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Boeing testing new freight plane at Yuma airport
Boeing's new, highly advanced 777 freighter landed at the Yuma International Airport late Wednesday afternoon as part of upcoming hot-weather testing. "It's really incredible to see," said Kia Cellestine, the airport's business development...
School board elections could be canceled
A majority of Yuma County school board district elections could be canceled this fall because of a lack of candidates. "I am submitting an item to the board of supervisors to consider cancellation of certain school board elections because the number of...
San Luis HS harvests cash crop
San Luis High School received a substantial federal grant that will provide all students with a variety of free fresh fruits and vegetables, according to a Yuma Union High School District official. The grant, known as the Fresh Fruit and...
Severe thunderstorm wakes up Yuma (with video)
Yumans may have been jolted out of their beds when a severe thunderstorm struck the area early Friday, but the community apparently weathered the storm fairly well. However, the community is advised to "stay tuned" as the potential remains...
Mexico's hospital system is improving, president says in San Luis Rio Colorado
SAN LUIS RIO COLORADO, Son. - Mexico is reversing a trend of decline in health care for the country's elderly and needy, said its president in a visit to this border city to dedicate a new hospital. Accompanied by a heavy security detail...
Holiday rain maybe, but not apt to be deluge
There's a chance that this year's Labor Day may be best celebrated with an umbrella nearby. The weather folks say there may be showers in our future, but don't expect a huge deluge of rain to ruin holiday festivities. "We could see...
Local resident In the middle of experiencing history at Obama's speech
"I am witnessing history ..." reads a text message sent from Charlene Fernandez to The Sun. Fernandez, a Yuman that attended the Democratic National Convention in Denver, was text messaging The Sun because thousands of people were heard...
Keep safety in mind over the holiday, officials say
Public officials offer a number of safety tips for travelers, hunters and lake-goers and urge the responsible use of alcohol during what is expected to be a busy Labor Day weekend. In addition to their recommendations, officials warn that...
Carts create clutter at border
Every day hundreds of people from Mexico cross into San Luis, Ariz., to buy their groceries or go shopping. They push the carts carrying all their goods all the way to the border. Some carts are taken into San Luis Rio Colorado, Son., and...
Desert View Academy considers 4-day week
A Yuma charter school is contemplating switching to a four-day week schedule, according to a school official. Desert View Academy, a kindergarten through fifth-grade school, proposed eliminating Friday classes and slightly lengthening the...
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