Caltrans construction crews will begin major work Wednesday on a new seven-mile segment of the Interstate 8 (I-8) Update Project in Imperial County from just west of Ogilby Road to west of State Route 186 (SR-186). Eastbound and westbound I-8 through Segment 5 of the project will be reduced to one lane in each direction.
Continue ReadingWEEK OF JUNE 12 TH Reptile Adventures Reptiles Adventures slithers into Yuma County Libraries June 13th – 15th! Meet snakes, lizards and more during this fascinating show featuring live reptiles. There is no charge to attend this family-friendly program. Tuesday, June 13th @ 10:00 a.m. Dateland Library, 1300 S Ave 64 E Dateland, AZ Tuesday,
Continue ReadingIn tonight’s edition of Pet Talk, we introduce you to a cat named Aquarius and a Boxer named Bucky. First up is Bucky. A senior boxer that is as sweet as he can be. He was a stray picked up by animal control and his age is unknown. At a solid 45 pounds, ‘The gentle
Continue ReadingDesde el inicio del año han habido 858 incendios forestales en el estado de Arizona. Los oficiales de fuego dicen que la temperatura al igual que los vientos fuertes han sido factores grandes en varios casos, destruyendo más de 130.000 hectáreas. Oficiales de fuego con el Departamento de Manejo de Fuegos de Arizona y otras
Continue ReadingDetectives have identified the man who allegedly exposed himself to three other prior indecent exposure incidents involving minors. Dwight Arthur Raley, 63, who is a retired city of Yuma worker was identified according to court documents by detectives who were able to match either Raley or his car to descriptions provided by victims in the
Continue ReadingA series of workshops is set to begin Tuesday in Riverside and Imperial counties. The focus will be on the Salton Sea and its ten year restoration plan. “Our involvement dates back 17 years, we started getting involved in environmental justice. We have been addressing the issues of asthma, we do have a higher prevalence
Continue ReadingUna serie de talleres está programado para dar inicio esta semana en los condados de Riverside y el Valle Imperial, enfocados en el plan de diez años del Programa de Gestión de Salton Sea. De acuerdo al Comite Cívico del Valle el tema del Salton Sea es uno de prioridad para la organización ya que
Continue Reading13 On Your Side wants to know your thoughts: For decades U.S. Senator John McCain has represented the State of Arizona and on more than one occasion he’s been chosen to run for president. Senator McCain’s popularity stems from a history of devotion to the American way of life. His father and grandfather were both
Continue ReadingUPDATE: On Saturday a t approximately 2:30 p.m., the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office made contact with Mr. Boehnke at his residence and he was found to be in good health. ORIGINAL STORY: A man was reported missing after he went out for a walk and didn’t come back. Herman “Jay” Boehnke, 49, of Yuma, left
Continue ReadingCalipatria State Prison officials said two women were arrested after allegedly smuggling drugs into the prison. Visitor Eliana Elizabeth Mendiola, 21-year old from Desert Hot Springs, Calif., came to the prison to visit an inmate Sunday, and the Gate House Officer detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from within her vehicle as she was
Continue ReadingSan Luis High School summer school sessions are cancelled Monday due to a break in the school’s water system. This leaves the school without running water or air conditioning temporarily until repairs can be made. Summer school sessions will be put on hold until repairs are made. Students with online access can still work on
Continue ReadingCongressman Duncan Hunter Jr. and father, former Congressman Duncan Hunter Sr., want to make the Imperial Valley Law Enforcement Memorial a reality. They, along with organizers of Saturday’s fundraiser at I.V. fairgrounds said it’s much needed in the area. Organizer Wesley Boerner said, “There are several veterans’ memorials, and even more going up as we
Continue ReadingCharla Huggins wants many things in life. She’s the mother of 11-year-old Avory Glover killed in a hit-and-run along Dealwood Road in El Centro two years ago. She wants justice for her son. “There’s no way that four years is going to sit easy with me. But i don’t have any choice but to accept
Continue ReadingReported burglaries and thefts are down throughout Yuma for the month of May, according to the Yuma Police Department–from 97 in April to 47 in May. Watch KYMA at 10:00 p.m. to find out how you can monitor your neighborhood’s theft and burglary reports and help keep your community safe.
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Interstate 8 westbound near milepost 7 is now open following a motorhome fire Friday. According to the Department of Public Safety the driver of the RV noticed smoke coming from the motorhome and pulled over. That’s when the RV caught fire. Everyone was able to safely evacuate. No word yet on what caused the
Continue ReadingChildren and teenagers under the age of 18 will have access to free and healthy meals during the summer. This is thanks to the different free food programs provided by different local organizations in different cities. In El Centro, the free lunch program of the Central Union High School District (CUHSD) will begin on June
Continue ReadingAuthorities say an 18-month-old boy has died after being attacked by the family’s dog in south Phoenix. Phoenix Fire Department officials say the baby was attacked about 1 p.m. Friday for an unknown reason. The child was taken to a pediatric trauma hospital in extremely critical condition and later died. Fire officials say the rottweiler
Continue ReadingStudents from Dawn’s Dance Studio in Yuma are ready to show you their “wild” side. The end of the year recital,”Zootropolis” is inspired from the popular Disney movie “Zootopia”. Dancers as young as five years old to adults are showcasing their talent by giving the audience an interactive experience dressed as animals. Choreographer Ari-Shay says
Continue ReadingUPDATE: 2:50 P.M. – The fire that is burning near Winterhaven, Calif. has now scorched 120 acres, according to the Imperial County fire chief. The Lake Island Fire has displaced a total of four families. There is still not word on what caused the fire. The trailer homes in the area were not hooked up
Continue ReadingEl Centro Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Highway 86 immigration checkpoint arrested a man and a woman suspected of smuggling methamphetamine on Thursday afternoon. U.S. Customs and Border Protection said the incident occurred at approximately 6 p.m. after a 26-year-old man approached the checkpoint in a black Ford Focus sedan accompanied by a
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