Yuma News

Drying Herbs

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Written by YNN YNN

Published: 09 December 2016 09 December 2016

Wellton, Arizona - On Tuesday, December 20th, Melissa Wyatt, Yuma County Family, Consumer, and Health Sciences Agent for the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, will present “Drying Herbs” at 11:30 a.m. at the Wellton Library. Learn about the benefits of food dehydration, and how to dehydrate and store herbs.

FTC Providing Over $88 Million in Refunds to AT&T Customers Who Were Subjected to Mobile Cramming

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Written by YNN YNN

Published: 09 December 2016 09 December 2016

Washington, DC - The Federal Trade Commission is providing over $88 million in refunds to more than 2.7 million AT&T customers who had third-party charges added to their mobile bills without their consent, a tactic known as “mobile cramming.” The refunds to consumers relate to 2014 settlements with AT&T, and the companies behind two of the cramming schemes, Tatto and Acquinity.

How Safe are our Bridges and Buildings

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Written by Douglas P. Taylor Douglas P. Taylor

Published: 09 December 2016 09 December 2016

Yuma, Arizona - America’s bridges need work.

So do some of the nation’s buildings - both old and new - that were designed to avoid collapsing during an earthquake or other major catastrophe, but aren’t quite up to the task of remaining inhabitable after disaster strikes.

Thousands Gather in Brazil for International Workshop on Drug Treatment and Prevention

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Written by State Department State Department

Published: 08 December 2016 08 December 2016

Washington, DC - Today in Campinas, Brazil, 3,000 doctors, policymakers, and NGO leaders from 60 countries are convening for a large-scale training on drug treatment and prevention. The International Society of Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Professionals (ISSUP), an international NGO, is holding its second International Workshop on Drug Demand Reduction from December 7-11.

Fire Matters

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Written by Fire House Facts Fire House Facts

Published: 08 December 2016 08 December 2016

Yuma, Arizona - Some of our recent fires were trash and yard debris fire, both happen way too often. Burning trash and large bonfires are not allowed without permits. A bonfire within residential neighborhoods can be a nuisance and a hazard. Keep recreational fires small (3’ x 3’ in diameter, or less) and don’t burn trash, or anything that will give off heavy smoke or toxic fumes.

ASU Wrestling Adds Three to Incoming Roster

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Written by YNN YNN

Published: 08 December 2016 08 December 2016

Tempe, Arizona - The Sun Devils are adding three to their roster for 2017-18 as part of the early signing period as Navonte Demison and Brandon Courtney have signed National Letters of Intent (NLI) while Dakota Galt will also join the ASU roster next season. The signing class features a trio of state champions, also featuring national champions in their respective weight classes.