December 2019

Dueño de tienda de tatuajes acusado de pornografia infantil

December 19, 2019 4:57 PM Jackie Lopez

La policía de Yuma dice que arrestaron al dueño de una tienda de tatuajes local por tener pornografía infantil y drogas. También creen que grabó a algunos de sus clientes en varios estados de desnudez sin su conocimiento.

Tattoo shop owner accused of possession of child pornography

December 19, 2019 4:50 PM Lisa Sturgis, Jenny Day

Yuma police say they’ve arrested a local tattoo shop owner for having drugs and child pornography.

Alcalde Nicholls levanta estado de emergencia en Yuma

December 19, 2019 3:23 PM Jackie Lopez, Carmen Valencia

Por medio de una entrevista videollamada el alcalde Nicholls dijo que levantaba el estado de emergencia de Yuma después de ver cómo se manejan las solicitudes de asilo.

Mild trend continues

December 19, 2019 2:42 PM Rob Fram

We are slowly feeling the colder mercury wear off, as a ridge in the interior West will become the main weather player for our area starting on Friday.

New Bridge in Mexicali expected to reduce traffic congestion at border crossing

December 19, 2019 1:47 PM Alexandra Rangel

Upgrades to the border crossing in Mexicali are underway.

Por terminar puente vehicular en garita Mexicali

December 19, 2019 1:47 PM Nassieli Pizano

Cerca de 13 mil vehículos que cruzan a diario por la aduana mexicana de la garita oeste de Calexico se verán beneficiados con la construcción de un puente vehicular que facilitará el acceso a la zona Centro de Mexicali y el distrito Médico.

Calipatria State Prison staff brings Christmas cheer to local students

December 19, 2019 1:34 PM Billy Khang

Staff from Calipatria State Prison brought some Christmas cheer to students at Grace Smith School.

Man claims to be from Mexican cartel in new phone scam

December 19, 2019 12:02 PM Sumiko Keil, Brandon Mejia

Terrifying kidnapping scam targets families with hoax call from “Mexican Cartels,” according to Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO).

Today’s weather forecast 12-19-19

December 19, 2019 11:47 AM Gabriel Salazar

A dry frontal system passing through the desert southwest Thursday will bring cooler daytime highs, mostly in the lower 60’s across the lower deserts.

Community reacts day after impeachment

December 19, 2019 11:42 AM Teagan Rasche

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KSWT, KECY) – After Wednesday’s historic impeachment decision by the U.S. House of Representatives along party lines, local representatives share their perspectives. KSWT spoke to Representative Tim Dunn (R- AZ) and the Chairman of the Yuma County Democratic Party, Bryan Rasmussen. “It’s not really happy that a president has been impeached but

This weekend is the annual Somerton tamale festival

December 19, 2019 11:40 AM Gabriel Salazar

The 13th Annual Somerton Tamale Festival is happening Saturday December 21, 2019 on Main street.

Muere joven tras accidente en Somerton

December 19, 2019 11:38 AM Sumiko Keil

La pasajera que murio en el accidente del miércoles en Somerton ha sido identificado como una joven de San Luis, Arizona.

EXCLUSIVE: Mayor Nicholls withdraws state of emergency status for Yuma

December 19, 2019 11:27 AM Carmen Valencia

The Mayor of Yuma, Douglas Nicholls was invited to the White House in Washington D.C. by Trump’s administration.

19-year-old killed in Somerton crash, identified

December 19, 2019 11:00 AM Sumiko Keil, Jenny Day

The passenger killed on Wednesday’s fatal crash in Somerton has been identified as a young adult.

Military dad surprises family after being away for 7 months

December 19, 2019 9:49 AM Dominique Newland

$312 million worth of cocaine seized by Coast Guard

December 19, 2019 9:33 AM Dominique Newland

Lawmaker seeks community service option for traffic tickets

December 19, 2019 9:03 AM Gabriel Salazar

A first-term state lawmaker, miffed about what he says is an expensive traffic ticket, wants to mandate an alternative to paying them for all motorists: community service.

Local flag football team look to raise 15k for nationals

December 18, 2019 11:57 PM Jasmine Arenas

Local kids look to raise funds for flag football nationals in Tampa, Florida next month.

Prep basketball: Kofa stuns Criminals at home

December 18, 2019 11:44 PM Jasmine Arenas

The Kofa Kings stepped into the palace to take on the Yuma Criminals Wednesday night.

Whistleblower says Mormon Church abused tax-exempt status

December 18, 2019 11:36 PM Arianna Shell

UTAH (KSWT/KYMA/KECY) A former investment manager for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints filed a whistleblower complaint with the IRS, alleging misuse of nearly $100 billion worth of charitable contributions.

Month: December 2019