Child Fire Play

Yuma, Arizona - Last week in Yuma, a child playing with matches caused a fire in a home’s yard. According to the Nation Fire Protection Association, between 2007 and 2011 an annual average of 49,300 fires involving playing with fire were reported to U.S. fire departments. On average these fires caused an estimated 80 civilian deaths, 860 civilian injuries and $235 million in direct property damage each year.

Introduction to Start-ups and Small Businesses

Yuma, Arizona - On Tuesday, March 27th, the Foothills Library will host “Introduction to Start-ups and Small Businesses” at 5:00 p.m. Learn about common business development practices, methods to research and test business ideas, and how to connect with customers.

Custodial Interference suspect arrested then released

Yuma, Arizona - This morning, at approximately 7:50 a.m., Yuma Police Officers responded to the area of E. 37th Street and Hinckley Drive, in reference to an attempted kidnapping.  The suspect vehicle was described as an older red van and the suspect was described as a white male in his 30’s.

Folk & Fairy Tales from Around the World

Yuma, Arizona - On Thursday, March 27th, storyteller Jere Truer will present “Folk & Fairy Tales from Around the World” at 11:00 a.m. at the Main Library. Listeners of all ages are invited to enjoy a Grimm’s fairytale called “The Nixie,” and an African tale called “The Oxtail Switch.”

Yuma Mayor Douglas Nicholls to host U.S.-Mexico Economic Development Summit

Yuma, Arizona - City of Yuma Mayor Douglas J. Nicholls will host an Economic Development Regional Summit aimed to strengthen cross-border partnerships and boost communication between leaders in the mega-region. The Summit includes communities from Arizona, Baja California, California and Sonora. Details are included below: