🌱 Cyber Attack On YRMC? + Yuma Man Arrested On Weapon & Drug Charges

Hey, Yuma! Let's get you all caught up to start this Wednesday, April 27 off on an informed note. Here are the most important things going on in Yuma today.

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First, today's weather:

Hot with plenty of sunshine. High: 93 Low: 59.

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Here are the top three stories in Yuma today:

1. The Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) has shut down its entire network to stop an attempted hacker who started attacking the system over the weekend. YRMC's IT department monitored suspicious activity over the weekend and acted quickly to shut down the malicious attempt. The department caught the intrusion again on Monday at around 4 p.m. and shut down the system. YRMC says the cyberattack was caught early and all patient information is still secure to the best of their knowledge. (KYMA)
2. Over the weekend, an Arizona man was arrested on weapon and drug charges in Northeast Iowa. According to the Winneshiek County Sheriff's Office, 28-year-old Edgar Chavez of Yuma, Arizona, was arrested following a traffic stop on Highway 52 just south of Decorah just before 1:30 a.m. on Saturday morning. Upon further investigation, Chavez was arrested for operating while under the influence, possession of a dangerous weapon while intoxicated, and possession of a controlled substance. (KCHA News)
3. An East County Deputy received help from Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation & Drainage District when they got a flat tire while responding to a medical assist call in the desert. Wellton-Mohawk responded to the scene quickly and helped the deputy get them on their way. The person in the desert was located and found in good health. (Yuma County Sheriff's Office)

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Today in Yuma:

• Caregiver Support Group At Ativo Senior Living of Yuma (1:30 PM)
• Lunch In The Lounge At Arizona Western College (12:00 PM)
• Stress Management Workshop At Arizona Western College (3:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Congratulations to Yuma School District One's Carver Elementary on being selected for a $5,000 School Challenge Grant! Learn more in the District's Facebook post. (Facebook)
• Yuma Art Center has announce a new youth painting class happening May 3 through 24. This class is built to provide high-quality and hands-on art education to homeschooled youth. Register here. (Facebook)
• Get a summer job with the City of Yuma as a lifeguard! The City is hiring lifeguards to work this summer's aquatic season and is offering bonuses of up to $300. Learn the full details here.(Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.