🌱 West Wetlands Park Closed Due To Fire + Pavement Preservation Work

Happy Saturday, people of Yuma! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally today.

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First, today's weather:

Hot; breezy in the afternoon. High: 97 Low: 61.

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Here are the top three stories in Yuma today:

1. After multiple fires broke out before sunrise on Friday (Apr. 8) morning, the City of Yuma closed West Wetlands Park until further notice. Yuma Parks and Recreation workers were the first to notice two small fires, and they attempted to extinguish them before the flames spread. The entire park, including Stewart Vincent Wolfe Creative Playground, the pond, walking trails, boat ramp, and beaches, will remain closed with no estimation of when it will reopen. (KYMA)
2. The City of Yuma Public Works Department is gearing up to start its spring pavement preservation work on Monday, Apr. 11. The goal of the project is to improve driving surfaces and extend pavement life spans. The project is expected to run through May 6. Crews will focus primarily on neighborhoods in the southeastern quadrant of the city limits, along with well-traveled streets such as 1st Street and 3rd Street. (City of Yuma)
3. In a 54-5 vote, Arizona state lawmakers proposed SB 1162 to remove some of the limits of how much doctors can prescribe opioids to their patients. However, Dr. Bharat Magu, Chief Medical Officer for Yuma Regional Medical Center, has shared his concerns with the bill, namely that the amendment won't significantly change opioid prescribing habits die to the restrictions. (KYMA)

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Today in Yuma:

• Kendo Spring 2022 - Arizona Western College (8:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Yesterday, the Yuma Fire Department worked on putting out a fire at the West Wetlands. Jogging and walking trails will be temporarily closed. The Yuma Police Department advised locals to use caution and avoid the area. (Facebook)
• If you have information that will lead to the arrest of any of Yuma's Most Wanted please call your local law enforcement agency, or 78-CRIME at (928) 782-7463, to remain anonymous. If your information leads to an arrest, you may receive up to a $1,000 cash reward. (Facebook)
• The Humane Society of Yuma is in need of fosters willing to house and bottle feed kittens. No experience is needed, as the organization will teach you. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning 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.