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The U.S. Army Camel Corps: an Experiment in Transportation Solutions
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 30 December 2021 30 December 2021
Yuma, Arizona - On Thursday, January 13th, Bill Heidner, Museum Curator of the Yuma Proving Ground Heritage Center, will present “The U.S. Army Camel Corps: an Experiment in Transportation Solutions” at the Foothills and Main libraries. The U.S. Camel Corps was a mid-nineteenth century experiment by the United States Army using camels as pack animals in the Southwest United States. Find out the results of the experiment and learn about camel driver Hi Jolly, who is buried under a pyramid in Quartzsite.
Child Molester Luis Aguirre extradited back to the United States from Mexico
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- Written by Matthew Tate Matthew Tate
- Published: 30 December 2021 30 December 2021
Phoenix, Arizona - Last night, Luis Aguirre, 46, was extradited back to the United States after his arrest in Chihuahua, Mexico. Aguirre, who had a warrant for his arrest from 2011 was wanted by the Goodyear Police Department for molestation of a child, sexual abuse, and sexual conduct with a minor.
California Attorney General: Arizona’s Abortion “Reason Ban” is Unconstitutional and Should Remain Blocked
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 30 December 2021 30 December 2021
Oakland, California - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today continued his staunch opposition to the coordinated and unconstitutional attempt to roll back reproductive rights in the United States. Attorney General Bonta led a coalition of state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting a challenge to an Arizona “reason ban” that prohibits abortion when it is sought because of the presence of a fetal abnormality.
Multi-Agency Effort Helps Find Four-Year-Old Boy
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 29 December 2021 29 December 2021
Tucson, Arizona - A four-year-old boy was found safe after a harrowing 24-hour search in the desert.
Former Tucson Insurance Agent Sentenced to Prison for Million Dollar Elder Fraud Scheme
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 29 December 2021 29 December 2021
Tucson, Arizona - Koreasa M. Williams, 46, of Tucson, Arizona, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Jennifer G. Zipps to 51 months in prison. Williams previously pleaded guilty to wire fraud.
2022 make a “Resolution for Safety”
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- Written by Fire House Facts Fire House Facts
- Published: 29 December 2021 29 December 2021
Yuma, Arizona - The Yuma Fire Department has responded to over 17,492 emergency calls for service so far in 2021 (up over 1,000 from last year at this time). Many of these calls were for preventable injuries. For 2022, make a “Resolution for Safety” and think about what you can do to make the coming year a safer one for you and your family. Preventable injuries occur on the street, at home, and at work.
Interested in learning to play the guitar?
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 29 December 2021 29 December 2021
Somerton, Arizona - Interested in learning to play the guitar? “Guitar Tips for Beginners” will be held Saturday, January 22nd, at 11:00 a.m. at the Somerton Library. Topics include the parts of a guitar and basic tips for novice players.