Ernesto Romero

Arizona Primary Election Day

July 21, 2026 11:23 AM Ernesto Romero

The Arizona Primary Election is underway, with voters casting their ballots in several key races across the state and in Yuma County.

Sospechoso de amenazar escuela liberado

October 6, 2025 4:05 PM Ernesto Romero

SOMERTON, Ariz. (KYMA – El hombre sospechoso de amenazar una escuela de somerton ha sido liberado de la cárcel. El hombre no fue acusado oficialmente, pero según la jueza harper, en los próximos siete años podría ser acusado de un delito grave y un delito menor durante el próximo año. El martes por la mañana,

Back to School Shout Outs!

August 6, 2025 12:41 PM Ernesto Romero

Chad Daybell found guilty in triple murder

May 30, 2024 12:59 PM Ernesto Romero, Faith Rodriquez, The Associated Press, Vanessa Gongora

Chad Daybell was found guilty on all counts including murder on Thursday for the deaths of his first wife and girlfriend’s two youngest children.

MCAS Yuma Super Squadron Competition

February 6, 2024 5:40 PM Ernesto Romero

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma hosted its annual Super Squadron Competition on base, hosted by the Single Marine Program (SMP).

UPDATE: Missing teen found

May 12, 2023 3:22 PM Ernesto Romero

The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office said deputies are looking for a teen with autism who has been missing since Thursday afternoon.

Power outage in Yuma affecting more than 600 customers

August 6, 2021 5:34 PM Ernesto Romero

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Arizona Public Service said power is out in Yuma for more than 600 customers due to an interruption to a major power line. The outage was reported at 5:11 p.m. APS expects power to be restored by 9:15 p.m. The Yuma Police Department said a blown breaker knocked over several

Advocates race to find voters to correct flawed ballots

November 6, 2020 6:16 PM Ernesto Romero

Other problem ballots were cast by people not listed on the voter rolls who needed to explain why.

U of A Yuma Alumni announce 2020-2021 scholarship recipients

May 8, 2020 2:12 AM Ernesto Romero

The University of Arizona YumaCats Alumni Chapter announced 35 scholarship recipients for the 2020-2021 school year, awarding $60,000 to local students pursuing their secondary education at the university.

Imperial County Announces Closure of County Regional Parks and Lakes

March 18, 2020 3:09 PM Ernesto Romero

Closures include Sunbeam Lake Park and Palo Verde Park

Sen. Sinema endorsing Joe Biden

March 4, 2020 5:16 PM Ernesto Romero

The U.S. Senator from Arizona announced Wednesday she is backing the former Vice President YUMA, Ariz. – U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema (D – Arizona) announced Wednesday that she is endorsing Joe Biden for president. In a statement Sinema said: “I am voting for former Vice President Joe Biden—a pragmatic, practical leader best positioned to get

BOGO footlongs at Subway

March 4, 2020 4:04 PM Ernesto Romero

Only for a limited time Subway is offering buy-one-get-one-free deals on footlongs, for a limited time. In order to get the deal you have to order online or use the app. You can find the deal here.

A day without women in Mexicali

March 4, 2020 2:50 PM Ernesto Romero

Increase in murders against women prompts strike MEXICALI, Baja California, Mexico – Women across Mexicali will be joining others across the country on Monday, March 9 to strike against the recent increase in murders against women. It could potentially be one of the biggest strikes of its kind. Women are being encouraged to not show

Lakers announce ticket availability for Celebration of Life

February 14, 2020 12:43 PM Ernesto Romero

LOS ANGELES (KYMA, KECY) – The Los Angeles Lakers have announced ticket and credential information for Kobe and Gianna Bryant’s Celebration of Life. Proceeds from the tickets sales will benefit the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation. WHAT: Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant WHEN: February 24, 2020 – 10:00 a.m. WHERE: STAPLES CENTER

Russian and Ukrainian migrants arrive in Mexicali seeking political asylum

February 13, 2020 5:56 PM Ernesto Romero

MEXICALI, Baja California, Mexico (KYMA, KECY, Telemundo 3) – A group of nine migrants from Russia and the Ukraine arrived in Mexicali this week seeking political asylum in the United States. The group is primarily composed of businessmen, who say they are fleeing the political tensions in both countries. At the moment they are waiting

2020 Silver Spur Rodeo Parade

February 8, 2020 11:06 AM Ernesto Romero

Dutch Bros releases date for grand opening

February 6, 2020 3:36 PM Ernesto Romero

Set to open on Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 14 YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY)- Dutch Bros Coffee has announced it plans to hold its grand opening on Friday, February 14. The store, located on 4th Avenue and 16th Street, across the street from Sprouts Farmers Market and Jersey Mike’s Subs, will be open from 5 a.m.

Share your Thanksgiving day pictures with us

November 28, 2019 12:15 PM Ernesto Romero

Yuma, Ariz. – (KYMA, KSWT, KECY) – Share your Thanksgiving day pictures and video with us for a chance to see them featured in one of our evening newscasts. To share click here or go to the share tab on our website.

Arrestan Oftalmlogo por trfico de rganos en Mexicali

November 14, 2019 10:08 PM Ernesto Romero

Nota del editor: De acuerdo a documentos judiciales, el Dr. Méndez llegó a un acuerdo con el gobierno mexicano, por lo que ya no enfrenta los cargos de los que se le acusaba. Dicho acuerdo se produjo en 2021. A gentes de la fiscalía general de la república detuvieron en esta semana al medico oftalmólogo

Episode 40: Keiley Sharp

November 8, 2019 5:31 PM Ernesto Romero