Yuma News

Lookout for signs and symptoms of heat illness

Details: Written by Fire House Facts Fire House Facts; Published: 26 July 2018 26 July 2018

Yuma, Arizona - Here we are at the end of July, and not surprisingly we are seeing some very high afternoon temperatures. You know the drill! Pay close attention, and be on the lookout for signs and symptoms of heat illness. Here are some reminders:

Email Phishing Campaign referencing an invoice and payment due to the City of Yuma

Details: Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now; Published: 26 July 2018 26 July 2018

Yuma, Arizona - The Yuma Police Department and City of Yuma have received several e-mails from members of the public reporting a possible phishing scam. They have received an e-mail referencing an invoice and payment due to the City of Yuma, for records they allegedly requested/received. These e-mails have been received thus far in the areas of Phoenix and Indio, California, that we are aware of. These e-mails were not sent by the City of Yuma.

Not all bees are “killer bees"

Details: Written by Fire House Facts Fire House Facts; Published: 20 July 2018 20 July 2018

Yuma, Arizona - Last week the Yuma Fire Department received a call about a bee swarm. Each year the Yuma Fire Department will be asked to respond to bee swarms. Although bee sting deaths are rare, they do occur and people with allergies to these stings are particularly at risk. Bees can swarm into a location and stay for only a couple of hours, or make it their new home.

Officer involved collision 16th St & 4th Ave

Details: Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now; Published: 21 July 2018 21 July 2018

Yuma, Arizona - Today at approximately 5:33 p.m., two Yuma Police Officers operating separate vehicles were involved in a minor injury collision with each other at 16th Street and 4th Avenue.

Leigh Loughead receives AATA Outstanding Post-Secondary Educator Award

Details: Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now; Published: 19 July 2018 19 July 2018

Yuma, Arizona - Arizona Western College Agriculture Science Manager Leigh Loughead was recognized with the Outstanding Post-Secondary Educator Award by the Arizona Agriculture Teachers Association (AATA) during their awards banquet Tuesday.