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Hello Yuma! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new Yuma hospital alert system slashed deadly sepsis cases
  • How speed may have led to a serious Airport Loop crash
  • What new strategy is reshaping leadership at Yuma Proving Ground?

Also on today's calendar: Attitude Pro Wrestling: LIVEWIRE @ Z FUN FACTORY! and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 105 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 102, low: 76.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 101 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Onvida Health reports 43% drop in sepsis deaths after launching new alert system (azfamily.com) — Patients in Yuma are seeing better odds against sepsis, with Onvida Health reporting a 43% drop in sepsis-related deaths this year after rolling out a new hospital-wide alert system. Clinicians say the digital tool flags high-risk patients earlier, while staff also visit Yuma County schools to teach residents how to spot symptoms and seek emergency care quickly.
   

• One seriously injured in 3-vehicle crash on Airport Loop (yumasun.com) — A serious three-vehicle crash on East Airport Loop left a Honda Civic driver badly hurt and taken to Onvida Health by Yuma Fire crews, with another driver suffering minor injuries. The Yuma County Sheriff's Office says speed appears to be a factor and is still investigating why a westbound Silverado crossed into oncoming traffic, sideswiping a Ram before the head-on collision.
   

• YPG commander holds strategic collaboration with key personnel (yumasun.com) — Leaders from U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground recently gathered for a multi-hour strategy session aimed at sharpening how the post plans, communicates, and supports soldiers worldwide. Commander Col. Charles Seaberry outlined a new command operating system focused on precise data, clear accountability, and empowering local personnel, emphasizing YPG's critical role in protecting warfighters' lives.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Somerton

  • Supervisors cancel several elections due to lack of candidates (yumasun.com)
  • Dust advisory affecting Imperial County Wednesday evening (sacbee.com)
  • Sonoran House Scoreboard: Flag & Tackle updates (allsportstucson.com)

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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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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