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What's up Yuma! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What the new AWC-Onvida Health Careers Center means for Yuma students
  • Why some Yuma neighbors suddenly saw water bills near $400
  • What's being done after another deadly crash at a Foothills intersection?

Also on today's calendar: Newborn Safety and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 101 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Sunny, warm and less humid, temps: high: 104, low: 73.
  • Saturday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 103 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New signage marks progress on AWC-Onvida Health Careers Center (kawc.org) — A new Arizona Western College–Onvida Health Careers Center rising beside Yuma Rehabilitation Hospital is slated to open in early 2027, giving local students cutting-edge labs and realistic training spaces. Leaders say the project will strengthen Yuma County's healthcare workforce, offering pathways from dual-credit classes to bachelor's degrees in high-demand medical fields close to home.
   

2. Some Yuma residents concerned over high water bills (kyma.com) — Yuma and Yuma County residents in areas like Tierra Mesa Estates are facing water bills that have reportedly jumped from around $40–$50 to nearly $400 after Cactus State's rate hike of roughly 300%. Local leaders, including Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls and state officials, are questioning the increase and potential uranium treatment costs, with the Arizona Attorney General signaling willingness to review the situation.
   

3. Deadly crash at Yuma intersection draws renewed concerns over visibility (kyma.com) — A deadly crash at Frontage Road and Avenue 10E in Yuma's Foothills area is renewing concerns about poor visibility from overgrown brush and trees near the intersection. Yuma Police say this is the second fatal crash there in recent years and urge residents to report hazards through the city's ClickFix app, while the victim's family seeks help with funeral costs.
   

4. Filmmaker Luis Valle To Screen Anza 250 Documentary in Yuma (yumasun.com) — Yuma residents can catch a free screening of "Anza 250: A Documentary" at the Yuma Main Library on Monday, Sept. 21 at 3 p.m., followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Luis Valle. Hosted with the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area, the event explores the historic Anza Expedition and its deep ties to Yuma's early history and cultural change.
   

5. Garvey Blackwell Selected as the 2026 Tom and Roberta Drewes Scholarship Recipient (ala.org) — Yuma resident Garvey Blackwell has been named the 2026 Tom and Roberta Drewes Scholarship recipient by the American Library Association, earning $3,000 toward a master's in library and information science. With experience from public libraries to the Library of Congress, Blackwell aims to expand digital access and community-focused library services while studying at Indiana University–Indianapolis.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Make a difference in your community, we are all in this together.
    Paying it forward is about making a difference in someone's life without expecting anything in return. It can be as simple as helping a neighbor,… (Nextdoor Mesa Del Sol)
  • I can't say enough about the entire staff here at Yuma Veterinary Clinic.
    They are great with your pets and reasonable with your pocketbook (I think) They don't tell you one thing and its surprise! Very honest, helpful and… (Nextdoor Mesa Del Sol)
  • Fresh Express, Inc. posted a job opening for Traveler - 12 Pallet - Tube Operator -BC Systems in Yuma. Apply here.
  • Hospitality Management Corporation posted a job opening for Server in Yuma. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Yuma here.

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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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