Yuma News
Stolen Vehicle Recovered suspect arrested
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- Written by Sergeant Lori Franklin Sergeant Lori Franklin
- Published: 08 August 2017 08 August 2017
Yuma, Arizona - Today, at approximately 1:30 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 3900 block of W. 22nd Lane for a suspicious vehicle. The vehicle was located and a license plate check showed the vehicle had been reported stolen on July 30, 2017.
AWC Massage Therapy Program Donates to the Yuma Community Food Bank
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 08 August 2017 08 August 2017
Yuma, Arizona - During the month of July, the Arizona Western College (AWC) Massage Therapy Program collected cases of water donated by clients. On Monday, August 7, 2017, over 80 cases of water were donated to the Yuma Community Food Bank (YCFB). The program also accepted a special $15 fee for massages thru the month of July…and those proceeds collected went to the AWC Student Massage Clinic. These funds helped support scholarships and extra-curricular activities.
Drowning Impact Awareness Month
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- Written by Mike Erfert Mike Erfert
- Published: 31 July 2017 31 July 2017
Yuma, Arizona - As July comes to a close, we would like you to know that August has been proclaimed “Drowning Impact Awareness Month” in the City of Yuma by Mayor Douglas J. Nicholls. This proclamation was also being made for the State of Arizona by Gov. Douglas A. Ducey. The purpose is to raise awareness of the number of cases and the impact of child drowning in Arizona. Even though Arizona is considered a desert state, on average, drowning incidents take the lives of many of our state’s children. Children 4 years old and younger are in the highest risk group.
Solar Eclipse Viewing
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 08 August 2017 08 August 2017
Yuma, Arizona - Get ready for what may be the most photographed event in history! On Monday, August 21st, the Main Library is hosting a Solar Eclipse Viewing at 9:15 a.m. Attend a brief presentation Live Stream from NASA, and receive a free pair of viewing glasses (while supplies last). Then, join us outdoors to watch this spectacular event! Several telescopes that are specially equipped for viewing Arizona’s partial eclipse will also be available.
Commercial Building Sprinkler Saves
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 31 July 2017 31 July 2017
Yuma, Arizona - On Friday, July 28th, 2017, around 5:40 pm, the Yuma Fire Department was alerted to a fire at the San Carlos Hotel, 106 E. 1st Street. Arriving firefighters found that a cardboard box was left on top of a stove inside one of the apartments, and accidentally ignited by the stove. A fire sprinkler head in the kitchen of the apartment automatically activated from the radiant heat, and extinguished the fire. Firefighters ensured the fire was completely out, and assisted with cleanup. There were no injuries, and fire damage was limited to the cardboard box on top of the stove and cabinet above.