAWK crosswalk signals, now installed or coming soon at six busy intersections including 32nd Street, 8th Street, Giss Parkway and Avenue C. The city explains what solid and flashing red lights mean, why signals stay dark when unused, and how these beacons balance pedestrian protection with smoother traffic flow.
3. In the Spotlight: Gila Ridge poised to finish season strong in Yuma (yumasun.com) — Gila Ridge's dominant 49-0 win over Yuma High has the Hawks back on track as they enter region play without needing to leave Yuma for the rest of the regular season. With key matchups against Kofa, Sierra Linda, and Cibola ahead, their late-October showdown with the Raiders could again decide the 4A Desert Southwest Region title.
4. 3 Indiana Locations Make The USA TODAY 10BEST List For Haunted Destinations (inkfreenews.com) — Yuma's Territorial Prison State Historic Park has been named one of the top haunted destinations in the country in USA TODAY's 10Best 2026 Readers' Choice Awards. While the article focuses on three Indiana sites, the Yuma landmark ranks among the top ten spooky spots nationwide, giving locals another reason to appreciate and show off their historic prison to visitors.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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