🌱 Graduation Day + Yuma Students Compete In Vex Robotics Competition

Good morning, Yuma! Like many of you, the Patch team is taking some time off to celebrate Memorial Day, so you won't see a newsletter in your inbox on Monday morning. We will be back on Tuesday with your next update, but in the meantime, here's what's happening around town this holiday weekend.

First, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 101 Low: 68.

Here are the top three stories today in Yuma:

1. Senator James Lankford traveled to Yuma's US Border Patrol facilities to promote his newly introduced Reverse Entry for Migrant Offenders and Violence Expulsion (REMOVE) Act. The act is meant to close a loophole that would potentially allow noncitizens to remain in the United States after being convicted on sexual assault or kidnapping charges. Several other senators co-sponsored the bill. (James Lankford's Campaign)
2. Yuma celebrated graduation day! Graduating students were recognized on Friday while receiving their newly awarded diplomas. Each school that had a graduation ceremony had Friday streamed the festivities online for friends and family that could not attend in person. (KYMA)
3. The Yuma Homeschool Robotics Program competed in the Vex Robotics Competition. The event was held in Dallas, Texas at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. More than 36 different countries competed. The competition is meant to support science, engineering, and mathematical skills for students. (KYMA)

Today in Yuma:

• Kendo Summer 2022 At Arizona Western College (8:30 AM)
• CPR Training At Arizona Western College (9:00 AM)

Check out what's happening for Memorial Day in Yuma here.

From my notebook:

• Yuma Police Department is hosting Coffee With A Cop on Wednesday. The community conversation will be held at Cafecito on S. Main St. at 7:00 a.m. (Facebook)
• Humane Society of Yuma is asking for the community's help in locating the owner of a lost dog. Click to view the photo and help. (Facebook)
• City of Yuma Parks and Recreation announces the Valley Aquatic Center will open this weekend. Click for times, prices and dates. (Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.