🌱 Lost Undocumented Woman Found + Arizona Gives Day

Good morning, Yuma! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know today in Yuma.

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First, today's weather:

Sizzling sunshine and hot. High: 97 Low: 66.

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Here are the top three stories today in Yuma:

1. On Saturday morning, U.S. Border Patrol agents from El Centro Sector rescued an undocumented individual in the Imperial Sand Dunes. Calexico Border Patrol agents assisted the Yuma station at approximately 8:20 a.m. in locating an individual who was reported lost and in need of assistance. By 9:20 a.m., agents responded to the last known location, where they discovered five individuals who notified agents of a woman they left behind because she could not keep up with the others. After discovering the missing woman, the entire group was given a wellness check and no further medical assistance was needed. (KYMA)
2. Yesterday (Apr. 5) was Arizona Gives Day, the state's annual event that encourages locals to donate to their favorite organizations. Arizona Gives Day is an opportunity to help local non-profits. One local organization, in particular, says this fundraiser is a huge help. For Achieve Human Services President and CEO Carol Carr, this fundraiser helps the organization serve some of the community's most vulnerable populations. (KYMA)
3. As the U.S. Border Patrol struggles with the recent surge in crossings, miles of the border have been left unguarded. Near Yuma, Arizona, 90 percent of the Border Patrol's manpower is sometimes dedicated to transportation, hospital watch, and other caretaking duties for illegal immigrants. According to Brandon Judd, national president of the NBPC, these duties leave few agents for actually manning the boundary there. (The Washington Times)

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Today in Yuma:

• National Student Athlete Day - Arizona Western College (8:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• While creating a story on water safety yesterday (Apr. 5) morning, Yuma Fire Department officials discovered a snake near a rattlesnake warning sign. (Facebook)
• The Yuma Police Department is hiring! The City of Yuma follows a 10-step pay plan ranging from $25.5250 - $35.9678 per hour. Non-certified applicants will start at the entry pay of $25.5250 hourly. For more information, visit the link. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.