Yuma News
Traveling in Winter is the Best Kept Secret in Planning a Trip to the Grand Canyon
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- Written by Laura Mooney Laura Mooney
- Published: 06 November 2017 06 November 2017
Williams, Arizona - The first panoramic sight of the Grand Canyon can be a moving experience, but it can be challenging to take in the sights with the throngs of tourists all vying for the “perfect” view in the spring and summer months. The Grand Canyon in the winter is the secret season, where from November through February, this natural wonder is surprisingly lively at the canyon’s South Rim, which is open year-round (Grand Canyon’s North Rim closes to traffic in the winter).
FDA clears common blood cell count test that offers faster results for patients and providers
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 06 November 2017 06 November 2017
Washington, DC - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today cleared a complete blood cell count (CBC) test that, based on its categorization, can be run in more health care settings, including physicians’ offices, clinics or other types of health care facilities, by a wider range of personnel (e.g. support staff). This broadened test access will allow for faster availability of results.
Recycling pickups a day early ahead of 2017 Veterans Day
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 06 November 2017 06 November 2017
Yuma, Arizona - The City of Yuma asks residential solid waste customers to pay special attention to their blue curbside recycling containers this week, as pickups will be moved up a day due to an impending holiday.
AWC’s CDLL Traditional Stone Soup Lunch
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 06 November 2017 06 November 2017
Yuma, Arizona - The Dr. Kathryn A. Watson Child Development Learning Laboratory (CDLL) at Arizona Western College will be having their traditional Stone Soup Lunch that will be shared with the children, their families and the AWC Community. The event takes place on Tuesday, November 21st at 11:00am at the CDLL.
FTC Files Amicus Brief in Appeals Court Case Involving for-Hire Drivers in Seattle
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 06 November 2017 06 November 2017
Seattle, Washington - The Federal Trade Commission has filed an amicus brief jointly with the Department of Justice in the case of Chamber of Commerce v. City of Seattle, which is pending before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Port of Entry Douglas (RHC) Speedbump Project Begins
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 05 November 2017 05 November 2017
Douglas, Arizona - U.S. Customs and Border Protection is starting a speed bump construction project at the Port of Douglas (Raul Hector Castro POE) later this month and encourages travelers to plan ahead to avoid unexpected delays.
Nogales Agents Seize 40 Packages of Meth at I-19 Checkpoint
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- Written by Border Scope Border Scope
- Published: 05 November 2017 05 November 2017
Nogales, Arizona - Nogales Station Border Patrol agents at the immigration checkpoint on Interstate 19 near Amado, Arizona arrest one U.S. citizen Wednesday morning after finding more than 50 pounds of methamphetamine.