Yuma News

Día del Niño Drive-Thru Celebration

Details: Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now; Published: 15 April 2021 15 April 2021

Somerton, Arizona - Celebrate Día del Niño (Day of the Child) at the Somerton Library! On Saturday, April 24th, the library will host a drive-thru program from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for families with children of all ages. This event features a chance for everyone to wave to Booker Bear and Orchid the Mermaid while remaining in their vehicles.

Water Recreation Safety

Details: Written by Fire House Facts Fire House Facts; Published: 14 April 2021 14 April 2021

Yuma, Arizona - Now that warmer temperatures have arrived, for many Yumans water recreation is a common cure for the heat. Yuma has some great water recreation and we would like to take this time to pass along some water safety reminders.

Deadline for payment on past-due city services bills is Thursday, April 15

Details: Written by City of Yuma City of Yuma; Published: 14 April 2021 14 April 2021

Yuma, Arizona - The deadline for payment of past-due city services bills is Thursday, April 15. Customers need to have their accounts paid in full to avoid interruption of service.

Eligible blood donors urged to give: Lowest donor turnout since pandemic’s start

Details: Written by American Red Cross American Red Cross; Published: 14 April 2021 14 April 2021

Yuma, Arizona - Last week the American Red Cross saw the lowest blood donor turnout since the pandemic began more than a year ago. As the nation transitions to a new, hopeful phase of this devastating pandemic, blood donations remain essential to the health of our communities.

Owner of Southern Arizona Health Care Equipment Company Sentenced to 36 Months for Defrauding Medicare

Details: Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now; Published: 13 April 2021 13 April 2021

Tucson, Arizona - On Friday, Frances Jones, 52, of Chandler, Arizona, was sentenced to 36 months in prison by U.S. District Court Judge John C. Hinderaker. Jones previously pleaded guilty to health care fraud.

Man Charged With Conducting Illegal Sports Gambling Business

Details: Written by Super User Super User; Published: 13 April 2021 13 April 2021

Chicago, Illinois - A man has been charged in federal court with conducting an illegal sports gambling business in Chicago and the suburbs.

Man Charged With Threatening Violence Against Federal Judge in Chicago

Details: Written by YNN YNN; Published: 13 April 2021 13 April 2021

Chicago, Illinois - A man has been indicted on criminal charges for allegedly threatening to assault and murder a federal judge in Chicago.