Yuma News
Christmas DUI Detail
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- Written by Sergeant Lori Franklin Sergeant Lori Franklin
- Published: 19 December 2017 19 December 2017
Yuma, Arizona - The City of Yuma Police Department will be conducting an impaired driving detail on Friday, December 22nd; Saturday, December 23rd; Sunday, December 24th and Monday, December 25th, 2017. Additional officers will be roving city streets looking to stop and arrest drivers who are impaired by alcohol and/or drugs. These DUI patrols, in addition to regularly scheduled patrol officers, are all looking for signs of an impaired driver behind the wheel.
Noodle this
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- Written by John Grimaldi John Grimaldi
- Published: 19 December 2017 19 December 2017
Yuma, Arizona - The previous world record for the longest single strand of pasta ever produced was held by a macaroni maker who made one that was less than a third of a mile in length, says the Association of Mature American Citizens.
Space heaters accounted for two out of every five home heating fires
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- Written by Fire House Facts Fire House Facts
- Published: 19 December 2017 19 December 2017
Yuma, Arizona - This time of year, Yuma’s weather is almost always much better than that being experienced in other parts of the country. That does not mean that temperatures can’t dip down low enough to make things uncomfortably cool. When that happens, sometimes alternative heating sources are used. Improper use of heating equipment can have serious results. Space heaters accounted for two out of every five home heating fires.
DOD Releases 2018 Basic Allowance for Housing Rates
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- Written by Department of Defense Department of Defense
- Published: 18 December 2017 18 December 2017
Washington, DC - The Department of Defense released December 15, the 2018 Basic Allowance for Housing rates. Basic Allowance for Housing rates will increase an average of 0.7 percent when the new rates take effect January 1. An estimated $21 billion will be paid to approximately one million Service members.
City urges compliance for outdoor light fixtures to enhance night safety
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- Written by City of Yuma City of Yuma
- Published: 18 December 2017 18 December 2017
Yuma, Arizona - The City has measures in place to ensure the safety of motorists, pedestrians, pilots and others at nighttime by reducing glare and light spillage. The City is asking business owners and residents to do their part, too.
Community Tax Volunteers Are Needed in Yuma, Somerton and San Luis
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 18 December 2017 18 December 2017
Tucson, Arizona - The United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona, Catholic Community Services, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program and the Internal Revenue Service need community volunteers to help Arizona families and area residents to complete their tax returns.
Secretary of State Tillerson Travels to Canada
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 18 December 2017 18 December 2017
Washington, DC - U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will travel to Ottawa, Canada, December 19, to meet Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland.