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Miriam Ordonez – Anchor

July 13, 2023 2:42 PM Miriam Ordonez

Miriam Ordonez se unió a Telemundo 3 en julio de 2023 como periodista para condado de Yuma. También es la presentadora de Fox 9. Ella es nacida y…

El Centro Regional Medical Center responds to update on Assembly Bill 918

July 13, 2023 12:00 PM Jailene Aguilera

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – This week, Pioneers Memorial Hospital expressed concerns about the new amendment to Bill 918. On July 6,…

Yuma local wins grand prize to see the premiere of Mission Impossible in New York

July 13, 2023 11:50 AM Samantha Byrd

One lucky Yuma local won a grand prize to see the premiere of Mission Impossible in New York City.…

How local first responders assist with medical aid during hot temperatures

July 13, 2023 11:36 AM Karina Bazarte

Firefighters said it’s a change of pace. During this time, there are more heat-related calls, while in the winter, there are more calls for common…

SPECIAL REPORT: Keeping up with the growth in South County

July 13, 2023 11:46 AM Adam Klepp

The population has nearly doubled every decade since the beginning of the century when only 15,000 people lived in San…

WEATHER ALERT: Extreme heat for the weekend

July 13, 2023 3:45 PM Melissa Zaremba

It’s HOT, but temperatures will quickly rise this weekend bringing highs near the 120 mark along with possible record-breaking heat.…

Dangerous heat wave baking US Southwest brings triple digit temperatures and fire risk to California

July 13, 2023 10:27 AM The Associated Press

After a historically wet winter and a cloudy spring, California’s summer was in full swing Thursday as a heat wave that’s been scorching much of…

Hollywood actors join screenwriters in historic industry-stopping strike as contract talks collapse

July 13, 2023 10:18 AM The Associated Press

Leaders of a Hollywood’s actors union voted Thursday to join screenwriters in the first joint strike in more than six decades, shutting down…

Imperial Irrigation District issues Conserve Alert from July 13-17

July 13, 2023 10:14 AM Faith Rodriquez

Imperial Irrigation District (IID) issued a Conserve Alert for customers due to an Excessive Heat Warning for the upcoming weekend in the IID service…

The US House majority is in play next year after a weak GOP midterm showing and recent court ruling

July 13, 2023 10:00 AM The Associated Press

Republican Rep. David Schweikert used to win his wealthy, suburban Phoenix congressional district by nearly 30 points. Then Donald Trump was elected…

SPECIAL REPORT: The Desert’s Diamond Dynasty

July 12, 2023 8:00 PM Scott Gross

“We’ve been each other’s biggest supporter, although it gets tough, of course the reward is paying off now.” – Stephanie Niebla on raising a…

California tackles extreme heat conditions and workers’ safety

July 12, 2023 7:17 PM Jailene Aguilera

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services held an important meeting as California is expected to go into phase two of its extreme…

Newly appointed Election Services Director prepares for upcoming special election

July 12, 2023 5:02 PM Chennell Ramos

The newly appointed Yuma County Election Services Director will be overseeing the first vote by mail only special election for the City of…

YRMC hosts medical career camp

July 12, 2023 4:54 PM Abraham Retana

Local students had the opportunity to explore a future in health…

Local teen receives the gift of sound

July 12, 2023 4:17 PM Adam Klepp

Having hearing issues since she was two, Jessica Hudson said now she’s most looking forward to hearing her…

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Sweltering temperatures coming along with consistent winds for Yuma County

July 12, 2023 3:55 PM Luis Lopez

More very hot conditions triggering an excessive heat warning in the area along with plenty of wind for the Yuma…

Yuma High School District participates in breakfast and lunch programs

July 12, 2023 4:45 PM Faith Rodriquez

The Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) will offer healthy meals every school day and announced the qualifications for students to receive either…