Yuma News
Water safety reminders
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- Written by Fire House Facts Fire House Facts
- Published: 31 August 2016 31 August 2016
Yuma, Arizona - Yuma has some great water recreation and we would like to take this time to pass along some water safety reminders.
Purdue entomologist awarded USDA grant for neonicotinoid research
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- Written by Jessica Merzdorf Jessica Merzdorf
- Published: 31 August 2016 31 August 2016
West Lafayette, Indiana - Purdue University entomologist Ian Kaplan and his team have received a $3.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute for Food and Agriculture to fund their research into the environmental, ecological and socioeconomic effects of neonicotinoid pesticide use.
State Department Terrorist Designation of Abdiqadir Mumin
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 31 August 2016 31 August 2016
Washington, DC - The Department of State has designated Abdiqadir Mumin as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) under Executive Order (E.O.) 13224, which imposes sanctions on foreign persons and groups determined to have committed, or pose a significant risk of committing, acts of terrorism that threaten the security of U.S. nationals or the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the United States. As a result of this designation, all property subject to U.S. jurisdiction in which Mumin has any interest is blocked and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in any transactions with Mumin.
Trinidad and Tobago's Independence Day
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 31 August 2016 31 August 2016
Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Trinidad and Tobago as you celebrate the 54th anniversary of your nation’s independence on August 31.
Native Grill & Wings to Open in Yuma
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- Written by Natalie Passarelli Natalie Passarelli
- Published: 31 August 2016 31 August 2016
Yuma, Arizona - Native Grill & Wings, an award winning Arizona restaurant chain known for its 20+ wing flavors that guests can order by the individual wing, is opening its first Yuma location on September 5. The new restaurant will be located at 1731 East 16th Street, and mark’s Native’s first venture in Yuma.
Labor Day DUI Detail
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- Written by YPD YPD
- Published: 30 August 2016 30 August 2016
Yuma, Arizona - The City of Yuma Police Department is conducting an impaired driving detail on Friday, September 2nd, Saturday, September 3rd, Sunday, September 4th, and Monday, September 5th, 2016. Additional officers will be used to rove city streets looking to stop and arrest drivers who are impaired by alcohol or drugs. These DUI patrols are, in addition to regularly scheduled patrol officers, all looking for the signs of an impaired driver behind the wheel.
Un Sueño Diferente Support Group
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 30 August 2016 30 August 2016
Beginning Tuesday, September 6th, Un Sueño Diferente Support Group will meet at 11:00 a.m. every Tuesday at the Somerton Library. Caring for a child with special needs can be challenging, but a support group can give you the reassurance you need. Connect with other parents and share tips, advice, and support.