Yuma News
Tropicana Hotel Fire
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- Written by YFD YFD
- Published: 08 June 2018 08 June 2018
Yuma, Arizona - On Wednesday, just after 5:30 pm smoke was reported in several rooms of the Tropicana Hotel, 2115 South 4th Avenue. Yuma Fire Department personnel arrived to find smoke coming from the attic area of the hotel. Sections of ceiling were removed to get to a fire burning above several rooms in the attic area shared by 10 rooms and the office. The fire was quickly knocked down and extinguished.
Drive by shooting-fire in the 400 block of S. 15th Avenue
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- Written by Sergeant Lori Franklin Sergeant Lori Franklin
- Published: 07 June 2018 07 June 2018
Yuma, Arizona - On Wednesday, at approximately 11:04 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 400 block of S. 15th Avenue in reference to shots fired.
House Appropriations Committee Takes Major Step Toward Destruction of America’s Wild Horse & Burro Herds
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- Written by Grace Kuhn Grace Kuhn
- Published: 07 June 2018 07 June 2018
Washington, DC - The House Appropriations Committee today adopted an amendment introduced by Rep. Chris Stewart (R-UT) that authorizes the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to manage wild horses and burros in non-reproducing or single sex herds, utilizing surgical sterilization of these federally-protected animals on the Western Range.
AWC Nursing graduates achieve 100-percent pass rate on NCLEX-RN exam
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 07 June 2018 07 June 2018
Yuma, Arizona - A cohort of students from the Arizona Western College Nursing program recently achieved a 100-percent pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) exam.
Fire Sprinkler Save at the Villa Serena Apartments
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 07 June 2018 07 June 2018
Yuma, Arizona - On Tuesday, just before 2:30 pm, an alarm was reported indicating a fire sprinkler activation in an apartment at the Villa Serena Apartments, 2351 South 37th Avenue. Yuma Fire Department personnel arrived to find an oven fire had been extinguished by the fire sprinkler system. Firefighters then worked to shut down the water flow and assist with clean up.
Safely enjoy Yuma’s natural water recreation opportunities
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- Written by Fire House Facts Fire House Facts
- Published: 07 June 2018 07 June 2018
Yuma, Arizona - The warm weather is definitely on its way and water recreation is on a lot of “to do” lists. Make sure that safety is at the top of that list! With temperatures on the rise, water recreation might be on your mind. The Yuma area has lots of great opportunities. Please remember that in natural waterways things change, sometimes very quickly. Here are a few tips to help you to more safely enjoy Yuma’s natural water recreation opportunities.
Social Security for Retired Trooper in second career
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- Written by AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor
- Published: 07 June 2018 07 June 2018
Washington, DC - Dear Rusty: I am a retired Indiana State Trooper but I’m working at a second career at the present time. What information would you need to let me know about what percentage of my Social Security I will lose out on because of the WEP? Right now, I’m 57 years old and don’t plan to retire all together until I’m at least 62. ~ Retired Trooper