Welcome back Yuma! Here’s everything you need to know to get this Saturday started off right.
First, today’s weather:
Warm with clouds and sun. High: 88 Low: 57.
Here are the top stories today in Yuma:
- On Friday, tThe City of Yuma self-reported water compliance issues to the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). The City is required by law to notify its customers of these issues but has assured the public this situation is not an emergency. The city’s drinking water is safe and no action is necessary from residents. (City of Yuma)
- Karen Watts, a local nurse practitioner and city council member, is running for mayor. Watts was born and raised in Yuma and has served as a councilwoman for the city for the past four years. Watts is running against the incumbent, Doug Nicholls, for the seat. The Arizona primary election is on Aug. 2. (KYMA)
- Investigators with US Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security in Yuma helped indict an Arizona man who allegedly smuggled 150 pounds of methamphetamine into the US According to the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona, Cesar Alberto Palomares, 23, of Somerton was indicated on four counts related to importation and intended distribution of meth. (KTAR)
Today in Yuma:
- Yuma Youth Fishing And Outdoor Clinic At Mittry Lake (6:00 AM)
- Medicare Changes Educational Event At Jimmy K’s Diner (11:30 AM)
- “March Bagness” Cornhole Tournament At Yuma Civic Center (12:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Mary A. Otondo Elementary School in District 1 is now an official Special Olympics National Banner Unified Champion School! Otondo joins OC Johnson, Carver, and Castle Dome as the only banner schools in Yuma, and was one of only five schools in the country his year to be recognized by Hasbro Toy Company, a partner of the Special Olympics. Congratulations! (Facebook)
- In case you missed it, Yuma Regional Medical Center aired its third episode of “Not So Undercover Boss” last night, which featured president and CEO Dr. Robert J. Trenschel working alongside patient transporter Jesus Solis. Watch the episode on their Facebook page. (Facebook)
- Have a teen at home who wants to learn to knit? On Mar. 24 at 3 pm, the Main Yuma Library is hosting “Knitting for Newbies,” a beginners knitting circle just for teens. Supplies are provided on a first-come, first-served basis while they last. (Facebook)
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Alrighty, you’re all good for today! I’ll catch up with you bright and early Monday morning with 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.
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