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š± Yuma baseball cracks top five in 2A state seeding index
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In today's newsletter:
- Yuma baseball cracks top five in 2A state seeding index
- How a Yuma freshman is tackling chronic wasting disease in deer
Also on today's calendar: Moonlit Cascades ā Oil Painting Class - Yuma, Colorado.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Strong winds developing, with a high of 43 and low of 25 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 61, low: 31.
- Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 36 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Class 3A, 2A and 1A baseball powers solidifying spots in rankings (coloradopreps.com) ā Yuma Highās baseball team is sitting fifth in the 2A CHSAA Selection & Seeding Index with a 6-4 record, putting the Indians firmly in the state conversation. The piece also breaks down key upcoming games across 3A, 2A, and 1A that could shake up Coloradoās playoff picture. 
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ā¢ Student Research Day highlights hands-on learning at UNK (unk.edu) ā A UNK freshman from Yuma is turning concern about chronic wasting disease back home into a serious wildlife biology research project, analyzing deer data and genetics with Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Her work, highlighted during UNKās Student Research and Creative Activity Day, shows how hands-on research and faculty mentoring are shaping studentsā careers and skills far beyond the classroom. Ā Ā Ā
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Moonlit Cascades ā Oil Painting Class - Yuma, Colorado
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Otis School District R-3: Kindergarten-Dudes & Donuts
Otis R Otis, CO 80743
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- NCHD is hosting a Healthy Child Clinic in Sterling on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the NCHD office at 700 Columbine Street.
Children ages 6 months to 5 years are welcome to attend. Make an appointment today! Call 970-522-3741. First appointment at 9 am, last appointmentā¦ (Nextdoor ) - NCHD estĆ” organizando una ClĆnica de NiƱos Saludables en Sterling el lunes 4 de mayo de 2026 en la oficina de NCHD en 700 Columbine Street.
Los niƱos de 6 meses a 5 aƱos son bienvenidos a asistir. Ā”Haga una cita hoy! Llame al 970-522-3741. Primera cita a las 9 am, la Ćŗltima cita comienzaā¦ (Nextdoor )
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Yuma. Apply here.
š Nearby News
Sterling
- Outstanding faculty and staff at Northeastern Junior College recognized (journal-advocate.com)
- Northeastern Junior College students honored for academic, leadership accomplishments (journal-advocate.com)
- New non-profit working to create gathering space for area youth (journal-advocate.com)
Fort Morgan
- Trader Joe's settlement: How to know if you're eligible for $102 payout (fortmorgantimes.com)
- 9 Colorado hospitals at risk of closing due to Medicaid cuts (gazette.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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