January 2020

U.S. troops in Middle East come into focus amid threats

January 5, 2020 1:37 PM The Associated Press

The U.S. military presence in the Middle East was thrown into jeopardy Sunday, as Iraq’s parliament voted to expel U.S. troops from their country while the leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah group said the U.S. military across the region “will pay the price” for killing a top Iranian general.

Advocate: Colorado River Basin states need to cut water use

January 5, 2020 1:31 PM The Associated Press

A longtime water conservation advocate says Arizona and the other Lower Colorado River Basin states need to cut their water use more and faster.

Shocking aerials show aftermath of deadly Pennsylvania crash

January 5, 2020 12:31 PM Ericka Conant

At least five are dead and 60 are injured after a devastating crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Iran abandons nuclear deal over US killing general

January 5, 2020 11:37 AM The Associated Press

Iran said Sunday it would no longer abide by any of the limits of its unraveling 2015 nuclear deal with world powers after a U.S. airstrike killed a top Iranian general in Baghdad.

YPD searches for armed robbery suspect

January 5, 2020 11:24 AM Ericka Conant

The Yuma Police Department (YPD) is in search of a suspect who robbed a Chevron Saturday night.

Community leaders honored in “Stone of Hope” Ceremony

January 4, 2020 10:04 PM Billy Khang

Saturday morning, 9 participants were honored for their work in the Imperial Valley.

Audit: University president spent $40K in policy violation

January 4, 2020 5:30 PM The Associated Press

Northern Arizona University paid more than $40,000 in travel expenses for President Rita Cheng and her husband that did not comply with university policies, according to a state audit.

‘Not safe to move’: Fire threats intensify in Australia

January 4, 2020 3:15 PM The Associated Press

SYDNEY (AP) — A father and son who were battling flames for two days are the latest victims of the worst wildfire season in Australian history, and the path of destruction widened in at least three states Saturday due to strong winds and high temperatures. The death toll in the wildfire crisis is now up

Thousands of US soldiers deployed to Middle East

January 4, 2020 2:32 PM Ericka Conant

FORT BRAGG, N.C. (KYMA, KSWT, KECY) – About three thousand men and women are being deployed to the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran. Video shows soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division, geared up with their belongings, answering their call to duty. One by one, soldiers board white buses that will take them from

Over 70 US protests say no to war

January 4, 2020 2:13 PM Ericka Conant

WASHINGTON D.C. (KYMA, KSWT, KECY) – Dozens of anti-war demonstrations were planned throughout the nation on Saturday. They protested the Trump administration’s decision to kill a top Iranian general, claiming the move will propel the US into a long war with Iran. However President Trump has since said the killing of General Qasem Soleimani was

Man driving wrong-way car killed in collision with big rig

January 4, 2020 1:41 PM The Associated Press

A person driving a car the wrong way on the South Mountain Freeway in metro Phoenix was killed in a collision with a large truck early Saturday morning, the Arizona Department of Public Safety said.

Arrest made in investigation into remains on Arizona trail

January 4, 2020 1:21 PM The Associated Press

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A man has been arrested on suspicion of stealing a vehicle belonging to a missing Oklahoma man and the arrested man is a “person of interest” in connection with human remains found along an Arizona hiking trail, authorities said. Daylan Jacob Thornton, 21, was arrested Friday night on suspicion of auto

GM strike leads to a decrease in auto sales

January 4, 2020 12:43 PM Christian Galeno

(KYMA/KSWT/KECY) – The recent 40-day strike of General Motors employees leads to a decrease in auto sales. The company stocked up on cars ahead of the imminent strike. But sales only dropped by close to 6%.

Yuma’s most wanted 01-06-2020

January 4, 2020 12:43 PM Ericka Conant

Yuma’s Most Wanted 01-06-2020

These twins were born in different decades

January 4, 2020 12:25 PM Ericka Conant

Mother Dawn Gillman had heard of twins being born on different days, but not entirely different decades.

Golden Globes dinner will be entirely plant-based

January 4, 2020 12:07 PM Christian Galeno

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (KYMA/KSWT/KECY) – The 77th Golden Globe Awards are set to take place this Sunday at the famous Beverly Hilton Hotel. This year’s Golden Globe’s will feature something different: an entirely plant-based dinner. The Hollywood Foreign Press, the organization behind the awards show, has decided to entirely remove meat from the dinner that will