Yuma News

Armed Robbery at Burlington Coat Factory

Details: Written by YPD YPD; Published: 05 October 2017 05 October 2017

Yuma, Arizona - Yesterday, at approximately 3:00 pm, officers responded to an armed robbery at Burlington Coat Factory, 3020 S. 4th Avenue. The suspect fled the scene in a white Pontiac Bonneville, last seen heading towards 4th Avenue.

Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods

Details: Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now; Published: 05 October 2017 05 October 2017

Yuma, Arizona - It’s time to get ready for our 15th Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods (GAIN) event. We had over 2,000 people in attendance last year and more are expected this year.

NIST Finds a Way to Measure Fuel Cell 'Printing' at a Fast Clip

Details: Written by Chad Boutin Chad Boutin; Published: 04 October 2017 04 October 2017

Washington, DC - If you’re wondering when a hydrogen-powered car will become a viable option for you, take heart. A team including scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) may have overcome a significant hurdle to manufacturing hydrogen fuel cells by creating a way to check whether the expensive catalysts the cells need have been incorporated quickly and effectively. Improved measurement methods are key to bringing hydrogen power a step closer to economical mass production.

Fleet Activities Yokosuka Honors USS John S. McCain

Details: Written by Navy Public Affairs Navy Public Affairs; Published: 04 October 2017 04 October 2017

Yokosuka, Japan - More than 2,000 service members, civilians and families lined the streets of Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka, today, rendering salutes and showing support for the families and crew of USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) as they caravanned to an on-base memorial for their fallen shipmates.

NIST to Assess the Reliability of Forensic Methods for Analyzing DNA Mixtures

Details: Written by Rich Press - NIST Rich Press - NIST; Published: 04 October 2017 04 October 2017

Washington, DC - The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will undertake a study to assess the reliability of forensic methods for analyzing DNA evidence that, if misapplied, could lead to innocent people being wrongly convicted. The study will focus on DNA mixtures involving three or more people, and on very small quantities of DNA also known as touch DNA.

Photo scavenger hunt highlights City of Yuma's planning month

Details: Written by YNN YNN; Published: 04 October 2017 04 October 2017

Yuma, Arizona - This month, help celebrate National Community Planning Month in a way that could win you a prize.

Trash and yard debris fires

Details: Written by Fire House Facts Fire House Facts; Published: 04 October 2017 04 October 2017

Yuma, Arizona - Last week the Yuma Fire Department responded to a number of trash and yard debris fires, both happen way too often. These types of fires within residential neighborhoods can be a nuisance and a hazard. Fires too close to other combustibles and property lines pose the risk of serious fire spread, especially under windy conditions. Un-permitted fires are unlawful and also result in many unnecessary Fire Department responses, possibly delaying response to other serious emergencies.