Do you have an emergency plan?

Yuma, Arizona - Our country is currently dealing with a large scale emergency, Hurricane Florence and others threatening. This is a good time to ask, what is your level of personal and family preparedness? How would you react if faced with having to leave your home? How about if utilities like electricity, gas, water, or telephone service are disrupted? What if grocery stores are closed due to the emergency? The Yuma area is not immune.

Aerospace operation to come to Yuma

Yuma, Arizona - The City of Yuma welcomes the following announcement, a joint statement by the involved parties:

Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) 2018 Grant

Yuma, Arizona - The Yuma Police Department was awarded several grants from the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS).  The grant money will be used to purchase new equipment and cover overtime costs for Selective Traffic Enforcement Programs and DUI / Impaired Driving Enforcement Details.

Taste of Yuma Foodie Fest showcases local cuisine on October 5

Yuma, Arizona - The Arizona Western College Foundation, AWC Alumni Association and Mexican Consulate in Yuma will be presenting the Taste of Yuma Foodie Fest on Friday, October 5. Taste of Yuma is a collaborative event celebrating the global diversity of foods found in Yuma County.

Sprinkler Save at Target

Yuma, Arizona - On Monday, at about 9:40 am, a fire was reported in a compactor at the rear of the Target store, 1450 South Yuma Palms Parkway. Arriving Yuma Fire Department personnel found there had been a fire in the store’s commercial trash compactor. That fire activated a fire suppression sprinkler head in the compactor room, containing and extinguishing the fire. Firefighters were able to shut down the water flow and ensure the fire was out.