Civilian deaths top 400 in Sudan fighting

More than 400 civilians have been killed in fighting in Sudan, according to the National Casualty Watch Group, as fighting continued over the weekend in the capital Sudan. The number of civilian deaths reached at least 411 over the weekend, according to the Sudanese Doctors Syndicate, which monitors deaths in the country. Fierce fighting in […]

Yuma Astronomy Club hosted solar gazing event

Yuma, Arizona (KYMA, KECY) – Over 60 Yuma residents attended a solar observation event hosted by the Yuma Astronomy Club. Photo credit: Dan Conway This is an event for people who want to see the sun safely with a solar telescope. Photo credit: Dan Conway The event was held at the Heritage Library from 11:00 […]

Discovery Station: Desert Artifacts – Animals – Events

Join Ranger Kevin for a look at some fascinating desert artifacts Click program title for more details.   Come to the Nature Center and meet Ranger Kevin from 5:00pm to 6:30pm. The theme is Sonoran Desert Artifacts, so bring your curiosity and your questions! A table full of interesting objects will be on hand for you […]

Homeschool Happenings: Aquatic Life – Animals – Events

Get close-up looks at animals and plants that live in the Preserve’s wetlands with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details. Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about aquatic life in the Hassayampa River and Palm Lake with a guided walk and then classroom microscope activities to get close-up […]

Enrollment declines threaten the economic futures of college towns

listen to the article 8 minutes This voice is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have any feedback. University of Arizona Undergraduate Enrollment Increased For the Tucson area, home to the university, this upward trend is key. Higher education institutions are the “most important” component of the economic life of Arizona’s cities and towns, […]