Ellie Harper

A New Inclusive Park for Vineland

A new park at Romano aims to make recreation more inclusive in Vineland

Apr 10, 2026·3 min read

Healthcare

KYMA Medical Minutes Explains Sepsis Symptoms, Risks for Yuma Residents

Sepsis kills at least 350,000 Americans a year, and a Yuma nurse practitioner says you may not recognize the warning signs until it's too late.

Mar 27, 2026·5 min read

Yuma's Kelvin Gastelum Eyes UFC 327 Return, Training in Las Vegas

Cibola High School wrestling champ Kelvin Gastelum has been grinding in Las Vegas since January, building toward a UFC 327 middleweight bout against Vicente Luque on April 11 in Miami.

Yuma Random Acts of Kindness Hosts First Bake Sale for Military, Veterans

Yuma Palms Mall hosts YRAK's first-ever bake sale this Saturday, with all proceeds going to active military members and veterans in the community.

Business

Yuma Farmers Race Against Unseasonable March Heat to Save Harvests

Melon harvests in Yuma ran up to two weeks early as record March heat pushed crops ahead of schedule and depressed markets already strained by oversupply.

Coryell County Extends Disaster Declaration After Historic Downtown Gatesville Fire

Coryell County extended its disaster declaration March 24 after fire destroyed four historic buildings on Gatesville's courthouse square, with the order set to last 35 days.

Gatesville Community Rallies to Support 16 Workers Displaced by Downtown Fire

Near $10,000 raised in days for 16 workers who lost jobs in the March 16 Gatesville courthouse square fire, with a full-day benefit set for April 25.

Copperas Cove Council Directs Staff to Explore Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone

Copperas Cove City Council voted to direct staff to explore creating a TIRZ that could generate $623.9 million in revenue over 30 years.

Education

Round Valley Elks Drop 19-13 Loss to Show Low in Saturday Tournament Game

Show Low pounded out 22 hits and committed zero errors to beat the Round Valley Elks 19-13 Saturday, sweeping the Eagar squad across back-to-back tournament games.

America 250 Traveling Museum Brings Interactive History Exhibits to Eagar

The America 250 Arizona Traveling Museum stopped at Ramsey Park in Eagar on March 25, drawing families with roping dummies, cookie decorating, and a 9:45 a.m. opening ceremony.

Education

NMC Students Host Eleventh Annual Hero Race April 18 for Kids Scholarships

NMC students are racing to raise $5,000 for kids' summer scholarships — and your cape is welcome at the starting line.

Business

Historic 1901 Candle Factory Closing Retail, Owners Seek Community Support

Sarah Marek, daughter of The Candle Factory's owners, is asking Traverse City to help save a 1901 bayfront building before it's sold to developers.

Monroe County Boating Safety Rules Shape Rescue Outcomes and Legal Responsibility

In 2024, Monroe County ranked No. 1 in Florida for boating accidents, with 69 reported incidents and 10 fatalities — the deadliest county in a state that already leads the nation.

Mar 27, 2026·9 min read

Healthcare

Monroe County Takes Delivery of First New Trauma Star Air Ambulance

Monroe County's Trauma Star program, one of the five busiest air ambulance services in the U.S., took delivery of its first Leonardo AW139 helicopter, replacing a fleet more than 20 years old.

Mar 27, 2026·7 min read

Monroe County Sheriff's Sergeant Arrested for Falsifying Timesheets, Billing Pay While Home

Sgt. Eric Mixon, 53, was arrested March 26 on seven counts of official misconduct after investigators say he falsified timesheets, billing Monroe County taxpayers while never leaving home.

Education

Fresno Unified Board Approves Cuts to 384 Positions, Closing $77M Budget Gap

Fresno Unified board approves elimination of 383.8 positions to close a $77M deficit, as educators pack the boardroom demanding cuts "from the top rather than the bottom."

Sanger City Council Criticizes Chamber Over Missing Required Financial Reports

Sanger's chamber of commerce hasn't filed a required quarterly financial report in nearly a year, and its CEO skipped a March 19 council meeting where he was set to explain himself.

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Board Approves Initial Design for New Entrance

Fresno Chaffee Zoo's new entrance will be inspired by the Sierra Nevada, taking visitors through a foothills plaza and forest canopy to a river-path entry.

Fire Rock Casino Staff Deliver Donated Food to Manuelito Navajo Children's Home

Fire Rock Casino staff delivered bags of donated food to Manuelito Navajo Children's Home on March 20 as the Pot of Gold Food Drive continues.

Healthcare

Dubois County Health Department Hosts Red Cross Blood Drive in April

Each pint donated April 8 at Jasper's health department can save up to 3 lives. Walk-ins welcome.