DACA recipient detained after making a wrong turn at the border
Erick Hernandez is a rideshare driver and was taking passengers from L.A. to the border in San Ysidro when he missed his exit and ended up in…
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Yuma County reports high STD rates
According to the CDC and a recent study by Invigor Medical, Yuma County reported over 700 new STD cases per every 100,000 residents in…
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Jaguar at Oakland Zoo celebrates eighth birthday
A jaguar named Emma has just celebrated her eighth birthday, the Oakland Zoo said. Footage posted by the zoo shows Emma playing with birthday-themed…
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Firefighters in Tennessee cool kids down with a fire hose
The footage was streamed live on July 22 by the Kingsport Fire Department, who said, “We’ve got the water flowing, we’ve got the kids screaming and…
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Orange juice importer in the U.S. sues Trump Administration over tariffs
A U.S. based orange juice importer says President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs on Brazil could push up the cost of orange juice at major U.S.…
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Band in North Texas pays tribute to Ozzy Osbourne
“He’s been my idol my whole life. I wanted to be him. I wanted to be like him,” said Robert “Shame” Fortier, whose childhood dream came true 17 years…
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New study says the COVID-19 pandemic aged our brains
British researchers examined a large database of brain scans and found an age acceleration of five-and-a-half months associated with the…
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Erik Menendez reportedly battling a ‘serious medical condition’
It comes as he and his brother, Lyle, are fighting for their freedom, with both serving life sentences for the 1989 murders of their…
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Dept. of Education pauses certain student loan forgiveness
Earlier this month, the department posted on its Student Aid website saying it halted the cancellation of student loans in income-based repayment…
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El representante Ken Calvert anuncia un proyecto de ley de la Cámara que incluye $67 millones para proyectos de infraestructura del Distrito
Luis Medina WASHINGTON, D.C. (KUNA) – El congresista Ken Calvert (R-41) anunció el martes que se incluyeron más de $67 millones…
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La Banda de Indios de la Misión de Twenty-Nine Palms dona más de 500 mochilas con útiles escolares
Luis Medina THERMAL, Calif. (KUNA)– La Banda de Indios de la Misión de Twenty-Nine Palms dona más de 500 mochilas con…
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La exsenadora estadounidense Barbara Boxer respalda a la candidata demócrata Katherine Alemán para la contienda por el Distrito Congresional 41
Luis Medina COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KUNA) — Una nueva candidata se ha unido a la contienda por el Distrito Congresional 41. El martes…
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Estafas dirigidas a adultos mayores en aumento
Luis Medina PALM DESERT, Calif. (KUNA)– Las estafas dirigidas a adultos mayores están en aumento, volviéndose cada vez…
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Yuma Five get geared up for Seattle at Chase Field
Before Tuesday’s Arizona Diamondbacks game at Chase Field, five local baseball players received the surprise of a lifetime, straight from one of…
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KAWC speaks on NPR funding cuts
Local radio station KAWC is located on the Arizona Western College Campus and is just one of the many public radio stations that will be affected by…
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Housing America Corporation hosts First Back To School Giveaway
At the Del Pueblo Apartments in Somerton, children from low income families were able to receive some fresh new gear ahead of the new school…
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New Calexico city manager appointed
After more than 14 months without a permanent city manager, the City of Calexico has official appointed Ben Martinez as the new city…
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Back to School dates in the Desert Southwest
(KYMA, KECY) – The following is when students are scheduled to go back to school. Share your first day with us by sending us your pics and videos…
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Highlighting Bard Water District and how they help Yuma County
On Tuesday’s HomeGrown we highlight a local water district, Bard Water…
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Lerner & Rowe host backpack giveaway in Yuma
With back to school right around the corner, a local law firm is helping boys and girls hit the books in the Yuma…
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