Yuma Proving Ground
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Yuma physician found guilty of fraud sentenced to 7.5 years in prison
Irfan Fazil stole more than $36 million from AHCCCS, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said. KAWC previously reported on former employees who were waiting to be paid.
Public Safety
Luis Barajas, Richard H. Schuman to be inducted into AWC Hall of Fame tonight
The two honorees will be inducted during the AWC Foundation’s annual Schoolhouse Soirée, recognizing their contributions to higher education in Yuma and La Paz counties.
Education
Prop. 144 would reshape rules for early voting in Arizona
A debate over Proposition 144 highlighted sharp disagreements over voter ID requirements, ballot processing and the future of early voting in Arizona.
Government & Civic
Part 3: The legal fight over biosolids and what comes next
After more than 50 years of biosolids use in Yuma, the future of AgTech’s operation on state trust land is now deeply uncertain.
General
Arizona Secretary of State Fontes debates challenger Kolodin
In debate Wednesday Democrat Adrian Fontes and Republican Alexander Kolodin show outcome of sec. of st. race hinges on who voters believe will better protect their rights
Government & Civic
AWC looks to Taiwan for new student, semiconductor opportunities
New partnerships with three Taiwanese universities could eventually bring student and faculty exchanges, transfer pathways and specialized semiconductor training to AWC.
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Yuma Proving Ground by the numbers
- Area
- 1.35 sq mi (3.48 km²)
- Median household income
- $72,712