Yuma News
Heroin Trafficker At Large
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 18 August 2016 18 August 2016
Phoenix, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced today a jury convicted Jose Castro-Felix of Queen Creek, Arizona of Conspiracy, Conducting an Illegal Enterprise, Possession of Cocaine for Sale, Possession of Heroin for Sale, and Money Laundering for his involvement in a Mexico-based cocaine and heroin trafficking organization. The conviction stems from Castro-Felix’s possession of more than a $1,000,000 worth of heroin and cocaine and $50,000 in drug proceeds in August 2012. Castro-Felix failed to show up for his trial and is currently on the run. A judge issued a warrant for his arrest.
NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on the Terrorist Attacks in Turkey
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- Written by White House White House
- Published: 18 August 2016 18 August 2016
Washington, DC - The United States condemns in the strongest terms terrorist attacks yesterday and today in southeastern Turkey. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of those killed, and we wish a speedy recovery to those injured.
Tunes & Tacos festival wins at Arizona Parks and Recreation Association annual awards
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 18 August 2016 18 August 2016
Yuma, Arizona - The City of Yuma's annual Tunes and Tacos Festival ranked first in its category for Outstanding Program/Community Special Event for populations of 25,000 to 100,000 at the 2016 Arizona Parks and Recreation Association (APRA) awards.
The Science of History Helps Uncover the Story of a World War II Rifle
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- Written by Naval History and Heritage Command, Underwater Archaeology Naval History and Heritage Command, Underwater Archaeology
- Published: 18 August 2016 18 August 2016
Washington, DC - The Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) Underwater Archaeology Branch recently began an assessment of a M1 Garand rifle used by U.S. Marine Corps raiders during the Makin Island raid in World War II.
Fall and winter Parks and Rec guide coming out online, in print
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- Written by City of Yuma City of Yuma
- Published: 18 August 2016 18 August 2016
Yuma, Arizona - The City of Yuma Parks and Recreation’s Fall/Winter Activities Guide – your resources for all Yuma Parks and Recreation programs, events, activities, news and information – is now available for download and viewing online.
FTC Action: Texas Car Dealers to Pay $85,000 Civil Penalty
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 18 August 2016 18 August 2016
Dallas, Texas - Three Dallas area auto dealers, collectively known as Southwest Kia, have agreed to pay an $85,000 civil penalty to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they violated an FTC administrative order barring them from deceptively advertising the cost of buying or leasing a car.
Anime, gaming, and more at the Heritage
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 18 August 2016 18 August 2016
Yuma, Arizona - Teens ages 13-18 are invited to the Heritage Library for anime, gaming, and more! There is no charge to attend.