Yuma News
Search for the Arizona murder suspect who escaped custody with his wife intensified
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 09 September 2019 09 September 2019
Washington, DC - The search for the Arizona murder suspect who escaped custody with his wife intensified today as the U.S. Marshals Service added him to its 15 Most Wanted list. Blane Barksdale, 56, and his wife Susan Barksdale, 59, escaped custody while being extradited back to Arizona from New York, on August 26. The husband-and-wife team overpowered and kidnapped two security officers and a third inmate near Blanding, Utah.
YFD Personnel Complete Technical Rescue Training
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- Written by Michael H. Erfert, MPIO, FIT, FLSE II Michael H. Erfert, MPIO, FIT, FLSE II
- Published: 09 September 2019 09 September 2019
Yuma, Arizona - At last Wednesday’s City Council meeting 4 members of the Yuma Fire Department were recognized for their recent completion of Technical Rescue training. Fire Captain Alvin Luedtke, Fire Engineer Aaron Wonders, Firefighter David Padilla Jr., and Firefighter Justin Zahn attended the intense 200 hour training program made possible with the assistance of grant funding in cooperation with the Southern Arizona Regional Technical Rescue Group (SARTRG).
Yuma Fire Department Assistant Chief Completes EFO Program
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- Written by YFD YFD
- Published: 09 September 2019 09 September 2019
Yuma, Arizona - At last week’s City Council meeting it was announced that Assistant Fire Chief Dustin “Dusty” Fields had completed the Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Program of the National Fire Academy. Chief Fields is one of only 3 currently serving YFD members who have completed the program. Fire Chief Steve Irr, and Battalion Chief Mike Walton are the other members from YFD.
Who Posed as Physician Found Guilty of Conspiring to Unlawfully Prescribe Hundreds of Thousands of Doses of Opioids
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- Written by DOJ DOJ
- Published: 08 September 2019 08 September 2019
Houston, Texas - A Houston-area man who posed as a physician at an unregistered pain clinic was found guilty today for his role at a “pill mill” at which he and his co-conspirators illegally prescribed hundreds of thousands of doses of opioids and other controlled substances.
Andorra National Day
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 08 September 2019 08 September 2019
Washington, DC - Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo: "On behalf of the people and the government of the United States of America, I send my best wishes to the people of Andorra as you celebrate Our Lady of Meritxell Day.
Governor Ducey Appoints Bill Montgomery To The Supreme Court of Arizona
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 08 September 2019 08 September 2019
Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey Wednesday announced the appointment of Bill Montgomery to the Arizona Supreme Court. Bill has demonstrated a commitment to justice, fairness and the rule of law throughout his decades-long service to our state and nation.
Fall Business Series: Generational Marketing
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 08 September 2019 08 September 2019
Yuma, Arizona - In September 2019, the Yuma Main Library will host a Fall Business Series at the Main Library. Aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners, and students are invited to attend workshops focusing on online businesses, marketing, and taxes.