Yuma News
Preparing for the Citizenship exam
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 26 August 2019 26 August 2019
Wellton, Arizona - Need help preparing for the Citizenship exam? The Wellton Library hosts citizenship practice sessions every Thursday at 1:00 p.m. Review test subjects, learn interview tips, and more!
Wellton Library hosts Conversational English
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 26 August 2019 26 August 2019
Wellton, Arizona - The Wellton Library hosts Conversational English for Spanish-speakers every Thursday at 12:00 p.m. These sessions are an opportunity for English learners to work together and practice basic vocabulary in a relaxed setting.
Enjoy the cosmos at the Foothills Library
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 26 August 2019 26 August 2019
Yuma, Arizona - Stargazers can enjoy the cosmos at the Foothills Library! The library’s astronomy group will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 5th and 12th, in the Foothills Library parking lot, 13226 E. South Frontage Road. Lawn chairs, binoculars, and telescopes welcome!
Calling all local musicians and music lovers
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 26 August 2019 26 August 2019
Yuma, Arizona - Calling all local musicians and music lovers! On Thursday, September 5th and 19th, the Foothills Library will host a Live Music Jam Session at 1:00 p.m. Come and join in the music together!
Insomnia tied to higher risk of heart disease and stroke
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- Written by Karen Astle Karen Astle
- Published: 25 August 2019 25 August 2019
Dallas, Texas - People suffering from insomnia may have an increased risk of coronary artery disease, heart failure and stroke, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation.
NIH study in mice identifies type of brain cell involved in stuttering
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- Written by NIDCD NIDCD
- Published: 25 August 2019 25 August 2019
Washington, DC - Researchers believe that stuttering - a potentially lifelong and debilitating speech disorder - stems from problems with the circuits in the brain that control speech, but precisely how and where these problems occur is unknown. Using a mouse model of stuttering, scientists report that a loss of cells in the brain called astrocytes are associated with stuttering.
Subway Restaurant Armed Robbery
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- Written by YPD YPD
- Published: 25 August 2019 25 August 2019
Yuma, Arizona - On Friday, August 23, 2019, at approximately 7:25 p.m., Yuma Police Officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Subway Restaurant located at 1418 S. Yuma Palms Parkway in the Yuma Palms Mall. It was reported that the suspect brandished an unknown type of handgun and demanded money from the employees inside the restaurant. The employees gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of money from the register.