Yuma News

Yuma Extended Radar Outage Scheduled

Details: Written by National Weather Service National Weather Service; Published: 06 December 2021 06 December 2021

Yuma, Arizona - Beginning Friday, December 10, 2021, the Yuma, AZ WSR-88D (KYUX) radar operated by the NOAA National Weather Service in Phoenix, AZ will be down for approximately seven days for the replacement of the generator, fuel tanks, and accompanying components. This activity is important to support the radar’s operation during periods of commercial power outages, specifically when hazardous weather is present.

Ho, Ho, Ho, Holiday Scams

Details: Written by FBI FBI; Published: 06 December 2021 06 December 2021

Phoenix, Arizona - ‘Tis the season for holiday gifting, and many shoppers will go online this time of year to find the best deals on popular items. But the sellers you buy from may not be what they seem. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), Arizona ranked 14 out of all 50 states in the number of alleged scam victims reported in 2020, with more than 13,000 consumers claiming a reported total loss of more than $72 million across the state. This year, FBI Phoenix wants local shoppers to enjoy a scam-free holiday season by remaining vigilant against the following schemes.

Thanksgiving Gesture

Details: Written by John Grimaldi John Grimaldi; Published: 06 December 2021 06 December 2021

Omaha, Nebraska - Michelle Kaiser, owner of the Omaha Bakery in Nebraska, says her workers were hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic and was grateful when a customer decided to show them, he cared, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens.

AWC Civic Orchestra presents Spirit of Christmas

Details: Written by Terri Irizarry Terri Irizarry; Published: 06 December 2021 06 December 2021

Yuma, Arizona - – The Arizona Western College Civic Orchestra will be presenting “The Spirit of Christmas” on Saturday, December 18.

Yuma Arizona Weather Forecast December 5th - December 11th, 2021

Details: Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now; Published: 06 December 2021 06 December 2021

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NASA’s Next Great Space Science Observatory Launch Celebration

Details: Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now; Published: 06 December 2021 06 December 2021

Yuma, Arizona - The Yuma County Library District (YCLD) has joined almost 500 sites across the country to celebrate the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA’s next great space science observatory. YCLD will offer a range of public programs to bring the excitement of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) to children, teens and adults.

Governor Ducey Orders Flags At Half-Staff To Honor Supervisory Border Patrol Agent Martin Barrios

Details: Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now; Published: 04 December 2021 04 December 2021

Tucson, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset today, December 4, 2021, to honor Tucson sector U.S. Supervisory Border Patrol Agent Martin Barrios, who died in the line of duty on Monday, November 29.