Yuma News

City advises drivers near construction to be safe, in the form of a poem

Details: Written by City of Yuma City of Yuma; Published: 05 December 2016 05 December 2016

Yuma, Arizona - The City of Yuma has become aware of heavier traffic in residential areas around road construction zones, particularly around the 16th Street and 4th Avenue improvements project. Residents in the surrounding neighborhoods are not accustomed to the heavy traffic they are experiencing, and some witnessed driver behavior has raised concerns.

Alzheimer Grupo de Apoyo - Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group

Details: Written by YNN YNN; Published: 05 December 2016 05 December 2016

Somerton, Arizona - On Tuesday, December 20th, Alzheimer Grupo de Apoyo (Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group) will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Somerton Library. Caring for someone with Alzheimer's can be challenging, but a support group can give you the reassurance you need. Connect with other caregivers and share tips, advice, and support.

National Steak and Poultry Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken

Details: Written by YNN YNN; Published: 05 December 2016 05 December 2016

Washington, DC - National Steak and Poultry, an Owasso, Oklahoma, establishment, is recalling approximately 1,976,089 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products due to adulteration because of possible undercooking, resulting in the potential survival of bacterial pathogens in the products, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Indian Male with an apparent gunshot wound at the Maverick Bar

Details: Written by YNN YNN; Published: 05 December 2016 05 December 2016

Yuma, Arizona - Today, at 4:10 p.m. officers from the Yuma Police Department responded to the Maverick Bar, 1640 S. 4th Ave, for an Indian Male with an apparent gunshot wound to the abdomen. Patrol officers secured the area and were able to track shoe impressions of a subject southbound through the alleyway and then turning westbound through private yards. While searching the area officers found a magazine from a handgun, a handgun and clothing, all believed to be used by the shooter.

Anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Aduyladej's Birthday

Details: Written by State Department State Department; Published: 05 December 2016 05 December 2016

Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I offer heartfelt warm wishes to the people of Thailand on the anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Aduyladej’s birthday, this December 5. We note with sadness the passing of King Bhumibol, who would have been 89 years old on this day. We remember His Majesty for the great vision and dedication with which he led Thailand, and for the enduring friendship he nurtured with the United States.

Yuma Police Officer Involved Shooting

Details: Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now; Published: 05 December 2016 05 December 2016

Yuma, Arizona - On Saturday, at approximately 1:58 a.m., two Yuma Police Department officers responded to a noise disturbance call at a residence located in the 400 block of South Madison Avenue. The officers knocked on the front door and announced their presence attempting to make contact with the occupant. After numerous attempts at the front door to make contact with the occupant, one officer walked around the residence still attempting to make contact with the occupant, while the other officer spoke with a witness. As the officer who went around the residence came back to the front of the building, the occupant exited the residence with a shotgun and went through the motions used to chamber a round.

The Silent Sister by Diane Chamberlain

Details: Written by YNN YNN; Published: 03 December 2016 03 December 2016

Wellton, Arizona - Share your love of books and reading! On Friday, December 16th, the Wellton Library Book Club will discuss The Silent Sister by Diane Chamberlain at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome to attend.