Proposed indoor swap meet raises concerns among nearby senior residents
NewYUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Some residents in Yuma’s Desert Lakes community are raising concerns about a proposed indoor swap meet planned near their…
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Republican candidates debate for Arizona governor
The debate featured a mix of experienced political figures and political outsiders, with candidates discussing issues ranging from growth and water…
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Yuma man found guilty of negligent homicide in friend’s shooting death
A jury found 20-year-old Keith Simmons guilty of negligent homicide and unlawful discharge of a weapon in connection to the August 2024 death of…
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San Luis l Port of Entry construction could mean longer wait times
The project is scheduled to begin Saturday, June 20, and is expected to last approximately four to five months, with completion anticipated by late…
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Locals react to $70 Billion in funding for ICE and Border Patrol
A new $70 billion funding package for ICE and Border Patrol is drawing mixed reactions from locals in…
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Somerton to break ground on first phase of Downtown improvements
City officials say the project has been in the works for about 10 years and was originally designed back in 2016 after funding was…
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Arizona Secretary of State seeks reelection
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes stopped in Yuma Tuesday as he campaigns for reelection, laying out what he says are his priorities are and…
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Inside AgTech operations
AgTech opened its Somerton-area facility to media and elected officials, giving a tour of how the process works from start to…
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Yuma man charged with murder of his son sentenced to prison
38-year-old Daniel Harris will serve 16 years behind bars after pleading guilty to second-degree…
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Alex Cardenas says experience drove voter support
Cardenas currently holds a strong lead in the race and says the early results show voters are paying attention to important issues facing the…
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Rep. Raul Ruiz opposes proposed Imperial County data center project
In an interview, Rep. Ruiz said he opposes proposed data center developments in both Imperial and Coachella Valleys, citing concerns over energy use,…
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Yuma Catholic Valedictorian reflects on journey from Mexico to graduation stage
One Yuma Catholic High School student is graduating at the top of her class after what she describes as a major life…
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One injured, one arrested after fight during adult softball tournament
Officers responded Saturday night to the Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex after a large fight broke out between two softball…
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Katherine Haley runs for Arizona Treasurer
Arizonans will choose the state’s next treasurer in November, and Republican candidate Katherine Haley says her background in public policy,…
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Memorial Walk connects Veterans
The walk was organized by Project ENDEX, a Yuma-based veteran nonprofit that helps veterans reconnect through community service and…
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Local mom shares water safety lessons from personal loss
Melissa Hull says her advocacy work began after the loss of her four-year-old son, Drew, who drowned in an irrigation canal near their Yuma County…
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Imperial moves toward moratorium on hyperscale data centers
The Imperial City Council has voted unanimously, 4-0, to move forward with a proposed moratorium on hyper-scale data centers within city…
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Brush fire burns 100 acres east of Brawley
According to fire officials, the fire started around 3 a.m. Tuesday near Whitlock Road. The cause remains under…
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Cobalt facility planned for Yuma County moves forward
A cobalt processing facility planned for Yuma County could bring new jobs and industry to the region while expanding Arizona’s role in the electric…
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Arizona Senate President enters Arizona Attorney General race
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen (R) is running for Arizona attorney general, saying his experience in the Legislature has prepared him to…
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