Yuma News

Construction Site Fire Swarm

Details: Written by Fire House Fact Fire House Fact; Published: 20 October 2021 20 October 2021

Yuma, Arizona - Last weekend we had the 4th construction site fire this year. These types of fires should be everyone’s concern. Every year tens of thousands of fires occur in the United States under suspicious circumstances (many determined to be intentionally set). These fires result in hundreds of deaths and hundreds of millions of dollars in property damage.

Justice Department Anticorruption Task Force Launches New Measures to Combat Corruption in Central America

Details: Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now; Published: 20 October 2021 20 October 2021

Washington, DC - The Department of Justice Friday announced a tip line to help assist its Anticorruption Task Force fight corruption in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, a key component of the Vice President’s work to address the root causes of migration.

LyondellBasell Companies Agree to Reduce Harmful Air Pollution at Six U.S. Chemical Plants

Details: Written by Justice Department Justice Department; Published: 20 October 2021 20 October 2021

Clinton, Iowa - Three U.S. subsidiaries of Dutch chemical giant LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (Lyondell) have agreed to make upgrades and perform compliance measures estimated to cost $50 million to resolve allegations they violated the Clean Air Act and state air pollution control laws at six petrochemical manufacturing facilities located in Channelview, Corpus Christi, and LaPorte, Texas, and Clinton, Iowa. Lyondell will also pay a $3.4 million civil penalty.

National Take Back Initiative

Details: Written by YPD Sergeant Lori Franklin YPD Sergeant Lori Franklin; Published: 19 October 2021 19 October 2021

Yuma, Arizona - The Yuma Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to the Yuma Police Department, 1500 S. 1st Avenue on Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

November Language Classes - Main Library

Details: Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now; Published: 19 October 2021 19 October 2021

Yuma, Arizona - The following language classes will be offered at the Main Library, 2951 S 21st Drive. There is no charge to attend. For more information, call (928) 782-1871.

November Youth Activities at the Main

Details: Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now; Published: 19 October 2021 19 October 2021

Yuma, Arizona - Children of all ages and teens are invited to the Main Library for storytime, programs, and fun! There is no charge to attend.

Rude Awakening

Details: Written by John Grimaldi John Grimaldi; Published: 19 October 2021 19 October 2021

Golden, British Columbia, Canada - It happened in the town of Golden, British Columbia. Ruth Hamilton was fast asleep when her dog started barking. Then, says the Association of Mature American Citizens, she heard “ a huge explosion and felt debris all over my face." She got out of bed and called 911.