Yuma County prepares for the end of Title 42
There’s frustration coming from local lawmakers as they say it feels like the federal government is relying on them to solve the local border crisis.
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Arizona State Representatives react to debt ceiling bill
The republicans passed the bill known as the “Limit, Save, Grow Act” 217 to 215 to increase the nation’s debt ceiling while cutting federal government spending by 14% for ten years.
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Veto override on “Tamale Bill” fails
A local chef says the local food scene is special, and hopes the failure of this bill doesn’t prevent anyone else from starting up their own kitchens.
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Senator Sinema says Yuma NGO was denied reimbursement for migrant processing
“Denying that funding for the Regional Center for Border Health in Yuma means there will be literally zero assistance for anyone in Yuma County,” Sinema said.
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Lithium funding concerns in Imperial County Board of Supervisors meeting
The community expresses concerns about the oversight on implementing tax revenue and where those resources and funds will be contributed to.
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Yuma’s wall gaps remain open ahead of Title 42 expiration
Some work has been done around the gaps but still no barriers are up.
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Congressman Ruben Gallego holds ag roundtable in Yuma
Local ag leaders shared their hopes for what will be in the 2023 Farm Bill, which Congress tries to pass every five years to address any agriculture issues.
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Gadsden Elementary School District under fire after 30 month follow up audit report revelations
A three-page 30-month follow-up report was released by the Arizona Auditor General last month, stemming from a 2020 performance audit.
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Supervisors look to tackle employee retention, illegal dumping in next five-year plan
Tuesday wrapped up two days of meetings for Yuma County departments and the county supervisors.
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Yuma County begins preparing for the future
Many departments telling the supervisors they’re facing staffing shortages, and struggling to keep employees.
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Mayor Nicholls returns from D.C. visit
Local issues in Yuma like immigration and water continue to require federal action.
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Grant brings new parking lot and bus drop off zone to local school district
The Heber Elementary School District and the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District cut the ribbon for a new parking pad and bus drop off zone.
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Locals have split opinions on Trump’s arrest
The former president carried the county in 2016 and 2020.
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Local politicians share views on Trump’s indictment announcement
Former President Donald Trump is expected to surrender to the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office for arraignment next week on Tuesday.
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Africa Luna Carrasco sentencing delayed until May
SAN LUIS, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Today, the former City of San Luis Vice Mayor accused of leaving the scene of a crash had her sentencing delayed at the request of her attorney. 50-year-old Africa Luna Carrasco pleaded guilty to one count of leaving the scene of a crash involving injury earlier this month. Carrasco
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Governor Newsom visits Imperial County
Governor Gavin Newsom (D-California) made a rare visit to Imperial County and toured a Geothermal Plant near the Salton Sea.
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Congressman Ruiz touring Salton Sea
Congressman Raul Ruiz (D-California) in the Imperial Valley on Thursday taking a tour of the Salton Sea to look at its current condition.
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Former San Luis Vice Mayor pleads guilty in hit and run case
San Luis, Ariz. ( KYMA, KECY) – The former City of San Luis Vice Mayor accused of leaving the scene of a crash took a plea agreement. 50-year-old Africa Luna Carrasco pleaded guilty to one count of leaving the scene of a crash involving injury. Yuma Superior Court judge Roger Nelson set her sentencing for March 30th. In her plea agreement,
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Yuma’s mayor says the state of the city is strong
Yuma’s Mayor Doug Nicholls delivered his tenth State of the City address this morning.
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Board of Supervisors side with Foothills residents
A packed house at Monday’s Yuma County Board of Supervisors meeting, with many Foothills residents objecting to a rezoning project within the area.
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