🌱 New Rapid DNA Matching System + Air Quality Report

Happy Thursday, Yuma! These are the most important things happening today in town.

First, today's weather:

Warm with plenty of sunshine. High: 96 Low: 65.

Here are the top three stories today in Yuma:

1. Arizona Public Service is working with community organizations in Yuma County to help with improving homes' energy efficiency. The improvements are part of the organization's heat-relief initiative. The work includes emergency repairs and air conditioning replacements. (AZ Family)
2. The Yuma County Sheriff's Office will be unveiling a new Rapid DNA Matching System. The department is working with the Arizona Department of Public Safety to operate the new system, which is the first in the state. The system will be able to generate DNA profiles in as little as 90 minutes. (KYMA)
3. The Environmental Protection Agency has reversed its finding that Yuma County was meeting Regan-era dust standards. The decision will now force state regulators to devise a new plan meant to address the air quality issue. Yuma residents will now be waiting 18 months for Arizona to create the new cleanup plan. (E&E News)

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Today in Yuma:

• NAU Virtual BSN Information Session At Arizona Western College (10:00 AM)
• Babytime At The Yuma Public Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Yuma Police Department announces the winner of free breakfast and a ride to school from a recent auction benefiting St. Francis of Assisi school. Click to watch the video. (Facebook)
• Humane Society of Yuma is trying to find the owner of a lost cat. Click to see if you know this precious cat or its owners. (Facebook)
• Visit Yuma reminds the community of the Ballet Yuma Point & Putt Golf Tournament on Jun. 11. Tee-off begins at 8:00 a.m. (Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another update.

— 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.