Good morning Yuma! Let’s get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here’s everything happening today in Yuma.
First, today’s weather:
Plenty of sun. High: 89 Low: 59.
Here are the top three stories today in Yuma:
- The annual Yuma County Early Childhood Education Conference returned in person this weekend after two years of virtual events. Attendees gathered at Arizona Western College on Saturday, Apr. 2 to enjoy a keynote address, exhibits, and workshops about the current state of early childhood education, especially post-pandemic. “We want to provide the conference in-person to give educators the tools they need to provide to the children they are serving,” said spokesperson Nena Garcia. (KYMA)
- The Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma has converted the last of its four Marine Attack Squadrons from AV-8B Harriers to the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter II. VMA-214, known as Black Sheep, was redesignated as VMFA-214 during a ceremony held in the squadron’s hangar this weekend. The ceremony was presided over by Maj. Gen. Bradford J. Gering, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, who said the switch to the F-35B “represents a leap forward in the Marine Corps’ air dominance.” (US News & World Report)
- Beginning this Wednesday, Apr. 6, the Yuma County Library District is hosting a series of #CyberSafe workshop to help local small business owners protect themselves from cyber threats. The five-workshop series will be held at the Yuma County Main Library at 2951 S. 21st Drive every other Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:00 pm, and any interested parties can register by calling the library at (928) 373-6514 . This free program is co-sponsored by the Yuma Chamber of Commerce and the Arizona Small Business Development Center. (Yuma County Library District)
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- Did you attend the 2022 Yuma County Fair this past week? KYMA’s Jenny Day shares some highlights in this news report. (KYMA)
- If your child loves fairies and all things magical, they won’t want to miss the City of Yuma’s Fairy Party 2022, happening on Apr. 9 at Sanguinetti House Museum and Gardens. Get the details on the City’s website. (City of Yuma)
- In case you missed it, the 2022 NJCAA Division 1 Softball Championship is coming back to Yuma from May 24 to 28 at the Pacific Avenue Complex! Stay tuned to AWC and Visit Yuma for more details. (Facebook)
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— 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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