🌱 Patch AM: What a Yuma doctor’s $36 million Medicaid fraud conviction means locally

Good day Yuma! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What a Yuma doctor's $36 million Medicaid fraud conviction means locally
• What PFAS testing near MCAS Yuma could mean for local wells
• How Yuma's Crim Swim Invite launched local swimmers toward state

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Hot; breezy in the morning, with a high of 102 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: Sunny and toasty conditions, temps: high: 104, low: 76.
• Wednesday: Blazing sunshine and hot, with a high of 105 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Yuma doctor convicted in $36 million Arizona Medicaid fraud scheme (kjzz.org) — A Yuma physician has been sentenced to prison and ordered to repay $36 million after being convicted of defrauding Arizona's Medicaid system by billing for thousands of X‑rays and treatments that never occurred. Local patients were allegedly used in the scheme, and the doctor has surrendered his medical license and federal prescribing registration.
   

• Yuma biosolids, water well sampling, AWC-Taiwan deal and Nick Mansour (kawc.org) — Yuma-area residents are hearing new reporting on biosolids and PFAS testing of private water wells near MCAS Yuma, with local officials and neighbors weighing in. The latest Arizona Edition also highlights Arizona Western College's new Taiwan partnership and recent visits by both major-party candidates for state treasurer, giving Yuma listeners a broad look at issues affecting their community.
   

• Kofa swimmers post state-qualifying times at Crim Swim Invite (yumasun.com) — Yuma's Valley Aquatic Center just hosted the 26th annual Crim Swim Invite, one of only two state-qualifying meets held in the city, with Yuma High and Kofa swimmers posting big performances. Kofa's boys placed third overall, several local athletes earned state-qualifying times and broke school records, and Yuma's own team logged strong finishes as the season's championship push ramps up.
   

📸 Around Yuma

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Yuma

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday October 14
• Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
  Dillard's, 1461 Yuma Palms Pkwy, Yuma
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday October 7
• Grounded and Growing Women's Entrepreneur and Leadership Group →
  The Kress Ultra Lounge, 284 South Main Street, Yuma
  5:30 pm
Thursday October 8
• Good Morning Yuma! October 2026 →
  Location Four Points By: Sheraton 2030 S Avenue 3 E Yuma AZ 85365, 2030 S Avenue 3 E, Yuma
• Ribbons by the River: An Indigenous Fashion Show →
  Hilton Garden Inn Yuma Pivot Point, 310 North Madison Avenue, Yuma
  6:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Palms Adult spooky creature sourdough class →
  Kneaders Bakery & Cafe, 1651 South Castle Dome Avenue, Yuma
  6:00 pm
• Rotary Next →
  200 South Main Street, Yuma
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• Desert Rhythms an evening of Middle Eastern Dance →
  254 S Main St, Yuma
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• San Luis at Gila Ridge →
  Yuma AZ
  11:00 am
• Gila Ridge at San Luis →
  Gila Ridge High School, Yuma
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Member Mixer Yuma & Imperial Valley Wealth Management October 14, 2026 →
  Location Yuma & Imperial Valley Wealth Management 182 E 16th St. Ste D Yuma AZ 85365, 182 E 16th St. Ste D, Yuma
• Talent & Art Show 2026 →
  Yuma AZ
  4:00 pm
• SOULFLY / NAILBOMB / INCITE + more at Arizona Market Place →
  Arizona Market Place, 3351 South Avenue 4 East, Yuma
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I live off of flagstaff and 35th ish area and should I expect to get some trick or treaters?
  Trying to figure out my candy situation I'm really hoping it's my favorite holiday (Nextdoor Yuma Foothills)
• So I was wondering…
  If a hummingbird flies east at 40 miles an hour, a roadrunner crosses the Foothills, and Tucker is facing north… Do I turn left or right? Right. … (Nextdoor Mesa Del Sol)

• CLK Group, Inc. - Dave's Hot Chicken | Carl's Jr. | Jamba posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Yuma. Apply here.
• pOpshelf posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in YUMA AZ S09937 in Yuma. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Yuma here.

🗞 Nearby News

Somerton

• Raiders bring home Crim Swim Invitational, as Criminal swimmer sets school record (kyma.com)
• Riedel and Sunset Health win state land auctions for projects in San Luis (yumasun.com)

San Luis

• Yuma City FC earned its second win in the UPSL league (yumasun.com)

Ok Yuma! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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