Yuma News

Supporting Dual Language Learners in Early Learning Settings

Details: Written by White House White House; Published: 02 June 2016 02 June 2016

Washington, DC - Today the White House is announcing a new Federal policy statement from the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services and Education on better supporting our country’s youngest dual language learners (DLLs) in early childhood programs. The Obama Administration will be joined by public and private sector organizations that will also announce new commitments to support DLLs.

Warm Weather 101

Details: Written by Fire House Facts Fire House Facts; Published: 02 June 2016 02 June 2016

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.

Four Sun Devils Named to ACWPC All-America Water Polo Teams

Details: Written by YNN YNN; Published: 02 June 2016 02 June 2016

Tempe, Arizona - The Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches have announced the 2016 Division I All-America teams, a group that features four members from the Arizona State water polo program – including First-Team selection Ao Gao.

AWC is Hosting Summer Science Camp for Ages 14 and Up

Details: Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now; Published: 02 June 2016 02 June 2016

Yuma, Arizona - Join AWC for a week of spectacular fun and learning activities as we explore through STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) at AWC’s Summer Science Camp. Students will learn exciting and innovative ways to get hands-on experience with important science, technology, and engineering (STEM) concepts.

Yuma Sector places BORSTAR unit on high alert

Details: Written by Border Scope Border Scope; Published: 02 June 2016 02 June 2016

Yuma, Arizona - In anticipation of the approaching extreme temperatures of the summer months, the U.S. Border Patrol’s Yuma Sector is placing its Border Patrol Search, Trauma, and Rescue (BORSTAR) unit on high alert to respond to emergency situations to include agents, civilians, and illegal aliens in distress.

USS Stout Completes Multinational Search and Rescue Exercise Argonaut

Details: Written by Bill Dodge Bill Dodge; Published: 02 June 2016 02 June 2016

Mediterranean Sea - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) completed the multinational search and rescue exercise Argonaut May 31.

Million-Pound Deadweight Machine Officially Open for Business

Details: Written by Rick Seifarth Rick Seifarth; Published: 02 June 2016 02 June 2016

Washington, DC - The last few bolts were tightened just weeks ago – by hand. Now fully restored, NIST’s 4.45 meganewton (one million pounds-force) deadweight machine – the largest in the world – is back online and once again performing force calibrations for customers, which include U.S. aerospace manufacturers, U.S. military laboratories, and top-end commercial force calibration labs.